The blade is made from the highest quality hardened and tempered carbon steel for strength and excellent performance. Aluminium alloy mountings are fully heat treated for strength and machine-finished to ensure an ideal handle-to-post-fit. Marshalltown trowels are not welded, therefore is no embrittlement problem to cause premature breaking. Shaped wooden handle is fitted to the diamond shank to eliminate the handle from turning during use. Manufactured in the USA using top quality materials and equipment to ensure superior products., Weight: 0.47 pounds, Manufacturer: Marshalltown