Post hole shovels are ideal for digging straight sided, vertical trenches in loam and clay soils for posts, pipework or foundations.| The Trade Oak range incorporates genuine Oak handles with heavy duty carbon steels heads and a crimped reinforcement ring at the socket where head and shaft meet.| This range has been tested and certified to withstand 130kg+ of force on the handle without damage.| The genuine Oak handle is sculptured to ergonomically fit the hand for comfort, reducing fatigue during long digging sessions.| Spear & Jackson Trade Oak digging tools are designed for the tradesperson providing trouble free use day in, day out.| Hammertone powder coat finish for corrosion protection.| FSC certified oak shaft.Lifetime warranty.