We have yet to find someone who genuinely doesn't care what color they buy. These are 100% finished and refined products that will look good and work well for many years. Prevents aluminum-smudges on your hands or gear. Anodized to prevent corrosion and damage.So if it's not tumbled.ya gotta wonder what's up because tumbling is not an expensive operation. It's interesting to note that a trowel made of weak aluminum would be beat up pretty badly by tumbling. Tumbled until fully de-burred smooth, rounded edges and shape is much more comfortable that angular shapes and raw die-cut edges.It's the go-to aluminum for satellites and aircraft because high strength aluminum makes high strength products This grade of aluminum is available in only a handful of highly industrialized countries with technology and quality driven supply chains - it is not available in China - beware of knockoffs. Korea (marked accordingly) of aerospace grade, US-produced 7075-T6 aluminum that meets MIL spec AMS4045 (the alloy alone does not guarantee high strength). Thin material slices through dirt and roots remarkably easily small teeth on the front edge cut roots up to about 1/4" but aren't over-aggressive which might get tangled or threaten to cut your hand if you slip (and please don't cut larger roots, remember the goal is always to Leave No Trace).A short handle also allows most hands to push on the handle's top AND the scoop's shoulders at the same time when using it the 'normal' way which spreads out the pressure of the edge on your hand - no bumpers required. Long handles can't angle sideways to scrape and pry and the deeper they go, the harder it is to get them to scoop out dirt at the bottom of the hole. Short handle makes digging deep into your hole much easier and effective.The Deuce is a much more effective digging tool than the micro-scoop trowels out there. Full sized scoop moves dirt fast – makes mockery of using trekking poles or tent stakes to dig a hole.Dimensions are 6.8" long (perfect for gauging proper poop-hole depth of 6-8 inches), 2.5" wide by a, roughly, 3/4 inch deep curve. First, save yourself a ton of time and use the Deuce® UPSIDE-DOWN to probe the top 3-4” for rocks or roots that might spoil your poop-hole location probing like this is a fantastic and unique feature of the Deuce it’s made to be used right-side-up as well as upside-down further into the hole, use it upside-down to break up hard dirt and pry out rocks going between regular and upside-down makes the Deuce a satisfyingly fast and advanced digging tool.A ton of thought and experience has gone into every detail. 6 ounces (point six - barely over the weight of ONE TABLESPOON of water) The Legendary Deuce® of Spades™ Ultralight Backpacker's and Hiker's Latrine Hole trowel
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