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I feel like modern pitchforks are not as great as old ones, having 4 straight spikes isn't efficient in regard of picking hay.
I'd say vintage pitchforks shaped like this :
![](http://james-mcwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pitchfork.jpg)
are more conveniant, and generally last longer due to better materials, I just like to mod mine in order to had an handle, and a grip in the mid-section.
There's also this shape, that I find useless, it's not efficient at all. If it didn't get me laid once in this BDSM bar, I would say it's my worst purchase ever.
![](http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/disguise/10307-10-Devil-Pitchfork-large.jpg)