This carbon steel spade has a textured blade with comfortable, flat treads. The shaft and handle are plastic but the YD handle has an ergonomic tilt to help you lean into the spade as you dig. This takes pressure off the back and a soft grip to stop your hands slipping. This is a great, comfortable, hard-working spade.
Sturdy treads help make hard digging easier and the handle is spacious and comfortable. The shaft has a simple non-slip sleeve. However, shorter gardeners will struggle with its length and design. This is a traditionally styled, robust tool built by an English family firm. The solid forged, carbon blade is wide and flat and it has an ash shaft and Y-shaped handle. Wide treads have been welded on to the blade. Read the full Bulldog Treaded Digging Spade review.
Burgon and Ball RHS Endorsed Digging SpadeThis is a nicely designed spade that feels well balanced, digs sharply and has a comfortable handle and good length shaft.
However, the strapped socket and raised rivets on the shaft snag on hands when lifting and turning the earth, and testers felt the treads were too narrow to stop slipping on wet muddy digs. This Pedigree border spade is made with a rust-proof stainless steel blade and a long, strapped socket to prevent snapping. The ash shaft and handle are made from one continuous piece of wood and the YD handle is capped with stainless steel to make it even more robust.
Our testers found this spade to be comfortable, light and great for anyone who needs to dig in raised beds and other confined spaces. It has no treads but our testers did find it comfortable to use. The rivets are smooth in the socket and the spade is built for working in small spaces. When testing these garden spades, our experts considered a range of variables including price, comfort, the shape and quality of the blade. These factors were all considered in the context of where in the garden they could be used and for what jobs.
All the garden spades were trialled and tested in a number of scenarios, which included digging and clearing an area of ground, digging and turning over the soil to get it ready for planting and lifting and transplanting perennials.
Each tool was assessed on how well they handled the tasks and how comfortable they were to use. Finally, our testers used their expertise to judge the spades according to their price, durability and any warranty offered. For example, the Sneeboer Pointed Spade with Steps , our Best Buy winner for clearing ground, is expensive, but it comes with a lifetime warranty and our testers felt it was built to last.
Therefore, it was deemed good value for money. Once the test is complete, each product is rated out of five and the garden spades that really impress our experts are awarded Best Buy status. Each review is also broken down into concise pros and cons lists to help you decide which garden spade is best for your garden.
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Socket handle connections are very strong, but spades with a strapped handle connection are considered to be the strongest available. Also, with the larger spades, look for one that has treads or shoe protectors on the top of the blade Ash hardwood handles have been the standard for hundreds of years, not only for their durability, but the ability to absorb shock and vibration.
Long straight handles are available and are easier on the back, but the shorter traditional "YD" and "T" handles are still the most popular. Fiberglass handles are stronger, but absorb less shock and are harder to fit into the socket should it break and need to be replaced. Furthermore, the length of the width is only 7 inches which means you would be able to perform all the tasks without any back pains.
For more great garden tools see our guides on lawn scarifiers and robotic lawnmowers. Bulldog Treaded Digging Spade has a solid forged head which is ideal if you are looking for a spade that will remain spotless, both in appearance and construct, even after long hours of digging soil.
Furthermore, the head of the spade is treaded so that when you need to push the head into the ground using your foot, the soles of your boots remain crack-free. The handle is a conventional type of a sustainable YD FSC Ash which will easily mold into your hand and provide you ease as you work! Furthermore, it is designed specifically to keep cramps away from your hand for as long as you are using the spade. Thus, strenuous working sessions are not going to be that big of a pain if you buy this magnificent spade.
Moreover, it has a inch long handle which is 4 inches longer than an average, a traditional handle that gives it an edge. This is ensured through the sharpening of the sleek blade.
The spade is 55 inches in length, 2. Moreover, it weighs only 4 lbs so if you are a professional gardener or a site worker who needs to carry their tools with them all the time, this tool can be beneficial for you as it is light in weight and easy to transfer from one place to another.
It will effectively dig out the soil all the while keeping the soles of your boot intact and without cracks! Furthermore, the handle is in the shape of a T to maximize comfort and also, to relieve the stress on your hands and wrist. If you work on areas that have a large vicinity of soil areas that need digging then Kent and Stowe Digging Spade is your best friend. With its stainless steel blade, it will surely help you dig the soil as well as turn it as effectively as possible.
The handle is made from FSC approved Ash which means that you are getting a product that has been tested as well as ticked off as safe and reliant.
Moreover, FSC approved wood is harvested from well-managed forests or recyclable materials thus it is an environmentally friendly product!
The handle allows you to easily move the spade around and provides ultimate comfort your hands, wrists, and back. You do not have to bend or exert extra force while using this tool! The tread is made large to add to your comfort and ease. See our guide on lawn rakes for more great tools. Wilkinson Sword digging spade possesses a steelhead that will not only remain stainless after long, rigorous digging sessions but also damage-free.
The material used to make the head is a resilient type of stainless steel that will surely last for a long time no matter how difficult or meticulous the work is. Moreover, the handle is made from Ash which is a type of wood known for its durability.
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