For over 31 hours spent in research and testing, we think that the best trench shovel as of today is the Seymour S702 48-Inch Fiberglass Handle Trenching Shovel. The shovel joins a rather valuable feature of semi-rounded and semi-pointed blade nose that is good for breaking and shoveling lots of soil and rocks, which also makes work a little faster and easier and a durable fiberglass handle that can carry heavy soil and rocks while giving comfort to the user.