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27.165-in Steel Handle Digging shovel

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

3.7
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 3.7 out of 5
186 Reviews


64% 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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186 Customer Reviews

Misleading Pictures

Would Not Recommend

This "shovel" is about 12 inches long while the one pictured is a regular size shovel.

June 24, 2026
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Durable

Would Recommend

Grandson enjoys and Papa likes durability.

June 19, 2026
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Lowe’s; RONAJune 19, 2026

Great little shovel, gets the job done easily

Would Recommend

Works well and cuts through clay/soil mix and at a great price. It’s small but does a great job and doesn’t take up a lot of space in my shed.

June 17, 2026
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It’s a KIDS SHOVEL

Would Not Recommend

The name online doesn’t say that it’s a kids shovel,so it was very misleading.

June 17, 2026
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Lowe’s; RONAJune 19, 2026

Small!

Would Not Recommend

It’s a Kids shovel as it says on the Tag on the shovel! Nowhere in the online description does it say “kids shovel.” Very misleading!

June 13, 2026
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Strong

Would Recommend

Nice strong shovel that does the job and does it well.

June 4, 2026
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Quality is not good

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Not so solid

June 2, 2026
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Cheaply made.

Would Not Recommend

This is a cheap toy shovel. I thought it would be useful for digging in small areas, but it's better for a small child. I gifted it to a neighbor. Won't buy again.

June 2, 2026
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Great for kids

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Great for a toddler! Sturdy enough for a kiddo to help in the garden

June 2, 2026
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It’s good.

Would Recommend

Great

May 31, 2026
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Strong little one.

Would Recommend

Good one for the cost. Useful for small garden works for everyone.

May 26, 2026
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Great for smaller projects!

Would Recommend

The shovel is the perfect size for me. It’s a bit larger than a small gardening shovel and the longer handle is ideal for less bending.

May 20, 2026
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More than just a small shovel!

Would Recommend

Described as maybe a kid shovel but it actually serves a really good purpose for some areas of the yard.

May 13, 2026
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item as described.will be good for small projects

Would Recommend
May 13, 2026
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Just the right size

Would Recommend

The size is small enough for my grandkids can use.

May 9, 2026
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Bent very easily

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Bent very easily

May 7, 2026
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Lowe’s; RONAJune 1, 2026

Easy to use for kiddos!

Would Recommend

Great for my Toddler to "Help"

May 6, 2026
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