I am looking for recommendations for a great shovel. This is what I need:
- Round point digging shovel
- Long handle, overall length preferably 65"+
- Blade should be 14 - 12ga. pre-sharpened steel
- Long widows-peak socket
- The handle should be the strongest material available in a shovel for maximum prying leverage.
- Large, forward turned steps on blade
So far, the strongest shovel I have been able to find is made by Corona Tools, the blade is great, very tough and it can be re-sharpened easily.
Unfortunately, we have broken the Ash handles on a couple of the shovels while removing roots from Cape Honeysuckle (the herpes of the botanical kingdom). Yes, we are using long, tempered steel digging bars too, but a good shovel should be able to withstand a certain amount of prying
I pay about $26 each for these at the local landscape supply:
If anyone has discovered a shovel they consider to be superior or nearly indestructible, I would appreciate the recommendation.