This Japenese weeder has become the essential weeder for gardeners. Strong but lightweight. Remarkably easy to use as a weeder in flower beds. It has become many gardeners indispensable tool. The blade is made from hardened steel. The wood handle has hanging loop so that the tool can be easily stored. This tool is made in Japan and as result is top quality. Overal ithe tools weighs less than 6 ozs. Thsi is the best weeder anywhere