This kent stowe planting spade has a narrow head for precise digging and planting ideal for planting trees shrubs and bulbs it has a larger tread edge for added digging comfort and an extended shank for improved strength the blade is made from solid forged carbon steel for added strength with a rounded edge to easily penetrate hard to work soils the handle is made from beautiful ash wood that has been split to form a traditional yd handle 10 year guarantee