The Bully Tools 12-Gauge Drain Spade is the ideal tool for digging narrow trenches and deeper holes for planting, as well as clearing out ditches. It is constructed from 12-gauge 100% Made In The USA steel, up to 30% more durable against foreign competitors, a handle made from true American hardwood, and a closed back that provides additional strength and prevents soil buildup. It also features either a D-shaped polypropylene grip with a no-slip texture, designed to increase leverage and reduce hand fatigue while wide enough to accommodate work gloves. The Bully Tools 12-Gauge Drain Spade comes with a limited lifetime warranty that protects against defects in material and workmanship.