Treaded shovel with long narrow blade for extending trenches. Heat treated and tempered for high performance and long life. Integrated hand stop to help prevent the hand slipping onto the forged head. Carbon Manganese Steel Blade D-Handle Oil, Chemical & Water Resistant Solid-Forged & Heat-Tempered Carbon Manganese Blade Marine Quality Powder-Coated Carbon Manganese Steel Blade D-Handle Oil, Chemical & Water Resistant Solid-Forged & Heat-Tempered Carbon Manganese Blade Marine Quality Powder-Coated