AMES 22-Tine Steel Leaf Rake (2915612) Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Matted wet leaves
- Leaves
- Light dethatching
A spring-brace steel-tine leaf rake that shines where poly struggles, its 22 springy tines clawing into wet, matted leaves and doubling as a light dethatcher on thin lawns. Trade-offs: it is noticeably heavier than a poly rake, the tines can bend if pried on rocks, and its 21.6-inch head clears less per pass than a 24-inch rake.
Pros
- Springy steel tines claw into matted, wet leaves better than poly
- Flexible coils let it double as a light dethatcher on thin lawns
- Hardwood-and-steel handle is sturdy and can be re-handled if it breaks
Cons
- Noticeably heavier than a poly-and-aluminum leaf rake
- Steel tines can bend or take a set if pried against roots or rocks
- The 21.6 in head clears less per pass than a wide 24 in+ leaf rake
Specifications
| Type | Spring-brace steel leaf rake |
|---|---|
| Head width | 21.6 in |
| Tines | 22 flexible spring-steel tines |
| Handle | Hardwood + steel, ~61 in |
| Best for | Wet/matted leaves and light thatch pickup |