This pointed weeder is ideal for digging into soil and breaking it up and slicing through roots. The high-carbon blade is slightly sharpened along the edges so it can do some cutting of roots. The blade is thin enough to allow it to bite into the soil but robust enough to loosen it as well. 

Dimensions: 
Overall Length: 16-inches
Blade Length: 5-1/2-inches
Blade Width: 2-1/4-inches