摘要 |
An improved hand tool is disclosed having an elongated handle member ( 40 ) coupled to a tool head ( 20 ) and includes a junction ( 60 ) between the handle member and a surface of the tool head that defines an elongated interface. A weld ( 36 ) is provided along substantially all of the elongated interface so that the tool head is rigidly attached to a lower end of the handle member. A gripping member ( 80 ) is coupled to an upper end of the handle member and has a top portion ( 88 ) with an arcuate profile coupled to a bottom portion ( 90 ) having a substantially U-shaped profile. The tool head includes a blade member formed of a material having a first thickness and integrally formed with a step member having a second thickness greater than the first thickness.
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