The bulldog open socket t handle square mouth shovel is a british forged tool designed for moving sand, aggregates, and loose materials on site. Part of bulldog's standard range, it combines the brand's attention to detail and build quality with an accessible price point, making it ideal for tradespeople and contractors who need reliable performance without premium cost. The shovel features a no.2 size steel blade with a square mouth profile and open socket construction. This design keeps the overall weight down whilst maintaining strength, reducing fatigue during extended shovelling tasks. The shaft is crafted from unlacquered fsc certified ash wood sourced from american and german forests, providing natural shock absorption and a comfortable grip. The t style handle offers excellent leverage and control when lifting and moving materials. The open socket design allows for straightforward shaft replacement if needed, extending the working life of the tool. With its lightweight construction and square mouth blade, this shovel is particularly well suited to shifting sand, ballast, cement, and similar loose aggregates around construction sites, landscaping projects, and groundwork applications. Features and benefits bull forged in britain for reliable quality and durability bull lightweight open socket construction reduces user fatigue bull fsc certified ash wood shaft for sustainable sourcing bull t handle design provides superior leverage and control bull square mouth blade ideal for moving sand and aggregates specifications size no.2 blade 315 x 250mm 12.1 2 x 10in handle length 711mm 28in type no.2 square mouth handle shape t shaft material wood