Q: What kind of digging work is this set best suited for?
This transplant spade and border fork set is built for lighter tasks such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in close quarters, rather than heavy-duty ground breaking.
PG106 - Radius Ergonomic Stainless Steel Transplant Spade & Border Fork
These tools are a real innovation in traditional digging tools.
The large, comfortable circular handles allow a greater range of natural hand positions, avoiding wrist strain. The steps on the spade are larger, higher set and offset slightly from the shaft, to provide a wider surface with better foot registration than traditional steps. The steps are also folded forward and slightly curved (traditional steps fold backward, toward the user, and are straight), which softens the corner to reduce ankle injuries. Last, the angle of the step is slightly greater than the traditional 90° relative to the blade, providing a better push angle.
The transplant spade and border fork are for lighter work such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in close quarters. The spade is 42" long, has an 11" × 6 1/4" head and weighs 4 lb 4 oz; the fork is 41" long, has a 9 1/4" × 5 1/2" head and weighs 4 lb.
Both tools have a resin-encased steel shaft core and a stainless-steel head. They are so strong that you can apply over 150 lb of prying force at the end of the handle without breaking it.
They are also sold individually.
This transplant spade and border fork set is built for lighter tasks such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in close quarters, rather than heavy-duty ground breaking.
The large circular handles allow a wider range of natural hand positions than a straight grip, which helps reduce wrist strain during repeated digging.
The steps are larger, higher-set and curved forward rather than straight and backward-folded, which softens the edge against your foot and reduces the risk of ankle injury.
They're built to withstand more than 150 lb of prying force at the end of the handle without breaking, thanks to a resin-encased steel shaft core.
Yes, both the transplant spade and the border fork are also available individually if you only need one of the two.
| Materials | Stainless-steel heads; resin-encased steel shaft cores |
| Dimensions | Spade: 42" long; 11" × 6 1/4" head. Fork: 41" long; 9 1/4" × 5 1/2" head. |
| Weight | Spade: 4 lb 4 oz; Fork: 4 lb |
| Package Quantity | 1 set |
| Includes | Transplant spade; border fork |
| Capacity | Withstands over 150 lb of prying force at the handle end without breaking |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Radius Ergonomic Stainless-Steel Transplant Spade & Border Fork Set
These tools are a real innovation in traditional digging tools.
The large, comfortable circular handles allow a greater range of natural hand positions, avoiding wrist strain. The steps on the spade are larger, higher set and offset slightly from the shaft, to provide a wider surface with better foot registration than traditional steps. The steps are also folded forward and slightly curved (traditional steps fold backward, toward the user, and are straight), which softens the corner to reduce ankle injuries. Last, the angle of the step is slightly greater than the traditional 90° relative to the blade, providing a better push angle.
The transplant spade and border fork are for lighter work such as digging borders, transplanting perennials and working in close quarters. The spade is 42" long, has an 11" × 6 1/4" head and weighs 4 lb 4 oz; the fork is 41" long, has a 9 1/4" × 5 1/2" head and weighs 4 lb.
Both tools have a resin-encased steel shaft core and a stainless-steel head. They are so strong that you can apply over 150 lb of prying force at the end of the handle without breaking it.
They are also sold individually.
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