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What is the handle length? Expert Answer

United Cutlery does no provide the handle length of their M48 Kommando Shovel. It is 16 1/4" in overall length. For more information, I'd recommend reaching out to United Cutlery directly.

by Ethan, Gear Expert, July 6, 2022
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
Strong, dependable, compact shovel by Mock2, April 30, 2016
This is a very strong durable, compact shovel. The one piece design is much more reliable than the older folding models of military shovels. It's definitely worth the cost. It's a great addition to your "Go" bag or camping supplies.
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Solid shovel by pzzboy1, March 31, 2015
This is a top notch quality shovel. Could be a defensive weapon if need be. Would highly recommend for you vehicle. The item was on back order so I didn't receive it for a while but was well worth the wait.
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Blade Material: 2Cr13

Code: U45-SHL-UC2979

MPN: UC2979

UPC: 760729297944

List: $103.00Save 52%
$48.99

Product Info for United Cutlery M48 Kommando Shovel

The United Cutlery M48 Kommando Tactical Shovel UC2979 is an amazing tool that doubles as a defensive weapon! The United Cutlery M48 Kommando Shovel is made with virtually a indestructible, injection-molded nylon handle with 30% fiberglass & nylon reinforcement. The shovel head is made of tempered 2Cr13 stainless tool steel with a hard, black oxide coating. The shovel point edge of the United Cutlery Kommando Tactical Shovel is sharpened, with a partially serrated edge on one side, and a concave chopping edge on the other. Perfect for camping and outdoors use, light chopping, or for use as a defensive weapon in an emergency situation. The United Cutlery Kommando M48 Shovel includes a reinforced nylon belt pouch.image

Specifications for United Cutlery M48 Kommando Shovel:

Manufacturer: United Cutlery
Blade Material: 2Cr13
Serrated: Partial
Overall Length: 16.25 in
Handle Material: 2Cr13
Blade Length: 6.88 in
Sheath Material: Nylon

Features of United Cutlery M48 Kommando Shovel:

  • Features virtually indestructible
  • injection-molded nylon handle with 30% fiberglass & nylon reinforcement.
  • The shovel head is made of tempered 2Cr13 stainless tool steel with a hard
  • black oxide coating.
  • Perfect for camping and outdoors use
  • light chopping
  • or for use as a defensive weapon in an emergency situation.
  • The shovel point edge is sharpened
  • with a partially serrated edge on one side
  • and a concave chopping edge on the other.
  • Includes a reinforced nylon belt pouch.

Package Contents:

  • United Cutlery M48 Kommando Shovel

United Cutlery M48 Kommando Shovel Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • United Cutlery M48 Kommando Shovel UC2979 , MPN: UC2979 , UPC: 760729297944 , Code: U45-SHL-UC2979
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