It is a joy to work standing up with this new version. Hoeing, weeding, ridging and hilling can all be done with a straight back, while this tool has all the unique advantages of the short handled original. It has the same heat treated, carbon steel blade that takes a great edge for slicing weeds and the same versatility to tackle a host of jobs in the garden. 57 inches long overall with a blade of 7 inches x 3 inches.