What is this spade used for?
3 years ago
I bought this heavy duty spade at a thrift store. I intend to use for gardening but I am wondering what purpose was it made for since I have never seen a spade like it.
What is the purpose of the metal on the back and the curved sawteeth or whatever you might call the edge.
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