For maximum duty construction, industrial, and commercial applications Features heat treated, forged steel blade for the ultimate in durability PermaGrip collar Cushion grip Square socket PowerCore solid fiberglass reinforcing rod extends 12.5 from the handle into the shank and blade for maximum strength at this critical stress point Extra strong Structron fiberglass handle Spring steel shovel blades flex but wont break as easily as other shovel heads Wears better and lasts longer Round point blade