This shovel is made from tempered steel and heat treated for durability. The 36" shovel is powder coated black and the 9" blade has teeth on each side to cut roots. The handle is made to fit a standard 5.5" shovel holster. Also includes a built-in, double-sided bottle opener! Made in the USA. Features: Blade Length : 9" Total Length : 36" Color : Powder Coated (black) Foot Pegs : Wide, Non-Slip “Cleated” Foot Pegs Teeth : Teeth on Blade Edges for Cutting Roots Handle Width : 5.5″ Fits Standard Shovel Holster Extra Feature : Built-In, Double-Sided Bottle Opener Construction : Tempered Steel, Heat Treated for Durability Manufactured : 100% Made in Kansas in the Good Old USA