Shovels Built for Fence Contractors
Fence work is one of the most shovel-intensive jobs there is. Setting posts in clay, caliche, hardpan, or rocky soil — that's where cheap tools break, slow you down, or both. Your shovel should be an asset, not a liability.
Metal Concepts makes American-built sharpshooter shovels engineered for exactly this kind of work. Our tools are used by fence contractors who set 20, 50, even 100+ posts a week. They're not consumer tools dressed up in contractor packaging. They're purpose-built for daily field use.
The Tools Fence Contractors Reach For
Sharpshooter Shovel
The workhorse for post-hole work. Narrow profile, hardened blade that drives into compacted soil with momentum. The balance is engineered to reduce fatigue over a full day of digging — you're not fighting the tool, you're using it. Made in Phoenix, AZ from premium chromoly steel.
Dig Bar + Sharpshooter Combo
For hard caliche or rocky ground, the dig bar breaks up what the shovel can't penetrate. Combined with the Sharpshooter, this is the standard setup for experienced fence crews working in difficult terrain.
D-Handle Sharpshooter Shovel | Metal Concepts
D-Handle Sharpshooter:
When you're working in tight spaces — inside an existing fence line, along a wall, or near structures — the D-handle gives you better control without the full swing arc of a long handle.
Premium Chromoly Steel Construction
Built to withstand constant use in demanding field environments.
Narrow, Penetrating Blade
Ideal for trench lines, slot cuts, and digging around existing utilities without excessive ground disruption.
Made in the USA
Built in Phoenix, AZ—no imports, no compromises.
Ideal for Common Utility Jobs
Utility crews use the Sharpshooter® for:
- Water line installation & repair
- Gas line trenching
- Electrical conduit runs
- Fiber & telecom trenching
- Spot repairs and emergency service restoration
- Digging in tight easements and restricted spaces
- Breaking through compacted backfill
Built to Last in the Field
Hot-dip galvanized — the zinc bonds to the steel at the molecular level, protecting from rust from the inside out. These tools live on trucks and in toolboxes year-round.
Made in Phoenix, AZ — 100% American-made. No imports.
Buy 2 or more and save 15% — perfect for equipping your full crew
What Fence Contractors Are Saying
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Dig Bar Sharpshooter Shovel | Metal Concepts
Sharpshooter Shovel | Metal Concepts
D-Handle Sharpshooter Shovel | Metal Concepts
Shorty Sharpshooter Shovel | Metal Concepts
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