Leonard Nursery Spade with 27-Inch D-Grip Composite Handle
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SKU
A1FM
$59.82
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Product Information
Product Specs
- Weight 5.7 lbs
- 27" Handle Blade:
- 6.0" along the cutting edge
- 7.25" along the top edge
- 3.25" blade lift
- 13" long
Product Warranty Information
- This product is covered under A.M. Leonard's exclusive Lifetime Warranty Program. Click Here for more Details.
Product Features
- Orange composite handle
- Handle riveted to shank
- Shank and blade are one forged piece of alloy steel
- Closed back blade
- Turned step
Product Benefits
- This A.M. Leonard spade has all of the strength and benefits of an all steel spade with the feel of our traditional nursery spades
- The composite handle has more 'give' than a solid steel spade, it feels more like a wooden handle when you jolt up against that solid rock
- Handle constructed of a reinforced composite for maximum strength and load bearing
- Non-conductive, chemical and moisture resistant
- High quality steel and composite construction makes this nursery spade a hard one to beat. Compare the price and quality to any other brand
- The bright orange color means that you won't be leaving this behind at the job site, or driving over one left laying on the ground
- 'D' grip works great for digging out under a shrub or tree to form a root ball
- The shank and blade are one forged piece of steel, keeping this from being being a weak point
- Tip of the blade is virtually flat with no 'bowl' curve, so you can cut straight when edging or cutting sod
- Closed back is the next to strongest of all blade types. There is a plate welded to the back of the blade and over the opening in the socket to increase strength and to keep soil from building up in the socket
- Low blade lift means you can dig straight down without leaning the handle forward too far
- Solid construction makes these virtually indistructable
- The turned step is easier on your feet, especially when wearing soft-soled shoes
- A variety of uses, such as:
- Edging landscape beds
- Digging or installing shrubs, trees, perennials, or other plant material
- Dividing perennials and grasses
- Cutting and removing sod
- Cutting sod pieces to size when installing
- Skimming layer off top of soil to level or grade
- Cutting through tough roots
Product Shipping Weight
- 7.49 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Leonard Nursery Spade unique?
The Leonard Nursery Spade is unique because of its composite handle which has more 'give' than a solid steel spade making it more comfortable to use. It also has a reinforced composite handle for maximum strength and load bearing, and a closed back blade which is next to the strongest of all blade types.
What are the dimensions of the Leonard Nursery Spade?
The Leonard Nursery Spade has a 13 inch closed back blade which tapers from 7 1/4 inch to 6 inch with a thin, flat slicing edge to cut through roots and compacted soil. It has a structurally designed 27 inch D grip reinforced composite handle which is non conductive, chemical and moisture resistant. The weight of this nursery spade is 5.7 lbs.
Can the Leonard Nursery Spade be used for different landscaping tasks?
Yes, there are a variety of uses for the Leonard Nursery Spade such as edging landscape beds, digging or installing shrubs, trees, perennials, or other plant material, dividing perennials and grasses, cutting and removing sod, cutting sod pieces to size when installing, skimming layer off top of soil to level or grade, and cutting through tough roots.
Is the Leonard Nursery Spade durable?
Yes, the Leonard Nursery Spade is made of high quality steel and composite construction making it virtually indestructible. The shank and blade are one forged piece of alloy steel which prevents weak points. The plate welded to the back of the blade and over the opening in the socket increases strength and prevents soil from building up in the socket. The turned step is also easier on your feet making it comfortable to use for longer periods of time.
The Leonard Nursery Spade is unique because of its composite handle which has more 'give' than a solid steel spade making it more comfortable to use. It also has a reinforced composite handle for maximum strength and load bearing, and a closed back blade which is next to the strongest of all blade types.
What are the dimensions of the Leonard Nursery Spade?
The Leonard Nursery Spade has a 13 inch closed back blade which tapers from 7 1/4 inch to 6 inch with a thin, flat slicing edge to cut through roots and compacted soil. It has a structurally designed 27 inch D grip reinforced composite handle which is non conductive, chemical and moisture resistant. The weight of this nursery spade is 5.7 lbs.
Can the Leonard Nursery Spade be used for different landscaping tasks?
Yes, there are a variety of uses for the Leonard Nursery Spade such as edging landscape beds, digging or installing shrubs, trees, perennials, or other plant material, dividing perennials and grasses, cutting and removing sod, cutting sod pieces to size when installing, skimming layer off top of soil to level or grade, and cutting through tough roots.
Is the Leonard Nursery Spade durable?
Yes, the Leonard Nursery Spade is made of high quality steel and composite construction making it virtually indestructible. The shank and blade are one forged piece of alloy steel which prevents weak points. The plate welded to the back of the blade and over the opening in the socket increases strength and prevents soil from building up in the socket. The turned step is also easier on your feet making it comfortable to use for longer periods of time.
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