Shovel, Square-Point With Closed Back, 48in Ash Handle By A.M. Leonard

Product Specs

• 48″ Ash handle
• 9.5″ x 11.5″ blade
• 5.1 lbs.
• 14 ga. heat-treated blade
• 5-1/2″ blade lift
• Handle lift (inches): 31

Product Warranty Information

Product Features

• Turned step
• Square point style
• Closed back blade
• Blade double riveted to handle

Product Benefits

• White Ash is the best wooden handle material known, lightweight but very durable
• Handle lacquered for weather resistance
• Handle widens slightly at the end to provide firm hand grip
• 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
• This closed back shovel is designed for the medium-to-heavy user that needs a quality tool
• Higher blade lift is the perfect height for scraping gravel, soil, sand, or other product from a surface for a taller person. This means they don’t have to bend over to get the correct angle to work effectively
• The turned step is easier on your feet, especially when wearing soft-soled shoes
• The square point is designed to make clean up of your work area easier
• Weighs less than a solid shank style, more than an open back

Product Shipping Weight

• 5.35 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the primary feature of Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel?
The primary feature of Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel is its closed welded back design which adds strength and prevents dirt build up.

2. What is the blade made up of?
The blade of Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel is made up of 14 gauge heat treated steel that makes it a quality tool that lasts.

3. What kind of handle does this shovel have and how long is it?
Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel has a 48-inch top grade American Ash handle that widens slightly at the end to provide a firm hand grip, and it is lacquered for weather resistance.

4. What kind of user is this shovel designed for?
This closed back shovel is designed for the medium to heavy user that needs a quality tool which makes scraping gravel, soil, sand, or other product from a surface easier for taller persons, with the turned step being easier on their feet especially when wearing soft soled shoes.