Shovel multis

[I'm Still Bison]

 I think somebody was standing by with a camera when I flipped on my bike and broke a couple ribs

[Tarrodemierda]

some one asked about finnish army shovel?

i know this guy who has about three of those,i posted picture of one,before,he wants 27 euros for it.

this one u all know,since its so popular,from fiskars/gerber:


this one is good too,its german issue:

and this is made after ww2,in eastern germany,it aint bad either:

[Grant Lamontagne]

I really don't like a folding head on a shovel... I'd consider it worth the extra bulk to have a solid, fixed shovel like the Cold Steel SPETZNAZ shovel.

Def

[NutSAK]

I really don't like a folding head on a shovel... I'd consider it worth the extra bulk to have a solid, fixed shovel like the Cold Steel SPETZNAZ shovel.

Def

Do you say that because you feel that the joint is a weak link?  I can't imagine what I would have to do to break the joint on either the Swiss or US entrenching tools I have.  In my experience, the handle or blade would give long before the joint.  It's a plus to be able to lock the joint with the blade at 90 degrees from the handle also.

[Tarrodemierda]

well each individual likes different strokes.

i like if the shovel is somewhat compact to carry,and can be used as pick when its folded 90 degrees.

but ie. Finnish older model army shovel is folding type but its still quite long,it wont fit into battle belt or in any chest rigs,but with few straps it goes easily in top of rucksack.

[NutSAK]

I really don't like a folding head on a shovel... I'd consider it worth the extra bulk to have a solid, fixed shovel like the Cold Steel SPETZNAZ shovel.

Def

Do you say that because you feel that the joint is a weak link?  I can't imagine what I would have to do to break the joint on either the Swiss or US entrenching tools I have.  In my experience, the handle or blade would give long before the joint.  It's a plus to be able to lock the joint with the blade at 90 degrees from the handle also.

Bah, never mind....  I see that we've had this conversation before (earlier in this post). 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Been a while, hasn't it?

Def

[NutSAK]

Long enough for my memory of it to have expired, I suppose (which isn't saying much)!