Cattail Clipper Pond and Lake Weed Cutter Cuts emergent pond weeds easily and cleanly: cattails, lily pads, grasses. arrowroot, etc. No chemicals needed to control aquatic weeds. Can be used from shore or slowly towed by a small boat. Not suitable for heavy, mature growth of cattails or reeds Stainless steel Metal blades and carriage bolts made by a local Amish tin smith. Razor sharp. Cuts a 42 inch swath, overall length 57 inches. Assembly requires insertion of 2 stainless carriage boots and wing nuts. Handle is solid American hardwood; hickory or black locust. Includes a ceramic sharpener to maintain a razor sharp edge.