Spades and shovels usually have tempered steel blades and fiberglass, wood, or metal handles. However, specialized shovels and spades can be made of different materials too.

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The all-steel Fiskars D-Handle Transplanting Spade is strong but not heavy. The wide steps on the back of the narrow blade provide a stable, grippy platform for your feet. And when it comes to ...

The shovel measures 46 inches long and comes equipped with a large, D-shaped handle that’s easy to grip with both hands, giving you plenty of leverage to pull up even the most stubborn plants.

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Shovels typically have handles made of wood or fiberglass. "Fiberglass (handles) generally are 45 percent stronger, and we see some weight savings," says Tim Wilson, manager of a Fresno hardware ...

It has a commercial-grade, 14-gauge tempered steel blade and a virtually indestructible fiberglass handle reinforced with steel. But what makes this shovel unique is the built-in soil grater ...

A Phoenix-based inventor designed the new shovel to have a handle that rotates 360 degrees after finding he was getting sore while digging for his parents.

What materials do you recommend? A. Your best bet is a snow shovel with a fiberglass handle, as this material is both lightweight and durable. A plastic scoop will be lighter than one made of metal.