This is a G3 snow saw. It can be used as is, but you can also attach it to your poles with a strap to extend its length. I've only used it once (during an avalanche training course to dig a pit). It has been stored indoors since then. The following is from AI: A high-performance saw made of aircraft-grade stainless steel, capable of efficiently cutting through bone, snow, and wood. - Model Name: Backcountry Bone Saw - Material: Aircraft-grade stainless steel - Features: Integrated clinch and cut function, comfortable handle, reinforced unibody construction - Uses: Cutting bone, snow, and wood Thank you for looking.