(under subclass 446) Apparatus wherein the removable cutting edge sections are mounted between the digging teeth to increase life of the permanent surface of a bucket or scoop. [figure] [caption]Figure 1. A - Bucket side wall; B - Bucket lip or projection; C - Bucket pad; D - Bucket slot; E - Wear element; F - Corner adaptor [figure] [caption]Figure 2. A - Bucket; B - Digging edge; C - Digging teeth; D - Connecting lug; E - Tooth base portion; F - Reversible digging edge