Professional-Grade Excavation and Recovery Platform - The Rothco Heavy Weight Steel Handle Folding Pick & Shovel is a rugged, multi-purpose entrenching tool (E-Tool) designed for those who require maximum durability and versatility in the field. Engineered from a robust combination of black carbon steel and aluminum alloy, this platform is built to withstand the extreme mechanical stresses of digging in frozen ground, breaking through rocky soil, or clearing debris during off-road recovery.
This high-performance survival tool features a unique dual-mode head that locks at a 90-degree angle, allowing it to transition from a standard spade into an efficient trenching hoe. The shovel blade is enhanced with a precision-sharpened serrated edge on one side, making it highly effective at sawing through dense roots, ice, and thick vegetation. Complementing the shovel is a heavy-duty 6.5-inch folding pick, providing a comprehensive solution for breaking up hard ground and obstacles.
Key Features
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Integrated Pick & Shovel System: Features both a folding shovel and a 6.5-inch folding pick to handle a diverse range of outdoor and survival tasks.
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90-Degree Locking Mechanism: The shovel head securely locks at a right angle for use as a high-leverage hoe for trenching and breaking up earth.
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Carbon Steel & Aluminum Construction: Crafted from black carbon steel for extreme durability and aluminum alloy for reinforced strength.
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Serrated Cutting Blade: One side of the shovel includes a serrated edge designed to saw through dense roots and ice with ease.
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Ergonomic No-Slip Grip: Outfitted with a high-traction rubberized grip to ensure a secure, comfortable hold even in wet or freezing conditions.
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Full-Length Leverage: Boasts an open length of 19.25 inches to provide optimal leverage for physically demanding field tasks.
Why It Matters
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Organize Your Recovery Kit: Consolidates multiple heavy implements into one compact, 19-inch platform to save critical space in bug-out bags and vehicle kits.
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Ensure Operational Stability: The heavy-weight steel construction ensures the tool will not bend or fail when prying rocks or digging in compacted terrain.
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Maintain Tactical Readiness: Provides a reliable solution for everything from preparing a defensive position to clearing paths for backcountry navigation.
How to Use / What Problem It Solves
Unfold the sections and tighten the locking collar to secure the tool in your desired configuration (straight for shoveling or 90-degrees for trenching). This E-tool solves the problem of "mechanical failure" common in light-duty folding shovels, providing a steel-weighted, carbon-reinforced rig that can handle professional-grade excavation.
Technical Overview
19.25" Open | 6.5" Pick | Black Carbon Steel | Aluminum Alloy | No-Slip Rubber Grip
Military & Tactical Personnel: Preparing field positions and managing drainage in high-threat environments.
Overlanders & Off-Roaders: An essential recovery tool for clearing mud, sand, and snow from undercarriage obstacles.
Survivalists & Preppers: A foundational component for primary bug-out bags and long-term disaster caches.
Prospectors & Gardeners: Breaking up hard ground and identifying specimens in tough, rocky terrain.
