Sturdy enough to use in sand or loose soil. I press on it with my foot like a shovel, very minor warping on the back from me doing that, just be sure to push with your foot on the sturdy welded parts. Works great!

Light weight and cuts through the sand like butter!

Awesome scoop, we'll made. Great rod

I have no idea why this very simple tool is so very expensive.

Scoop is what I expected. Well built. The retaining bolt to attach the handle to the scoop was missing. I received 2 Allen wrenches instead of the actual bolt. The nut was included. Better quality control would of solved that issue. Unfortunately I have to buy my own stainless bolt so I can use this ASAP. This is the reason for 4 stars otherwise I would of given 5 stars.