Implementations is the UK distributor of PKS Bronze Tools.
Their tools are made in the EU by artisan coppersmiths for PKS Bronze. The tool heads are made of solid bronze and the handles are crafted from responsibly sourced European hardwoods – ash, beech and lime. The larger tools have bare wood shafts, while the handles of the small tools have been oiled.
The tool heads are made of solid bronze, copper with a little bit of tin. Other parts are pure copper, brass and other copper alloys. The tools are hard wearing and will last for years. Their sharp edges mean they slice into the soil, with minimal effort and disruption. The tools do not rust, and copper is known to be a deterrent for slugs and snails.
Although they may look like works of art, these are hardworking tools, designed for strength not looks. As such, the brazing is less smooth than for a sculpture and there may be marks on the blade, but this will not detract from the working of the tool.
Waltham Place is an organic and biodynamic farm, set in 220 acres in Berkshire. Their philosophy at Waltham Place is based on a belief that the farm and surrounding gardens, woodlands, lake and fields should be managed in a holistic and sustainable way. Biodiversity starts at a soil level. With this in mind, they integrate careful livestock management, crop rotation, composting, mulching and the use of biodynamic preparations, aspiring to create a living soil with lasting fertility. In alignment with the ethos of Waltham Place, they have been using copper tools in the gardens for many years and they have experienced their unique benefits first-hand. The tools are available online, from their farm shop, or from their stockists.
