What type of wood is the handle made from?
1965929
Well, I know my woods generally, but this wood is probably something from China where it is made. The handle is durable and well made. I wouldn't let that stop you from buying this shovel. It is a really great tool. I use mine in the garden and for transplanting small trees. The edge comes sharpened, but you can enhance that to make it as sharp as a well honed knife. Take care.
1965930
I'm not sure as to the specific type of wood. What I can say however is that the shovel is surprisingly lightweight, if that is the concern. Visually, it looks no different from any other wooden shovel handle.
1965931
Its says Hardwood. Its very strong and will survive anything you can do to it. The only exception would be throwing it in a wood chipper.
2113085
I think the handle is wood but don't quote me on it. Seems pretty substantial.
1086496
the handle is ABS plastic. very durable but a little narrow for my big hand.
1694711
The body is plastic. The handle is more like rubber, but still might be some sort of polymer.
730409
The lighter colored wood handle is beech. My understanding is it is a softer wood than some of the hardwoods. The Opinels with hardwood handles are typically a little more expensive and generally a darker brown. Hope that helps.
1371664
The handle is hollow. I believe it is aluminum coated in rubber. I am traveling now and the knife is at home so I can not verify it.
1600094
the handle is a very sturdy plastic. i have used mine several times already. works great..
1155985
The handle is metal. The blade is hard plastic. I used it a few weeks ago for a 2 inch snow and it worked great. Was very pleased with it.
1822451
The handle is made of plastic and metal. The black parts are plastic, but it's really heavy duty material, better than what they make cars out of.
15582
They are plastic on wooden handles. My grandson has had his since Christmas 2012 and they have held up great. He still uses them. I couldn't be happier with the complete set.
2234899
Handle is foam, color is similar to cork. Handle material is foam, for sure.
127355
They are not wood, but they are very sturdy. My husband said they were probably made from a high quality hard plastic. They are very attractive handles. I hope this will help you.
1060807
the sword has a full tang. There is a small nut at the end of the handle that you can unscrew to remove the handle. there are brass rings between the wood handle pieces. I think the wood is Mahogany. Duane....
2174301
Mine is white painted wood - seems very strong. But I just noticed on the current product description that it says "Sturdy steel handle". So maybe it's been changed since I got mine last October.
1227193
The handle is aluminum. There are some other plastic parts, but they are durable. I have used one on my wood floors for a year.
925828
So, the handle is either "solid stainless steel," "metal and rubber-like plastic on one side," "metal insert on one side . . . but plastic on the other three," "metal with a rubber coating for grip," "metal," or "plastic, and very weak." Thanks, folks!
564512
The handle is screwed on. As near as I can find, it was probably made in China.