The Faithfull Open Socket Irish Shovel is a traditional contractors' digging tool designed for excavation, groundwork and general landscaping tasks. Pressed from high-quality steel with a durable open socket construction, this shovel combines robust materials with a proven design favoured by professionals across the construction and agricultural sectors. The straight shovel head measures 340 x 250mm, providing ample capacity for moving soil, sand, gravel and aggregate materials efficiently. Fitted with a graded wooden shaft measuring 1300mm in length, this Irish pattern shovel offers excellent reach and leverage for prolonged digging operations whilst maintaining a comfortable working posture. Ideal for contractors, groundworkers and landscapers undertaking excavation work, trench digging or general site preparation, this open socket design ensures reliable performance across demanding applications. The wooden shaft provides traditional handling characteristics that many experienced tr