THIS SHOVEL HEAD IS MADE FROM FLEXIBLE PLASTIC.  HANDLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO LENGTH AND SHIPPING COST. THIS SHOVEL HEAD CAN BE MOUNTED ON A FULL SIZE OR STUBBY HANDLE AVAILABLE AT MOST LOCAL HARDWARE STORES (Home Depot/Lowe's/Ace) SOME SLIGHT MODIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED TO FIT OR SECURE HANDLE BUT IS USUALLY NOT NECESSARY.