A helpful companion to your early garden season, the Maia Dibber makes fast work of creating divits in soil for seed starting as well as planting holes for small bulbs and seedling transplants. An ergonomic ash handle adds comfort and precision.Copper-rich tools are valued in the garden for their natural resistance to rust and low-friction surface, which helps prevent soil (whether sticky clay or sandy loam) from clinging to the metal. Over time, they may also contribute trace elements that support healthy soil biology. Details: Solid copper alloy that will create attractive patina over time The tip is sealed with a silver-copper solder Oiled ash wood handle with drilled hole for attaching loops Length: 11.8 inches Weight: 8.1 oz About PKS Bronze:PKS Bronze / Kupferspuren.at creates beautifully crafted garden tools from solid copper alloy with traditional European craftsmanship. Each piece is carefully made by artisan coppersmiths in Austria and Hungary, resulting in heirloom-grade tools built to last for many seasons of use.