This Irrigating Shovel has a double-tapered, forged blade edge for easy entry into soil. Blade extended tab socket adds strength to handle/socket connection. High-grade Northern Ash handle for maximum strength. For 125-years, Ames has been dedicated to providing a level of quality and innovation that has established them as the industry"s foremost marketing-driven manufacturer of non-powered lawn and garden tools. When contractors are looking for a tough line of tools for their rough lines of work, they need look no further than Ames contractor line of long handle tools! Ames has a contractor long handle tool to meet the needs of every consumer. They work hard on the job.