Fantastic tool!!! I use it primarily for transplanting trees and shrubs. It does a fantastic job with the pointed edge. I found that the weight of the shovel gives it a momentum that slices through the soil. I have used it to dig into soil with gravel and it literally 'slices' through the gravel with a minimal effort on my part. I'm thoroughly impressed with the spade and have come to rely on it for a host of digging projects. I highly recommend it!!!
Have been using King of Spade products for 25 years at our christmas tree farm. Just bought this style with the sharp point WW Manu. makes the best shovels. Will last a lifetime