27 October 2013, 14:59
If it is to carry in a vehicle or use at home then weight is certainly less of an issue, and something heavier is probably going to be stronger. It's only when you are going to carry it on your back that every ounce counts. If you want to cut down an old shovel I would look around for a coke shovel. Not been able to find anything much on line but a car boot sale may turn up something.