Defiance No2 All Steel Taper Mouth Shovel is made with a rotary welded tubular steel shaft. This makes the shovel 1 1/2 times stronger than a wooden shovel. The shovel also features a metal YD handle. · · · Tapered Mouth · · MYD handle · · High quality · · 1 1/2 times the strength of a wooden shaft · · Strong and sturdy construction · · Extendable handle for added reach