The faithfull countryman border spade is a compact digging tool designed for working in confined spaces where a full size spade would be impractical. With a reduced blade size of 150 x 240mm and 1000mm overall length, this border spade excels in established garden borders, vegetable patches and flower beds where precision matters. The spade features a heat treated carbon steel head that delivers exceptional strength and durability for demanding soil conditions. A protective powder coated finish guards against rust, scratches, humidity and alkaloids commonly found in garden soils, extending the working life of the tool. Built with a double riveted european ash shaft sourced from fsc® sustainable forests, the handle is lacquered to resist weather damage and fitted with an ergonomic soft grip. The d handle design incorporates angled hilts that maintain the hand in a natural position, reducing strain on the wrist whilst positioning the blade at an optimal digging angle to minimise back stress during prolonged use. The lighter weight and compact dimensions make this border spade particularly suitable for gardeners who find full size tools unwieldy, as well as for planting smaller shrubs and working around established plants. Features and benefits bull heat treated carbon steel head for superior strength and longevity bull powder coated finish resists rust and soil alkaloids bull fsc® certified sustainable ash handle with weather resistant lacquer bull ergonomic soft grip and angled d handle reduce hand and wrist strain bull compact 150 x 240mm blade ideal for tight spaces and border work bull double riveted construction ensures secure handle attachment specifications type border spade head material carbon steel shaft material ash overall length mm 1000 handle type d blade size 150 x 240mm