Black Ada Gladius Spade - Stainless Steel

Black ADA Gladius Stainless Steel Spade – Heavy-Duty Metal Detecting Shovel

The Black ADA Gladius Stainless Steel Spade is a premium, heavy-duty digging tool designed for metal detectorists working in medium to heavy soil conditions. Built with high-quality stainless steel, this spade offers superior strength, durability, and corrosion resistance—making it ideal for year-round use in all environments.

Featuring an extra-wide sharpened ‘Ripper’ blade, the Gladius cuts effortlessly through compact soil, roots, and turf, ensuring fast and efficient target recovery. The innovative Bootsaver stirrup helps protect your footwear while applying pressure, while the rolled edge and semi-pierced foot brace provide enhanced grip and stability when digging deeper holes.

The ergonomic T-bar handle design delivers excellent control and leverage, reducing fatigue during long detecting sessions. Strong, reliable, and built for performance, this spade is a top choice for serious detectorists.

Key Features

• Premium stainless steel construction for strength and corrosion resistance
• Extra-wide sharpened ‘Ripper’ blade for cutting tough soil and roots
• Bootsaver stirrup to help protect footwear
• Rolled edge foot brace for added strength and comfort
• Semi-pierced foot brace for improved grip in deep digging
• Ergonomic T-bar handle for control and leverage
• Designed for medium to heavy soil conditions

Specifications

• Blade: 12 Gauge Stainless Steel
• Tube: 16 Gauge Stainless Steel (1 1/4” diameter)
• Dimensions: 950mm × 153mm
• Weight: 2000g

Ideal For

• Metal detecting in compact, rooted, or heavy soil
• Digging in pasture, fields, and challenging terrain
• Detectorists needing a durable, professional-grade stainless steel spade

The Black ADA Gladius Stainless Steel Spade delivers maximum strength, cutting power, and comfort—making it an essential tool for detectorists who demand the best in performance and durability.