The Butcher said “Wear gloves or you’ll get splinters.” He was right.
Ow. You can also wrap electrical tape down your hoe handle to make a grip. That’s what I do, because I don’t like to wear gloves.
I am embarrassed to say that I did not get these splinters from any garden tool. I got them while planting the phlox and the Butcher dug my holes for me. No, I have splinters in my hand from uncarefully plopping down on the ground and getting back up again.
Tiny Cat Pants 
The Butcher said “Wear gloves or you’ll get splinters.” He was right.
Ow. You can also wrap electrical tape down your hoe handle to make a grip. That’s what I do, because I don’t like to wear gloves.
I am embarrassed to say that I did not get these splinters from any garden tool. I got them while planting the phlox and the Butcher dug my holes for me. No, I have splinters in my hand from uncarefully plopping down on the ground and getting back up again.