Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel With 48in Composite Handle

• 48″ Composite handle
• 9.5″ x 11.5″ blade
• 5.1 lbs.
• 14 ga. heat-treated blade
• 5-1/2″ blade lift
• Handle lift (inches): 31

• Turned step
• Square point style
• Closed back blade
• Blade double riveted to handle
• Composite Handles – Have an interior fiberglass tube with an injection molded poly on the outside. The inner fiberglass is tubular except at the rivet head connection where it is a solid material for a strong connection. Strength of inner fiberglass with the poly outside to give shape.

• Composite handle consists of a fiberglass core with a smooth poly jacket that is contoured for better handling
• Composite handles rated at 500 lb. break strength
• Handle widens slightly at the end to provide firm hand grip
• Closed back is the next to strongest of all blade types. There is a plate welded to the back of the blade and over the opening in the socket to increase strength and to keep soil from building up in the socket
• This closed back shovel is designed for the medium-to-heavy user that needs a quality tool
• Higher blade lift is the perfect height for scraping gravel, soil, sand, or other product from a surface for a taller person. This means they don’t have to bend over to get the correct angle to work effectively
• The turned step is easier on your feet, especially when wearing soft-soled shoes
• The square point is designed to make clean up of your work area easier
• Weighs less than a solid shank style, more than an open back

2. What is the weight of the Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel With 48in Composite Handle and what is the size of its blade?
The Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel With 48in Composite Handle weighs 5.1 lbs and features a 9.5″ x 11.5″ 14 ga. heat treated blade with 5 1/2″ blade lift for scraping gravel, soil, sand, or other product from a surface for a taller person.

3. How is the closed back blade designed?
The closed back blade of the Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel is designed with a plate welded to the back of the blade and over the opening in the socket to increase strength and to keep soil from building up in the socket. This closed back design adds strength and prevents dirt build up, making clean up of your work area easier.

4. Who is the Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel With 48in Composite Handle designed for?
The Leonard Square Point Closed Back Shovel With 48in Composite Handle is designed for the medium to heavy user that needs a quality tool that lasts. The turned step makes it easier on your feet, especially when wearing soft soled shoes, and the square point is designed to make clean up of your work area easier.