Well I found my shovel, and am happy with it.
The shovel comes in a handy carrying case.
Slowly taking the shovel out of its enclosure...
Here it is free at last. This shovel has an interesting locking mechanism. Rotate that textured section and it will eventually lock in place. Loosening that section enough allows the shovel to fold upon itself.
This is one well made shovel. The nice thing...it folds into a very small package.
Unfolded, this shovel is a good size.
So I am very happy with this North 49 folding shovel. It is compact when stowed away, and large enough for some good use.