100% American made. Extra thick 12 ga sharpened steel blade. Closed back, foot step, support rib for strength. Reinforced handle. Extended length ferrule. Blade size of 9-1/2 in x 11 in. Handle size of 48-1/2 in. Tool length of 57-1/2 in (4 in lift). Commercial-grade. Welded I-beam construction prevents bending along ferrule. Closed back design prevents debris build-up.