The Hollow Back Aluminum Scoop Shovel has a 14-3/4-by-18-inch aluminum alloy blade for strength and balance. The 27-inch handle has an Ames exclusive custom cushioned poly "D" grip that features an integrally molded cushioned cob for better grip and comfort. It fits a gloved hand comfortably. This shovel has the quality and dependability that have made Ames the industry"s foremost marketing-driven manufacturer of non-powered lawn and garden tools.