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Examples Of Spades

Spades are not often found in the yardeners tool shed, however for some jobs they are much better than a regular shovel.

Transplanting Spade

This is a basic spade

Garden, Nursery & Transplanting Spades - open back d-gripspade

by Union Tools

Best for spading in clay or heavy soils. Turned step, thicker steel blade. Fiberglass handle, 40% stronger than wood, with poly Big Grip D-Grip and 9" socket. Steel collar with transition adaptor provides extra strength and comfortable handling.

This item features: -For creating borders along walks, drives and gardens. -Dura-Torque crimp collar for super-strong head-to-handle connection. -For creating defined borders along gardens, walks and drives in most soil types. -For creating defined borders along gardens, walks and drives. -For creating defined borders along gardens, walks and drives in light, sandy soils. -Blade Tip Shape: Square Point. -Blade Material: Tempered Steel. Model Code Model Description AABlade Type:Open-Back, Turned Step, Blade Length:12 in, Blade Width:7 3/8 in, Socket Length:9 in, Handle Length:27 in, Handle Type:Ergo D-Grip, Handle Material:Fiberglass, ABS ABBlade Type:Open-Back, Turned Step, Blade Length:12 in, Blade Width:7 3/8 in, Socket Length:9 in, Handle Length:28 in, Handle Type:Big Grip D-Grip, Handle Material:White Ash, Poly ACBlade Type:Open-Back, Turned Step, Blade Length:12 in, Blade Width:7 3/8 in, Socket Length:9 in, Handle Length:28 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Handle Material:White Ash, Steel ADBlade Type:Open-Back, Turned Step, Blade Length:12 in, Blade Width:7 3/8 in, Socket Length:9 in, Handle Length:48 in, Handle Type:Straight, Handle Material:Fiberglass AEBlade Type:Solid Back, Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:13 in, Blade Width:7 1/2 in, Socket Length:14 in, Handle Length:27 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Handle Material:White Ash, Steel

If you want the best high end spade:

Spear & Jackson R710 Traditional Mirror Finish Stainless Steel Head Digging Spade with 1-Piece Hardwood Shaft

by Spear & Jackson

Mirror finish stainless steel head
Resists rust and minimizes soil sticking to the blade
Handle and shaft are made from 1-piece of hardwood
Handle is weatherproofed and stained in an 'antique' finish
The Digging size has a head that measures 11-1/2-inch long by 7-inch wide;The wood handle/YD grip adds another 28-inch; Overall 40-inch high

Made by Spear & Jackson, the best selling brand in the UK, who have over 250-year of garden tool expertise. The Traditional Digging Spade has a mirror polished stainless steel head and a 1-piece hardwood handle and YD grip. Guaranteed for 10-year.

Drain & Post Spades

Looks different because it has a different job to do.

Drain & Post Spades - b16ds solid shank drainspade union delux

by Union Tools

This item features: -For digging fence and footing post holes. -Dura-Torque crimp collar for super-strong head-to-handle connection. -For digging and clearing drainage ditches. -For digging drains & trenches. -For digging and clearing trenches. -For digging postholes and ditches. -Blade Tip Shape: Round. -Socket Length: 9 in. Model Code Model Description AABrand Name:Razor-Back , Blade Type:Closed-Back, Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:14 in, Blade Width:4 3/4 in, Handle Length:29 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Blade Material:Steel, Handle Material:White Ash, Steel, Type:Drain Spade ABBrand Name:Razor-Back , Blade Type:Closed-Back, Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:14 in, Blade Width:4 3/4 in, Handle Length:48 in, Handle Type:Straight, Blade Material:Steel, Handle Material:Fiberglass, Type:Drain Spade ACBrand Name:Razor-Back , Blade Type:Closed-Back, Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:16 in, Blade Width:4 3/4 in, Handle Length:29 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Blade Material:Steel, Handle Material:White Ash, Steel, Type:Drain Spade ADBrand Name:Razor-Back , Blade Type:Closed-Back, Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:16 in, Blade Width:4 3/4 in, Handle Length:30 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Blade Material:Steel, Handle Material:Fiberglass, ABS, Type:Drain Spade AEBrand Name:Razor-Back , Blade Type:Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:16 in, Blade Width:6 1/4 in, Handle Length:27 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Blade Material:Tempered Steel, Handle Material:White Ash, Steel, Type:Post Spade AFBrand Name:Razor-Back , Blade Type:Open-Back, Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:16 in, Blade Width:6 1/4 in, Handle Length:29 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Blade Material:Tempered Steel, Handle Material:White Ash, Steel, Type:Post Spade AGBrand Name:Razor-Back , Blade Type:Solid Back, Forward Turn Step, Blade Length:16 in, Blade Width:4 3/4 in, Handle Length:27 in, Handle Type:D-Grip, Blade Material:Steel, Handle Material:White Ash, Steel, Type:Drain Spade AHBrand Name:UnionPro , Blade Type:Open-Back,