Optimized for Soft Soil: Ideal for planting in non-rocky, easy-to-penetrate ground—perfect for forestry, reforestation, or landscaping tasks. Durable Alloy Steel Blade: Wedge-shaped blade (3" W x 10-1/4" L) forged from special alloy steel for long-lasting performance. Integrated Footstep for Leverage: Blade and footstep cast as a single piece for superior strength—won’t bend or break under pressure. Reinforced Spike Connection: Blade spike fits securely into handle, forming a solid, reinforced joint for maximum durability. Heavy-Duty Construction: Strong weld at the handle-to-blade joint adds reliability for high-use field applications. JIM-GEM Dibble Bars feature cast blades of special alloy steel. Blade and footstep are cast as one piece so footstep won’t break or bend, even under the heaviest tree planting use. Blade “spike” fits into handle to form reinforced joint. Strong welds at the handle and blade joint make these dibbles perfect for bare root tree planting. Works best in non-rocky soil that is easy to penetrate. Blade is wedge-shaped in cross section. Bar is 38" long. Blade is 3"W x 10-1/4"L, 3/4" wide at top, tapering to a thin wedge. Made in the USA.