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Material	Carbon Steel, Metal
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Item Dimensions LxWxH	48 x 6 x 2 inches
Item Weight	1 Kilograms
Style	Garden
Handle Material	Rubber
Blade Material	Carbon Steel
Is Foldable	Yes
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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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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.

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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.

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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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48" Shovel/ Saw

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ROOT ASSASSIN

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48 x 6 x 2 inches

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Garden

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Rubber

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Carbon Steel

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Yes

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48 x 6 x 2 inches

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ROOT ASSASSIN

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RA-001

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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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At Root Assassin, we believe in quality without compromise.

We make products that meet the highest level of excellence to keep our customers happy and safe. The Root Assassin Shovel/Saw goes well with our garden tool holder, rake, spade shovels, hoes, and other gardening tool sets! Winner of the Golden Shovel Award by Garden Products Review!
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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.

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Our products are made of high-quality materials with great value for money.

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We focus on designing tools that are complementary to your passion for the outdoors and gardening productivity.
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4.5 out of 5

2,627 global ratings

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Customers like the appearance and ease of use of the shovel spade. They mention that it has a great design and that it makes digging in the garden a breeze. They are also happy with performance, cutting ability, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on weight, size, and value.

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556 customers mention414 positive142 negative

Customers like the quality of the shovel spade. They mention that it's a strong tool, well-made, and excellent garden tool. Some say that the handle should be about six inches longer.

"Great product, sorry I didn't get the taller one, but this one works well. Amazing, cuts right through roots when transplanting." Read more

"...This has helped tremendously. But it is heavy but very sturdy. I have 4 o'clocks that I'm trying to dig up after having them for about 20 years...." Read more

"...It slices right through the roots to break up the soil. Well made and light weight." Read more

"...The bar widens the hole as well and the crowbar end easily breaks up and tears thick roots because of the leveraging effect since the bar is so long...." Read more

289 customers mention257 positive32 negative

Customers like the cutting ability of the shovel spade. They mention that the cutting edges sever roots as they dig, the sides cut the roots cleanly, and on one pass. Some say that the saw edges are great for cutting large roots, while others say the blade serrations do indeed cut through small roots and vines. Overall, most are satisfied with the cutting capabilities of the tool.

"...Amazing, cuts right through roots when transplanting." Read more

"...The root assassin is sharp and has a 2 inch flat tip that works well for going under roots and helping to wedge them out...." Read more

"I love my new shovel for planting my flowers. It slices right through the roots to break up the soil. Well made and light weight." Read more

"I don't even reach for any other shovel anymore- this thing cuts through roots, (big ones!), thick sod, clay soil, like butter...." Read more

238 customers mention210 positive28 negative

Customers find the shovel spade easy to use. They say it's great for digging through roots and hard dirt. Some say it makes metal detecting easy. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use of the shovele.

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

"...But, it does a decent job of clearing out areas with a bunch of overgrowth like Poison Ivy. Overall, a handy item for my tool set!" Read more

"...And, I also found it's great at digging out blackberry roots and thistles...." Read more

"...I find this far easier to use for digging than my shovel. I've used this, and a ton of elbow grease, to take out several bushes around my property...." Read more

216 customers mention197 positive19 negative

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

"Great product, sorry I didn't get the taller one, but this one works well. Amazing, cuts right through roots when transplanting." Read more

"...This has helped tremendously. But it is heavy but very sturdy. I have 4 o'clocks that I'm trying to dig up after having them for about 20 years...." Read more

"...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

"Really made cutting thru roots a breeze, Does an excellent job. Needs to be a touch stronger." Read more

112 customers mention78 positive34 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the shovel spade. Some mention it's light weight with jagged teeth that saw and slash into roots as you wield it, while others say it'd be better if the metal was a little thicker and the head is rather thin.

"...This has helped tremendously. But it is heavy but very sturdy. I have 4 o'clocks that I'm trying to dig up after having them for about 20 years...." Read more

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

"...However, it is a bit heavier than I expected." Read more

"...Well made and light weight." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the shovel spade. They mention that it has a great design, is decent, and looks pretty hanging in the garage. The blade design seems smarter and the length is longer than most. It cuts easily through stuff and is great for gardening or metal detecting. Overall, customers have a good impression of the product.

"Very colorful display." Read more

"...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

85 customers mention54 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the shovel spade. Some mention that the blade width and length is just right, making it easy to carry and handle. The overall length is 32 inches and it's easy for them to handle working on their knees. However, some say that it has a long narrow head on it and that it could damage it. They also wish the handle were longer.

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

"...The 48" model has a nice long blade that really gets down to the roots under the stump without having to dig a big hole...." Read more

"I wish the handle was longer so I don’t have to bend over so far and I’d have more leverage. Probably should have bought the bigger model" Read more

"...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

64 customers mention44 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the shovel spade. Some mention that it's worth the price, sturdy, and a total back saver. However, others say that it is a little pricy and the side cutters are of no real value.

"...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

"...And I think it’s the right price, and I after I used it I had to have it." Read more

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A Garden 'Must Have'

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024

Size: 32-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

Great product, sorry I didn't get the taller one, but this one works well. Amazing, cuts right through roots when transplanting.

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K.G.

Works great!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024

Size: 48-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

I have soooo many things to dig up since I'm redoing my plantings and I was having the hardest time with roots. This has helped tremendously. But it is heavy but very sturdy. I have 4 o'clocks that I'm trying to dig up after having them for about 20 years. So needless to say, the tubers these things grow underground can be HUGE! And a hand trowel of any sort does nothing but make my arm and hand hurt when trying to get these out of the ground. But the root assassin is pointed too & I'm only going after the tubers and not other items around them that I want to actually keep. I really do recommend this as an added tool for your gardening if you have some tough rooted items to get rid of.

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Paul

Use in combination with a digging bar

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021

Size: 48-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

I'm upgrading my rating:). I have a number of 30 year old cypress bushes that I removed yesterday. I started on root removal yesterday. The Root Assassin actually works well, BUT in combination with other tools that syou should have, including a pick and a digging bar (described later). The root assassin is sharp and has a 2 inch flat tip that works well for going under roots and helping to wedge them out. If you have a deep embedded root and can clear enough dirt then use a small chain saw or the digging bar with a point to pierce the root. ... I'm in the process of digging up my front yard and planting at least 50 bushes and trees. This sharp-pointed shovel really does not work for any root thicker than perhaps 1/16th of an inch, and really is not the solution for true root-impacted dirt. Instead, 2 weeks ago, I hired actual pro gardeners who dug holes in root-infested dirt to plant large trees. They used something I had never seen before and it worked so well I ordered it recently from Amazon, though I have not yet had an opportunity to try it myself...the Bon Tool RiverWorks 27-198 72-Inch Pencil Point San Angelo Digging Bar. I recommend the longer bar because it is heavier and creates more force. The guys would take this object, that looks like a spear and drive it into the dirt. Because it is so narrow, it easily breaks up the dirt and is used in conjunction with a pick ax. The bar widens the hole as well and the crowbar end easily breaks up and tears thick roots because of the leveraging effect since the bar is so long. This is a heavy steel shaft that drives down into the dirt with a sharp point on one end and a crow bar end on the other end (go to the product as listed here in amazon for an actual picture of the bar. Again, the root assassin is ok.

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Great tool in my garden

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

Size: 48-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

I love my new shovel for planting my flowers. It slices right through the roots to break up the soil. Well made and light weight.

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The Name Is Kind Of An Exaggeration

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023

Size: 48-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

This shovel/saw really doesn't work on large roots. Of course, a couple of the ones I needed to remove gave me trouble with a chainsaw, so I guess I expected too much. But, it does a decent job of clearing out areas with a bunch of overgrowth like Poison Ivy. Overall, a handy item for my tool set!

2 people found this helpful

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SeattleGirl

Cuts through the toughest soil!

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024

Size: 32-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

I don't even reach for any other shovel anymore- this thing cuts through roots, (big ones!), thick sod, clay soil, like butter. Best purchase for my gardening arsenal. I've had it for 3 years - no rust, still sharp, sturdy even though I use it to pry up large rocks & roots.

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Anthony Galassi

Works well, could be made stiffer and stronger

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

Size: 48-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

Really made cutting thru roots a breeze, Does an excellent job. Needs to be a touch stronger.

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WLgef

Update on my review - Sometimes a shovel is just not a shovel!

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022

Size: 48-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

After digging up about 50 Xmas tree stumps with a normal pick and shovel and knowing that I had another 60 or so to go, I went looking for a better tool. And I found it! The "Root Assassin" (I know strange name) looked like what I needed, but I was a bit skeptical. So I bought it hoping it would make digging the stumps out easier AND hold up in the process. It has more than achieved both of these goals. The 48" model has a nice long blade that really gets down to the roots under the stump without having to dig a big hole. The teeth cut through all but the largest roots (those I cut with lopers). I was concerned that the blade would bend when prying the root ball up, but this wasn't the case. The blade is welded in two places and VERY strong. You're looking at the shovel after digging up those 60 or so stumps - like new, just a bit dirty. I also like how light it is, so you're not having to do heavier lifting just to move the shovel around. And, I also found it's great at digging out blackberry roots and thistles. Of course, it's important to work with dirt that is softened by rain, if the ground is rock hard, no tool even this one, will work very well. If you need to dig up roots & small stumps, this is the ticket!

I felt I needed to update this review after using the shovel to dig up a few more bushes. I noticed that the handle seemed to be bending and sure enough it was. You can see from the pictures I’ve added how the paint is chipping were the shaft is bending. The other photo shows how the extent of the bend so far. Based on this I’m returning the shovel to Amazon with a small restocking fee. The manufacturer lists a lifetime warranty on the shovel however you need to pay for shipping of the replacement shovel, which I think will have the same problem. Based on this I’m changing my rating to a 1 star. I really liked this shovel up until it failed, sad it’s not made of stronger metal.

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emanuele

Comoda ma attenzione

Reviewed in Italy on December 6, 2021

Size: 35-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

Comoda per scavare. Attenzione al carico di rottura . Non è come la vanga del nonno!
Mi capita che quando pianto in profondità la pala e faccio leva per estrarre la zolla, se la terra è compatta, la lama della pala si fletta troppo rischiando la rottura. Bisogna affondare la pala a mezza altezza e ripetere lo scavo . Comunque sono contento . La vanga del nonno era più pesante per niente ergonomica ma molto dura

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Mr. Clive Miller

Digs like nothing else

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2021

Size: 35-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

It seems this product is being marketed to metal detectorists. I have been finding it very useful in my garden, when digging a trench for an underground cable near a hedge. There were lots of roots to try to get past, and this thing is a cross between a saw and a spade. It did a really good job of chopping through the obstacles. Took some hard work, but the teeth are sharp and not afraid of the soil!

Hazel Brownlie

Best gardening tool I’ve ever bought

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2021

Size: 32-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

The Root Assassin is the best garden tool I have ever bought. I have a large garden with lots of trees and bushes and this tool cuts through roots no problem. I use the root assassin for digging bushes out but it is handy enough to make a light job of digging to plant bulbs and plants. I use this every day I am out in the garden and it makes a light job of weeding. This is an ideal size for a woman, I am 5 ft 4 and nice and light although it does such an excellent job son and partner use it. I am going to buy two larger ones for each of them so they stop stealing mine. If in doubt buy it you honestly won’t be disappointed.

P+L

Einfach sehr gut

Reviewed in Germany on July 23, 2021

Size: 32-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

Den Spaten habe ich mir gekauft, weil ich mit einem "normalen" Spaten nicht viel ausrichten konnte. Aus unseren Pflanzkübeln musste ich Ahorn und andere Pflanzen entfernen. Durch die starke Verwurzelung kam ich mit dem alten Spaten nicht weit und es dauerte fast einen halben Tag, bis die Pflanze draussen war. Als der neue geliefert wurde, habe ich diesen sofort ausprobiert. Ich muss sagen, dass dieser durch die Wurzeln geht, wie durch Butter. Kurz: Weniger Kraftaufwand, schnellere Arbeitsweise. Absolute Empfehlung.

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JackRad

A worthy addition to your digging tools

Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2019

Size: 48-InchPattern Name: ShovelsVerified Purchase

I have used the smaller version of this tool in the tough clay soil of Texas and this larger version in the rocky root-strewn hard pan of Nova Scotia. My larger version had a D-shaped handle, good length, pries up rocks, cuts through roots, saws through roots. Tough, well designed.

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

Durable and reliable carbon steel saw blade for your landscaping needs

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

More power and leverage

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Sharp serrated shovel edge for cutting roots

Sturdy handle

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

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