Have after countless worn spade for a lot of money's flagship spade bought, after a short application in non rough territory the stem has bent at the transition, and the material is cracked. Not that I am a bad brand makers, have the log splitter and the ax of Fiskars are super balanced and cut like the devil but the spade (at least mine) is good for the money absolutely nothing! Fiskars definitely buy ..... the spade definitely pick up your receipt!