Not a real high quality product. Seems like a factory second. I am familiar with Ames tools, and they are well priced and hold up well compared to other budget priced brands that have not - true temper, ace hardware. I trust Ames, and I ordered this one because I couldn't find a flathead ames spade at the time. I now see one is available, and I would recommend that to anybody looking at buying this one.
What I didn't like:
There's a coating on the spade that is very inconsistent and poorly applied. I'm not sure what it is; I assume its to protect and extend the life of the spade. It looks weird, and like I said, it's not applied well. Some spots are bare, some are thickly covered, etc.
Where the handle connects to the spade seems weak. It is not as solid as the Ames products. It has one screw going through the handle and metal part. It didn't look or feel too sturdy, and would creak when I manipulated it.
This tool seems like a factory second piece of junk. I also suspect somebody used this and then returned it. It has marks and scratches, and just seems more worn than what I expected. No stickers or anything in the product. Handle wrapped in saran wrap.
I would recommend trying that highly rated Fiskars one that looks pretty bulletproof, or getting an Ames. I think I'm gonna try the all steel fiskars.
I made a bad purchase and I don't want you to make the same mistake I did.
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Bought this to dig out holes to install paver stones in my yard. Works well. I was familiar with Union Fork and Hoe befores the Ames company bought them out and their Razorback line was the top of the crop. This is no Razorback, but for casual use it is fine. The business end of mine appears to be made in USA, (see picture) no evidence of being made in India as another reviewer stated. .Label does say assembled in USA from domestic and foreign materials. Overall, I am pleased.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 19, 2018
Does what I want.
By Edward R on August 19, 2018
Bought this to dig out holes to install paver stones in my yard. Works well. I was familiar with Union Fork and Hoe befores the Ames company bought them out and their Razorback line was the top of the crop. This is no Razorback, but for casual use it is fine. The business end of mine appears to be made in USA, (see picture) no evidence of being made in India as another reviewer stated. .Label does say assembled in USA from domestic and foreign materials. Overall, I am pleased.
By Edward R on August 19, 2018
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