Large Military Folding Shovel and Pick - Hiking Camping Backpacking Entrenching Tool - Army Surplus Tactical Emergency Trench E Tool - Car Collapsible Survival Shovel - Multi Purpose Steel Spade

I was a little cautious prior to ordering because I didn't want to spend too much for another cheap, flimsy POS.When this arrived I was cautious because it was smaller than I had imagined.When I unpacked it all doubts went away - this is a well-built shovel - not a throwaway. The blade is sturdy, thick and sharpened on the leading edge, with a real sawtooth that will actually cut something! It's not just for looks.The pick is stronger than the average shovel's, but I still wouldn't try to make little rocks out of big rocks with it. Use it as intended to dig rocks out and some light prying and it will be fine.The bottle opener - well - maybe it will also cut roots? Once that blade is filthy I wouldn't open a bottle with it..Overall, a keeper that should last quite a while!

l'm impressed with the quality and lightweight-ness of this shovel! l bought it to go into my emergency bag... so l didn't want anything too heavy... but l did want it to work! The reason l selected this one was first because of the long handle... and secondly because of all the multipurpose features. l was particularly interested in how well the handle held together... whether the threads would become loose or not. Well... l dld have some issues with the threads unscrewing... while using the saw feature... but l must admit... l was putting quite a bit of stress on it.The threads are similar to quality plumbing fittings... and went together very smoothly... which ls probably why they loosened. Despite loosening up... there was not ever any danger of it falling apart... so l was thinking of just throwing some teflon tape into the bag... to help them hold fast in times of need. Truthfully... though... l lll probably not be using this as a saw... only in a pinch... as l have two other cutting type tools in my emergency bag that are better suited to it.l then tested it as a shovel. This ls where the handle proved worthwhile. lf l were taller... it would have meant bending over... but being 5'3" l could stand upright and put some weight into lt. The blades are nice and sharp... and cut through my clay soil without very much effort at all! l was very please with that part. l then put it into the plck position. Again... l was pleased. lf l had to dig a pit for a pot... or cut a small tree for a fire... l'd be fine. l didn't even try the holes for bolts... or the can opener... so l can't comment on those... but l'm glad they are there. Suffice it to say... it will serve my purposes just fine.

I was skeptical about the build quality and the materials quality of this shovel, but after testing it out I'm happy with the product. The locking mechanism is stout and solid. The shovel digs well, the axe edge cuts well, the pick picks well, even the bottle opener works great! The only thing it doesn't do well is saw, which is completely expected and acceptable as far as I'm concerned. I did a lot of research before deciding to go with this e-tool, and I'm glad I did. It's compact, well-built, and ready to put up with abuse.

Highly recommended. This tool is very MIL-SPEC: it is very strong and compact. I bought this as a kind of survival, compact, shovel that Ican take camping in the back country. My 'camping' involves offroading in the middle of nowhere. One side of the blade of this shovel isfor sawing and the other is a dulled blade (common on shipped items). I intend to sharpen the blade to use as a makeshift axe. Obviouslythis tool will not fulfill the role of a true axe, saw, pick, or a full sized shovel. Regardless, I feel it will be a useful addition to my equipment.Very happy with purchase.

Well, it's certainly "packable" and well made but the handle threads always loosen up after using it for a while. Especially when chopping with the "pick". Other than sand/snow you're not going to be using this for any heavy digging.

This shovel saved my butt. it allowed me to break real thick ice on the road after getting stuck in a snow storm.I made a path right down to the pavement for both my tires and I was able to get my car out I don't know what would have happened if I didn't have it. But I'm glad I bought it it's tough as nails. This happened 3/15/2017 after this huge snow storm in Pennsylvania

Worked well. Quality stood up for a wilderness camping trip where we had to clear out leaves, dig a fire pit, remove roots, and poop in holes. I dug holes with this and pooped in them. Holes were dug.

Fairly weak and bent on small rocks while I was using it to prepare a camp site. The case is good and the modular design is nice, but I wouldn't use it for anything but light digging in soil with little to no rocks.