Original Root Slayer Shovel

With its inverted Y cutting blade tip, it severs roots up to 2″ in diameter in a single pass. Specially designed ripsaw teeth effectively cut larger roots. So you won’t need to go back and forth between shovel and hatchet, or shovel and grubbing hoe. Use it to cut out shrubs and bushes, plant perennials, divide hostas, even dig out dandelions without bending over. Rugged high carbon steel, certified to be over 150% stronger than comparable tools by Intertek, an independent testing lab. Innovative O-handle has 4 times the gripping surface of traditional D handles, giving you more digging power and easing hand and arm fatigue. Total length 44.5″; blade length 13″; blade width 10.5″ at top of step. Weighs 5 lbs. 8 oz.