Bond LH015 Mini D Handle Shovel

I've been buying Bond garden tools for years since Benny's in Mass., and they are cheap yet quality tools. They won't survive a job site but great for home use. I melted once a little near a firepit and it still lasted another couple of years.Anyway enough about that, this tiny shovel is up there on greatest tools of all time and I've never seen another like it. It is a full functional version, in miniature, of Bond's normal short grip-handle garden spade.It's perfect for kids, as a regular size (regular for a kid) digging spade. It's perfect for adults as a mini-scale short grip-handle spade.It's comparable in size to a typical folding camp shovel, but obviously much more durable and fit for actual digging.

My wife and I went paddle in camping; It was about an hour to paddle to the island we were camping at. We got a late start so we brought limited supplies in our kayak. It took a bit longer since there was quite a bit of motorized boat traffic going around creating large wakes.When we approached the island, it was difficult to tell where the site was; we saw a sign and went for that. The sign may have been a site back in the past but wasn't when we got there. Since it was getting dark, we decided to make camp. I used this shovel to clear the area.I was originally looking at those folding shovels with about 1000 extra attachments. On paper those other shovels would have been a far better choice; however, I know how rough I am on tools and I am very glad I chose a regular spade instead even if it means I'll have to bring extra tools. It's very strong and a good price. I eventually did use it do dig a few holes and it works fine.Update: This little shovel was used during this winter storm Uri. Helped me shovel the snow and break up and move the ice below my vehicle to be able to get going. I dug out a few people and let a few borrow it. Lifesaver for sure! Great size; I had it tucked behind my seats of a 2005 Silverado single cab which already had a lot behind the seats. Everyone I used it with loved it and wanted to get one for emergencies. Funny I originally purchased this to bury waste and other minor things when camping but have yet to use it for that - easy camping usually has restrooms. 10/10 would highly recommend it.

I'm giving this product 5 stars due to the outstanding customer service I received when I received he shovel.In addition, it IS a very well made tool and if you're looking for a SMALL shovel, I'd highly recommend this one. It would also serve as a terrific shovel if your daughter or son wanted to 'work' outside with you or start their own little garden - Hint: getting them involved in gardening early in life can lead to a more enriched life. This all said, if you're looking for a sturdy short shafted shovel with a wide blade, you might find the blade a bit under-sized.Having worked in retail and merchandising, I appreciate the importance of providing accurate product descriptions in print and on-line posts. The information provided in the blade measurement description of the Bond LH015 Mini D HANDLE HOVEL includes the convex/concave portion of the blade versus a measurement straight across the blade. This provides the impression of a wider blade.Generally, customers will measure across the blade and not include the additional inches the curved portion would provide. As a result, when the shovel arrives, they're disappointed to find a smaller bladed shovel than anticipated. Since this particular shovel is listed as being the widest of the shovels offered on the site at this time, adds to the customer frustration.Measurement differences aside, this is a terrific LITTLE shovel for narrow spaces or kids.Additionally, the follow up experience I had with Amazon Customer Service was - as it always is - Best In Class.

I bought this nifty little shovel back in 2017 when it cost only $12. Six years later it is as good as when purchased. Complaints against it seem frivolous. It is exactly as described, a sturdy, short shovel. It's length is not a deficit. It's great for gardening in raised beds and digging miniature ponds.Regarding complaints about rust, I can attest that my shovel is cleaned after each use and hung up to dry. It has not rusted.If you need a small, strong shovel (and one easily transportable), this is the shovel for you.One last thought. Unless a product is inferior, why criticize the origin of it? China exports junky products, but when they turn out a good product, why not applaud?This is an honest review.

This seems to be the most common "off-road" shovel people buy, but that's not a problem at all. The shovel itself is sturdy, feels good in the hand, and is small enough to mount to the inside of a pickup bed. I like how when using the Bond shovel, it feels more stable and not "janky" like some more portable, folding-type shovels I've tried before. Maybe some tools aren't meant to be folded for best results - and I feel like this shovel works great because it doesn't have any fancy gimmicks.