Steel D-Handle Digging Shovel

This is a fantastic shovel. I ended up finding this one after my husband broke 2 or 3 of the cheaper ones. I was initially hesitant to spend this much, but it really is worth it. No moving pieces to get loose by the shovel head, heavy dutu, sturdy, sharp - it's really the best shovel I've ever used.

It is ok as a digging shovel, which it is. I just needed a long handled shovel instead. It is as the description reads

At least Fiskars is paying attention! No more creaking, cracking or snapping. Almost perfect, I just would like to see a steel handle. But, this double wide handle lets you comfortably grip the bottom of the handle at the shaft for those just a little more moments to save the handle for very much commercial or residential future use. Wood is no longer any good, you're wasting your money if you buy anything but full metal.

This shovel is strong and durable.I have terrible ground like cement and this shovel actually digs in it without breaking. It's great to be able to dig without worrying that the shovel handle will snap in half.

Best feature: the width of the spade (easy to push with your foot). The D handle is sturdy and larger than you would normally find on a shovel like this. We're going to use this shovel heavily this fall and again next spring. Fiskars has a great reputation, and I think this is a quality product. Very pleased!

This shovel is great. We do a lot of landscaping around our home, so this will definitely come in handy in the spring. It is a heavy duty shovel, meaning that it is made very well and is solid. It is a heavier shovel, and the end of the shovel is pointed and angled enough that you can dig very easily with it.

I wish I could give a more detailed review, but when my shovel arrived my husband liked it so much he claimed it for himself. He's been using it ever since. I ordered it to assist me in planting the many trees I want to plant around our property. I'm not sure what all my husband has been using it for, but he's used it for a lot. It's standing up really great to him, which is a testament to what a good shovel it is. I suppose I'll have to order another one for myself if I want to get my trees planted.

Upon first impression I thought this shovel was nice but a little shorter than most. It may not be shorter though it just seems as if it might be. My husband is 5' 7" though and it works great for him. Seems to be very well made, easy to dig with, the extra round handle is nice for gripping. It also has ridges cut into the sides to help dig. Its a nice shovel and will get lots of use at our home. I'm including a picture for a better reference.

My husband really appreciated how sturdy this all-steel shovel is. He was able to pick up heavy mulch easily. The foot rest part is wide and has no slip grips on it for your foot to rest. He really likes how wide and comfortable the handle is. It is probably twice as wide as the other shovels we have. Very comfortable.

I purchased this shovel to use while metal detecting. It was advertised as such. The shovel was poorly shipped. The head was taped in a box and the handled was out of the boxes. It could be bent. I haven't unwrapped the handle. I might return it so container intact. I would not recommend this shovel for metal detecting. I'm a woman so a man might use it but it is too cumbersome for even a man to use metal detecting.