Product Details
Universal 10-1 Adaptable Compact Tool by Smittybilt®. The RUT works big but compacts to a small size, so there's no excuse for not taking it with you, even in a storage space challenged Jeep. This military style collapsible shovel is 26" long when opened and features a fiber reinforced nylon handle and tough, heat-treated carbon steel blade with serrated edges for cutting and digging. It folds to a mere 9" and stows in the included storage bag.
Features
- Fully functional collapsible military style shovel
- 26" long when opened and 9" when folded
- Carbon steel blade is heat treated for high strength
- Blade has double serrated edges
- Polycarbonate handle and neck
- Double position neck allows for picking or shoveling
- Black powdercoated finish
- Compact tri-fold design makes storage easy
- Includes additional storage space
- Limited 1-year warranty
When you're headed out on the trail with a lot of gear, every inch of storage space has to be used wisely, so you need equipment that can handle the toughest of jobs but take up as little room as possible. The RUT (Recovery Utility Tool) is perfectly designed for this task. This compact foldable military style shovel features a tri-fold design that enables it be compacted to a mere 9" and stored in the included carrying case. When needed it expands to 26" and has a number of features that allow it be used as a shovel, pick, and axe.
The carbon steel blade is heat treated for strength and has serrations on 2 edges, so it can be used a shovel or cutting tool. The polycarbonate handle and neck provide good leverage and grip and the blade can be positioned 2 ways in relation to the handle so it can be used as a shovel or a pick. Black powder coated to prevent rust and corrosion, the RUT is rugged enough for the toughest of jobs.
The Recovery Utility Tool is covered by a 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Smittybilt®, located in Compton, California, is the leader in the off-road parts and accessories market because they were there at its inception. Founder Basil Smith, also known as "Smitty", was one of the original Southern California 4WD enthusiasts. He started a business called Rock-ett Products, making specialized equipment for trucks and Jeeps, in his garage/machine shop in 1956. Smitty's son Tom began working at Rock-ett at an early age and became head of the ever-expanding enterprise when it became Smittybilt in the 1970s. Under Tom's leadership, the company created innovative products like the original "Nerf Bar" side step, and tubular front and rear bumpers for Jeeps. Today, thanks to their continued involvement in off-roading at all levels of the staff, which enables them to keep abreast of the latest trends and needs in the off-road market, Smittybilt remains the industry leader with a selection of over 2000 different products for trucks and SUVs.