This tool, while more portable than some, cannot be practically carried around on a day-to-day basis. This fact makes the Full-length Pointed Shovel more optimal for local piles. This shovel, aided by a wheel-barrel, is perfect for transferring a backyard pile to your neighbors front-yard. Of course, we also encourage pile moving parties. A group of friends setting out with Full-length Pointed Shovels in hand to get some pile moved can be a great use of a Sunday afternoon.

  The Full-length Blunted Shovel is similar to the Full-length Pointed Shovel in nearly every manner except for the shape of its head. As the name implies, the blunted shovel has no point at its apex. The metal head of the blunted shovel is straight across. Being the same size as the pointed shovel, the blunted is operated in the same fashion. Its portability and recommended local usage are also identical.

  The primary asset of the blunted shovel is its utility in scooping piles resting on flat, hard surfaces – the greatest drawback of the pointed shovel. Placing the head evenly on a cement surface and thrusting toward the pile is a great way to maximize your load per lift. An ancillary benefit of the blunted shovel is its ability to flatten a surface. If for instance you need your pile to be plateaued, the blunted shovel can be dragged across the top to achieve this effect.