Known as a tri-fold shovel, it can be folded into three sections which can be freely positioned for different applications, or folded into its own rubberized compact carrying case.  It can be locked straight out at 180 degrees to be used as a shovel or locked at 90 degrees and used as a pick. To lock the blade, simply unfold the shovel to the desired angle and twist the rotating cylinder located on the handle. This will lock both the blade and the handle in place.  Additionally, equipped with 2 serrated edges for sawing-like motions and slicing. 

It comes with a rubber olive drab carrying case, or “e-tool” pouch, made of heavy-duty, plasticized rubber, which does well to protect the shovel when not in use.  It is designed to carry the shovel in its folded state and measures just less than 10 inches by 7 inches that is small enough to fit easily into any survival pack.  It also features dual A.L.I.C.E. (All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment) clips to attach the pouch or fasten it to your pack or web gear.

Shovel blade: Carbon Steel
Handle: Aluminum
Cover: EVA foam

Dimensions folded: 24.5 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm
Dimensions open: 60 x 16.5 x 5.5 cm
Shovel blade: 22.5 x 16.5 cm
Weight: 1360 g
NSN 5120-12-173-5474

Please note: as these are military surplus there may be some colour, quality and style variation to the image shown.