This is the kind of spade that earns its keep quickly. The blade profile is narrow enough for trenching potatoes, but still wide enough to clear beds fast.
What worked: clean edge, comfortable D-handle, and no flex when levering old perennial roots.
Watch-outs: the factory edge benefits from a quick sharpen before first use.
Bryn verdict: buy once, keep oiled, and it will do years of dirty work.