The Asano shovel makes every American hardware store spade feel like a boat anchor. Full stainless steel construction brings it in just under 3 pounds, light enough to work all afternoon, while the rigid tubular shaft keeps it from flexing under a real pry.
The blade carries a genuinely sharp cutting edge, so it slices roots and sod rather than bludgeoning them. Stainless means soil releases cleanly and rust never starts. Japanese-made and built to be the last shovel you buy.