The GARDENA Nature Line Spade is a sturdy tool for digging and for lifting out, loosening and transferring soil. The shaped shaft made of high-quality ashwood (FSC certified) with a D handle lies well in the hand s an ergonomic working posture. The sharp spade blade consists of hardened quality steel. The extra-large foot-rest with special profile s a firm hold when digging into the ground, and serves the optimum transferal of force onto the spade. The total period is 10 years.