After many years of gardening and much searching we have found what we think are the perfect trowels...something for everyone. They are USA manufactured, made of strong, easy to clean stainless steel (one piece), and have handy depth gauges for planting bulbs and transplants. They also have a leather wrist thong for holding onto and for easy hanging. The grip is very comfortable to use. Most of all, they're sturdy, functional and should last a lifetime. This 18" long handled trowel is great for bulb planting and transplanting but particularly helpful if "hands and knees" gardening is a little tough. Great size to go with the garden "scooters" and for hard to reach gardening chores. Sturdy and sharp. 250S