Made of stainless steel, it has a step at the base of the handle that serves as a spring blade-lock as well as a shelf for your hand when you are forcing the trowel into the soil. It comes with a robust nylon sheath that can hold the trowel on a belt or act as a cover if you carry it in your pocket or backpack. 9" long overall, it folds to 5-1/2" for sheath insertion. Weighs 6 oz.