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27.165-in Steel Handle Digging shovel

Ratings & Reviews for Project Source 27.165-in Steel Handle Digging shovel

3.6
170
Review
 3.6 out of 5
170 Reviews


65% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers praise this shovel for its lightweight design and perfect sizing for young children ages 3-10, noting it encourages outdoor participation and learning. However, many report significant durability concerns, with the shovel bending or breaking during light digging, even in soft soil. While some find it adequate for raised-bed gardening or sand play, most reviewers emphasize it functions only for very gentle use. Overall, customers view it as suitable for toddlers in controlled settings but warn against expecting real digging capability.

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170 Customer Reviews

For small jobs

Would Recommend

Great product for the money. A small shovel for little jobs.

August 15, 2023
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Great kids tool

Would Recommend

Perfect kids tool. This tool is light enough for a kid to play with yet sturdy enough to stand up to the way a kid uses the tool. It has a loop at the end of you wanted to hang it on a hook.

August 15, 2023
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Great kids shovel..

Would Recommend

I was excited to use this and was very disappointed when it arrived… it’s a child’s size shovel… to actually garden and dig holes with this shovel it does nothing. For kids to help out and play with this is perfect! It’s is sturdy for kids to play with and it’s a big step up from plastic shovels. But as an adult don’t plan to use this to dig anything.

August 12, 2023
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Grandma’s Helpers

Would Recommend

This shovel is perfect for my visiting grandchildren who want to help in the garden. It is easy for them to handle because it is lightweight and sized for them. It is well made: steel shaft, head attached with a screw, and handle which allows it to be hanged for storage. The shovel is perfect for my grandchildren but I also use it in my raised beds.

August 7, 2023
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A surprisingly good line of tools for kids!

Would Recommend

I debated giving this thing 4 stars because I can't personally use it, but my kid had a lot of fun doing yard work with my and, looking at the work he did, this shovel actually gets the job done. I'm quite impressed with this versus his other shovel which was a lot more like a toy even though it was designed to be a functional piece of equipment.

August 2, 2023
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High Quality Shovel for Kids

This shovel is thoughtful made for the tiniest gardeners. My six year old loves getting in the garden with me and now she has her own shovel for helping plant native flowers!

July 31, 2023
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Lightweight and strong

Would Recommend

This shovel is the perfect size for my 7 and 10 year old sons. It is definitely for a younger crowd so even though my son is 10 and could use it, it's just a bit too small for his abilities. The pole is lightweight and perfect for young kids but I wish it was wood! Comes with a 5 year warranty so even if the boys are rough with it, it'll last!

July 27, 2023
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Kids shovel

Would Recommend

Our kids wanted to help with the garden and our tools are too big. I was its and said let's try it. It is the correct size for our kids. The love use since they can get dirty. Im going have to get a couple more so they will stop fighting over it. Overall it works well for our needs

July 26, 2023
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Cute shovel for kids

Would Recommend

This shovel is just the right size for kids. It is strong, sturdy, and easy to manage. My boys really liked it and look forward to digging up the garden.

July 24, 2023
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Fits my 6-10 year old

Would Recommend

Awesome my kids left my tools alone and went right for there tools they seem to hold up to the kid being a kid abuse they were both instantly smashed into the ground and held up just fine

July 24, 2023
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Small Projects Shovel

Would Recommend

Small projects shovel made really well. Excellent for small projects in the field and it has been holding up. It is smaller since it’s easier to control this tool. My wife also loves the usage for small yard maintance.

July 24, 2023
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Kids shovel on steroids.

Would Recommend

Got this for my nephews who are 3,5 and 9. They love them. It is very sturdy. Built like the adult version. Metal handle and spade. Self taping screw holds them together which I like. If it ever gets loose a larger screw can be put in place. This is not the usual kid version.

July 21, 2023
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Sturdy little shovel

Would Recommend

Nice little shovel made really well. Got it for small chores in the backyard and it has been holding up. It is smaller since it’s a kids shovel. I’m sure kids would love to use it to help with yard chores.

July 21, 2023
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Garden Friendly

Would Recommend

Perfect size for a kid or to do small projects in the garden.

July 15, 2023
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Flimsy

Would Not Recommend

I thought it could actually be used as a shovel. Too flimsy.

June 26, 2023
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Kids shovel

Would Recommend

Pretty good kids shovel. Could be a little stronger around top of blade.

June 17, 2023
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