The 12-Gauge Round Point Shovel is the best of both worlds: strong enough for heavy-duty projects and able to easily dig and scoop materials. The 12-Gauge's cutting edge is pointed at an angle to penetrate thick roots, rocky areas, hard pack clay, and tough soil-dry or wet! A beefier version than the 14-Gauge, the 12-Gauge Round Point blade is thicker, making it perfect for prying against rocks with no flex or tip splitting. This is a true contractor-grade shovel with the flexibility for a variety of jobs, from trenching to planting to ground prep. Built to last your lifetime, the blade neck is reinforced so the handle connection doesn't shift, the handle is strong even when levering thick roots, the closed back prevents soil buildup, and the footstep increases leverage. Constructed from 12-gauge 100% Made In The USA steel, it's is up to 30% more durable against foreign competitors. The handle is made from high-quality fiberglass and coated in a polyester veil to prevent splintering and increase strength. The extended neck length provides additional support and reinforcement along the handle, with strong rivets to secure the connection. It also features the option of a D-shaped polypropylene grip with a no-slip texture, designed to increase leverage while wide enough to accommodate work gloves, or a rubber grip to provide maximum comfort and to decrease hand fatigue even when working on those heavy-duty projects.