Professional Quality Spade Made of professional-grade steel, the Spear & Jackson Neverbend Professional Irish Traditional Black Spade is an essential garden tool. Its Irish spade design and rust-resistant properties make it a dependable and effective tool for any garden task. The 13-inch blade provides maximum digging area allowing a steady and comfortable working position. Solid forged carbon steel head and socket Solid neck, three rivets and strapped for extra strength Hammer finished and epoxy coated head for improved resistance to rust, scratches, humidity and alkalines in the soil Treaded for more comfortable digging Weatherproofed hardwood shaft for greater durability, T handle Grow Your Own 2022 Great British Growing Award Winners .