BULLY TOOLS92515 12-Gauge Round Point Shovel with Fiberglass Long Handle

Well built shovel

Very impressive piece of hardware.

I wanted to get a shovel to replace an old shovel whose handle finally cracked. So I did various internet searches and found hundreds of shovels from hundreds of companies.Then I read this Bully shovel is made in the USA (note that most shovels are not), so I decide to give it a shot.I was shocked when this shovel arrived on how well made it is. I ordered the 92510 Super Heavy Duty shovel model and it comes with a massive amount of steel. But better than that, it has an additional thick steel weld strip on the back to help guard against the shovel head cracking under extreme lift or leverage. I know I use my shovel to lever up a large root or rock all the time, so this extra steel is important to me.This shovel is built like a tank because every area of potential cracking or failure is reinforced, such as the back of the shovel head.Using this shovel has been fine and it works as obviously as one would expect a shovel to operate. Hard to mess up shoveling, but I do feel the blade on this shovel helps me cut through earth and roots easier than my old shovel. Hard to compare because the blade on this shovel is, of course, new and sharp.I expect this shovel to last years easily, perhaps decades. The handle is fiberglass which I am looking forward to since my old wood handle shovels could leave splinters as they aged.A solid purchase and I highly recommend this Bully shovel. Made in the USA definitely equals quality for this product and that's a nice plus.

Very durable

I really like this shovel. After I broke a Home Depot Razor Back brand shovel I was looking for something strong that will hold up. I can really put my boot on the top of this one and put my full weight into it and no flex in the blade occurs at all. The handle for sure will break before any of the metal or welds on the blade will in my opinion, so being mindful of how hard I'm cranking on the handle and it'll last a very very long time.The only thing I feel as though this shovel is missing is a slightly sharpened edge. Out of the box the shovel has a squared edge on the bottom which doesn't dig well in harder soils. I am going to take my grinder to it to slightly sharpen it so it digs better. That's the only thing I would change about this. Aside from that, I'm glad I purchased it.

I mainly purchased this brand due to it's great reviews. What sets this item apart is the thick coating, protecting the wooden shaft, that when exposed to the elements, can start to degrade, and begin to splinter. Either way, outdoor tools like this will last a lot longer when kept indoors, as opposed to a shed, where there is still exposure to humidity.

Good price for the last shovel you will need.Highly recommend!

I don't think the person who designed this shovel has ever operated a shovel before. I expected a shovel made from 1/8 inch stamped plate steel to preform better. The blade is poorly shaped and dull, making it difficult to cut into the ground and dig soil. The handle broke the second time I used it. It may look good, but DO NOT BUY!