I have managed to break at least three hand forks in as many years...the last one was quite expensive too. Each time they broke just above the handle after a few months-worth of weeding. So this time I've bought a very expensive one:

It's very robust and it cost £25! It's made by Sneeboer which is Dutch for 'you've more money than sense'... but I'm sure it will be perfect - until I lose the thing...