Compared with the spade, which I bought last year for more money at Raiffeisen, this is worlds better. + The blade retains its shape (the other bends below the weld at heavier loads over again from). + Is marginally harder. + If, through the slightly longer shaft and the slightly stronger inclination of the blade a very good lever. + The handle (metal) makes no attempt to bend (unlike the cracking noises of the other).
+ - Only the shape of the handle is not necessarily mine, or you have to get used to the shape, then it'll easily.