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I always wondered if a shovel can serve as a substitute to an axe, at least for a short trip. Especially after watching that chink video, which does look impressive.
I used this heavy as fuck, built like a tank, old polish saperka, sharpened the sides pretty well.
Took it innawoods about 2 months ago.
The results ware not promissing.
Sure, it can cut some shit, and shit accesories, but nowhere near as good as an axe. Even though the 'blade' is in the middle of the grip, unlike in most other army shovels.
And even though it's very durable, it still started to move a bit.
I'm pretty sure any other "entrenching tool" that has moving parts would quickly fall apart. I have a east german one, west german one, they all started to get looss after just a few swings.
Just my few cents.
