The Kaiser blades I have used all had handles a tad over 3 feet long, and the blade was around 18 inches, made for a good long reaching tool.
Those were also called "ditch bank blades", or cutters. They are used for cutting along embankments - the reason for the longer handles. Great for trimming by my pond too! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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