Sep 18, 2011 · Worth going to a "farm machinery" type auction. You often pick up a job lot of spade, fork, pick axe etc for a few quid. Look for a spade with a carbon steel spade - it will be quite think, but strong, and make sure it has an upper edge that is bent over - i.e. where you stamp on it with your foot is not a sharp edge that will, over time, puncture your wellies / working boots.
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