The mill special was developed with input from various sawyers. They asked us to develop a short cant hook without a grip and a smaller diameter handle. We reduced the diameter to 1.375" and offer 24", 30" and 36" lengths. We replaced the grip with a baseball bat type end cap to keep the tool from slipping out of the user's grasp. Our mill specials still have the same reliability as our regular cant hooks with a strong yet light aluminum handle, the highly visible and durable bright blue powder coat, and the heat treated, zinc plated hook.