Call a Spade an Axe: Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel Review

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12 жыл бұрын

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This shovel - which is sharpened on all sides, and is made from an unusually thick stock of steel - makes an easy transition in to the role of an axe. For the weight, and the price, this is an awesome tool, and you can consider yourself well prepared for an emergency if you have one handy.
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@Dexamus1 10 жыл бұрын

I have owned a Cold Steel Special Forces shovel for a few years now. I have used it to dig in several kinds of soil, as well as a makeshift hatchet/machete. It clears brush fairly well and chops well for it's size and shape. I agree with keeping it in your vehicle as a great piece of "Just In Case" gear.

@silvanigra 10 жыл бұрын

I have two of these shovels and have just ordered the third! One is in my car, one in my backpack for any outdoors trips, and one for backup, in case they don't make it anymore :) For the screws, you can also carry a Victorinox Swiss army knife - the large screwdriver head on those will work just as well in case you don't want to carry a full-size multitool. Don't forget a small sharpening stone.

@walrusarfarf8283 10 жыл бұрын

It's a spade! Its an axe! It's a spaxe! :D

@nolancarpenter9605 9 жыл бұрын

Ordered one of these yesterday and after seeing all the praise you heaped on it Scout, I couldn't be more enthusiastic for it to come. Thanks.

@JoseRuiz-ke8ml 8 жыл бұрын

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@IFourBlunts 12 жыл бұрын

I bought mine after I saw you reviewed it and liked it, which I then subscribed to you. I used mine today to de-limb a fallen tree to chop it up for firewood. I brought it out and my father said "why do you have a shovel?" I took one swing and he said "wow that's sharp!" I use it in rocky areas where I don't want to mess up my ESSE Junglas. I have owned it for a couple of months, used it a lot, and have yet to dig with it too. I love this shovel!

@calebwhittington3749 10 жыл бұрын

I just love your theme man.

@NCOutdoors23 12 жыл бұрын

Don't forget if you have a multi-tool with a file you can sharpen in the field. So if you dull it digging you still have a way to sharpen it back to a cutting tool. Good video.

@christopheradrien4643 Жыл бұрын

This has been my main consideration thanks

@xdmatt1320 12 жыл бұрын

I got one and love it . The kydex sheath i made for it makes it even better . Good video

@waxyTOOL 9 жыл бұрын

Take it apart. Strip the crappy varnish off the handle with a good draw knife (I use a BK7 for all my draw knife tasks). Sand it down a bit with 180 grit just to make sure to get all the varnish off. Put on at least 5 coats of boiled linseed oil over a week's time. (I put on about 20 on mine.) Put it back together. Let it sit for another week near a heat source to cure. I love this little shovel. Good vid! This is a quality addition to all kits as long as you take care of the handle so it lasts for you.

@KrazyKratosFan 9 жыл бұрын

Gavin Hays That sounds like a good plan I may do that to mine.

@DennyRec 12 жыл бұрын

A multi purpose shovel. It's awesome. Got to get one. Thank for the review. Have a good day...

@Two_Bravo 12 жыл бұрын

I've carried one of these in my SUV for quite some time now. It gives me a little extra peace of mind.

@ericferguson9989 9 жыл бұрын

Mine is in my trunk just in case. The "Speznaz tactical special forces" thing is a little much, though. After all it is just a shovel. I've used it as a shovel, axe and fire prod. I once used it to clear about 5 inches of ice from a catch basin. Overall, I'm more than happy with this tool!

@BrennerBay 7 жыл бұрын

I use a piece of paracord. I haul an old ALICE pack around, it works. I ran the cord though a couple of grommets,tie the ends tight and just hang the shovel in the gap between.Stays put.Fits flat against the pack and is covered by the pack flap.Easy peasy.

@ozlozano9470 8 жыл бұрын

Walking stick (shovel handle) that you can attach with some wing nuts to attach to the spade blade.

@rusavolk 4 жыл бұрын

This was a copy of a Russian standard infantry shovel - MPL-50 (stands for small infantry shovel, 50 centimeters), now replaced with Ratnik version. I have one too, works well for when I camp, chopping small wood, digging holes etc.. I like throwing it just for fun, you can use for self-defense as well. It is not really a special forces shovel, I guess the special forces are trained on how to fight with it better that's all.

@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies 7 жыл бұрын

I'm with you - lighter and much more durable than the Gerber. I took 10-12 of these up to Alaska with me when I moved up there to teach because they fit in so many boxes, and I have had them around forever. The only one I left Alaska with was the one behind my seat in the Dodge truck. Almost everybody in the village asked if I'd leave a shovel with them.

@CedricAda 10 жыл бұрын

Really keen on looking into some CS axes

@awony1 11 жыл бұрын

Hey where did you get the sheth for the shovel can't find one

@jjwill9982 12 жыл бұрын

may i know where did u purchase it? i cant seem to find it on blade hq

@OKBushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Ive had a CS shovel for around 15 yrs. Its a great tool. I prefer an axe for axe work but this has stepped into the role in a pinch. Ive cut saplings and limbed them with the CS shovel and made shelters. My Ontario 18inch machete does it better but the shovel will do it. I also have an original US tri fold. Actually, its in 2 pcs and no longer is any good. I assume it lived a hard life before I bought it at the surplus store. I have also gotten a Soviet mpl50 shovel that the CS shovel is designed from and a Yugoslavian copy from the early 50s. The CS has a better temper and holds a better edge, the tang seam is welded instead of overlapped. Those are the 2 biggest pros over the mpl50. I would buy all 3 again.

@R6Dave11 12 жыл бұрын

Love mine, awesome tool.

@stealthyspider 12 жыл бұрын

I have one and love it.

@TooBigToRig2024 8 жыл бұрын

Wish they would make a polypropylene replacement handle for this

@NemesisWolvfe 10 жыл бұрын

check out the devil's tail from marbles. It may not be to your liking, but I thought I would throw it in just in case.

@RyszardRudy 9 жыл бұрын

It's actually called МПЛ-50 (Малая пехотная лопата) - from rus. "Small Infantry Shovel 50cm long". No special forces/specnaz. It's just a regular infantry shovel.

@kyleb4151 5 ай бұрын

The tape is called Friction Tape - a decade late, but there ya go.

@Edwardegraham 8 жыл бұрын

I'd want a cross-cut saw, although, that might not do well as a shovel.

@3CourseProductions 9 жыл бұрын

After doing some time in the infantry ill tell you my two cents on why the e tool is useful, it can be folded into an outdoor poop stool, not trying to be funny or crude either, but this is the best function of the e tool, cant sit on this shovel, but i definitely see why this one is awesome also, depends on the mission I guess

@billysbn 9 жыл бұрын

I spend a lot less energy with a tomahawk and a stick, and this is going to be better than an axe? I don't get it. Hey LateBoyScout, how much time have you spent in the woods? ... And with what tools?

@christopheradrien4643 Жыл бұрын

Following the rule of two... I have an AXE that is a saw AND an AXE that is a shovel.

@stratag778 10 жыл бұрын

good review. im not sure about emergency tool? its one of my everyday carry out in the sticks, I love the thing, so much so ive ditched my martindale machete, because the handle is so easy to remove, it take me minutes to make and fit a longer handle (usualy out of birch) if I have a big hole to dig, but to be honest I just use it for digging fire pits and toilets, only thing I have not done with it which I want to and that's fry an egg! (minus paint obviously) cheers from the UK

@qjames0077 11 жыл бұрын

Look under the axes tab.

@TheValineurheilija 12 жыл бұрын

Good points about the Gerber e-tool but i still like my Fiskars fieldshovel wich is the same thing different name. I think Fiskars owns Gerber these days :)

@christopheradrien4643 Жыл бұрын

Can you sharpen the blunt edges if used for digging?

@TheLateBoyScout Жыл бұрын

Definitely.

@IHateScottSoMuch 12 жыл бұрын

Here is what I don't lke about the cutting shouvle. I was always told to keep your knife out of the dirt becaue it dulls the blade. I would prefer to carry an axe and a shouvle, maybe because I live on a farm. For a one time use short term in a situation where I knew I could sharpen it after each use, but who wants to do that?

@LPXDproductions 12 жыл бұрын

You should go buy a Military entrenching tool and do a comparison video

@aebbelwoy 12 жыл бұрын

great review. I too would prefer less weight over less size any time. how do you maintain the edge when it becomes dull?

@freevbucks8019 4 жыл бұрын

Sharpen it at a really high angle. We're talking about 45°. Higher than an axe.

@Infamousluis19 12 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff man! Maybe you can do the Glock shovel next.

@Jackalopeaf 9 жыл бұрын

Good review, But no moving parts

@andregross7420 12 жыл бұрын

Your intro kicks a%& thumbs up if you agree!

@urbanyeti659 2 жыл бұрын

I can't speak on any brand, but the e tools(folding shovels) that they issue the Army are absolute trash. They're stupid heavy for their size and they break all the time. I think I have broken 3 or 4 of them in the past, maybe more, just by digging. The special forces shovel is a much better design as far as weight and durability go. You mentioned ergonomics with the e tool, and I have to say I found their handles very uncomfortable because I have wider hands. Maybe its just me though. :) Thank you for this video.

@evillabrador1 11 жыл бұрын

I keep one in the back of my car. Watch the documentary Soviet Storm about the battle of Stalingrad and see the original in action. Jerry doesn't like it up him. Or read Spetsnaz by Victor Suvorov.

@toomuchcoffeefpv 12 жыл бұрын

I bet you could take the handle out and just make one that fits your needs better.

@christopheradrien4643 Жыл бұрын

Call an axe a spade?

@jjwill9982 12 жыл бұрын

im gonna get this. this would be a good item in the car for self defence and not get urself in trouble with the law

@bloodydishtowel 11 жыл бұрын

What?

@MyLastSiege 12 жыл бұрын

if you would get into a emergency situation and you have to do some more serious digging it will doll the edge & the "spade" will lose its axe like capability.

@Chinahasbeengenerous 10 жыл бұрын

the Russian spetsnaz shovel is a modern variation of the German WW1 trench shovel

@MrApache101 10 жыл бұрын

The combat shovel was standard issue to most specialist line infantry and grenadiers in the Russian Empire since about 1840

@Chinahasbeengenerous 10 жыл бұрын

MrApache101 Yes but the design of the current one is a variation, much like current American helmets are variations of the WW2 German design

@TheSteelArmadillo 12 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but every time I hear the term "tactical shovel" I cant help but laugh. That's what it is, but it just sounds funny. Kinda like hearing "tactical gardening hat".

@BigFun4Life 12 жыл бұрын

Cold steel products are hard to beat for the money.

@Maddawwg45 12 жыл бұрын

ive learned over the years that so called multi purpose items that are supposed to do lots of different things they only do those things okay but never do any one thing well so i believe in using the right tool for the job use a axe for chopping and a knife for cutting im sorry but i dont believe in using a large knife for your wood processing yes its nice to know in an emergency you can use it for that but ill always bring a axe and a knife

@luckyswine 6 жыл бұрын

Maddawwg45 most if not all survival items should be multi-purpose

@connorsmith713 10 жыл бұрын

The Gerber e-tool is used by the NATO forces. The one used by Americans is made by the Ames company.

@bloodgorged 10 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else get a little bag of sweets with their shovel? I got sent a little bag of sweets with mine,from the UK seller.

@phdyoutubedegree1939 7 жыл бұрын

bloodgorged hope you didn't eat it.

@FA-tq9ip 6 жыл бұрын

If I could like this video 100 times I would! Would like to see a video where you directly compared the cold steel shovel with those axes in terms of their chopping capabilities in the field. I really don't get why the US military use the Gerber Folding shovel so many cons for the benefit of a tiny bit more compactness... The German Wehrmacht in WWII had a similar shovel and clearly, the Spetnatz are going the right way... why over engineer something to make it worse and more vulnerable... www.atthefront.com/german/fieldgear/images/entrenchingtools/orig_german_etools.jpg