Abstract: A blade for a measuring tape device may include a first end at which an end hook is configurable, a second end configured to be operably coupled to a reel assembly, a first portion of a metallic strip of material extending between the first end and a transition region, and a second portion of the metallic strip of material extending between the transition region and the second end. A width of the metallic strip of material in the first portion may be less than a width of the metallic strip of material in the second portion.

Abstract: The bagger consists of a wooden handle measuring 1? “in diameter and 33½ “in length. The handle is attached to a ¼ “wire triangle at its apex. Each side of the triangle measures 16” inches. A receiving blade is attached at the bottom of the triangle and set with its leading edge pointing down at a 12 degree angle. The draw string bag is looped over the bottom of the triangle from the rear and the draw string on the opposite side of the bag is looped over one of two knobs (depending on the size of the bag) located at the button rear of the handle. Trash is swept over the receiving blade into the bag. When collecting soiled trash, small carcass or animal feces, pass the mouth of the bag through the back of the triangle, placing the edge of the bag over and under the receiving blade. Then loop the draw string on the opposite side of the bag over the knob at the bottom rear of the handle. This protects the receiving blade from being soiled.