$3578
- Tempered steel blade and extended socket for maximum strength
- Power Step is perforated to reduce material buildup
- Strong hardwood handle with Armor D-grip
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Product Overview
Over 80 Years of Work Site Experience
Razor-Back has served Pro customers with cutting-edge tools since 1936.
Choose the Right Tool for the Trade
Pro customers will find the right tools from digging shovels, transfer shovels, spades and trenching tools.
Tough Shovels for Tough Jobs
From transferring heavy-duty materials to digging narrow trenches.
SuperSocket
Extended steel socket for added reinforcement between the blade and handle.
Handles and Grips
Pro-grade wood and fiberglass handles add strengthened durability while cushion grips and Armor D-grips offer leverage and control.
PowerStep
Provides an oversized, cleated step for more secure footing and raw power.
PowerEdge
Industrial-grade, tempered steel penetrates ground 2x easier.
Strength Guaranteed
Razor-Back shovels have a long legacy of quality and durability with professional end-users.
Round Point Shovel
For hard, rocky soil in construction and landscaping work.
Transfer Shovel
Scooping and transferring quicker with additional capacity.
Trenching and Cleanout Shovels
Clearing out narrow trenches for irrigation projects.
Drain and Post Spade
Digging deep, narrow trenches in tough conditions. Digging post holes and ditches.
Square Point Shovel
Thicker blade for handling heavy, granulated material.
This Razor-Back digging shovel can be used for all construction, lawn and garden work. It is the highest quality garden tool. It is ideal for a variety of uses, such as digging, planting, and cutting sod and small roots.
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- Heavy gauge, tempered-steel blade for maximum strength
- Extended socket length for maximum prying leverage and strength
- Strong steel encased wood grip prevents twisting
- Large power step for secure footing
- Recommended drain: K-7272 or K-7271
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| Brand | Razor-Back | Razor-Back | Razor-Back | Razor-Back |
| Name | 44 in. Fiberglass Handle Clean-Out Shovel | 25.75 in. Wood Handle Super Socket Digging Shovel | 23.5 in. Wood D-Handle Steel Blade Drain Spade | 49 in. Fiberglass Handle Super Socket Digging Shovel |
| Price | $2998 | $3498 | $4123 | $4632 |
| Ratings | (408) | (748) | (276) | (748) |
| Handle Length (in.) | 44 | 25.75 | 23.5 | 49 |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass | Wood | Wood | Fiberglass |
| Blade Material | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Blade Width (in.) | 5 | 9 | 5.75 | 9 |
| Features | Coated Blades | Coated Blades,D-Grip Handle | Coated Blades,D-Grip Handle | Coated Blades |
| Blade Length (in.) | 11 | 11.5 in | 16.25 in | 11.5 in |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 4.59 | 4.94 | 4.24 | 5.24 |
| Product Width (in.) | 5 | 9 | 5.75 | 9 |
| Product Depth (in.) | 5.88 | 5.375 | 2.825 | 5.25 |
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Specifications
Dimensions
| Blade Length (in.) | 11.5 in | Blade Width (in.) | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handle Length (in.) | 25.75 | Product Depth (in.) | 5.375 |
| Product Height (in.) | 45.25 | Product Width (in.) | 9 |
Details
| Blade Material | Steel | Features | Coated Blades,D-Grip Handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handle Material | Wood | Product Weight (lb.) | 4.94 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
Warranty / Certifications
| Manufacturer Warranty | Lifetime |
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Customer Reviews
Nov 10, 2020
Shovel sucks
Within the first hour or two the shovel blade bent. Not heavy duty at all.
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May 17, 2020
Low Durability Digging Shovel
Had this shovel for two years. At first it seemed solid, but after two years of residential light use the metal at the neck of the shovel has snapped. This was used for top soil and dirt around the yard. No major digging or use for heavy rock or debris.
Ames claims to have a lifetime warranty. I will update this review if they follow through and replace it.
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Response from The AMES CompaniesFeb 10, 2022
We would like to apologize for your experience. Please contact our call center at 800.393.1846 or email us at help@ames.com to report any current issues with your product so they can be resolved.
May 12, 2020
This shovel is a super digging implement, especially for a midrange tall individual that is sligh...
This shovel is a super digging implement, especially for a midrange tall individual that is slight like me. I am 5'7" and 123 pounds and digging has been one of my hardest farm jobs and often wore me out.. This is the perfect size, It is made with these cool cast in steel foot treads so you can stand securely and balance when you dig. It is very pretty too! And it hauls a LOT of dirt. I made short work of tree planting the very day I got it. IT appears to be very durable too, but only time will tell on that score! I am DELIGHTED with this purchase. It is not a mini-shovel BTW it is .good-sized, just not huge and overly thick and heavy, PERFECTO!!
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May 8, 2019
I needed a strong shovel to dig up deep rooted bushes and this one definitely was the right choic...
I needed a strong shovel to dig up deep rooted bushes and this one definitely was the right choice. The handle and blade are very strong which made my job easier.
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Jul 31, 2018
The Razor-Back spade shovel I purchase worked wonderful. The built in step for foot leverage work...
The Razor-Back spade shovel I purchase worked wonderful. The built in step for foot leverage worked very well. I wish it was a tad sharper, I will file a small edge to help cut roots better, but this is just my personal like, otherwise it was a great shovel with Lifetime warranty..
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Dec 26, 2017
Looks like it'll hold up to lots of abuse.
Looks like it'll hold up to lots of abuse.
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Jun 16, 2015
Poor quality
This shovel looks and feels like a very strong shovel. The shovel blade bent the very first time I used it. I have contacted the manufacturer to use the lifetime warranty. We will see if this happens. Home Depot does not warranty this product if it is more than 90 days old.
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Feb 5, 2015
Excellent, strong shovel for hefty jobs
I moved literally a couple tons of earth digging a 4x4x5 grave for my poor Siberian Husky, for whom I built a semi-large coffin from materials also purchased at Home Depot. I've had bad experienced with shovels before, with the handles breaking and the bases digging into the soles of my shoes, even workboots, over time. However, this shovel is super sturdy and has an extra wide place to put your foot so it stays comfortable even for big jobs. Highly recommended. Adding a pic of the finished product in the corner of our yard. You can see it was a big job.
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Jun 29, 2014
Solid Build, Nice Push Feature
This is a well-built shovel with steel jackets over the spade-end and handle-end that cover & protect all but 9” of the full wood handle. A small, but useful design feature is that the spade is engineered with a flat support at the top that allows the user a small area to step on to push the spade down – with small holes drilled into the step to allow water to drain and minimize mud build-up. The height and weight of the shovel were perfect for me (I am 5’8” tall). The product name “razor back” might give the impression that the edge of the shovel will pierce most anything, and although it did an admirable job of cutting through some thick grass turf (with the aid of some modest foot pressure), it was not particularly effective at chopping through small tree roots (1/2”) that you are likely to encounter when landscaping your back yard. I will likely sharpen the spade to improve its usefulness for my terrain. My overall assessment is that this tool is built to last for the long-haul, and so it will be my “go-to” tool for virtually all my gardening and construction projects.
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May 30, 2014
RazorBack 49 in. Fiberglass Handle Super Socket Digging Shovel
Bought this shovel after the other one I had snapped near the base. Didn't wanna go with a wooden handle anymore, so figured: why not try fiberglass?! Glad I did. It's super strong and easy to handle. The only downside is the weight for my size (I'm small and female) but I'm sure a bigger person wouldn't even feel the weight. I also like the 'feet handles' -- easy to jump onto the shovel blade to push it down into the ground, fun!
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