The weight and length of the handle are ideal for intensive use! The handle will not bend or break. I love bright orange! It's harder to lose and not many people have them, so it's easy to tell which tool is yours! Remember! The flat end is for chopping while the pointed end is for digging and scouting. Using a pointed end to crack rocks is dangerous and will dull the tool! ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLES WHEN BREAKING STONES!