Sand Scoop Model 9x6: My previous CKG scoops were smooth, mirror polished steel. So, I was surprised when this one emerged from its box unevenly dull with many sandpaper-made scratches. Additionally, the leading edge is unevenly sharpened to dull-knife level. This last feature would be good for cutting through vegetation but it's no advantage for scooping dry or wet beach sand. If accidentally bumped, it can cut me or damage my car interior. I need to make an edge guard.
After carefully examining every inch of this scoop, I see that this isn't a used return. There's not a speck of corrosion, not a single stuck sand grain and no sign of a previous handle. The rough unfinished appearance is intentional, a rustic style. That's just as well because heavy duty beach use is in the scoop's immediate future.