Radius Root Slayer

• Slice Up To 1.25" Roots 
• Double-Pointed Tip 
• Resin-Encased Carbon Steel Shaft 
• Cushioned O-Handle Grip

Radius Root Slayer is the shovel you grab when you don't want to fight with hidden roots. The serrated sides are built to cut through roots up to 1.25 inches thick, which can save you from switching over to a saw or loppers mid-job. It’s a full-size tool at 44.5 inches long, with a thick, industrial-strength blade that’s made to take hard soil without bending. If you plant shrubs, divide big perennials, or dig in established tree-root zones, you need this tool.

The details are what make the Root Slayer feel different from a standard spade. The double-pointed tip stays centered and drives into weedy, rooty ground instead of sliding off to the side. It has extra-wide steps to give your boot a solid platform when you need to kick through resistance. A cushioned O-handle lets your hands sit in a more natural position, which helps when you’re levering out a root ball or cutting through a mat of surface roots. It’s the kind of shovel that earns a spot by replacing a few others.

Product Specs

• Overall length: 44.5 inches
• Blade thickness: 2.5 mm
• Blade length: just under 13 inches
• Weight: 5.4 lb

Product Tips

• When you hit a root, keep the blade vertical and let the side teeth do the cutting instead of twisting the shovel.
• Use the wide steps with steady foot pressure; short, repeated bites cut faster than one forced stomp.
• For shrubs, trench a circle first, then lever inward to lift the root mass cleanly.
• Rinse and dry the blade after use and apply a light oil to the cutting edges to reduce rust.
• Store out of prolonged direct sun to help protect the grip materials over time.

FAQs

What is a Root Slayer used for?

It’s a multi-purpose shovel designed for planting, shrub removal, dividing perennials, and cutting through roots that stop a standard spade.

How is it different from a regular shovel?

The Root Slayer uses sharp, saw-like side teeth and a double-pointed tip so it cuts into roots and stays on line instead of sliding off when it hits resistance.

How to use the Radius Root Slayer?

Position the blade where you want to cut, step down using the wide foot platforms, and drive the tip straight into the soil. When you contact a root, work the serrated sides through it with controlled downward pressure, then lever the handle back to lift and loosen soil or the root ball. 

How thick of a root can it cut?

It’s designed to cut through roots up to about 1.25 inches in diameter in a single stroke.

What guarantee comes with it?

It’s covered by A.M. Leonard’s 30-Day Down to Earth Guarantee.

SKU:

12322011-AML