Item number: 8714936020361 View all from De Wit > View more: Garden tools > De Wit garden tools - Spats - a spade with sharp points. The invention of the De Wit company is actually a spade with sharp points and was patented under the name "Spats." Originally intended as a sand shovel, it has special, very sharp cutting edges. Hard soil and even roots are child's play for this shovel! The fine ash wood handle is long enough to work precisely even in narrow spaces. Moreover, the Spats digs large planting holes in no time and is also perfect for dividing larger plants with many roots. The large blade size is similar to a traditional shovel and allows for tasks such as filling containers, wheelbarrows, and large pots. This Spats is particularly suitable for hard soil, as the pointed teeth require less force than a conventional shovel. Perfect for scooping sand or transplanting and dividing large plants. Made of forged boron steel FSC certified ash wood Dimensions: 110 x 27.5 (working width) x 21.5 cm Product specifications Garden tools "Spats" Item description Garden tools "Spats" Item number 8714936020361 Model Spats Material Wood, Metal Product type Shovels & Spades Country of origin Netherlands A spats is a type of garden tool that looks like a bat, but with extra cutting edges. A spats is useful for working the soil, digging or scooping. A spats has been specially patented by the De Wit tool factory from Kornhorn, which has been making garden and street tools from forged boron steel and FSC certified ash wood since 189812. De Wit is one of the first companies in the Netherlands to use 3D fiber laser technology, which allows them to determine the tool's shape after forging and hardening. A bat is another type of garden tool that resembles a shovel, but with a rounder shape. A bat is suitable for moving or spreading sand, soil, or fertilizer. Bats are also made of forged boron steel and FSC-certified ash wood by De Wit from Kornhorn. The spats are essentially the ideal bat with extra cutting edges. The spats are specially patented and not available under other brands.