A.M. Leonard Forged Caprock Irrigation Shovel With 48-inch Fiberglass Handle Forged steel blade with an extended socket that has a double rivet connection between handle and blade Like an open back style, the blade's solid shank doesn't allow soil build up Shallow bowl and low blade lift allows for near vertical digging Blade is 9.25 inches (W) x 9.75 inches (L), with a low blade lift of 2.125 inches Use for digging trenches holes that need straight edges, digging out trees, etc.