Therwen 12-Piece Garden Shovel & Gloves Set Review

Intro

The Therwen 12-piece Garden Shovel Gloves Set is sold as a ready-to-give gardening pack: a dozen small hand shovels plus matching anti-slip gloves, gift bags, bows and blank tags. The listing describes the tools as carbon steel trowels with a V-shaped tip and a non-slip grip, and positions the kit for giveaways, party favors, and seasonal gifts. Because the product page contains only the manufacturer's specs and no broad owner feedback, this review sticks closely to what the listing actually says and flags where the listing is silent.

What it is / first look

On paper this is an event- and group-oriented gardening bundle. The package includes 12 garden shovels, 12 anti-slip gloves, 12 bows, and 12 blank tags plus 12 gift bags (listed bag size: 5.12 x 15.75 inches / 13 x 40 cm). Each trowel is described as about 12.6 inches (32 cm) long and listed as made from carbon steel. The listing also calls out a V-shaped tip for digging and weeding and describes the handle as non-slip PVC providing a comfortable grip that is "seamlessly connected to the shovels".

The set is marketed as "multicolor"—the product copy specifically mentions black heavy-duty shovels and gloves with red and green dots, and the accessory pack includes matching bags and bows. The seller notes normal caveats: manual measurement may have slight variances and color reproduction can differ by screen.

Who this is a good gift for

Make these match the recipient and the occasion. The listing frames the set as a mass-gift solution rather than a premium single-tool present, so the fit is about usefulness and novelty more than professional performance.

The gardening party host

• If someone is throwing a garden-themed shower, adult birthday, or community event, this set is designed to be handed out as party favors or prizes—the 12-count format is explicitly called out for events and giveaways.

The teacher or workshop leader running a group activity

• For classroom planting projects, scout groups, or community workshops that need multiple matching tools, the boxed 12-pack and included tags/bows make distribution easier—provided the organizer is comfortable with giving pointed metal tools to older kids or supervised groups.

The beginner gardener or apartment gardener

• The trowel length (about 12.6 inches / 32 cm) and V-shaped tip make these suitable for seed-starting, transplanting, and small-container gardening—useful for someone getting setup with window boxes or a balcony bed.

The host looking for a practical stocking stuffer or tidy add-on

• Because the set comes with gift bags, bows and blank tags, it’s an easy-to-wrap, all-in-one present for casual gift exchanges.

In daily use

The listing presents each trowel as a lightweight hand tool: the product bullet claims each trowel weighs about 270 g and that the set's overall item weight is 5.4 pounds. The V-shaped tip is described for digging, weeding and transplanting, and the non-slip PVC handle is supposed to make gripping comfortable. Paired gloves are described as anti-slip with dotted patterns, intended to protect hands during light garden tasks.

Practical expectations from the listing: these are small hand shovels meant for common garden chores (loosen soil, transplant seedlings, remove weeds). The kit's convenience comes from quantity and the included presentation accessories rather than from any specialty tool features.

Materials & build quality

Material facts come from the listing: the tools are listed as carbon steel and the handle material is listed as carbon steel as well, while the bullets describe a non-slip PVC handle grip. The listing emphasizes a "durable construction" and a "seamless" connection between handle and blade, and calls the trowels "heavy duty."

What the listing does not provide: hard details about thickness of the steel, coating or rust protection, welding method, or warranty. There are no independent certifications or third-party test claims on the product page.

Safety considerations

The listing includes an explicit user warning: "Pointed items are included, please be careful when using and please keep them away from kids." That, plus the fact the shovels are metal and have V-shaped pointed tips, makes supervision a real consideration if you plan to gift these to households with young children.

Other safety notes derived from the listing: gloves are included (anti-slip dotted gloves) to protect hands during use, and the non-slip handle is described to improve grip. The listing does not specify ASTM/CE/other safety certifications or recommend an age range beyond the generic kid warning.

Who should skip it

• Buying for a precision gardener or someone who wants a single high-end trowel—skip this if you need a premium, long-wearing specialist tool (the listing positions these as a multi-count gift set, not a pro-grade single tool).
• Homes with unsupervised small children—because the listing warns about pointed items and keeps them away from kids.
• Anyone who needs confirmed corrosion resistance or warranty coverage—those specifics aren’t given on the product page.

Verdict

Best gift fit: the Therwen 12-piece set works when you want a ready-made bundle for groups, party favors, or a practical novelty present for beginner gardeners. The listing’s strong points are its complete presentation (shovels + gloves + bags + bows + blank tags), the small-tool sizing (about 12.6 inches/32 cm), and the carbon-steel construction claim for basic digging tasks.

Biggest buying risk: limited product detail and no owner feedback on long-term durability or corrosion protection. The listing claims "durable" carbon steel and a seamless handle connection, but it does not provide coating details, warranty information, or long-term performance notes—so the long-term toughness is unclear from the page alone.

Check before you buy

• Confirm the exact color mix you want—the listing says "multicolor" and describes black shovels with gloves in red and green dot patterns and matching bags/bows.
• Verify the trowel length and weight are acceptable for your recipient—the listing lists about 12.6 inches (32 cm) and roughly 270 g per trowel.
• If corrosion resistance or a warranty matters, ask the seller—the listing does not specify coatings or warranty terms.
• Note the safety warning and only hand tools from this set to supervised children—the listing explicitly cautions to keep pointed items away from kids.
• Stock note: the product page lists limited availability; confirm current stock before planning multiple gifts.