Contractor-Grade Shovels Built for Daily Use

Contractor-grade shovels need to earn their place on the truck. Metal Concepts Sharpshooter® shovels are all-steel, USA-made digging tools built for construction, landscaping, irrigation, utility, pool, municipal, and public-works crews. Their long, skinny blue profile reaches into narrow work areas, while the sharpened, heat-treated head is built for roots, hard soil, trenching, and other demanding field tasks.

Shop professional shovels below or open a Fleet Account when you are equipping a crew. Choose each model according to job conditions instead of buying one configuration for every operator.

Not sure which model to grab? Here’s a quick breakdown based on the job:

  • Standard crew work in open areas: The 78-inch, 13-pound Sharpshooter® is the flagship commercial model and Metal Concepts’ most popular fleet configuration.

  • Crews that regularly meet hardpan or rocky ground: Add the Dig Bar Sharpshooter® so operators can break the surface with the 12-inch forged hex point before digging.

  • Confined work, service repairs, or controlled digging: Add the 45-inch D-Handle for a shorter grip and precise positioning.

  • Compact vehicles, tight spaces, or mixed crew preferences: Add the 54-inch, 10-pound Shorty as a maneuverable middle option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What makes a shovel contractor grade?

There is no single universal contractor-grade specification. For Metal Concepts, the phrase refers to all-steel construction, a sharpened heat-treated head, job-specific configurations, and a design intended for demanding professional digging.

+Which Sharpshooter model is best for a professional crew?

The standard 78-inch Sharpshooter is the most versatile starting point and Metal Concepts’ most popular fleet model. Mixed crews may benefit from adding D-Handle, Shorty, and Dig Bar tools for specialized conditions.

+Do you offer contractor or fleet pricing?

Yes. Fleet accounts begin at six units and include volume pricing. Verified businesses may qualify for payment terms, and government or municipal accounts can use purchase orders subject to Metal Concepts’ requirements.

+Which industries use Sharpshooter shovels?

Metal Concepts serves construction, landscaping, irrigation and sprinkler, utility, pool, municipal, and public-works crews, among others.

+Are contractor-grade Sharpshooter shovels made in the USA?

Yes. Metal Concepts manufactures the Sharpshooter line in Phoenix, Arizona and states that it has done so for more than 20 years.

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American-made tools, guaranteed to last.

What's Covered

Free replacement for defects with proof of purchase.

What's Not Covered

Wear, missing parts, misuse, or modifications.

Use With Care

Built for digging — not for unintended jobs.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Turns Digging from Chore to Enjoyable

This shovel’s extended handle, weight and sharpened straight blade have changed my attitude towards digging. What was once a slow tiresome chore is now efficient and enjoyable. Coupled with a lightweight spade for dirt removal, I can quickly blast a large hole or trench into almost any terrain or take out a stubborn stump or post. Must-have tool for DIYers and tradesmen.(Amazon.com)

Amazon Customer

The Best Shovels for Every Job, Built to Last

I've been a General Contractor for most of my adult life. I have dug holes in every soil type. The Metal Concepts shovels are the best hand digging shovels on the market. All their products are of high quality and will last. If you need a custom product, they have a team of people that can help. Thank you, Metal Concepts, for making our jobs a little easier.(WLF Development LLC)

Woody Farnsworth

The Ultimate Tool for Tough Excavations and Precision Work

For really hard conditions, we have the utmost need for the best manual digging tool in existence, to be used along with a shovel. I reserve that accolade of the best manual digging tool for a perfectly engineered and constructed piece of iron ingenuity called a Sharpshooter (pictured). We use it every day; it’s fantastic for everything involving excavations, prying and leveraging.(John & Bob’s Blog)

John Valentino

Putting the Sharpshooter Shovel to the Test

Watch as one of our team members takes on a massive tree with tough, tangled roots using the Metal Concepts Sharpshooter Shovel. See firsthand how precision design and durable construction make the toughest jobs easier.