Bond LH015 Mini D Handle Shovel

My wife and I went paddle in camping; It was about an hour to paddle to the island we were camping at. We got a late start so we brought limited supplies in our kayak. It took a bit longer since there was quite a bit of motorized boat traffic going around creating large wakes. When we approached the island, it was difficult to tell where the site was; we saw a sign and went for that. The sign may have been a site back in the past but wasn't when we got there. Since it was getting dark, we decided to make camp. I used this shovel to clear the area. I was originally looking at those folding shovels with about 1000 extra attachments. On paper those other shovels would have been a far better choice; however, I know how rough I am on tools and I am very glad I chose a regular spade instead even if it means I'll have to bring extra tools. It's very strong and a good price. I eventually did use it do dig a few holes and it works fine. Update: This little shovel was used during this winter storm Uri. Helped me shovel the snow and break up and move the ice below my vehicle to be able to get going. I dug out a few people and let a few borrow it. Lifesaver for sure! Great size; I had it tucked behind my seats of a 2005 Silverado single cab which already had a lot behind the seats. Everyone I used it with loved it and wanted to get one for emergencies. Funny I originally purchased this to bury waste and other minor things when camping but have yet to use it for that - easy camping usually has restrooms. 10/10 would highly recommend it.

I'm giving this product 5 stars due to the outstanding customer service I received when I received he shovel. In addition, it IS a very well made tool and if you're looking for a SMALL shovel, I'd highly recommend this one. It would also serve as a terrific shovel if your daughter or son wanted to 'work' outside with you or start their own little garden - Hint: getting them involved in gardening early in life can lead to a more enriched life. This all said, if you're looking for a sturdy short shafted shovel with a wide blade, you might find the blade a bit under-sized. Having worked in retail and merchandising, I appreciate the importance of providing accurate product descriptions in print and on-line posts. The information provided in the blade measurement description of the Bond LH015 Mini D HANDLE HOVEL includes the convex/concave portion of the blade versus a measurement straight across the blade. This provides the impression of a wider blade. Generally, customers will measure across the blade and not include the additional inches the curved portion would provide. As a result, when the shovel arrives, they're disappointed to find a smaller bladed shovel than anticipated. Since this particular shovel is listed as being the widest of the shovels offered on the site at this time, adds to the customer frustration. Measurement differences aside, this is a terrific LITTLE shovel for narrow spaces or kids. Additionally, the follow up experience I had with Amazon Customer Service was - as it always is - Best In Class.

This small, lightweight and handy little guy has suddenly become the most-used shovel we own! It is easy to throw in the car with the rest of our camping gear and is AWESOME for quickly and easily heaping coals on our Dutch oven, for digging around in the fire pit as needed and arranging the remaining coals to cook over. My son often swipes it and hauls it to the beach and the creek sandbar to dig in the sand to his heart's content. It seems to be showing up at more and more boy scout activities and it's so easy to grab from the garage when you need to scoop up some wandering mulch to put back in place. It's been so useful yet so popular that I'm worried it will "wander off" from our garage since the neighborhood boys enjoy playing with it or using it to dig worms for fishing in the local pond. I just ordered us a second one today because I cannot stand the thought of being without it on a camp out. Also getting one as a gift for my father-in-law who just built himself a beautiful new camp-style fire ring complete with hand-hewed log benches! It's much faster and more accurate at arranging coals than a fire poke. It stows in the back of your vehicle so easily and I forget how I managed before I owned it. Love this shovel! Consider it for your own adventures and as a gift for anyone who camps!

This seems to be the most common "off-road" shovel people buy, but that's not a problem at all. The shovel itself is sturdy, feels good in the hand, and is small enough to mount to the inside of a pickup bed. I like how when using the Bond shovel, it feels more stable and not "janky" like some more portable, folding-type shovels I've tried before. Maybe some tools aren't meant to be folded for best results - and I feel like this shovel works great because it doesn't have any fancy gimmicks.

PERFECT for Serious Digging in TIGHT/RESTRICTED Spaces. I needed a stout short shovel to do some digging in a very tight space... a long handled shovel just wouldn't work. I only had 27" of clearance between the ground and the sub floor above. THIS shovel proved to be the perfect tool for digging in tight quarters. Tempered shovel blade is the perfect size and doesn't bend easily.. very rigid and a great prying size if you encounter rocks or roots. The handle is fiberglass, perfect diameter and does not flex, even when prying or using the shovel for leverage. The grip is a polymer, comfortable to grip and feels snug in hand with no movement... though, IF I would suggest an improvement, it would be to make the grip out of wood with metal attachment. Though is has not failed me yet. DIMENSIONS: Tip of handle to point of blade: 27 inches Width of blade: 5 7/8 inches Length of blade from foot rest to tip: 8 1/4 inches Width of handle: 4 3/4 inches I would definitely recommend it to anyone needing to do tough small scale digging or trenching. Need to work in a crawl space, under a deck or porch, this is the best shovel I could find. Very Good Quality.

I bought this nifty little shovel back in 2017 when it cost only $12. Six years later it is as good as when purchased. Complaints against it seem frivolous. It is exactly as described, a sturdy, short shovel. It's length is not a deficit. It's great for gardening in raised beds and digging miniature ponds. Regarding complaints about rust, I can attest that my shovel is cleaned after each use and hung up to dry. It has not rusted. If you need a small, strong shovel (and one easily transportable), this is the shovel for you. One last thought. Unless a product is inferior, why criticize the origin of it? China exports junky products, but when they turn out a good product, why not applaud? This is an honest review.

The Bond Mini D-handle shovel is perfect for infrequent, light-duty work. If you were ever in the military, think back to "boot camp." Remember your official "entrenching tool"? This is very similar, except it doesn't fold and collapse. :) I use this Bond shovel for "working" the compost on a daily basis. It's strong and sturdy, and it never goes indoors. This is the 2nd one of these I've purchased, and I'm very satisfied with them. Again, both of these STAY outside, in the elements, in the compost pile. They are *not* treated with care and respect - and they're holding up and serving my needs beautifully. :) I cannot imagine trying to do any serious work with this mini shovel, i.e., trying to dig a trench, plant shrubs, etc., would be a serious mistake unless you're about 4 feet in height or shorter! (The handle is very, very short in length.) But if you need something to keep in your truck or your car to remove sand or mud, or anything similar, I'd highly recommend one of these shovels - without reservation! As stated elsewhere in another review, this shovel is *not* telescopic. Neither Amazon nor the manufacturer claims that it is, so this certainly wasn't a surprise to me! The handle is comfortable, the blade is very good and solid, and it's hard to beat a 5-year guarantee, right? You won't be disappointed - go ahead and order one or two! :)

I purchased this shovel to keep in my Jeep Wrangler to help people stuck in the snow and for a general use camp shovel. It is the perfect size for this purpose. It is small, but very strong and well made. I attached a pic of the shovel next to a couple of size 12 flip-flops to give a sense of the size. It isn't really big enough for any major jobs, but is perfect for a portable shovel or for small gardening jobs. I'm attaching this to the inside tailgate of my Jeep with a JK Jeep Fold Down Molle Tailgate Panel and Original Quick Fist Clamp . This should give a nice stable mounting platform and provide a cooking surface for camping trips. I will update this review with pictures after the panel arrives. Some people had mentioned difficulty with the sticker. I tried to pull it off, but it wasn't coming off easily so I hit it with a heat gun and it came off clean. I'm sure a hairdryer would work as well.

I bought this shovel for my 5 yr old grandson because he loves to garden and all the kiddie shovels are either plastic and can’t really work in a garden or their thin metal bend when working in the garden. This shovel is perfect for him and he’s so happy to be able to dig plants and me in the garden. My husband now wants a one for himself

Strong built and perfect size the small job, storage tidy in place. The handle grip pattern is a plus for gripping securely.

Very handy, useful and value for money product

Great quality. I use it weekly in environmental restoration projects so it gets consistent use and abuse. After multiple years of use, it has held up exceptionally well. Very happy.

I do metal detecting and this was a great small shovel to have and carry. Since i bought mine I have put it through it paces including tree roots. This shovel has not bent or loosened up at all. Great product!