CKLT 40'' Fire Poker for Fire Pit Outdoor 316 Stainless Steels Fireplace Poker for Fire Pit Bonfire

This is a serious tool! Well made. Welded. Heavy (repeat: heavy) Live in an area where all landscape waste must either be brought to a landfill or be burned. This poker will be great for keeping a safe distance while tending the fire. And, given the heft of the steel, it will probably withstand the elements, as well as the flames. Keep out of the reach of small children because the two end pieces are sharp-pointed.

This poker right here is the real deal. Made entirely from a rod of rock hard steel. With welded bits and a powder coat finish. It's a matte silver color and smooth without blemish. I like that it's durable and can really take a beating. Though I did have concerns about the weight of wielding. Since this is almost exactly 40" long and steel can be quite heavy. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how balanced it felt due to the bulk of the heft being in the handle. Which does feel nice to grip, even bare handed. It was very little trouble to hold this tool straight out in front of me at arms length. Though it does have the weight of a quality tool that can dish out some violence as well as seriously take some punishment. The shaft of the poker is basically laser straight and actually pretty satisfying to stab things with. Since it is quite pokey; sharpened almost like a pencil on the end. While the hook part is angled just right to hit that sweet spot. When you swing this thing at something, it will grab on to it. I was using it two handed to great effect with minimal effort. Sometimes, you just have to grab things and handle it like a man if your goal is to light a fire that gets your lady all hot and sweaty. This is definitely the tool to get it done. Pros: It's seriously a top notch tool. Cons: I may end up adding a wrap to the handle for better one handed grip. The smooth finish is nice, but sweaty hands may be an issue. Also, I'm not sure how this conducts heat over an extended period of time. It is very long, so I'm not that concerned, but an insulated handle would be nice.