The shaft is painted in black to provide increased protection for the tool from rust and corrosion. A large grip guard around the tool shaft provides a comfortable and secure grip while simultaneously protecting your hand from injury due to missed strikes. The hexagonal shaft profile of this 16mm wide, diamond point-shaped chisel provides additional strength against bending or deformation from repeated impacts. Ideal for use in masonry finishing and cleaning, brick chipping, and shaping / breaking a variety of finished and unfinished stones.