I have one, it works great in grass with lots of runners, it slices right through them. It's also small and easy to carry. I like it better than my Lesche, until I cut slots in my Lesche so it would cut on both sides, and sharpened the blade. Now that think cuts like a dream and the Miracle Grow digger (like yours) is a backup. The one you have there does flex but it seems to spring back.