Very poor quality steel. I rarely do any gardening but wanted a spade that would last a lifetime. After a couple of years the steel is rusting and splitting. If this is Sheffield's finest steel then they should hang their heads in shame.
Update! I took the spade back to the garden centre and they replaced it free of charge. They said the steel was poor quality but the new spades shouldn't break as they've got a new supplier. Apparently, they don't make steel in Sheffield anymore as it ...
I was informed today by B&B that, quote: "our goods are made in China, with us resourcing materials." Doesn't mention that on the packaging or tools does it?
So good quality Chinese stuff at British prices, if you want to be charitable.