The spear and jackson elements carbon steel digging spade is a professional grade digging tool designed for gardeners and growers who demand quality and durability. Part of the popular elements range, this spade combines reliable performance with excellent value, making it ideal for vegetable plots, flower beds, and general garden cultivation. Built with a heat treated and hardened carbon steel head, this digging spade delivers exceptional strength for demanding digging tasks. The hammer finish powder coated head provides improved resistance to rust, scratches, humidity and alkalis commonly found in soil, ensuring long term reliability in all weather conditions. The weatherproofed ash wood shaft features a clear lacquer finish for durability, whilst the integral ergonomic forward tilted handle provides the ideal angle for more comfortable digging. A polypropylene d shaped soft feel grip offers excellent control and reduces hand fatigue during extended use. The treaded head design allows for comfortable foot pressure when working through heavy or compacted soil. Easily exceeding bs3388 load testing standards, this professional digging spade is backed by a comprehensive 10 year guarantee, demonstrating the manufacturer's confidence in its construction quality. Features and benefits bull heat treated and hardened carbon steel head for strength and durability bull hammer finish powder coated head for improved resistance to rust, scratches, humidity and alkalis in the soil bull durable clear lacquered weatherproofed ash wood shaft bull integral ergonomic forward tilted handle provides the ideal angle for more comfortable digging bull polypropylene d shaped soft feel handle for extra grip and comfort bull treaded head for comfortable digging bull easily exceeds bs3388 load test standards bull 10 year guarantee