This is a great tool for hoeing and weeding. Proper use of this hoe usually requires some re-training for most Americans. To use correctly, hold this garden hoe like you would hold a broom and sweep the weeds off by slicing with the head virtually flat on the ground. This motion with the angle built into the head and the 74″ overall length, keep your back perfectly straight while hoeing. You can drop the handle a bit if you need a more aggressive angle to chop at a stubborn weed. Head: 6.5″ x 1.75″, Length: 74″, Weight: 2.4 lbs