Razor-Back® outfits their Border Spades with a 14-gauge tempered steel blade. These blades feature an open-back design with a forward-turned step. They connect this head to a North American hardwood handle with a crimped steel collar. Choose from either a straight handle or a D-grip handle below. Razor-Back® Border Spades specialize in digging trenches and removing soil. They are a perfect choice for transplanting shrubs, flowers, and other plants. Their shape makes these spades ideal for reaching confined spaces between plants. Razor-Back® designs these spades to maximize your digging efficiency. The open-back design eliminates soil buildup and the forward-turned step increases your control when digging. Razor-Back® makes these spades in the USA and backs them with a lifetime warranty!