I affectionately call them my shovelly spades. At least in my head. After all, these hybrid shovels do the job of both - and that's just partly what makes them so spectacular. The other part? The fact that both Tom and I use them every single day. I'm not kidding. There's not a day we don't reach for these tools. Because they're not just for gardening, they are for every day yard tasks and whatever else you're tackling in your landscape right now. Clothesline? Gutter issue? Pool project? Underground pipe? Yep. Whatever you're working on rely on your Spear Head Spades to get the job done quickly. So we are thrilled they are back and this time offering you their short and mini fiberglass hybrid spades as a two-piece set valued at approximately $85! Hurrah. To enter, like the Raise Your Garden Facebook page and share this post or sign up for our newsletter. For two entries, do both. Let us know in the comment section of this post what you did to enter.
Most interesting Spear Head Spade Fact...
These hybrids get used for so much more than just gardening! Yup. So even if you don't consider yourself a die-hard gardener, you'll still be using them each day. Like when Tom and I had to dig a trench for an underground pipe that needed to be replaced. Or the clothesline that Tom is building for me! He had to dig holes for the PVC pipes to get cemented in. Even our neighbors borrowed these tools to dig around their new pool to bring it up to town code. They were blown away by the product because our soil is rocky clay and it made their task so much easier.
Spear Head Spade Rundown!
- Unique design and specialized shape - innovative in every last detail
- Long reinforced fiberglass handle with cushion grip
- Lightweight but strong and sturdy
- Blade is extremely hard & thick
- All edges beveled from tip to tail
- Forward bent foot rest
- Reduces effort by up to 80%
- Blades are made of high carbon manganese steel that is 33% thicker and 25% harder than normal shovels
- Short fiberglass handle with cushion D grip is 41 inches long
- Mini fiberglass handle with cushion D grip is 30 inches long (spot-on for raised beds!!!)
Why we love these hybrid shovel-spades and why you will too...
- Lightweight. Unreal how light it feels in the hand. It's like finding the "perfect pen."
- Our clay soil is thick and heavy with lots of roots and rocks. Digging is difficult in hard soil and a pain...physically and mentally. For this reason, I mostly find other work to do so I don't have to dig. I'm out of excuses with my Spear Head Spade!
- The shape of the blade. It's just phenomenal. The spear shape concentrates force (weight and energy) on one single point and then special beveled angles form a intense wedging and slicing action to do the rest.
- Fall is the season for planting flower bulbs and garlic. These tools are spot-on for the task.
- The yellow fiberglass handle makes it easy to find when I misplace it in my yard
- This spade just makes my life easier. When I have yard work to do, it's my buddy. It cuts the time a job takes in half.
Fiberglass handle with cushion D grip
- Can cut through two layers of weed fabric or cardboard like I use.
- Yes, this product is for serious gardeners. Yes, every women will love this spade. Yes, every elderly person will be thrilled to get this tool as a gift. Even my young kids are able to use their shortest blade with success. And yes, anyone who has wrist or knees issues will instantly be smitten with this tool. But my husband loves it too and he's none of the above. Who doesn't want to cut their gardening work in half? This spade is for all.
- The price. The short spade is $49. The mini $35. Not unreasonable for tools that will get used every single day.
- My kids love the mini blade. I love using it as a raised bed tool. But for them, it's the perfect height. A tool their size that works. And it's made so well they can't break it!
- The blade looks a little like Darth Vader......agree?!
One last thought...
Tom and I were swimming in our blow up pool. Ironically, the kids weren't with us. They were playing in the neighbors basement because it has AC! Anyhow, we finally got to have some grown up conversation minus all the kiddy interruptions. And what were we talking about? How much we love using our Spear Head Spades and what project we were going to tackle next with them. Goes to show how great this product is!
~The Prize~
Two-piece Spear Head Spade tool set including the short and mini fiberglass handle tools with the cushion D grip (Valued at $85!)
Two-piece Spear Head Spade tool set including the short and mini fiberglass handle tools with the cushion D grip (Valued at $85!)
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