In a nutshell

This strong, hard wearing spade has well thought out features and is comfortable and long lasting. Only its weighty feel divided testers, who were torn between loving its solid, heavy digging action and finding its weight tiring after a while.

What we tested

  • Blade and shaft
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Ease/performance
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Strength
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Pros

  • Robust and hard working
  • Comfortable handle
  • Good strong feel
  • Wide treads
  • Rivets flush on handle

Cons

  • Weight divided testers
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What is the Spear and Jackson Neverbend Digging Spade like?

With its solid forged carbon steel blade and socket and wooden shaft this is a tough, hard working spade. It has wide sturdy foot treads on the blade and an angled, plastic D handle.

What is the Spear and Jackson Neverbend Digging Spade like to use?

This is a great hard working spade that feels like it can tackle any job well. It is comfortable and well designed and all the features have been considered from the flush rivets on the shaft to the wide sturdy treads on the blade. It feels heavy and solid and this divided testers – some loved it and reached for it every time others found it weighty and tiring after a while

Will the Spear and Jackson Neverbend Digging Spade last?

The carbon steel blade and socket are powder coated to make them extra rust resistant and to prevent scratching and the long socket helps prevent snapping. The shaft and socket are riveted for extra strength and the wooden shaft is weatherproofed for durability – everything possible has been done to make this spade last as long as possible.

Is the Spear and Jackson Neverbend Digging Spade good value for money?

With a well thought out design and high quality materials this is a long lasting spade. It is in the upper end of the mid range price bracket, has a fifteen year warranty and we think it is very good value for money

Who is the Spear and Jackson Neverbend Digging Spade most useful for?

Best for gardeners who prefer a solid, weighty spade and for heavy digging jobs

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Product Specifications

Product
BrandSpear & Jackson
NameSpear and Jackson Neverbend Digging Spade
ModelNeverbend Digging Spade
Price£40.99
Spade typeDigging
Features
MaterialCarbon Steel, Plastic and wood
ShaftCarbon and ash
Foot treadYes
HandleYD shape
BladeStraight
Weight1.95kg
Height95cm
Warranty15YEAR
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