Ettore 49042 Trash Picker, Safety Guard, 1-1/2-Inch Wx44-Inch Lx7/10-Inch H, Gold

The sharp pointed pickup tool is OK and works as intended as long as you do not have the issue with the tip which is an easy fix! Like some other people that removed the blue plastic cap and see a metal tube on the end of the pointer tip there is an easy fix. You need to grab the metal tube with a pair of pliers and pull it off the end of the sharp pointed tip. The metal tube was supposed to be glued to the inside of the plastic blue cap and the manufacture did not adhere it correctly to stay when the cap is pulled off leaving it on the sharp tip of the point.After I removed the metal tube, I smeared a little clear gorilla glue on the outside of the metal tube and pushed it back into the blue plastic cap. After it cures you can use it as a protective cap for the sharp pointed tip and it should be able to be used as expected.

My leaf stabber arrived today, and it’s everything I hoped it would be! I wanted something with a sharp tip to spear leaves with, and it works. It picked up medium to large oak leaves that have been on the ground 1-3 days.It came with a blue cover for the sharp tip, and has a nice opening on the handle end. I plan to get an S hook to hang it on the end of my metal shelving rack in the garage. I also ordered the replacement tip for this, so I will have one on hand if I ever need it. The pole is super lightweight but feels like a good quality. Definitely worth the money for the tool and the spare tip. This will save my back for sure.

I got this trash picker not for trash but to help me with my yard. I dread the Fall season because I have a lot of trees in my yard and now that my husband is no longer able to do them, it falls to me to take care of it. The trickiest part is getting the leaves that blow up into the garden beds. The leaf blower doesn't always blow them out and they get stuck under the plants. It's okay to leave some of them there to protect the plants during winter but not as many as fall there. I was having to manually pick them up because the rake would damage the plants. This tool helped a lot. Now, I pick them up in bunches with the trash picker and put them in my garden car where I can roll them into the backyard and leave them in the woods - or I can add them to my new compost pile at the edge of the woods. It really helped the job go quicker this season and I am glad that I purchased this.

On the first use, the spike bent, and the tip broke off. Full disclosure, this happened on the side of the road where there was asphalt under some dirt I did not see. Definitely need to pay closer attention. For the price I was willing to buy some replacements tips and will see if I have better luck next time. Even after the tip broke, I was still able to pick up a whole grocery bag full of trash. The stick itself is very lightweight and easy to carry on walks. We wouldn't even need this if people picked up their own trash, right?!

This works well to pick up Magnolia leaves. I am able to pick up 20-25 leaves at a time quickly. I also was able to pick up other larger, lighter weight leaves from different types of trees as long as I angled the tool a bit. I am 64” tall, and the pole is the right length right for me. For the price, this is a great tool, and is saving my back from having to bend over all the time. The point of the pole is sturdy, and has a cap to protect it when not in use,

Great helper when the Magnolia leaves start falling.

I read the reviews of this litter picker and everyone was concerned about the tip cover. I figured, I can make a tip cover out of something else, so I bought it, as it's basically the only one available on Amazon right now and I couldn't find any at my local hardware store. When it came, it had the blue tip cover from previous reviews and a very sturdy cover underneath that looks to be the same material as the spike. Problem solved! It did take pliers to pull it off the first time but it came easily once I got them. My yard is trash-free in about 15 minutes instead of 30, and I don't have a headache from going up and down to pick things up! I haven't had it long but it feels sturdy and the spike seems like it will stay sharp. It's a little thing, but I'm so pleased!

The product is light and sturdy. I found a plastic blue covering at the tip and it appeared it needed to be removed??????? 3 men tried to take it off but it did not budge. Another man cut off 1/2 of the plastic and it was difficult to do. There were NO INSTRUCTIONS or pictures how the tip should look. I need it to pick up all the large leaves that fall from my tree in Florida. Still have questions about the tip.