Best Jim-Gem in 2026

Streamlined shaft contoured to fit comfortably in the hand

Fully forged head made from high strength carbon/manganese steel

Heat tempered for long life

Designed for digging and cultivating in borders, between plants or in confined spaces

Solid forged carbon steel head and extra long socket for strength

Lighter alternative to a digging spade due to the smaller sized blade

100% Made in the USA

Commercial grade

Limited lifetime warranty

29-inch pro grade fiberglass handle with d-grip for balance and control

Heavy duty 14 gauge steel blade for maximum toughness

Reinforced resin insert in handle provides 400-pound of handle strength

A perfectly proportioned digging spade for budding gardeners

Scaled down in size, but not in quality

Stainless steel blade provides resistance to rust and minimal soil adhesion for easier cleaning

100% Made in the USA

Commercial grade

Limited lifetime warranty

A solid forged heavy duty spade for digging heavy or stony soil

Solid forged carbon steel head for strength and durability

Extra long socket providing additional stength

Mirror polished stainless steel head for rust resistance and minimal soil adhesion

Tough and durable

Extra long socket for strength

100% Made in the USA

Commercial grade

Limited lifetime warranty

Industrial grade

15 inch Blade

Durable construction

Developed in conjunction with Kew's horticultural team, resulting in an officially licensed tool which is used and recommended by Kew Gardens

Solid forged from a single piece of steel for maximum strength, longer socket to increase spade's height to reduce bending and back strain

FSC approved and weatherproofed Ash shaft, split to form a classic YD handle

Heat treated (hardened) carbon steel head for strength and durability

Hammer finish epoxy coated head for improved resistance to rust, scratches, humidity and alkalines in the soil

Weather proofed (clear lacquered) ashwood shaft for greater durability

A good drain spade for landscaping and digging trenches

Uses include transplanting live trees and shrubs, clearing out holes and digging ditches

The 16" Steel blade is long and narrow to dig into tight spaces easily

MULTI-USE GARDEN TOOL – The DeWit Perennial Spade is the ideal bulb planter tool for garden tasks that require a narrow, deep hole, like planting perennials, small shrubs. The spade is lightweight yet durable, making it easy to maneuver around plants and in tight spaces. (Head: 6.5”L x 4.5”W. Total: 22”L)

SHARP & EFFECTIVE – The garden spade has a sharp, curved blade to easily cut through roots and hard soil. The spade's unique shape also helps to minimize soil disturbance, making it ideal for working in established garden beds without causing damage to surrounding plants.

LIFETIME DURABILITY – Care for your plants and the planet with the ash wood handle harvested from FSC-certified forests. Made from high quality heat-treated boron steel for strength and durability, the Perennial Spade is rust-resistant and built to last.

100% Made in the USA

Commercial grade

Limited lifetime warranty

Advanced design and modern materials make the Root Slayer Drain Spade uniquely suited for everything from the most challenging digging tasks, to everyday garden and landscape work.

Digs through sod and small to medium roots like they're not there, with its sharpened "inverted V" cutting blade tip and specially designed root-cutting rip saw teeth, eliminating the need for saws, hatchets, pry-bars, and more.

Super strong 13 gauge mid-carbon steel blade will never bend. Holds a sharp cutting edge extremely well and can be sharpened without voiding the .

9-Inch socket

Open-back blade allows user to dig in confined areas

D-grip accomidates a gloved hand

100% Made in the USA

Commercial grade

Limited lifetime warranty

Mounts on the forks of skid loaders

24in.L x 20in.W blade

Eliminates or reduces shovel time

These all steel spades are among the top choice for nursery and landscape use

Has high quality steel construction with a powder-coated handle to resist rusting

Welded at the blade to manage big projects without breaking

Ideal for heavy digging and turning over soil

Tough and durable

Double width treads for more comfortable digging

PERFECT SIZE FOR: Digging in the small areas between closely planted flowers and vegetables

ARCHED BLADE DESIGN cuts sod in straight and curved shapes easily

IDEAL FOR: Digging and transplanting perennials and other flowers

These all steel spades are among the top choice for nursery and landscape use

Has high quality steel construction with a powder-coated handle to resist rusting

Welded at the blade to manage big projects without breaking

Handle Length Type: D-Handle

Handle Material: Steel

Overall Length: 42 in.

100% Made in the USA

Commercial grade

Limited lifetime warranty

Ideal for digging, landscaping, transplanting, cutting, and edging through the toughest soil

All steel construction from 12-gauge 100% Made In The USA steel, up to 30% more durable against foreign competitors

T-shaped grip designed to increase leverage and reduce hand fatigue, while wide enough to accommodate work gloves

14 ga closed-back blade

Forward turned-step for secure foot placement

Closed back construction eliminates soil build-up and reinforces the blade

100% Made in the USA

Commercial grade

Limited lifetime warranty