Australian Made D-Handle Planting Spade

A hand-crafted Australian planting spade

The Eucalyptus D-Handle Planting Spade is a beautifully considered tool for gardeners who know that the right size makes all the difference. Smaller and more precise than a standard spade, it is designed specifically for digging planting holes. Made in Melbourne from high carbon steel and spotted gum, it is a tool built to last and made to be used.

High carbon steel, heat treated and sharpened

The blade is forged from high carbon steel, heat treated for toughness and hand-sharpened to a tapered edge that cuts cleanly into the ground with minimal effort. At 220mm high and 140mm wide, the blade is compact enough for precise work in established garden beds without disturbing surrounding plants or root systems.

Built for Australian soils

The sharp tapered blade and narrow profile make this spade especially well suited to cutting through surface crust and working around the sensitive root zones of Australian natives, where precision matters.

Spotted gum D-handle

The 650mm handle is turned from spotted gum, one of Australia's most celebrated hardwoods, prized for its exceptional density, natural resilience and distinctive grain. At 38mm in diameter, the D-handle sits comfortably in the hand and provides the leverage and control needed for accurate, low-effort digging.

Why you'll love it

• High carbon steel blade, heat treated and sharpened for easy soil penetration
• Compact blade size ideal for planting holes and work in established beds
• Spotted gum D-handle — a native Australian hardwood of exceptional quality
• Perfectly sized for planting native tubestock, seedlings, and small shrubs
• Handmade in Melbourne by Australian artisan toolmakers

Uses in the garden

• Digging planting holes for native tubestock and seedlings
• Working in established garden beds without disturbing neighbouring plants
• Cutting through compacted or crusted Australian soils
• Transplanting small specimens and dividing clumping plants
• General digging tasks where a full-size spade is too large

Materials and finish

• Blade: high carbon steel, heat treated and sharpened
• Handle: spotted gum (Corymbia citriodora), 650mm x 38mm D-handle

Details

• Blade height: 220mm
• Blade width: 140mm
• Handle length: 650mm
• Handle diameter: 38mm
• Place of origin: Handmade in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Care

• Knock soil from the blade after use and wipe clean to protect the steel
• Periodically treat the spotted gum handle with oil to maintain the timber and extend its life

About Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus are Australian made artisan toolmakers producing tools of strength, function, and beauty using the materials and techniques of a bygone era. Each tool is unique yet practical, handmade for the discerning gardener who appreciates quality.