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Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel | 
| Brand: Gerber Legendary Blades
Category: Home Improvement
Department: sporting-goods
List Price: $29.70
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Seller: GizmosForLife
Rating:  38 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 4.6 x 2.8
MPN: 22-41578
Model: 22-41578
UPC: 013658415782
EAN: 0013658415782
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Operates in hammer mode for pounding in tent stakes | | • | Designed with easy push button slide mechanism | | • | Includes nylon draw string bag | | • | Features durable blade crafted from carbon steel | | • | Ergonomic handle made from glass-filled nylon with rubberized overgrip |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed with an easy push-button slide mechanism, the Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel is a must-have for outdoor excursions and around-the-house chores. Versatile, powerful, and easy-to-use, the Gorge includes a nylon drawstring bag and features a telescoping joint on the handle for folding down to a perfectly portable and compact size. | 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel
At a Glance: - Compact, portable shovel folds down for easy portability
- Hammer surface at base for pounding in tent stakes
- Ergonomic, fiberglass-filled nylon handle with rubberized overgrip
- Folds down from 16.25 inches to just 9.25 inches
- Lightweight and compact--weighs 28 ounces
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This durable shovel can handle all kinds of outdoor tasks, yet it is compact enough to fit into its nylon bag for easy storage. View larger. | 
A fold-and-lock mechanism secures the shovel head in place. View larger. |
Versatile Performance Outdoors and Around the House
Ideal for a range of tasks, including light snow shoveling around tires or building trails while mountain biking, the Gorge is incredibly versatile. Besides its digging abilities, it's able to operate in hammer mode--an ideal option for pounding in tent stakes. It also makes a great addition to your home or car emergency kit.Fold-Down Design for Space-Saving Portability
Because the Gorge folds down from 16.25 inches to just 9.25 inches, it won't take up too much space and is easily packable. At 28 ounces, it's small enough to toss in a bag or backpack without weighing you down. For added convenience, it comes with a nylon drawstring bag for storage and portability. Fast Push-Button Slide Mechanism for Ease of Use
Made to be responsive and easy to use, the Gorge features a fast push-button slide mechanism, as well as an ergonomic, fiberglass-filled nylon handle with rubberized overgrip for a secure, comfortable hold. Its durable blade is crafted from carbon steel for extraordinary durability, no matter what the conditions. To extend its usability, this blade can also be sharpened. About Gerber: A History of Innovation
Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that have contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939. It makes sense, really. An idea man gets the idea of a lifetime and turns it into a major outdoor brand--one that commands respect among knife lovers and knife makers alike. And now that same high regard is spreading in new directions, in the form of many outstanding products such as tools, personal L.E.D. lighting, and more. What's in the Box
Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel and nylon drawstring bag.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 38
 Pretty good August 30, 2010
tela (UT, USA)
It's easy to say the shovel is perfect before using it in the real world, and I probably would have.
But after using it on a beach camping trip, I can't say it is perfect. First off, there are three different mechanisms in this shovel. The first is the telescoping handle. The second is the rotating shovel head. The third is the threaded lock so the shovel stays firm. All of these mechanisms work well if the shovel is clean, but after being used in a sandy condition, they deteriorate quickly.
The telescoping action grinds and is difficult to move. The other mechanisms have similar problems and there is no easy way of cleaning them out. Even after washing them out with water there is still grinding, and the shovel isn't meant to be disassembled. Maybe the tolerances are just a little too tight in this shovel.
The other thing that maybe is more annoying is the paint has already come off of the head of the shovel. This is just one weekend in sand, and it wasn't used in rocks or anything hard.
I still think it is a good shovel, but a simpler shovel might be in order for sandy situations.
 disappointed August 25, 2010
DAW
I read other reviews of this product and was excited to purchase it. What a piece of junk! It arrived already rusted from the interior bolts, the bolt that allows it to collapse was barely rotating around the threads and the teeth were fragile enough to break off in my garden dirt. It was complete junk.
For camping August 18, 2010
J. Tsai (Bellevue, WA)
Handy mini-shovel for camping and backpacking. Very good quality for a great price. The back of the shovel also has a flat spot for pounding stakes. Comes in a handy bag. Would definitely purchase again.
 Great shovel, Im happy, but better out there June 11, 2010
W. L. Holder (Phoenix, AZ, USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great shovel, great price. Seems high quality. I use it around the campsite quite a bit. I have not dug anything more than a firepit with it, and wouldnt recommend digging any more than that with it. Great for clearing 'stuff' away for your tent placement, building or emptying a fire pit, that kind of stuff. Fits nicely in a pack too.
I hate doing this, but this is the #2 ranked shovel Ive owned, there is another, much better one out there. It is made by Glock. Yes, Glock, the people who make the pistols. Glock, Inc. started by making knives and shovels for the Austrian military, and the shovel and knife pre-date their pistols by several years. The knife, not so good, the shovel is AWESOME. Lightweight, sturdy, simple, folds up very small, even has a nice saw hiding inside the handle. While they are HARD to find, ordering one from a specialty store will be worth your while.
The Gerber shovel is great, no complaints, but its still ranked #2 in my book. One advantage, it costs about 1/2 as much as the Glock shovel.
Excellent Little Pack Shovel April 1, 2010
M. Ross (Orange, CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great and useful pack shovel and I've been really happy with it. It packs down extremely small and comes with a nice, heavy bag with drawstring and cord lock. You could easily stow this thing under the seat of your car or truck. The folded dimension is approx. 4.75" wide X 8" long. Unfolded, it becomes 15.75" long, so it really is a small tool and the handle gives you limited leverage. It is heavy for its size and is well made. Though the handle is plastic, it seems durable enough. The blade is stout and is not likely to deform from use. (anything is possible, of course!)
The blade is not sharpened, but I prefer this anyway; the edge of the blade can easily take an edge from a large metal file, grinder, or grinding wheel, if that's your preference, but I find it just dulls too quickly anyway and makes it unnecessarily dangerous. The dimensions of the blade itself are about 4.75" X 6". It is tapered to a nice point, is slightly cupped, and has a folded-over edge at the top in case you wanted to give it some oomph with the heel of a boot. It has a hammer function for use on tent stakes and such and is actually capable of performing that task without distorting or otherwise breaking the tool, unlike some other camp shovels I've used in the past. This one is heavy and well-made.
That said, this is an excellent and useful tool for car camping, camping with larger groups (where you have more backs to carry heavy little goodies like this), and for winter or desert duty with your vehicle where you may find a small shovel useful. (It's small enough to leave under the seat and forget it until you really need it, versus forgetting to take a larger shovel that you wouldn't otherwise carry all the time) When I'm backpacking, however, this baby is way too heavy. Instead, I take along a much smaller, lighter plastic trowel for sanitary duties.
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