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Originally Posted by smOkin

My friend Becky invented these: http://www.eazitools.com/gardening.html

It's a spade (and other stuff) with a styrup and a fulcrum to make it easier, very good for the lazy gardener.. go on give her some business...

That looks nice, but - how strong is the handle?
I've had spade frustrations related to riveted handles in the past. The problem I've had is where the plastic handle splits where the rivet hole has made it weak -