Long-Handle Shovels for Reach and Leverage

Long-handle shovels give diggers more reach and a longer lever for opening deep holes, narrow trenches, and hard ground. Metal Concepts offers two 78-inch Sharpshooter® configurations: the standard long-handle shovel and the Dig Bar Sharpshooter with a ground-breaking point on the opposite end. Both are 13-pound, all-steel tools made in Phoenix, Arizona.

Compare the two long-handle Sharpshooter shovels below. This collection should contain only the 78-inch standard and Dig Bar models so its purpose remains clear.

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

  • General trenching, planting, root work, and hard-soil digging: Choose the standard 78-inch Sharpshooter®. It is the straightforward long-handle workhorse for crews that want reach, leverage, and a narrow head.

  • Hardpan or rocky layers that must be opened first: Choose the 78-inch Dig Bar Sharpshooter®. Use the 12-inch forged hex point to break the surface, then reverse the tool to dig.

  • Working where overhead clearance is limited: A 78-inch tool may be awkward. Consider the 54-inch Shorty or 45-inch D-Handle instead.

  • Choosing for operator height: Do not choose by height alone. Consider reach, balance, working space, tool control, and the type of digging motion the job requires.

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Frequently Asked Questions

+How long is a long-handle Metal Concepts shovel?

The standard Sharpshooter and Dig Bar Sharpshooter are both 78 inches long.

+What is the advantage of a long shovel handle?

A longer handle provides additional reach and increases the lever arm available during digging and prying motions. The tradeoff is that it needs more working and storage space.

+Is a long-handle shovel better for trenching?

It can be, especially when reach and leverage matter in open work areas. In a confined trench or near structures, a shorter D-Handle or Shorty may be easier to control.

+What is the difference between the standard and Dig Bar long-handle shovels?

Both measure 78 inches and weigh 13 pounds. The Dig Bar version adds a 12-inch forged hex point on the opposite end for breaking hard ground.

+Are Metal Concepts long-handle shovels made in the USA?

Yes. Metal Concepts manufactures its Sharpshooter line in Phoenix, Arizona.

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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)

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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)

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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.