The Roughneck® Long Handled Drainage shovel has a sharpened blade making it easier to cut into compacted clay or root ridden ground. Ideal for digging deep narrow trenches for laying drains pipe and cable channels as well as digging holes for posts and signs. The long fibreglass handle with contoured grip offers increased leverage and power allowing for a more comfortable upright position to be maintained whilst digging. Manufactured from heavy duty carbon steel with a corrosion resistant tumble lacquered finish. The Power Ring socket with steel reinforced plug provides stronger blade to handle connection. Features treads on the blade allowing increased pressure to be applied with reduced risk of slippage.