Spear & Jackson Steel Tubular Shovel for Landscaping, Gardening, Contractor, DIY, Trenching, Outdoor Tasks

Great spade. Survived big digging projects around house without any problems. If I ever need to buy spade of course I will back for this model.

Great shovel. I deliberately searched for one that wasn’t too big. I like them to a nice manageable size since I’m often using it as part spade & part shovel, ie I’m doing digging with it as well as moving material from A to B. It’s solid steel. All one piece apart from the handle which is wooden. I’d have preferred a polypropylene handle as sometimes the wooden ones start to swivel over time but minor detail that doesn’t change the fact this is a great tool. Spear & Jackson are a very reliable manufacturer of garden tools so I never doubted that the quality would be up to standard and I wasn’t disappointed on that front either. I reckon that it’ll last a lifetime. I’m a happy shovel owner.

I’ve broken wooden shaft shovels, pick axes and so on and it gets to be a pain replacing wooden shafts so to avoid that l bought this. This shovel is very sturdy and l really can’t imagine the shaft ever breaking or even bending. The shovel blade itself isn’t quite as large as others l have used however that’s possibly to save on weight. The shovel l received has a little bit of a uneven weld on the shaft which can make prolonged use a little uncomfortable but l’ll live with that to have a shovel that is really solid. (Bear in mind this is solid steel construction so be sure you’re nowhere near any underground electrical services.) Not a complaint from me but some may find that when digging solid ground and hit a stone, the energy is directed straight through the shaft far more than a wooden item. Nevertheless, if you want an indestructible shovel - don’t look any further, this is it.

🛠️ Spear & Jackson Tubular Steel Shovel – Full Review This shovel is part of Spear & Jackson’s contractor-grade lineup, featuring a fully forged high-carbon/manganese steel blade, a rotary-welded tubular steel shaft, and a streamlined MYD handle designed for comfort and control. It’s built to handle heavy-duty digging, trenching, and material moving with minimal flex and maximum durability. Key specs: Blade material: Heat-tempered carbon/manganese steel Shaft: Tubular steel, rotary welded for strength Handle: MYD (metal YD) grip, contoured for ergonomic use Finish: Epoxy coating to reduce rust and soil adhesion Dimensions: ~99 × 19 × 13 cm Weight: ~2.5 kg Style variants: Taper mouth, square mouth, trenching, cable laying ✅ Pros Fully forged blade – won’t bend or snap under pressure Epoxy-coated – resists rust and clogs less in wet soil MYD handle – solid grip with good leverage Tubular shaft – lightweight but strong Multi-purpose – trenching, spoil shifting, landscaping Trusted brand – 95% positive ratings from 10K+ customers ❌ Cons No soft grip – metal handle may feel cold or slippery in wet conditions Not foldable – full-length tool, not compact for transport No insulation – not suitable for electrical work Slightly heavier than composite models – ~2.5 kg 🧠 Personal Verdict This shovel’s proper kit for site prep, trenching, and heavy-duty digging. I’ve seen it used for drainage layouts, ducting trenches, and spoil removal, and it holds up—solid, sharp, and no faff. For around £24.15 to £40.40, it’s a smart grab for anyone who wants a contractor-grade shovel that won’t flinch under pressure

It's nice and made fully from metal a bit heavy but durable and does the job.

Seems relatively sturdy, should be strong enough to do what I need to use it for. Corner of blade arrived slightly damaged with the glaze cracked away. This will reduce the lifespan of the product unfortunately, they are maybe not being stored correctly wherever they're being kept.

and you need to have muscles. because it is heavy. but good quality.

Very sturdy and hopefully, durable. I hgave broken a few wooden handles over the years. Also, this is for shovelling rather than digging