13 in. x 13 in. Aluminum Hawk

A:  The diameter of the handle is 1.5 inches.

A:  This is for use with a trowel when spreading mud.

A:  It is for holding mud when you are doing work on drywall so you don't have to be constantly scooping from the bucket.

A:  I used it for cement wall finish (mud). I piled a nice mound of mud with a spatula and proceeded to apply to the wall.

A:  I believe that it’s intended to be used as a leveling device when installing tile, but I just needed a strong piece of metal and it was the perfect size for my project

A:  It's used in falconry instead of falconry gloves that typically are made of leather and rather costly. This gives your bird a place to perch without harming your limbs with it's sharp talons. The aluminum does a good job of shielding your hand.

A:  To hold mud for drywall or brick work as you draw from it with other application tools.