Spear & Jackson Traditional Stainless Steel Border Spade with 712mm Wooden Handle

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When using a garden spade, it is important to use proper technique to avoid injury and to get the best results. This may include using your body weight to help push the spade into the soil and using your legs to lift and move the soil..

This spade isn’t a budget item, but fits neatly into the ‘mid-range’ price category, bringing the quality you would expect as a result.Regardless of the handle material you go for, you should wear gardening gloves to avoid blisters. Features That Indicate Quality The ash-wood components are made from FSC approved timber, which reassures that the wood has been responsibly sourced. The handle and head are both strong enough to complete a lot of challenging work like tree stump removal, moving heavy soil, and shifting gravel.

One further note on handles, which is less about the material and more about the shape; make sure that the handle’s D-grip is wide enough for your hands. Some spades have wider handles than others, and if you have to squish your hands into too small a grip, it’s going to be uncomfortable. After demonstrating correct digging technique we finish by explaining how to prolong the life of your spade with the right maintenance routine. I was initially a bit skeptical about the plastic handle, but only closer inspection, and after using it for a while, I realised that Fiskars have done themselves proud with this very strong and robust garden spade, and I can’t see anything on this model breaking anytime soon. The length of the spade you use can either make your digging far less taxing, or can make it a miserable experience.The mirror polished stainless steel blade measures 23cm long and just 14.5cm wide, the narrow blade making it perfect for its designed purpose. On top of the shaft is the D-shaped handle constructed out of polypropylene, making it very hard wearing, just like the shaft. The top part of the handle has been given a soft rubber coating to help with grip and make the spade more comfortable in the hands which comes in handy for long digging sessions.