FAQs/Video Testimonials

Q: Which product is best for me?

Our most popular shovel is the SHFD3 (40" with D-grip). It's a great fit for gardeners of all heights and is the right choice for most people looking for a medium-length shovel.The SHLF2 (58" long handle) is preferred by taller people. Its extra length lets you work more upright without bending over as much, and it gives you greater leverage to pull bigger plants out of the ground.The SHMini (30") is the lightest member of the family at just 2 lbs. It's ideal for planting bulbs and small pint- and quart-sized plants, and is loved by petite gardeners as well as anyone who wants the lightest shovel possible.The Spear Head Hoe is a multi-functional garden hoe, "5 tools in one", that lets you weed, mix, furrow, dig and rake with a single tool. Sold out right now; leave your email on its page and we will tell you the moment it is back.Still not sure? The Spade Finder asks a few quick questions about your height, your soil and what you dig, and picks for you.

Q: What colors do you offer?

SHLF2: YellowSHFD3: Red, Lavender, Teal, YellowSHMini: YellowSpear Head Hoe: Yellow

FAQ

Which product is best for me?

Our most popular shovel is the SHFD3 (40" with D-grip). It's a great fit for gardeners of all heights and is the right choice for most people looking for a medium-length shovel.

The SHLF2 (58" long handle) is preferred by taller people. Its extra length lets you work more upright without bending over as much, and it gives you greater leverage to pull bigger plants out of the ground.

The SHMini (30") is the lightest member of the family at just 2 lbs. It's ideal for planting bulbs and small pint- and quart-sized plants, and is loved by petite gardeners as well as anyone who wants the lightest shovel possible.

The Spear Head Hoe is a multi-functional garden hoe, "5 tools in one", that lets you weed, mix, furrow, dig and rake with a single tool. Sold out right now; leave your email on its page and we will tell you the moment it is back.

Still not sure? The Spade Finder asks a few quick questions about your height, your soil and what you dig, and picks for you.

What if I am not happy with my spade?

If you are not satisfied, contact us and we will do whatever we can to make you happy.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. Every Spear Head Spade comes with a limited lifetime warranty, a one-time replacement if your tool ever breaks.

It covers breakage and defects in normal residential use, for the original purchaser, on tools bought in the US. Purchases outside the US go through the retailer you bought from. It does not cover commercial use, abuse, or the powder coat wearing away, which is by design: the coat wears to keep exposing the factory edge. You pay shipping and handling on the replacement, and we ask for a photo of the broken tool. Contact us to start a claim.

What is the Spear Head Spade made of?

The blade is thick, tempered carbon-manganese steel, beveled and pre-sharpened tip to tail at a 35 degree angle. The handle is steel-reinforced fiberglass with a cushioned grip, built to be leaned on.

How do I keep the blade sharp?

You should never need to sharpen it. Each blade is pre-sharpened at the factory to a 35 degree bevel along the entire edge, tip to tail, and the powder coat is designed to wear away gradually so ordinary digging keeps exposing the factory edge. The more you use it, the sharper it gets. The steel is tempered carbon manganese, 33 percent thicker and 25 percent harder than standard shovel stock, so a regular file or grinder will not touch it and it should never be needed.

The Spear Head Hoe is the one exception. Its head is stainless steel, which is softer, so if those edges get nicked by rocks you can run a knife sharpener or file down either long side, working carefully around the flow-through windows. Wear garden gloves if you do.

What colors do you offer?

SHLF2: Yellow
SHFD3: Red, Lavender, Teal, Yellow
SHMini: Yellow
Spear Head Hoe: Yellow

How is my order shipped?

Orders ship in 1 to 2 business days. Delivery typically takes 3 to 5 business days. Shipping is $18 in the contiguous US no matter how many spades are shipped to the same address. The one exception is the 58 inch Long Handle, which ships in a five foot carton that carriers surcharge for length, so it is a flat $25.

Video Testimonials

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A customer at the show

The strength of the Spear Head Spade x 2
Jean and Jane Seykora on the farm!

Customer reviews

Fast shipping. Useful tool. Glad I have one now.

It is great!!!

Hi Carol,
Glad you love it!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Excellent shovel for digging all things! Planting new beds, digging up old grass and weeds to make room and splitting lots of perenials - hostas etc. This does the job!! Can't believe I went so long without it!

Hi Michelle,
The 40' is our flagship model that makes digging up to 80% easier, especially in difficult conditions, like tough perennial roots, or dry clay. Glad it did the job!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Love, love, love this shovel! Great for planting and also digging out smaller weeds.

Hi Michelle,
Glad you love, love, love our Mini! It may be Mini, but sure is Mighty!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Fantastic product for small, tight spaces. Especially great for relocating Hostas in hard to reach areas.

Hi Max,
We call it our Mini, but it's Mighty, for sure!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Fantastic product that has cut the time it takes to dig up and relocate plants in half.

Hi Max,
Our flagship 40' SHFD3 with D-grip is a workhorse in the garden, for sure!
Glad it's making your digging easier and faster.
All the best,
Hugh

This shovel was recommended to me by a friend who has been a gardener for 30+ years and I am so happy she told me about it! It is solid, yet light weight, and has done a great job of allowing me to dig out established perennials in order to split them. Better than any shovel I have used. So very happy with my purchase. Thank you.

Hi Tu,
So glad your friend recommended us. Our Spear Head Spade excels at digging out and transplanting stubborn perennials like hostas due to it's double-patented blade.
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Easily handles Virginia clay soil for this gardener!

Hi JT,
Glad to hear it!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

I have been gardening for 40 years and still in the yard nearly every day. At age 60 this has been truly helpful. The mini is great for moving perennials and small enough to carry around easily in a big country garden.

Hi JT:
We call it our 'hand trowel on steroids'. It may be Mini, but sure is Mighty!
Glad you enjoy using it!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

I got this a week and half ago and have used it 7-8 times now. Planted all the mums for my front yard as well as a ton of fall perennials. Not sure how I lived without it

Hi Andrea,
We call it our 'hand trowel on steroids'. It may be Mini, but sure is Mighty!
Glad you enjoy using it!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

Oh my! I absolutely love this shovel! I was so excited when I received, I took a picture to show my fellow gardening friends! Where has this shovel been all my life. Perfection!

Hi Sandy,
When you took the picture with your Spear Head Spade, did it say CHEESE? Thanks so much for sharing our shovel with your friends. I think they're gonna want one!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Love this spade. Woman gardener for many years and was tired of spending hours digging holes for shrubs. Wish I'd had this spade 20 years ago!

Hi Monique,
Glad you discovered us NOW. It means you have at least 20 more years of easier digging, planting and transplanting ahead of you! :)
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Perfect gift to my worker.
I have one and use it always.

Hi Annie,
We love perfect....hope your worker loves it too!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

Very nice shovel. Very well built and works awesome in my perennial beds!

Hi Jen,
The Spear Head Spade and perennials are Perfect Together!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

Don’t know how I lived without these. The long handled version makes work so easy on my back and the short one is invaluable for digging in small perineals. The spear pointed shovels are a must have for any gardener. Throw out your old ones.

Hi Andrew,
We appreciate your humor 'throw out your old ones'....made our day!
The old shovels sure do get lonely once someone uses their Spear Head Spade!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

The shovel is great - sturdy and well-made. But what really impressed me about this company is the customer service. I received my order very quickly but one of the items (a kneeling pad) was missing. I contacted the company via email and they promptly shipped the kneeling pad and included a set of garden protection sleeves at no charge. Fantastic!

Hi Betsy,
We thank you for your patience with our missed item in your order. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our 'surprise' of the NOPO garden sleeves. Enjoy both our shovel and the garden sleeves during your Fall planting!
All the best,
Hugh

I love everything about it. I havent had much time to get out and use it much, but when I have, its worked very well. I live the size and the sharpness! Thankyou!

Hi Mary,
We're glad you love your Mini. It may be Mini, but sure is Mighty!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Shoveling is hard work, but made so much easier with your shovels!! I have your standard shovel and the mini as well. Both are stars! Thank you.

Hi Carol,
Our objective has always been to make the toughest tasks like shoveling or transplanting perennials up to 80% easier. Mission accomplished!
Thanks so much for purchasing our shovel!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

It provides great leverage! Size is perfect

Hi Mary,
We call it our Mini but Mighty! Enjoy your new favorite gardening tool!
Warm regards,
Hugh

How did I ever garden without this mini shovel?! It amazing to use while in a kneeling position. Great quality and I highly recommend purchasing! You won’t regret it!

Thanks once again, Michelle.
Hugh

This is the first time I have ever used a shovel that actually was easy to use and appropriately sized. This shovel came highly recommended by my mother-in-law’s gardening club and I can see why! I also purchased the mini and can imagine how I ever gardened without it! We’re in the midst of turning out yard into native gardens and have been doing ALOT of digging! I’m so happy with our purchase and the quality of these shovels.

Hi Michelle,
Too many people go thru life struggling with a traditional round shovel in rocky soil and clay.
We're glad you found us, and struggle no more! Dig away!
Thanks for such a nice review. Now tell all your friends about us, but watch who you loan it to....you may not get it back ;)
Warm regards,
Hugh

Great product. Excellent customer service.

Hi Tamara,
Mission accomplished! Enjoy your new favorite garden tool!
Warm regards,
Hugh

A gift which was happily received!!

Hi Denise,
We're so glad you love your gift. It will become the 'gift that keeps on giving' every time you step into the garden!
All the best,
Hugh

I bought this to do planting in a yard with dense clay soil and lots of roots, and it did a fantastic job! Makes digging holes a breeze, and I love that you get to pick your handle colour.

Hi Pauline,
We're so glad you found our 40' flagship model able to tackle your dense clay and roots.
It really does make digging up to 80% easier than a traditional shovel!
Thanks so much!
Hugh

I like the size and craftsmanship. I have no dislikes.

Thanks so much!

Easy and fast delivery. Love that it comes from a family company.

Hi Leslie,
We try to make every aspect of your purchase top notch. The Mura and Freeman families thank you!
All the best,
Hugh

I bought two tool and they came together on the date expected. I was very excited when they arrived and I went to the garden and started my work right away. And to my surprise....no back ache that night. Thanks

Hi Connie,
No more back ache! Gonna have to add that feature to our Spear Head Spade ads!
Glad it's making your gardening easier than ever!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

Shopping was also great with you. I received my spade in only 4 days, a lot sooner than I expected. Thank you

Hi Judith,
We try to make the whole experience a pleasure, from shopping to receiving to using our Spear Head Spade.
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

Recommended by gardener Amy Powers, the site was easy to navigate and the spades were delivered in a timely manner. We're grateful!

Hi Pam,
We're glad you found it easy to navigate our website.
We're grateful Amy Powers has become such a wonderful advocate for our tool!
All the best,
Hugh

Best garden tool I’ve ever used

Hi Cleta,
Well that's a pretty high compliment, but we'll take it! We take pride in every shovel we ship, knowing it's gonna make a huge difference to someone. We're glad you love it!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

ONE OF THE MOST FAVORITE SHOVEL I USE ACTUALLY ITS THE ONLY SHOVEL I USE ANYMORE I OWN THREE DIFFERENT SIZES AND USE THEM ALL I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THESE IF YOUR A GARDNER AND ALWAYS DIGGING LIKE MYSELF AND DTHE GAURANTEE ON THESE ARE FROM A HIGHLY RECCO..ENDED COMPANY CUSTOMER SERVICE IS #1 AS WE ALL KNOW THAT DOESNT EXSIST ANYWHERE ANYMORE.

Hi Tina, we're thrilled to hear how much you love our shovels! Thank you for your high recommendation and kind words about our customer service.
Keep Diggin' 'em!
Hugh

Easy shopping and quick delivery!

Hi Valerie, we're so glad to hear you had a great shopping experience! Thanks for your kind words and support.
All the best,
Hugh

Mine was purchased through Amazon. When they didn't offer the long handle I ordered it direct. The process was quick and easy

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad the process was smooth and that you're happy with your purchase. Enjoy your new spade!
All the best,
Hugh

I have always used a standard shovel and the spear head was great, digging up a large overgrown shrub was much easier, thank you

Hi Brian,
Glad our Spear Head Spade made digging so much easier for you!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

I love it! I've been moving plants all week. It really does expedite lifting out perennials.

Hi Elizabeth,
It's a perennial moving machine! So glad it's made your gardening up to 80% easier.
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Arrived quickly and well packaged.

Hi JT,
We pay attention to every detail. We don't just sell shovels; we sell solutions to gardeners' toughest challenges, like VA clay!
All the best,
Hugh

I was shocked to receive a phone call checking up on my address. That impressed me. Very thoughtful people.

Hi Sandy,
We wanted to make absolutely sure your shovel got to you, safe and sound.
Mission accomplished! Thanks so much for supporting our family business!
Keep Diggin' It!
Hugh

Great experience from ordering to delivery, arrived on time. I am 5’2” and was able to easily dig into our clay soil to plant my new perennials.

Hi Jill,
So glad you found digging with our Spear Head Spade easier than ever!
Mission accomplished!
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Website was easy to use and the tools arrived quickly. They were well packaged to avoid damage during shipping! I highly recommend!

Glad they arrived safe and sound!

Easy, shipped fast, quality products.

Thanks again!

Easy peasy!!

That's what we aim for....up to 80% easier than a traditional shovel.

Clear website, secure packaging, and quick shipping.

We aim for excellent service and excellent quality in every aspect of our business.
Thanks!

It took me a while to find your website. More companies selling shovels direct to consumers.

Glad you found us, Wayne. Our website is on every shovel, for future reference.
Happy Gardening,
Hugh

Order came quick.

We're glad it came quick. Sometimes, FedEx and UPS gets it right!

Easy buying experience.

We try to make every aspect of the buying experience fast and easy!

Easy to order. Arrived in a few days.

We strive for 5 STAR service at all times!

Hugh I met you at Belle Grove master gardener event in Virginia. (As you were tearing down and purchased a mini spade all you had left) my experience with it in the garden convinced me to go for the works and I ordered all three spades and I’m most likely giving away my shovels. My contractor was helping me today and enjoyed the spade enough that I may have to get him one for a belated birthday. I’m 80 with sciatica and dug several holes for potted trees with my arms and shoulders. Great tool the second mini went to my wife to replace her mini broken shovels. We’re all happy Thank you!

Hi Andrew,
Great to hear from you! I'm glad the Mini performed so well that you came back for the whole Spear Head family! 80 years young and still planting trees with your arms and shoulders!
Keep it going!
Thanks for a great review.
All the best,
Hugh

Very satisfied with your product and service.

Hi Marlene,
Thanks so much!
Hugh

Fantastic customer service and communication with customers!

Hi Walter,
Once again, thanks for your positive review. As a small, family-owned business, every customer like you and your wife become part of OUR family! We appreciate you!
All the best,
Hugh

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