The kew gardens treaded stainless steel border spade is a premium gardening tool combining professional horticultural expertise with traditional british manufacturing quality. Produced by spear jackson in collaboration with the royal botanic gardens at kew, this border spade represents a partnership between one of britain's oldest tool manufacturers and the practical knowledge of kew's expert horticultural team. This border spade features a compact mirror polished stainless steel head that resists rust and cleans effortlessly after use. The smaller head size makes it particularly well suited for working in confined spaces, turning over soil in established borders, and precision digging around existing plants. The double width treads provide enhanced comfort during extended digging sessions, reducing foot fatigue and improving control. The construction incorporates an extra long socket with double riveting for superior strength and durability. The 760mm handle length reduces the need for excessive bending, helping to minimise back strain during prolonged use. The fsc certified weatherproofed ash handle combines traditional aesthetics with practical durability, ensuring the tool withstands regular use in varying weather conditions throughout the gardening season. Features and benefits bull made by spear and jackson in conjunction with kew gardens bull lightweight design with a smaller head ideal for border work bull mirror polished stainless steel head bull rust resistant and easy to clean bull double width treads for more comfortable digging bull extra long socket with double riveting for added strength bull longer handle reduces bending and minimises back strain bull fsc certified weatherproofed ash handle for greater durability specifications shaft size 760mm 30 head size 230x138mm 9 x 5 1 2