Field Shovels and Hatchets???

I like the old Korean-era e-tools. They have the straight wooden handle, the folding shovel head and a pick on the back of the shovel.

The "field shovel" is a highly underrated tool, IMO.
 
Wow. After watching that video on CS's Site about the Special Forces Shovel... I think I'm sold on adding one to the pack.
 
Glock e-tool rides in my truck. While I don't use it often - when it does get used it always for : 1.) The saw built into the handle 2.) hard prying or pounding ( weirdly enough - I don't think I've ever actually dug anything with it ?)
Has put up with as much abuse as a old man can put into it with no problems.
 
A Swiss army pic & shovel combo hickory handle pulls out from shovel/pic. Been using it in the montana/Wyoming badlands for about 20+ years. And my Axe is a Ames kindleing axe I bought in 82. its 17 in. long has a flair at the bottom and cuts like a Big axe. Two hands can be used on it for a big wood chunk swing, cuz of the balance and flare at the bottom. I carry a few CS hawks as well from time to time. But for short Axe's look at the post in the tommahawk/axe forum here. and you can see the pics. I've only needed to file sharpin my ames twice and put it on the grinder once from way back in 82, so its my guess it works Great. I have a pic but can't post it cuz its allready been posted once before. But its here at the Axe forum. Enjoy. edgy:thumbup: I will take pics tonight.
 
audiopile said:
Glock e-tool rides in my truck. While I don't use it often - when it does get used it always for : 1.) The saw built into the handle 2.) hard prying or pounding ( weirdly enough - I don't think I've ever actually dug anything with it ?)
Has put up with as much abuse as a old man can put into it with no problems.
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---= Huh? well I guess thats why my Dr. wants to see me so much. I keep bustin up ME. But still do it with the tools.:D edgy:thumbup:
 
I was in the market for these and came across a set of SOG stuff on WOOT!

$44 for the SOG Hatchet, e-tool and folding bush saw. Not a bad deal, IMHO.

I'm sure there are better options out there, but I couldn't beat it for the price.

If you're not familiar with WOOT, it's 1 deal per day until supplies run out (sometimes they sell out in a matter of hours!

Here is the info for the WOOT I found, not that it does much good now, but if you want to see what was in the package:

http://www.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=13535
 
tarditi said:
I was in the market for these and came across a set of SOG stuff on WOOT!

$44 for the SOG Hatchet, e-tool and folding bush saw. Not a bad deal, IMHO.

I'm sure there are better options out there, but I couldn't beat it for the price.

If you're not familiar with WOOT, it's 1 deal per day until supplies run out (sometimes they sell out in a matter of hours!

Here is the info for the WOOT I found, not that it does much good now, but if you want to see what was in the package:

http://www.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=13535
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Bah. Figures that offer was on the weekend. I open a few windows as part of my pre-work preperation, and the Woot site is one of 'em. Unlike this forum, I don't check it on the weekend. No wonder that slipped by me. They actually sent me a coupon code for $5 today. Use 'SERENDIPITY' until late September if you wanna use it.
 
Glock E-tool. Picked up two from a batch of overruns for the Danish Army. Got them in Molle ACU E-tool pouches.
 
2Edgy4u said:
A Swiss army pic & shovel combo hickory handle pulls out from shovel/pic. Been using it in the montana/Wyoming badlands for about 20+ years. And my Axe is a Ames kindleing axe I bought in 82. its 17 in. long has a flair at the bottom and cuts like a Big axe. Two hands can be used on it for a big wood chunk swing, cuz of the balance and flare at the bottom. I carry a few CS hawks as well from time to time. But for short Axe's look at the post in the tommahawk/axe forum here. and you can see the pics. I've only needed to file sharpin my ames twice and put it on the grinder once from way back in 82, so its my guess it works Great. I have a pic but can't post it cuz its allready been posted once before. But its here at the Axe forum. Enjoy. edgy:thumbup: I will take pics tonight.
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Ah ok here are some pics of my Ames kindling Axe, but its just a bit bigger than a hatchet, and works 5x better, also my swiss army shovel/pic 20+ years of very hard use, and a CS viet style hawk (hawk ok for small stuff and stick in trees when bored) I changed the CS hawks edge quite a bit, so it would cut better, I can't find my trail hawk. But the Ames and the Swiss tool have been used Very hard for a long time. (I guess I'm just gettin older too) heres the pics.
 

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Cpl Punishment said:
I like the old Korean-era e-tools. They have the straight wooden handle, the folding shovel head and a pick on the back of the shovel.

The "field shovel" is a highly underrated tool, IMO.
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I had that same one and someone stole it out of the back of my pickup truck, way back when. Should have invested in a metal toolbox in the back.

Here is a plus for CS as well as Estwing.
 
solocanoe said:
I take no credit for trying this - on another forum it was pointed out that it could also be a backup paddle (which peaked my interest) as well as all the other chopping, cutting, use it as a skillet, grill, etc...
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+1 on the CS Shovel

This reminds me when I was younger I used to take a canoe out to the lake with a shovel as a paddle :rolleyes: :p
 
I'm back (last nite) from my week in the woods. Man, it was great. Fishing was slow due to all the recent rediculous +100 degree heat, but it wasn't "gotta eat bugs from tree slow". I had enough luck to eat well every day and didn't have to resort to the backup dried soup packets.

anyway, the Cold Steel Survival shovel - this was the trip I was waiting on. A longer trip to really try it out. I took with me, this shovel, the 5, and the Izula.

I think the Izula is just about the best value there is in a great all-around blade. You buy it once in your life (unless you lose it) and it does everything possible. I'd say the CS Survival shovel is a CLOSE 2nd to that value. really. I didn't even want to like it as much as I did.

I used it as a hand paddle - it's adequate. I will be drilling 2 holes in the handle for paracord wrapping on a stick to make it a "true" back up paddle.

I used it as a mini-griddle - just once, to try it - it worked amazingly well - 2 bluegills filleted out....I bet it would even cook eggs.

I used it as a shovel - big surprise, but it works great. I dug out a bit of fire pit- not a dakota pit mind you, but a rececessed one on a windy day. Also good for catholes, moving coals around the fire, etc...

I used it as a hand axe. Limbing is SO easy with this thing! It's sharper than an axe and without the width, it just flies thru stuff. I still used my hand chain-saw-in-a-can to cut thru the trunk of my firewood though...chopping is still way too much work compared to cutting for me.

I used it for an anchor point. Windy/current point on a lunch spot. I threw it into the ground, stepped on it, then tied up the canoe to the shovel. very secure.

I used it for a hammer - stakes for the tarp over the hammock mostly.

I'm sure I used it for more than that....but you get the point. for $25ish bucks...this thing is just pure awesome. I like hard-use stuff...that's what brought me to Rat/ESEE...this shovel works. It works hard. And it's gonna be a part of my kit for a long time, I bet. After a good test, I'd say it definitely passed! :)
 
tarditi said:
I was in the market for these and came across a set of SOG stuff on WOOT!

$44 for the SOG Hatchet, e-tool and folding bush saw. Not a bad deal, IMHO.

I'm sure there are better options out there, but I couldn't beat it for the price.

If you're not familiar with WOOT, it's 1 deal per day until supplies run out (sometimes they sell out in a matter of hours!

Here is the info for the WOOT I found, not that it does much good now, but if you want to see what was in the package:

http://www.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=13535
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hard to beat that...
 
solocanoe said:
I'm back (last nite) from my week in the woods. Man, it was great. Fishing was slow due to all the recent rediculous +100 degree heat, but it wasn't "gotta eat bugs from tree slow". I had enough luck to eat well every day and didn't have to resort to the backup dried soup packets.

anyway, the Cold Steel Survival shovel - this was the trip I was waiting on. A longer trip to really try it out. I took with me, this shovel, the 5, and the Izula.

I think the Izula is just about the best value there is in a great all-around blade. You buy it once in your life (unless you lose it) and it does everything possible. I'd say the CS Survival shovel is a CLOSE 2nd to that value. really. I didn't even want to like it as much as I did.

I used it as a hand paddle - it's adequate. I will be drilling 2 holes in the handle for paracord wrapping on a stick to make it a "true" back up paddle.

I used it as a mini-griddle - just once, to try it - it worked amazingly well - 2 bluegills filleted out....I bet it would even cook eggs.

I used it as a shovel - big surprise, but it works great. I dug out a bit of fire pit- not a dakota pit mind you, but a rececessed one on a windy day. Also good for catholes, moving coals around the fire, etc...

I used it as a hand axe. Limbing is SO easy with this thing! It's sharper than an axe and without the width, it just flies thru stuff. I still used my hand chain-saw-in-a-can to cut thru the trunk of my firewood though...chopping is still way too much work compared to cutting for me.

I used it for an anchor point. Windy/current point on a lunch spot. I threw it into the ground, stepped on it, then tied up the canoe to the shovel. very secure.

I used it for a hammer - stakes for the tarp over the hammock mostly.

I'm sure I used it for more than that....but you get the point. for $25ish bucks...this thing is just pure awesome. I like hard-use stuff...that's what brought me to Rat/ESEE...this shovel works. It works hard. And it's gonna be a part of my kit for a long time, I bet. After a good test, I'd say it definitely passed! :)
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I've been waiting for an excuse to get one of these. I think I just got it! Any pics...?
 
HB Forge is a real winner, especially for the money. Hand forged hawks and belt axes in the 35-40 dollar pricerange. Awesome buffalo hide sheaths too. I use their Shawnee Throwing hawk as my mainstay axe. If I need something bigger I pack the Collins Boy's Axe.
 
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