The Faithfull Countryman Hand Bulb Planter is great for bedding plants and bulbs. It has a steel core cutter with a deeply serrated cutting edge that aids in cleanly penetrating packed ground. Heat treated (hardened) carbon steel is used to improve strength and durability. The powder coated finish is more resistant to corrosion, scratches, dampness, and soil alkalides. Fitted with a strong European Ash handle from FSC certified sustainable materials. These are then varnished to protect them from the elements.