The 6 Best Thatch Rakes

This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in February of 2019. Prevent your lawn from being overrun by weeds, moss, and other undesirable vegetation by clearing out thatch with these rakes. They work a little differently from regular rakes, as you use a push-pull motion to uproot unwanted plants. Be aware that the tines are extremely sharp, though, so wear proper safety gear and watch out for pets and kids while swinging them around. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in February of 2019. Prevent your lawn from being overrun by weeds, moss, and other undesirable vegetation by clearing out thatch with these rakes. They work a little differently from regular rakes, as you use a push-pull motion to uproot unwanted plants. Be aware that the tines are extremely sharp, though, so wear proper safety gear and watch out for pets and kids while swinging them around. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Ames Adjustable

Don't throw your back out stooping over to clear out all that dead grass you just pulled up. Instead, you can use the Ames Adjustable (around $42), as it has a 15-inch self-cleaning head designed to make tidying up after yourself easy and painless.

Does a good job of pulling up weeds
Comfortable 10-inch grip
Gets under bushes well

2. Truper Tru Tough

The handle of the Truper Tru Tough (appx. $63) is made of North American ash, ensuring that it will last for years as long, as you don't do anything too crazy with it. Feel free to use it without gloves, if you like, as it's been lacquered, as well.

Can be cleaned with a hose
Backed by ten-year warranty
Ideal for compacted areas

3. True Temper

The True Temper (about $42) is an absolute beast of a simple tool, thanks to its long hardwood handle and heavy-duty head. It's resilient enough to give you years of faithful service, but your arms and back will certainly feel it the day after you use it.

Curved teeth for dirt cultivation
Works well in damp soil
Suitable for clearing large areas

4. Wolf-Garten Interlocken UGM3

The Wolf-Garten Interlocken UGM3 (appx. $32) has 10 spring-steel blades with curved edges, and the durable bar ensures that you can use as much force as you like without worrying about anything breaking. Be aware that it doesn't come with a handle, though.

Bar has adjustable angle
Lightweight yet sturdy
Excellent for clearing moss

5. Seymour Midwest

No matter how much that undergrowth has dug itself in, this offering from Seymour Midwest (around $129) can rip it out. The 60-inch handle lets you generate quite a bit of force with each stroke, as well as use leverage to your advantage when necessary.

20 extremely sharp teeth
Weighs about four pounds
Extremely expensive

6. Corona RK

The Corona RK (around $83) tries to take a little bit of strain off your lumbar, as the adjustable head can move up or down depending on the height of the user. This prevents you from needing to stoop, or worse, looking like a hobbit struggling to manipulate an oversized tool.

Can be used upright
15-inch steel head
Handle may splinter over time

Last updated by Quincy Miller

After getting his bachelor’s from the University of Texas, Quincy Miller moved out to Los Angeles, where he soon found work as a copywriter and researcher, specializing in health and wellness topics for a major online media brand. Quincy is also knowledgeable about home improvement, as he’s had extensive experience with everything from insulation to power tools to emergency room trips, sometimes in that order. Sharing a home with three dogs and a couple of cats has forced Quincy to learn as much as he can about pet supplies, animal nutrition and, most importantly, the best ways to tackle the mountains of fur that accumulate in every corner of your home.

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