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A short, pointed all-purpose spade sized to ride in a car for gardening, camping or winter use. It is not a full-length shovel and will not match one for leverage.
A short, pointed all-purpose spade sized to ride in a car for gardening, camping or winter use. It is not a full-length shovel and will not match one for leverage.
A forged heavy duty spade for digging heavy or stony ground, with an ash handle and an ergonomic grip. The listing gives no warranty or blade size beyond overall dimensions.
An all-steel drain spade with a D-handle for digging narrow trenches in small spaces. The listing shows a count of six, so confirm quantity before ordering.
A short-handled drain spade with a D-grip for control while cutting narrow trenches. The shorter handle gives less reach and leverage than a long-handled spade.
A narrow, long-handled drain spade for cutting trenches and cleaning ditches. The wood handle suits tight digging, but there is no D-grip to push against.
A classic wooden-handled digging spade with treaded footrests for pushing into tough soil. The listing gives overall size only, with no blade width or warranty terms.
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Fiskars, Jackson, Spear & Jackson, Truper, Bulldog lead this category among the 5 brands that passed our curation checks.
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Spades are flat bladed digging tools for edging beds, cutting turf, digging trenches and moving soil, and they differ from shovels, which have a curved, scooped blade for moving loose material. The first decision is the job, because a border spade with a small blade suits tight beds, while a full size digging spade moves more soil.
Blade and handle are the next questions. Stainless steel blades slide through soil and resist rust, while carbon steel blades are strong and cheaper. A long handle reduces bending, while a D grip handle gives control. Among the 6 products that list item weight, most fall between 3.5 and 5.5 pounds, and 5 pounds is typical.
Weight and comfort matter for long jobs. Lighter spades are easier to use, while heavier ones cut through roots and clay. A tread on the blade top protects boots.
Before buying, check the blade size, the material, the handle length and grip, and the weight. Clean soil off the blade after use and oil wooden handles to stop them drying out. For heavy clay, a spade with a sharpened edge and a sturdy shaft cuts more easily, while sandy soil is easier with any spade. Edging spades with a half moon blade make neat lawn edges. Hang spades in a dry shed so wooden handles do not rot and steel blades do not rust.
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