Sneeboer Stone Spade

The serrated teeth act like a saw, allowing you to trap and sever roots as you dig rather than just pushing against them. It is specifically engineered to cut through dense root systems that would typically stop a standard spade.

Yes, the integrated steps provide a stable platform for your foot, allowing you to apply your body weight directly into the ground. This significantly increases your leverage, making it much easier to penetrate rocky or compacted soil.

Ash wood is a traditional choice for tool handles because of its excellent shock absorption and strength-to-weight ratio. It is durable enough to handle the high-torque demands of prying rocks and cutting through tough ground.

The steel is corrosion-resistant, but like any high-quality hand-forged tool, it performs best when kept clean and dry. We recommend wiping the blade down after use and applying a light coat of oil if you live in a particularly humid climate.

While it excels in rocky or root-filled conditions, it functions perfectly well as a standard spade. However, because of the serrated edge, it is slightly more aggressive than a smooth-edged spade, so it is best suited for heavy-duty tasks rather than delicate transplanting.