Highest grade hardened and tempered bright stainless steel blade, properly shapedAluminum alloy Xtralite® mounting is lightweight but very strongResilient DuraSoft® handle provides a soft feel, reduces fatigue, and offers excellent durability Made in the USA.I recently purchased this trowel and was very pleasantly surprised. I am not usually a fan of stainless tools, but this is very nice. It is pre-broken in and right from the get go is a pleasure to use.Well done Marshalltown, great tool.