Project Source 27.165-in Steel Handle Digging shovel

Name: Project Source 27.165-in Steel Handle Digging shovel
Brand: Project Source
SKU: 5005381733
Price: 4.98 USD
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Rating: 3.6 (207 reviews)

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Looking to teach your children to be hands-on at a young age? The Project Source short-handle steel children's shovel is the perfect tool to get your kid(s) outside and helping on the lawn or in the garden, instead of wasting their day indoors. This lightweight garden shovel is perfect to teach children how to work on the lawn or garden! Designed with heavy-duty steel construction, it is built to last with extra strength and durability.

Perfect for parents who want to see their children enjoy working on the lawn and garden
Lightweight feel ideal for kids 5 years plus
Durable steel construction gives shovel surprising strength
Blue color scheme inspires green thinking

General
Handle Type	Short-handle	Blade Material	Carbon steel
Type	Digging shovel	Handle Material	Steel
D-Handle Grip	No

Dimensions
Total Tool Length (Inches)	36.8	Blade Width (Inches)	5.3
Weight (lbs.)	1	Handle Length (Inches)	27.165

Features
Blade Step	Yes	Cushioned Grip	No

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	No

Warranty
Warranty	1-year limited

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	27112000

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Review

3.6 out of 5

207 Reviews

62% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers praise this shovel as ideal for young children and light gardening, noting its manageable size empowers toddlers to participate independently in sandbox play and raised beds. However, many report the metal tip and handle bend or break easily on first use in hard soil or clay, with frustration that marketing doesn't clarify its light-use-only purpose. A few mention the handle lacks grip comfort. Overall, most view it as suitable for children's play, though durability concerns deter those expecting substantial digging capability.

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Awesome little shovel Huge results

very light not bulky , tough made great tool for small quick projects

CesarSeptember 21, 2026
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Broke the moment my kid tried to dig.

Would Not Recommend

Just look at the photo. I think that says it all. Shovel blade has the tensile strength of wet noodles.

GravesSeptember 16, 2026

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Hi Graves,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with the 27.165-in Steel Handle ... Read More

Lowe’sSeptember 21, 2026

It is a Toy and should have been labeled as one.

Would Not Recommend

Durability was not what I expected.

DanielSeptember 13, 2026
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Shovel for a toddlers

Would Not Recommend

This is a tiny shovel for toddlers, not for a grown man trying to fix a fence post… don’t buy if you’re an adult wanting to do digging, it’s not for you! Giving 1* because I have no use for it. Will have to return at some point soon, when I go back to get an actual shovel.

KrajonicSeptember 10, 2026

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Hi Krajonic,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we apologize for any confusion during your purchase!

You are completely r... Read More

Lowe’sSeptember 11, 2026

Good little shovel.

Would Recommend

MalkoreSeptember 10, 2026
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Great Features

It was just what I was looking for. Great price and quality!

Kris26September 4, 2026
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Nice small shovel

Would Recommend

Works good

ThomasSeptember 1, 2026
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Perfect size for skeletons in my Halloween display

Would Recommend

RavenAugust 31, 2026
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Do not recommend

Would Not Recommend

This could maybe work for a young child, but the handle would probably be too long for them. My children are 4 and 7. The blade on it bent in half with what I feel would have had to be little force and the screw/ bolt that holds it together came loose very quickly on both that I bought. I will probably end up filling the space with glue to tighten it back up and tell them it has to be with easy things to dig.

Lizzie24August 15, 2026
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Hello Lizzie24,

We are very sorry to hear about your experience with the 27-in Steel Handle Digging Shovel. It is disappointing to hear th... Read More

Lowe’sAugust 17, 2026

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