Just bought this from Cabela’s (2hr drive from home) and now I know why it was the last one on the shelf….IT’s BROKEN. The pin that should hold the handle in place doesn’t work since it can’t take any pressure at all. It simple releases down and keeps collapsing.

Will be returning. Too heavy and couldn't get bottom of handle open. Good idea, but didn't quite work. Too bad.

Yes, it's functional. If you're digging cat holes, it'll do the trick. The metal blade digs through just about everything with reckless abandon, which is handy when you're in a hurry. But no, it's not super refined. The handle rattles around in the blade. The telescopic push button thingies are hard to press, especially with gloves. And the cap for the stash tube in the end of the handle is really really hard to remove. Don't put your toilet paper in there and expect quick access to it. As a bonus, it comes with a nice little carrying sack perfectly tailored to its svelt silhouette.