Better for shoveling than for pushing.
Small blade size and offset handle reduce back strain.
Good for scraping, removing ice-crusted snow.
Quickly clears a dusting of light, dry snow.
Cuts through frozen berm left by snowplows.
6. SCRAPER
Forged one-piece blade scrapes up ice. Can damage pavement when chopping.
Rustproof; handles big drifts. No ergonomic benefit, though.
Scoop-type blade works well for pushing/scraping or shoveling.