The Brooks-Range Compact Sharktooth Shovel is a trusted tool for avalanche professionals and guides worldwide. Built tough enough to handle the rugged conditions of the remote Brooks Range in Alaska, the Compact Sharktooth Shovel has been aggressively and extensively tested to ensure it will work when you need it most. Assembled the shovel is 23'' and weights just over 590 g. The serrated Sharktooth blade rips through hard snow and mank, making a breeze out of what is normally an obstacle. The smaller blade size of the Compact shovel allows for better endurance while shoveling, compared to larger blade sizes.