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The present invention is directed to a hand tool that includes an implement, a tang extending from the implement, and a handle secured tot the tang. The handle includes an opposing surface facing away from the implement, and a portion of the tang is configured to engage a portion of the opposing sur

The present invention is directed to a hand tool that includes an implement, a tang extending from the implement, and a handle secured tot the tang. The handle includes an opposing surface facing away from the implement, and a portion of the tang is configured to engage a portion of the opposing surface to mechanically lock the handle and tang together. The present invention is also directed to a multi-blade garden transplanter tool that includes at least three blades extending outward along a center axis from a free end to a handle end, and a handle is secured to the handle end.

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1. A hand tool comprising: an implement;a tang extending from said implement;a handle secured to said tang, said handle comprising an internal passageway configured to receive said tang;wherein said handle comprises an opposing surface facing away from said implement, said opposing surface being def

1. A hand tool comprising: an implement;a tang extending from said implement;a handle secured to said tang, said handle comprising an internal passageway configured to receive said tang;wherein said handle comprises an opposing surface facing away from said implement, said opposing surface being defined by an aperture ring extending through said handle generally perpendicular a longitudinal axis of said tool; andwherein an end of said tang extends through a slot in said aperture ring, and wherein a portion of said tang is in abutting contact with an inner surface of said slot and a portion of said tang is in abutting contact with a portion of said opposing surface defined by said aperture ring to mechanically lock the handle and tang together. 2. The tool of claim 1, wherein a portion of an end of said tang is in abutting contact with a portion of said opposing surface. 3. The tool of claim 1, wherein said end of said tang comprises a hook in abutting contact with a portion of said opposing surface. 4. The tool of claim 1, wherein said opposing surface extends generally perpendicular a longitudinal axis of said tool. 5. The tool of claim 1, wherein said tang is press fit into said internal passageway. 6. The tool of claim 1, wherein a portion of said inner surface of said slot adjacent said opposing surface is angled to press against a portion of said tang. 7. The tool of claim 1, wherein said implement is selected from the group consisting of a planter, a shovel, a trowel, a hoe, a transplanter, a cultivator, a rake, and a scoop. 8. The tool of claim 1, wherein said implement comprises a plurality of three or more blades extending outward along a center axis. 9. The tool of claim 8, wherein said angle is between approximately 0 and 30 degrees. 10. The tool of claim 9, wherein said angle is approximately 15 degrees. 11. The tool of claim 1, wherein said tang extends at least approximately ½ a length of the handle and up to the entire length of the handle. 12. The tool of claim 1, wherein said tang extends at least approximately ⅝ a length of said handle. 13. The tool of claim 11, wherein said tang extends approximately ¾ to ⅚ of a length of said handle. 14. The tool of claim 1, wherein said tang comprises teeth that are configured to engage a portion of said handle along said internal passageway. 15. The tool of claim 1, wherein said tang comprises a channel on a first surface of said tang configured to receive an adhesive, wherein said channel comprises a slot, and wherein said slot is configured to allow an adhesive to drain from said first surface of said tang to a second surface of said tang. 16. The tool of claim 1, wherein said implement comprises a hub and at least one rib extending from said hub to said tang. 17. The tool of claim 16, wherein said handle comprises a boss having a shape complimentary to said hub and wherein said boss is configured to receive a portion of said hub. 18. The tool of claim 1, wherein said handle extends at an angle from a center axis of said implement. 19. The tool of claim 1, wherein said handle comprises a flared safety barrier positioned adjacent said implement. 20. The tool of claim 1, wherein said handle includes a rounded, bulbous end cap configured to allow a user to exert force on the handle using a palm of the user's hand. 21. The tool of claim 1, wherein said handle is symmetrical about a central axis. 22. The tool of claim 1, wherein said tang and said aperture ring are formed from a material having a higher durometer than said handle. 23. The tool of claim 22, wherein said tang and said aperture ring are formed from metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, iron, steel, and combinations thereof. 24. The tool of claim 23, wherein said handle is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber, composite and combinations thereof. 25. The tool of claim 1, wherein said tang is formed from a material having a higher durometer than said handle. 26. The tool of claim 25, wherein said tang is formed from metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, iron, steel, and combinations thereof. 27. The tool of claim 26, wherein said handle is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber, composite and combinations thereof. 28. The tool of claim 1, further comprising: a blade assembly comprising at least three blades extending outward along a center axis from a free end to a handle end; andsaid handle secured at said handle end. 29. The transplanter tool of claim 28, wherein said blade assembly comprises four blades terminating in a pointed free end. 30. The transplanter tool of claim 28, wherein said blades are arranged symmetrically around said center axis. 31. The tool of claim 1, further comprising at least one blade that comprises serrations. 32. The tool of claim 1, further comprising at least one blade that comprises a knife edge. 33. The tool of claim 1, further comprising at least one blade that comprises graduation markings. 34. The tool of claim 1, further comprising at least one blade that comprises a notch. 35. The tool of claim 1, further comprising at least one blade that comprises a concave outer edge. 36. The tool of claim 1, further comprising at least one blade that comprises a convex outer edge.