The Bully Tools 12-Gauge Irrigation Shovel with Long Handle is the ideal tool for digging, opening, and clearing out irrigation ditches. It is constructed from 12 gauge 100% Made In The USA steel, up to 30% more durable against foreign competitors, a variety of handles made from high quality fiberglass that's coated in a polyester veil to prevent splintering and increase strength, or the choice of true American hardwood, and a closed back that provides additional strength and prevents soil buildup. The Bully Tools 12-Gauge Irrigation Shovel with Long Handle comes with a limited lifetime warranty that protects against defects in material and workmanship.