The Professional's Choice 48 in. Post Hole Digger is a great landscaping tool for digging deep, post holes fast. The fiberglass handles are extra stiff to prevent snapping, splintering and warping yet light enough to not weigh you down as you work around your project site, lawn or garden. At the top of the 48 inch handles are a premium ferrule caps that provide excellent grip and control while digging. Best of all, the included finger guards keep your hands from sliding or scraping against objects while you drive the digger deep into soil.The working end of the post hole digger features heavy-gauge powder coated and lacquered steel blades. These blades are optimally designed to pierce the hardest packed soil. The rugged construction of the entire post hole digger is resistant to warping, cracking splintering and rusting for strength and durability that will last. Whether you're digging out holes for plants or putting in a new deck the 48 in. Professional's Choice Post Hole Digger from EMSCO Group is perfect for the job.