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- Forward turned step for comfort and control
- Strong thick wall fiberglass handle
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Product Details
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 fiberglass 5 in. trenching shovel has a unique blade design that is best for trench clean out. The 5 in. V-shaped blade is designed for digging a narrow trench. The fiberglass handle has ultimate core strength and durability for years of use.
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- 5 in. V-shaped steel blade
- Forward turned step for secure foot placement
- 44 in. fiberglass handles for durability
- Cushion end grip
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Questions & Answers
16Questions
Q:THE HANDLE BROKE ON MY CLEANOUT SHOVEL. HOW DO I GET IT REPLACED?
by|Mar 24, 2023
1 Answer
Q:How much does it weigh?
by|Dec 14, 2022
1 Answer
Q:what country is this shovel made in?
by|Dec 3, 2022
1 Answer
Q:Has anyone replaced the handle on one of these. They aren?t open at the bottom like a regular shovel. No pounding out the old handle
by|May 27, 2022
2 Answers
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Jun 7, 2022
Warranty is worthless
Shovel broke at the base like many others. Ames won't warranty it. Waste of money. Just buy a shovel with a wood handle so you can take care of it. Avoid Ames and Razorback.
I will update if they warranty the shovel.
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Sep 8, 2020
The razor back trenching shovel makes it super easy to extend a sprinkler line, or dig a small tr...
The razor back trenching shovel makes it super easy to extend a sprinkler line, or dig a small trench to get to a pipe union and tighten or loosen with tools. With the narrow shovel blade you don't have to work as hard as a regular shovel since it's smaller. The handle it a bit longer than my regular shovel, adding leverage and les bending over. Digging with the smaller blade, you don't have to disturb as much dirt as a normal shovel would. Less backfilling and less packing when your done.
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Sep 6, 2020
Razorback makes quality products. I have 2 other shovels from them and very happy with them. Same...
Razorback makes quality products. I have 2 other shovels from them and very happy with them. Same results here. This is a nicely designed trencher. Just the right width for most piping and nice angle to the head to enable scooping out the bottom of your trench. Head is riveted to the handle to prevent it from loosening over time. Composite handle makes for lighter weight and strength. The end cap is fairly porous for a better grip. Just a great shovel.
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Aug 28, 2020
This is a VERY handy fiberglass handled trenching shovel. I wish I had gotten this a couple yea...
This is a VERY handy fiberglass handled trenching shovel. I wish I had gotten this a couple years ago, but it is perfect for shallow dirt trenches for conduit or wire or drainage from gutters. It is about 4" wide so its for small shallow trenching, but it is perfect for satellite tv cable, for video cable or conduit, or for sending power to a shed in conduit. I am sure you can find many uses for it outside mine. Anyway, its handle is very strong with a padded top for keeping your hands intact. The fiberglass shaft should be pretty indestructible, and the shovel is at an angle to make it easy to do shallow trenches. Probably a perfect tools to do these style projects around your house!! I highly recommend it!
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Aug 28, 2020
I'm impressed with the durability of this shovel. I have other shovels similar to it with the sam...
I'm impressed with the durability of this shovel. I have other shovels similar to it with the same handle and have never had them break or crack on me. The metal itself seems to be quite sturdy. I also like that the shovel part has a place on the back to kick with your foot. Some of the trenching shovels I have used don't have that which makes it difficult to use. Lastly, I love the color; vibrant orange, very cool. Great shovel.
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Aug 25, 2020
I received the Razorback Fiberglass Handle Trenching Shovel as part of the seed program for an ho...
I received the Razorback Fiberglass Handle Trenching Shovel as part of the seed program for an honest review. This Razor-Back fiberglass 5 in. trenching shovel is much heavier than I thought it would be. Love the 5 in. V-shaped blade which is designed for digging a narrow trench. The fiberglass handle is strong, and I know it will last for years of use. At just over 57 inches in length and 4 ½ lbs it feels substantial in your hands. I found it to cut though soil easily and as you can see in the pictures it makes a perfect trench. And while designed from making trenches I can see using it for most of my digging projects.
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Aug 20, 2020
Broke after one use
I was told buy an associate that this tool was indestructible. I main concern was the handle snapping. So I used it to dig two post holes. No problem like I was told the fiberglass handle held up.
After cleaning off the dirt I saw the a joint on the metal end had completely failed.
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Jul 5, 2020
Resin-free "fibreglass"?!
Ours had its handle snap halfway up. Exposed was dry, fuzzy fibreglass. So they don't even resin-impregnate their structural fibreglass?? What a joke. Avoid this dumpster-stuffer like the plague.
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Jun 18, 2020
Sturdy Useful otherways Tool
I bought it to remove weed and grass, its roots.( I know it was not created for this. The root slayer was super expensive and has lots of bad feedback and is short length in several online stores. Not only with shovel, YOU CAN ALSO USE IT as Root REMOVER), destroy anthill, the peak helps out to dig in and destroy whatever you need to stuck on the ground. l You just hit hard and cuts plant roots easily. I look for a tool similar that I can use with this purpose and others in my backyard. Very STURDY and LONG LENGTH that I do not need to force my sciatic nerve and back.
I REMOVED bad WEED and bushes REALLY FAST within half and hour. In contrast when sitting and removing with my hands. Usually took me hours and very physically sore.
This its GREAT and VALUE AFFORDABLE Price.
The only thing I wasn't satisfied with was with the time that takes to be shipped to my city store. One month!! But it mentions was in demand. Mine came from other state.
However, I liked the curbside process, they brought it very fast as soon as I enter the codes.
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Mar 17, 2020
This is not for people who have muscles or do actual work. The handle is basically balsam wood wr...
This is not for people who have muscles or do actual work. The handle is basically balsam wood wrapped in fiberglass. It broke right where it connected to the shovel. Note the sticker still on the shovel in the pictures. It's basically new and I never completed the job I bought it for. If this dug more than 100' before breaking I would be surprised. I bought it using a gift card and lost the receipt so Home Depot couldn't honor the warranty. Last time I buy this brand tool...
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Response from The AMES CompaniesFeb 2, 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.
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