American here and I have to agree... the collapsible shovels are a joke. I was lucky enough to come across one of these about 25 years ago and bought it. So glad I did, it's still going strong. The shovel is indestructible and a fantastic camp tool. Highly recommended, you can't beat it.

A sapper shovel is very useful not only for a soldier, but also for any automobilist, as well as a tourist.

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The original Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel and the larger Cold Steel Spetznaz Trench Shovels are very well made and are remarkably versatile tools. Both have excellent ergonomics and can be used for tasks that would ordinarily be carried out by machetes, hatchets and axes! Reliable, durable and capable, they offer considerable capability for their size. Its easy to see why early infantrymen liked them tor trench clearing, close quarters fighting and self defence. In addition to a Silky Fox Outback Saw, a Gransfors Bruks Hatchet and a Mora Companion HD, the Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel is a perfect choice. These four tools are about the best of their type, and enable the user to do just about anything. Cold Steel has done a fantastic job of bringing these useful tools to a greater audience, many of whom had no idea they even existed. Having absolutely no interest in throwing my knives, hatchets, axes or shovels, I was initially quite skeptical about these, but over time the very positive reviews kept drawing me back. I already had the Fiskars/Gerber NATO Folding Shovel and an original Russian Military Titanium Shovel, but my curiosity was peaked by a Zachary Fowler video and I ordered the Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel. As soon as I held it I realised what all the fuss was about, it felt absolutely perfect in the hand and was beautifully constructed of high quality components. It was also razor sharp on three edges, like Gransfors Brucks straight out of the box razor sharp! This is a particularly impressive piece of kit, and a genuine asset to have (I can even use it to paddle my Packraft!). Seeing that Cold Steel UK still had stocks of the larger Spetznaz Trench Shovel, I immediately ordered one! The original Cold Steel SF Shovel is my preferred choice for bike-rafting or bicycle camping and is one of my favorite pieces of kit. Where preferable, a longer handle can be made from found wood and fitted via the two securing screws, this is far better than having a rivetted handle.

Ah yes, the descisive weapon in the battle for Bakhmut!

@tyrantonion6660

7 ай бұрын

Rumors say, that they were made of depleted uranium. :)

I bought one of these online just the other day from a Ukrainian merchant. I love the simple, yet elegant design. I live in Southwest Queensland, Australia, and when it arrives, the spade will prove quite useful. I first heard of these handy little spades from a Bosnian Veteran years ago. He told me that they can also be used as a paddle for crossing rivers etcetera. My Maternal Grandmother occasionally used old shovels for cooking. I happen to be part Australian Aboriginal. Thank you for sharing this useful information.

@franslangendonk6510

Жыл бұрын

Oh Man! I read the book and saw the movie Walkabout. In the movie, the scenes of the young Aboriginie hunting and cooking were fantastic! I have a very deep respect for Aboriginals worldwide. My father and uncle lived among the Papuas. I tip my hat to you.

@knrst9061

Жыл бұрын

I've been watching MrInbetween and thats why I wanted one

@dammitdad

8 ай бұрын

Did you receive it?

Great post. I have used both NATO and Russian shovel. And it is true that although the NATO shovel is more compact, there are too many moving parts that can jam or fatigue and break. Compared to the Russian shovel which is robust and reliable

We use a very similar shovel in the Swedish military. We call it Fältspade Klas (field shovel Klas). Same design same measurements as the Russian one.

Russians use practical things, they don't pay attention to sexy design, the main thing is that it works

Very cool video! I learned something new today. A great item to throw in the trunk of the car, or the back of the Jeep. May never need or use it, but certainly priceless if you do. Thank you sir!

Actually shovels are axe-like weapons in melee combat with digging option and more efficient than a knife. No wonder Germans feared to melee with Soviets.

@brianmcsorley3229

7 ай бұрын

So .. . . . . German engineers couldn't figure out how to make something similar for the Wermacht ? Only Russians had such sophisticated weaponry ? What a country !

US Army shovel mirrors its armed forces, overcomplicated, expensive and to many weakpoints

@JohnDavis-tj1bl

3 күн бұрын

It that a fact…

I had a ROTC instructor who had multiple confirmed kills in Vietnam with a shovel.

After the entire video we find out this is not the MPL-50 or even the more robust 6e5 shovel but the Cold Steel variation 😂. I own all three and can say that the actual MPL-50 is the poorest of the lot with the thinnest steel.

@couchcamperTM

8 ай бұрын

since I owned different models I can tell you that it depends on the date and place of manufacturing. Vintage shovels were usually more robust than, let's say, the ones from the late 80s. Quality went down in a spiral^^

Svoboda means FREEDOM in Russian, Czech, Slovak, etc.

Informative and beneficial video

Ok, I went and bought one I found in a local camp store. For 6 bucks is a nice tool to have in the truck, its really useful. It just works and get the job done.

Great info!

Reminds me of some of the Coldsteel versions. Personally I went with a Zune Annihilator. And also added a M48 recently to my other truck.

From what I've read, the brave soldiers during the great patriotic war had an uncanny ability to drop to the ground and immediately dig in where ever they were. I find it interesting that everyone keeps calling it a "Spetsnatz Shovel" even though it's been used since WWI. What is the actual Russian term for this shovel? I recall seeing it in a WWII manual...

@SmuggestOfRats

2 жыл бұрын

I've normally seen it rendered as "saperka" when I've seen it being sold by Russian sellers on eBay, or otherwise "sapper shovel" as the video here uses.

@jeffr7752

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmuggestOfRats You know, that's what I've also heard. In fact, I went back and forth with friends about that until I gave in.

@ViktorSuhov

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffr7752 it's a little inaccurate, the sapper shovel is larger. The one in the video is an small infantry shovel (MPL-50 or малая пехотная лопата in Russian), not a sapper shovel.

@user-kk3kl6cx9j

8 ай бұрын

Малая сапёрная лопата. Так правильно её название.

@SinfulMan1976

8 ай бұрын

Small Infantry Shovel MPL - 50

I used to box as a young man. I regard self-defense as a must learn skill for every individual, even at the age of 72. Because I do not avoid confrontational situations with an aggressor I have cancelled my carry-conceal handgun permit because I do not trust myself in a street situation with a firearm. I now carry a Cold Steel Spetsnaz shovel in a back pack. I prefer a two-handed grip in that it is less likely to be grabbed by an opponent and if I am behind the attacker on the ground I can place the handle at the front of his throat, hook the handle in the crook of my left elbow, place my left hand behind his head and then lock the blade of the shovel behind his right upper shoulder leaving my right hand free to gouge eyes, smash nose etc. This is from a left-hand perspective. --mike

@SuburbanRifleman

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@deanodog3667

8 ай бұрын

Are you rambos grandpa ?

@actionjksn

8 ай бұрын

Damn Mike you're a crazy old man.

@nobbytang

8 ай бұрын

I’ve also boxed since 1977 and still hit the bags too …been doing judo for last 27 yrs also …totally agree with your comment…don’t Carry a weapon as not accepted here in the UK but as l get older who knows …regards

@dragan3290

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome 👌. A true warrior!! Cheers from Australia ❤

Hallo from Netherlands. I own several. Not the only one because this inexpensive lifesaver is just the ticket!

No moving parts thus even a Marine can"t break it.. well maybe.😂❤

The number 1 side arm of the Death Korp of Krieg!

Fascinating. I have a French Army surplus equivalent. Very handy.

Is that the magic high speed shovel, that russar has. No wonder they are winnong this war!

Yeah I got the marbles devils tale and its pretty great.

Yeah. Never fuck with a shovel.

NICE.

Fun video. I have two of Cold Steel's version of this shovel. I know where one is. The other .....? Somewhere. Maybe with a family member, or rattling around in the back floor board of my pickup. Hello from San Diego California.

❤i really love mine simple strong light and sharp as it can be just perfection in combat and in the field

On one YT video, I saw a guy using it to put hot coals on top of his dutch oven to cook it all around.

I like the simple straight one

Wow

Is this shovel made of depleted uranium? :)

i had foldy one from different materials and designs, but they all failed more or less quickly, even though i only use it for gardening and light work while camping. therefore, i always get back to the proper old, russian infantry shovel. it really does deserve it's reputation

where can you get it?

I have the folding version which was shown in this video. It only folds in one place and it's simple and very durable with a wooden handle.. I sharpened it with a file.i bet that Cold Steel shovel is very good. They use high quality steel in their knives and swords.

It also does great work as a push hoe. It slides under weeds and cuts the roots then lifts the plant. I have one. Now to get the 15/5 minute cycle learned.

Buena

here is the secret of the Russian army

The Russians took this from the ss in ww2 Who trained with it as a wepon.

The infamous Assault Shovel !

Warhammer 40k death korps of krieg: ... Challenge Accepted. XD

New Zealand had a Legendry 6'6" Half Cheroke in the WW1 Trench Raid Battles called "Starkey" Stark. His Weapons for Prisoner Gathering Trench Rsids Across No Mans Land were a Gas Mask Bag of Grenades and a Sharpened Trenching Shovel. Roll the Grensdes around the Corner and Follow Up with the Spade!

May be that this shovel could be combined with a Tonfa?

April 9th 1989 in Tbilisi Georgia peacefull demonstrators were killed with those shovels by soviet special forces, mostly women.

Come on it's just s shovel :D

Sticks at 15 yards thud .

Ask Mr Inbetween.

How cute.

Стройбат-самые мощные войска, им даже автоматы не дают!!😂

Those sapper shovels have a different name in America. Called entrenching tools or E-tools for short. Using the name sapper tools in America will get you some strange looks.

I have a kubota.... I can cook road kill on the engine. It will block bullets too. lol

Your shovel vs my 12 ga. ….yeah know who is winning that one…

what is problem???

If you can find it anywhere I once saw I fighting kata developed by the Koreans using this shovel as a weapon.

@ricfax

8 ай бұрын

I'm not surprised. Have a friend who served with some ROK marines in Vietnam. He said they were the baddest guys he ever knew. And that's saying something because he's one of the baddest guys I've ever known.

was it invented too late in history as a melee weapon?

@Askhat08

Жыл бұрын

Hell no. Trenches and urban fights of WW1 and WW2 had seen a lot of melee fights involving this shovel.

@Doomer1984

Жыл бұрын

No

😘 Keep It Simple, Stupid... Was a love message from the battlefield gods.

LOL

...AUSGEZEICHNET!!!!!+

And they are winning only with shovels

@yarpenzirgin1826

9 ай бұрын

But those are special shovels with washing machine chips installed :).

Wow, truly multi-functional! I will definitely acquire one of these because I really hate the disappointing unreliable American folding shovel!

Pure Beauty ❣️...🤣🤣🤣

So this is the weapon CNN said took Bakhmut.

A timely video considering the unfortunate "Zombie Apocalypse" Battle for Bakhmut! Given that the Wagner Group and the Russian Army is or has run out of ammo, and are fighting with shovels! And it goes to show ya how military equipment designations (MPL-50 v.1869, 11917 & 1939, CS92SF and SIS-50) have a life of their own, no matter what country its from!

@andanandan6061

Жыл бұрын

The took it over Bakhmut use Convicts armed with shovel

best camping multi tool ever

*Everything Russian is just one mess.-*

Every Russian soldier has this tool.

💦 🤯

There,s them pesky Russin shovel,s again.

The true power of shovel! Ask the Ukrainians they felt the damage those shovels can do !

With all the money we sent Ukraine they should send us all one of these. They are available from Cold Steel. But I got one that is identical. And it’s a Boy Scout shovel. Stamped right in the wood.

Good history presentation! I am or from Finland, and contrary to the current stance of my country, I support the Russian Federation in their position in the Ukraine conflict!

Hoe cakes… biscuits baked on a “cleaned” shovel over a fire….

🇷🇺👊🏻💪🏻

The scariest weapons of the Russian arsenal are the beautiful Russian women. Especially those in Moscow.

Larga vida a la operación militar especial de la federación rusa......... larga vida al grupo Wagner........ larga vida a los spetsnaz......Z...O...V¡!!!!¡!!¡!!!!

Infected Poontang....??????

According to BBC Russian soldiers were fighting in Bakhmut with shovels (because they didn't have guns and ammo) and they captured it.

It is all show off as we see it now in Ukraine.

@expertizer

8 ай бұрын

🤡

Those Russian shovels are deadly, just like the washing machine chips 😂