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Root Slayer 22011 Garden Shovel, Serrated Blade, Red

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At a glance

Condition
New
Color
Red
Size
Large
Dimensions
45 x 10.5 x 3.8 in
Weight
5 lb
Material
Carbon Steel
Style
Root Slayer
In the box
RootSlayer

Features 5

  • Serrated Garden Shovel for Tough Soil: Engineered to reduce strain on hands and wrists during demanding digging tasks. The ergonomic design helps improve leverage and control when working in compact soil, garden beds, and landscaping areas.
  • V-Shaped Root Cutting Tip: The sharpened inverted V cutting point helps slice through stubborn roots, dense ground, and packed dirt, making digging, planting, and yard work more efficient.
  • Heavy-Duty Carbon Steel Blade: Built with a durable carbon steel blade and protective powder-coated finish to help resist rust while maintaining strength for repeated use in outdoor conditions.
  • Multi-Purpose Digging Tool: Ideal for digging holes, planting shrubs, transplanting flowers, and general garden maintenance. A reliable landscaping shovel for backyard gardening and soil preparation.

Description

This digging shovel is a multi-purpose gardening tool to make outdoor tasks easier for you. It has a V-shaped tip that is tough enough to rip through hard dirt and roots. Digging up plants and grasses has never been easier. This heavy duty shovel can easily get things done for you. Your green garden needs a 3-in-1 tool that is a shovel, root hatchet, and root saw. The Root Slayer is a durable and convenient tool for the outdoors.

Specs 25

Material Carbon Steel
Color Red
Brand Root Slayer
Item dimensions L x W x H 45 x 10.5 x 3.8 inches
Item Weight 5 pounds
Style Root Slayer
Handle Material Carbon Steel
Blade Length 13 inches

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Top Amazon Reviews


Propigating Plants- You Need This Tool.
Color: Red Size: Large
This is just what I needed. It was bought in March. But because of weather conditions and my intentions for it's use I wasn't able to use it right away. It was well packaged. Thought went into protecting the serrated edges with a thick protective I'm calling it a guard. The Root Slayer does have weight to it. I appreciated that those sharp sides were packaged like that. Users unpacking it safely. Storage after use is just as important. Those guards are placed back on the Root Slayer. This is one of those tools you have that shouldn't be loaned out to anybody. You'll never see it again. It's that good. It's intended purpose was to help me propagate Purple Fountain Grass. I tied to do it with several different shovels. Nothing worked to my satisfaction. Wasted my time going that route. I practiced using this tool in my back yard. I needed a tool that could be sturdy enough to dig out tall over grown, fake spring weeds. This Root Slayer is very durable. Because of the weeds popping up along a hard to work, already established planted area. I also had a Gopher problem. Everything was running along a fence line. Awkward. Those weeds are gone.! Gophers too! amazed at how deep the roots/ Tunnel system of them actually went. It was versatile to break down the tunnels. Without disturbing established plants. The handle length and it's size was absolutely perfect. Not too tall. Not too short. The weight of it was just right. As far as it's original purpose for purchase. I'm confident I'll have no problem propagating. Maintaining . Sizing down any of my Ornamental Grasses. I'll be purchasing it's Little Buddy companion as well. Garden Trowel. I see versatility in that tool too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026 by C.W.

Heavy-duty root-cutting tool that saves serious time and effort
Color: Red Size: Large
I purchased the full-size Root Slayer Garden Trowel/Shovel, and I am very happy with it. I also have the Root Slayer hand trowel, and I honestly recommend both. I keep the larger one at home and take it to our cottage when I know I will need it for tougher root or soil work. What I like: • Very well made • Heavy-duty construction • Stronger than a regular garden trowel or small shovel • Great for digging through roots • Saw-like sides really help cut through underground roots • Much easier than trying to force a basic shovel through roots • Saves a lot of time and labor • Excellent for garden beds and borders • Helpful for cleaning up new growing areas • Useful for maintaining existing planting areas • Works well where tree roots keep creeping into garden beds • Stronger than the hand trowel for bigger roots • Helpful in compact, clay-heavy soil • Good tool to have for spring and early summer garden cleanup • Makes tough digging jobs much easier Things to be aware of: • This is the larger, stronger option, so it shines on bigger roots and heavier digging • For tighter spots around existing plants, the hand trowel size is easier to control • I like having both sizes because they serve different purposes • The full-size version is better when you need more strength and leverage • The hand version is better for close work around plants, edging, or barriers • If you deal with tree roots in garden beds, this is much more useful than a basic shovel-style tool Overall: This full-size Root Slayer has made a real difference for me. At both my home and cottage, I have a lot of tree roots that grow underground around and through my garden beds and borders. Every spring and early summer, I spend a lot of time cleaning out new roots, opening up new growing spots, and maintaining areas where roots keep creeping back in. The saw-like sides are what make this tool so helpful. It gets through roots and compact clay-heavy soil much better than a standard garden tool, and it saves a lot of time and labor. The full-size version is the one I reach for when I need more strength, leverage, and root-cutting power. I still like the hand trowel for tight spots, but this larger one is excellent for tougher jobs. I highly recommend it if you garden in areas with roots or heavy soil. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by Nicole K

Game changer this root slayer!
Color: Red Size: XL
Title: Clearing Green Giants With Root Slayer - A Game Changer For Gardening Veterans and Casuals Alike Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) I am writing this review fueled by profound admiration, respect, and surprise, carried in the sturdy metal hands of the Root Slayer. This was not only my preferred tool for uprooting a particularly stubborn bush in my yard but also a magnificent symbol of design, functionality, and superior quality. The Root Slayer's effectiveness is a notch above standard shovels and speaks volumes about its intelligent and practical design. It's like an empowering extension of your will over green behemoths, making you feel like a gardening superhero. As someone who has toiled with many standard shovels, the sheer efficiency of the Root Slayer has shattered my expectations of what a gardening tool can achieve. One fantastic feature is its patented blade design - built to cut through the toughest of roots. This technology sets the Root Slayer apart from its competitors, ushering in a sense of invincibility in the face of notorious root networks. I was particularly impressed by how smoothly and cleanly the Root Slayer managed to extract a bush that had held command over my garden for far too long. The edges of the blade are toothed to ensure more significant cutting power and allow for an easier, less back-breaking experience. The strength and durability of this tool are unmatched. The material feels robust, yet it retains a weight balance making it comfortable to handle during prolonged use. Ergonomics-wise, this tool truly shines. It is designed to reduce stress on your hands and back, making your gardening tasks less of a chore and more of a enjoyable venture. Usually, uprooting a stubborn shrub is a daunting task, but the Root Slayer turned it into a recreational activity. It's safe to say that it does not merely live up to its name but surpasses it, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of gardening. In conclusion, the Root Slayer is comprehensively better than a standard shovel. Its distinct features and stellar performance make it an asset for every gardener, be it a seasoned professional or a casual enthusiast. The Root Slayer is not just a tool; it's a revolution in the gardening domain, picking a fight with roots, and winning every single round. For anyone looking to uproot the seemingly impossible, look no further than the Root Slayer. This tool is a game-changer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023 by Rachel

Heavy duty shovel! Buy one now, it will change the way you garden :)
Color: Red Size: Large
The Root Slayer Garden Shovel is amazing. We struggled so many times trying to plant in our landscape but there were so many roots it made it very difficult. This is definitely the shovel that gets it done! It's very sturdy and extremely sharp blade. The round grip is user friendly as well. Wish we'd know about it sooner. Well worth the price. I've been telling all of my gardener friends to buy one! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2026 by John's Comments

How have I not had a handle like this all my life??!
Color: Red Size: Large
This thing does it all. It digs as a functional shovel, even better in some ways! For instance, when transplanting : Although narrow (Not thin, just narrower than the top. Like the duckbill shovel/ravine shovel width but more multifunctional!)at the tip once you insert the shovel into the ground you can do this fantastical* thing where pull the shovel right to left In a outline of the size circle you’d like , then forward and back. Due to the * super* Sharp serrated blades on each side of that narrow end the shovel slices through any dirt, sticks, roots, etc. in your way. This part is like the recon for your location, seeing if it’s ideal for what you want to put into the hole your digging. If the answer is yes then keep It up. Switch sides to connect the “outline” of the circle if it was a large one or literally just walk around slicing as you go, the ergonomic magnificent handle does so much of the work, it’s a travesty I’ve put myself through years of gardening without a handle like this. Let’s put it this way, I was able to work at least twice as long in the FL heat without lower back issues (you can great posture the whole time but a few hours of digging is still going to wear on you- I do not have great posture so this is even better for those of you who do). You move the handle back & forth and mind you this is for root infested location that you’re set upon. Just digging a quick hole, if you have a lot of dirt to shovel out, keep your other shovel nearby or just use that one. Work smarter, not harder. When you come across a nasty big ol’ root the tip of this shovel is also super sharp and can be used like a vertical axe? I just lift it into the air and bring it down on what I want to chop in half. You don’t need a lot of strength for this, the shovel does the work, I just find it satisfying that my aim is good and I love seeing the shovel at work. (*wear EYE PROTECTION* & Sunscreen 😬😍) I’ve even used this to chop super tall invasive grasses in the same manner after bending the blades over and slicing the blades at the base so I can dig up their annoying roots and slay them. Propagation: this has helped swiftly and efficiently some of my plants for propagation, the narrow blade let’s me identify which plant I want and I can go into the ground and make a clean cut without having to uproot an entire plant or damage more roots (like Bird of Paradise, Crotons, Alocasia, Thai giant, etc. ) You won’t regret it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020 by RottieMomCreations

The perfect shovel!!
Color: Red Size: Medium
This shovel is an investment in my collection of the best garden tool. Radius is my new favorite brand. The design is perfect. I have given this shovel as gifts twice. Very sturdy & easy to use. Not too heavy, weight is just right. Love the teeth which cut right through the soil. Brilliant design in every way. Easy to grip and control the handle. Everyone need this shovel in your garden. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by Dianne Smith

Heavy duty
Color: Red Size: Large
Great shovel, kinda heavy 🤗
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2026 by laker

I Dig this Tool!
Color: Red Size: Large
So many times you see product reviews, buy the product based upon those reviews or the seller’s description of the item and then you are sadly disappointed in the product. That is not the case here. This “Garden Root Slayer” works as advertised. My backyard needs to be xeriscaped, but I have two large trees in the middle and one large tree I previously removed and then hired out the stump grinding. I now needed to dig down about six inches so I could add base rock, top with pavers and in other areas decomposed granite. This digging task has proven to be extremely monumental, not due to hard dirt or rocks, but those *&%$# roots. I’d been using a standard shovel, poker bar, axe and a Nupla FHR-48 McLeod (purchased from Amazon) and it was just wearing me out. I had dug out about 175 sq feet and just about given up on the project. Every time I would try to get a shovel of dirt out of the way I’d hit a root about two inches down and hurt my knee and foot and then switch to one of the other tools to continue and not only did this make the work harder but it also added time to the project. Along comes the “Garden Root Slayer” and I thought I give it a try, and I am glad that I did. I won’t say that the tool makes my job easy, but it makes it 50% easier. You still need muscle to do the job. The design of the tool’s round handle makes it the perfect place to hold the tool out in front of the body and with the weight of the tool and a sound driving down motion the tool breaks into the dirt and cuts right through the smaller roots. Sometimes when you hit a larger root you need to take several whacks at it. Kicking down on the tool with foot doesn’t seem to give enough force to break the roots. Using the foot on the tool is useful to push the blade forward away from the body loosing the surrounding dirt. The side of the tool has teeth for sawing that I have also found useful. When you hit a root that is too large for the tool to break through just lean the tool over to about a 45 degree angle and give it a few moments of sawing, to weaken the root, and then have at it with a few more whacks, this seems to work for roots about 1” – 1.5”. Roots larger than 1.5” still need an axe or a reciprocating saw. But I still use the Garden Slayer to move the dirt and cut the smaller roots around the large root so I can get access to the larger root. I highly recommend this tool if nagging roots are a problem for you and your digging. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017 by Drew M.
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