Quick Summary
A durable digging spade with a mirror polished stainless steel head, a weatherproofed hardwood shaft and a Supergrip handle for a more comfortable digging angle.
What This Product Is Used For
The Spear & Jackson 1160SP Neverbend Stainless Digging Spade is a digging spade for everyday garden work, offering a practical alternative to a simpler spade when you want a tougher feel and easier soil release. It is used for digging tasks where a stainless steel head, extra long socket and shaped handle can help make the job feel more controlled, and users choose it over simpler options for its added durability and comfort.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This spade is best suited to people who want a reliable digging tool for regular garden use, prefer a more comfortable grip and want a solid feel when working in the soil.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Mirror polished stainless steel head helps reduce rust resistance concerns and supports minimal soil adhesion
• Tough and durable construction gives a reassuring, reliable feel in use
• Extra long socket adds strength for a more dependable digging tool
• Weatherproofed hardwood shaft is designed for greater durability
• Supergrip handle with forward tilt helps give the ideal digging angle for easier use
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Durable feel for regular garden digging
• Stainless steel head supports cleaner soil release
• Comfortable handle design helps make digging feel simpler
• Weatherproofed hardwood shaft adds reassurance for outdoor use
Cons
• Designed for digging tasks rather than lighter hand tool work
• May be more tool than needed for very occasional garden use
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In day to day use, the mirror polished stainless steel head helps reduce soil sticking and the weatherproofed hardwood shaft adds durability. The extra long socket and Supergrip handle work together to give a more stable, comfortable digging feel. If your main worry is choosing a spade that feels flimsy or awkward, this one is presented as tough, durable and shaped for a better digging angle.
Choose this if you want a reliable digging spade with a more comfortable grip and a cleaner soil release.
Skip this if you only need a very basic tool for occasional light garden jobs.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it combines a stainless steel head with a weatherproofed hardwood shaft for a reassuring, practical digging tool. It helps avoid the mistake of choosing a spade that feels less durable or less comfortable in use, and it can reduce regret for buyers who want a stronger option for regular digging.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with a standard digging spade
Better when
You want stainless steel, a stronger feel and a more comfortable handle angle
Alternative better when
You only need a basic general purpose spade
Compared with a garden spade with a plain handle
Better when
You want a Supergrip handle and a more controlled digging angle
Alternative better when
Comfort features are not a priority
Alternatives Worth Considering
A standard digging spade
A garden fork
A lighter general purpose garden tool
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the Supergrip handle to guide the forward tilt into a comfortable digging position. Keep the stainless steel head clean after use so it stays looking neat and ready for the next job. Store it in a dry place when possible to support the weatherproofed hardwood shaft.
Full Technical Specification
Product Title
Spear & Jackson 1160SP Neverbend Stainless Digging Spade
Head Material
Mirror polished stainless steel
Shaft Material
Weatherproofed hardwood
Socket
Extra long socket
Handle
Supergrip handle
Handle Design
Forward tilt gives the ideal digging angle
Box Contents
1 x digging spade
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want a simpler, stronger and more comfortable digging spade for regular garden work.
Do not buy this if you only need a lighter, easier tool for very occasional digging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spear & Jackson 1160SP Neverbend Stainless Digging Spade used for?
The Spear & Jackson 1160SP Neverbend Stainless Digging Spade is used for digging tasks in the garden.
What makes the head different?
The digging spade has a mirror polished stainless steel head that helps with rust resistance and minimal soil adhesion.
What does the extra long socket do?
The spade uses an extra long socket for strength.
What is the shaft made from?
The spade has a weatherproofed hardwood shaft for greater durability.
What is the Supergrip handle for?
The digging spade features a Supergrip handle with a forward tilt that gives the ideal digging angle.
Is this a durable tool?
The Spear & Jackson 1160SP Neverbend Stainless Digging Spade is described as tough and durable.
What kind of buyer is this best for?
The digging spade is best for someone who wants a reliable, more comfortable tool for regular digging.
