Fiskars Long Handle Round Point Steel Digging Shovel

Best shovel in the entire universe. Use it for landscaping and fence installing businesses. We love Fiskar shovels and products and hope more come available on Amazon (rake).

Quality product

I'm 64 years old and definitely have not spent a whole lot of time working with shovels, never professionally, just light gardening. The shovel has been a delight to use, after just a few days of trying it out, breaking ground on a new small plot and removing a bunch of large lily bulbs neglected for at least a decade. It's sturdy, comfortable and has a decent weight & balance to it. I'm a short man at 67" and shrinking, and the length suits me well. The sharpened edge and oversized foot step make digging as effortless as I've ever known. I was going to mark one and two-foot lines on it to easily determine how deeply I'd dug. But, after I put a measure to the unit I noticed the footstep was 12" above the tip of the shovel, and there's a clear horizontal line on the decal which is 24" above the tip. The decal may not last forever, but it seems substantial. So I won't take it off and will delay marking the 2-foot line as long as it lasts. The D-handle seems a bit large to me, but not a problem, it should accommodate folks with bearish hands just fine. I have a single criticism, but it has to do with shipping, not the shovel itself. It arrived in a comically large box, with minimal packing. Ok, so the shovel is sturdy and really didn't need much protection. But, my gawd, you could've easily fit FIVE of these shovels in that ridiculously large box! I have no doubt this shovel will outlast me, and probably would if I'd bought it at half my age. Good stuff!

Good product.

This garden shovel is absolutely fantastic and well worth the investment! The sturdy stepping place is a game-changer; it gives me the solid footing I need to dig into tough soil without a problem, something a lot of other shovels are missing. It's incredibly easy to use, making my gardening and planting a breeze. While it is a bit heavy, I see that as a testament to its exceptional quality and durability. This isn't a flimsy tool—it's built to last. I've used it for planting countless flowers and shrubs in my yard, and it has performed flawlessly every single time. It's a solid, reliable tool that makes gardening so much easier.