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Yes, this is solid metal (albeit aluminum), but it still broke the VERY FIRST TIME I used it. We do have very rocky soil here in western Washington where I live, I so probably shouldn't have expected anything but solid steel to last. Still, it leaves you with a bad taste when an item breaks in the first 30 seconds when used as intended. Would probably do much better in sandy soil, clay, or loam. Buyer beware if you live in the Northwest or any similar area with extremely rocky soil.