The remnants of the blade from below, [its measure is] seven [handbreadths]. The handle of a householder’s shovel, Beis Shammai say: [Its measure is] seven [handbreadths]. Beis Hillel say: [Its measure is] eight [handbreadths]. [The handle of a shovel] of plasterers, Beis Shammai say: [Its measure is] nine [handbreadths]. Beis Hillel say: [Its measure is] ten [handbreadths]. [If the length of the handle is] more than this, if he wishes to preserve [its length], it is tamei. And the handle of utensils that are used with fire, [their measure is] any [length].