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Jun 01, 2026 - 02:13 PM
The King of Spades weighs 9 pounds total. The head weight is what gives this mattock the mass to break through hardpan and root mats that lighter tools can't penetrate. Prospectors working full days on claims find the extended 48.75-inch handle reduces fatigue by letting you use a fuller swing arc rather than short chopping strokes. The weight is a benefit when you need to move serious overburden, but if you're only digging shallow targets in soft soil, a lighter tool like a standard-handle digger may be more appropriate.
