I bought the Speedweeder at a National Trust Property while visiting friends in England. I came out of the gift shop & proudly showed my "find" to my hostesses, who let me know that English gardeners consider them essential, they couldn't imagine my discovering something so practical & useful to take home. Back in the US, my arthritic hands weeded a large garden strip with only one stop for rest; my younger neighbors had weeded it for me previously. Once you've used it yourself, you'll want several on hand for gifts & thank yous; I can't imagine a gardner without one!