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ROOT ASSASSIN 48" Garden Shovel/Saw - The Original & Best Award Winning Combo Gardening Spade Tool, Yard, Root, Stump, Tree Removal, Landscaping, Trimming Specialized Digging (48" Shovel/Saw)

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  • The Root Assassin serrated shovel can help you accomplish various gardening tasks faster than other conventional gardening tools; The enhanced shovel shape and curved tip with serrated edges are perfect for slaying roots and weeds
  • The Root Assassin serrated shovel saw can effortlessly cut through roots and other obstructions in the soil
  • There is a sturdy D-shaped metal handle that is rubber coated for your digging comfort
  • Digging spade with a pointed tip that allows you to dig deeper with maximum leverage
  • Reliable Root Assassin carbon steel shovel with a lifetime replacement guarantee from the manufacturer

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Customer Ratings
Ergonomic
4.5
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4.3
4.3
4.5
4.0
Sturdiness
4.3
4.8
4.7
4.4
4.3
4.4
Light weight
4.4
4.4
4.5
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Durability
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size
48-Inch
Root Slayer
45Inch
1 Pack
grip type
Pointed
Ergonomic
Ergonomic
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Ergonomic
foldable
style
Garden
Garden Shovel
Spade shovel
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Single Shovel
T Shovel
weight
1 kilograms
3 pounds
3.8 pounds
4.5 pounds

From the manufacturer

Root Assassin began creating unique and efficient garden tools in 2014. The company continuously conducts extensive research into innovative tools for landscaping, irrigation, and recreational gardening. Our products are made of high-quality materials with great value for money. We focus on designing tools that are complementary to your passion for the outdoors and gardening productivity. Our company is committed to designing unique tools that make gardening enjoyable for everyone.

Multi-purpose Root Assassin long-handled trowel for tough gardening tasks

Durable and reliable carbon steel saw blade for your landscaping needs

The Root Assassin carbon steel edge digger is unlike any other conventional gardening tool. It is can effectively cut through roots and obstructions in the soil without needing the help of other tools. It has a sturdy handle to give you a good grip and help with your balance when digging through compacted soil. The D-shaped metal handle is coated with rubber for your comfort and colored red for style. This long handle spade gives you optimal digging leverage. You can also sharpen the saw blade with a wheel or edge grinder if needed.

Best shovel saw for cutting tree roots and removing stumps or weeds

More power and leverage

This root shovel saw is an original root tree shovel design. It has serrated edges on either side of the shovel blade that can be sharpened by a wheel or grinder. The pointed tip of this digging multi-tool allows you to dig deeper while providing maximum digging leverage, so you can dig more with less effort.

Curved tip

Unlike conventional shovels, the Root Assassin shovel saw has a curved tip that can save you a lot of time when digging through difficult landscapes. It has an enhanced "bone structure" that can easily cut through tree roots, weeds and other obstructions without bending or breaking.

Sharp serrated shovel edge for cutting roots

No other root tool in the market can cut roots as good as the Root Assassin carbon steel shovel. It has sharp serrated shovel edges that can cut roots, weeds, and stumps without a hitch. If you feel the need to sharpen the blade, you can easily do so by using a wheel or edge grinder.

Sturdy handle

The red D-shaped handle of this weeding shovel is durable and comfortable. It is rubber-coated to give you a non-slip grip. Its handle is made of metal that will not chip or rust unlike most conventional shovels in the market today.

Root Assassin carbon steel shovel that is versatile enough to save you time and effort

You need a versatile serrated digging tool to make your life easier. Its unique design can save you time and effort if you need to manually cut roots, stump, bushed and weeds. You will forget about other gardening tools once you experience the convenience that the Root Assassin carbon steel multi-tool brings.

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If you are looking for a durable multi-purpose gardening tool, the Root Assassin carbon steel shovel is exactly what you need. This garden shovel even has a lifetime replacement guarantee from the manufacturer to show you how confident they are in the performance of this Root Assassin shovel. Unlike your ordinary shovel, this root spade has a long and narrow blade with serrated edges to be versatile enough to fulfill your landscaping needs.


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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
2,595 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, and performance of the shovel spade. For example, they mention it's strong, made well, and can cut through tough roots easily. Some appreciate appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight, size, and value.

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710 customers mention543 positive167 negative

Customers like the quality of the shovel spade. They say it's a strong, well-made tool that will cut through tough roots easily. Customers also say it is awesome for multiple projects and very helpful in their yard.

"I bought this item for metal detecting but found out it's much more useful. I was able to cut around roots to remove small trees in a overgrown area...." Read more

"...your foot to get deeper: Roots are no problem and the shovel has saw teeth on both sides which saw right through roots, even 3" thick...." Read more

"This may be a small specialized tool but it is very helpful in my yard. I bought my house because I loved the one acre lot and all of the trees...." Read more

"Son-in-law was really impress with the quality! Now we will see how it works. will add to this if it’s what he thought or would be." Read more

238 customers mention210 positive28 negative

Customers find the shovel spade easy to use. They mention that it goes right through big roots with ease, making hard to dig holes easy. Some say that it's useful for even the simplest digging chores, making the job much easier. Customers also mention that the product is great at digging out blackberry roots and thistles, and has no problems digging holes to plant flowers.

"...Sturdy and fast to use, little effort needed. It's lightweight and can be hosed off to clean. Shovels like this usually cost so much more." Read more

"...: It has stomp pads so you can use your foot to get deeper: Roots are no problem and the shovel has saw teeth on both sides which saw right through..." Read more

"...This little shovel is useful for even the simplest digging chore." Read more

"...Because it is so narrow, it easily breaks up the dirt and is used in conjunction with a pick ax...." Read more

210 customers mention191 positive19 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the shovel spade. For example, they mention it works surprisingly well, is effective, and a sturdy tool that gets the job done. Some say that the blade works well and cuts easily through root infested formerly. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...I started on root removal yesterday. The Root Assassin actually works well, BUT in combination with other tools that syou should have, including a..." Read more

"...It worked great. I'm really pleased with the tool." Read more

"...It has seemingly worked well as I haven't seen as many early vine sprouts. This shovel is also very durable and solidly constructed...." Read more

"...it worked flawlessly, made the job very clean and easy, minimized root damage, and definitely paid for itself on the first use." Read more

109 customers mention76 positive33 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the shovel spade. Some mention that it's lightweight, and easy to carry, while others say that it is very heavy. The metal is not very thin, but it is not thick either. Some customers also say that the head of the tool is rather thin and may not last too long. Overall, the product has mixed opinions on weight.

"...Sturdy and fast to use, little effort needed. It's lightweight and can be hosed off to clean. Shovels like this usually cost so much more." Read more

"...gardening or metal detecting, this shovel is small framed and short for easy carrying: It has stomp pads so you can use your foot to get deeper:..." Read more

"...For me it needs a much lighter weight handle bar so that when you swing the shovel at a rose bush the weight of the head carries through more and..." Read more

"...I recommend the longer bar because it is heavier and creates more force...." Read more

63 customers mention44 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the shovel. Some say it's worth the price, sturdy, and a back saver. However, others say it’s a little pricy, the side cutters are of no real value, and the materials are cheap.

"...Well worth the investment!" Read more

"works great for metal detecting, cheaper than most." Read more

"...A bit expensive for it to only last one day." Read more

"...Worth every penny." Read more

38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the appearance of the shovel spade. They say it has a great design, it looks pretty hanging in the garage, and the blade design is smarter than most. Customers also mention that the spade is great for gardening or metal detecting, and that it cuts easily through stuff. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's appearance.

"...First impression is that it'd a good design, made of heavy duty materials, and well-built...." Read more

"...The knives idea is very very good indeed and does the deed believe you me...." Read more

"I have dozens of lilacs throughout my yard. They are beautiful, but very hard to dig up or move. The RA went through these tough roots like butter...." Read more

"...didn't deform at all & dirt didn't stick to the blade due to its slick finish...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers find the metal detecting shovel to be a great product. They say it's light weight, sturdy, and easy to use. They also say it does well for metal detector hunts and is a solid shovel for metal Detecting.

"...It is perfect for metal detecting, just like me!" Read more

"Perfect for metal detecting & gardening" Read more

"Solid shovel for metal detecting. Good value compared to others." Read more

"...This one is probably the best detecting shovel I’ve been able to find." Read more

85 customers mention54 positive31 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the shovel spade. Some mention that the blade width and length is just right, making it easy to carry. Others say that the handle is too short and the head is pretty narrow.

"...For gardening or metal detecting, this shovel is small framed and short for easy carrying: It has stomp pads so you can use your..." Read more

"...Because it is so narrow, it easily breaks up the dirt and is used in conjunction with a pick ax...." Read more

"...the shovel and it does indeed cut the roots like it says but the tip is very narrow so that it bent when I tried to remove the dirt from the area." Read more

"...It does work well for small roots up to about 0.5" dia. but anything over that will be a bit of a struggle...." Read more

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This was just delivered today, and it's 96 degrees with a 120 heat factor, so I haven't taken it for a test drive yet. First impression is that it'd a good design, made of heavy duty materials, and well-built. I have rocky soil and plenty of tree roots to cut through AND I have a new pawpaw tree coming from a nursery next week. I'll update my review after that's planted.Update: I haven't received the tree yet but I did dig up this hyacinth to move it. It was in rocky soil with plenty of sassafras roots around it. I dug about a 16in circle around it to full depth and pried it out of the ground with the Root Assassin. It worked great. I'm really pleased with the tool.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Adequate for medium-duty jobs
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
I bought this to remove 3 dwarf spruce trees from my front yard. The trees were about 5ft tall with a stump diameter of about 5". Not huge, but not shrubs. I cut down the body of the tree with a bow saw, leaving the exposed stumps.

This was the first time I ever removed tree stumps like this, so I'm perfectly fine accepting some responsibility for user error resulting in the failure of the tool.

However, the video demonstrating its sawing ability is very optimistic. It does work well for small roots up to about 0.5" dia. but anything over that will be a bit of a struggle. You aren't going to get through it easily. I would recommend having a limb lopper for larger roots to save time/effort.

Toward the end of digging up the second tree, the handle bent. I flipped over the shovel to bend it back. It worked okay, but I think that was the beginning of the end. I was ALMOST finished with the third tree when it finally failed. I'm grateful it held out for me. It took me 20-30 minutes to dig up each tree.

All in all, it was serviceable. If you have some smaller shrubs or grasses, or additional tools to assist with larger jobs, this will do the trick. But if you have a larger job, you might want to buy 2 of these just in case.
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emanuele
4.0 out of 5 stars Comoda ma attenzione
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5.0 out of 5 stars Digs like nothing else
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best gardening tool I’ve ever bought
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5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach sehr gut
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5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy addition to your digging tools
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