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My favorite is the classic U.S. Army shovel with both the spade and pick. It's tough and really works. Keep one in my rig.
Or drill out a larger hole and JV weld in a metal threaded socket so you can use a machine screw.Where there's a will there's a way! Does the friction fit loosen with on/off's?
I guess some pine tar might work.
Good idea. JB weld is the duck tape of epoxies. So many great uses. Although I stick with my original suggestion to D dogstar that a through bolt would be more durable if it's feasible.Or drill out a larger hole and JV weld in a metal threaded socket so you can use a machine screw.
I use my old (US) army E-tool which I repainted red so I can find it when I put it down in the woods. I also have my dads even older 'Nam era E-tool with the short wood handle and a folding shovel/pick combo. Folding shovels have a nice advantage over a "fixed" model as the blade can be set in a 90 degree configuration which, as already mentioned, helps out when trying to scrape out a shallow trench in, say, a crawlspace or scrape mud/snow out from around your tires.
Better make that a through bolt
I recently picked up a "kids" shovel at a Menards. It's metal and wood, light weight, has the step turned forward, and super cheap. Intentions are to cut it down to a packable length that still allows for a somewhat comfortable use and put it on the side of a pack. I am considering putting a D handle on the end but am looking for ideas for a smaller solution.
+1If I wanted a folding shovel I'd get the venerable old AMES USGI trifold E tool.
With the flat profile of the head almost parallel to the handle, that thing really is an entrenching tool more than what most would call a real shovel. I like it!!I carry this in the family SUV.
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Called the “trunk shovel” from a company called Bully Tools. US made and very solid steel construction. I got my kid a folder many years ago to play with but it wore out and never really felt very solid so I decided to avoid folders when I was looking for a new camping/emergency shovel.
That's the best commercial for a tool I've seen in my entire life.I forgot boat paddle and kitchen knife knife.
Yes:And does anyone know any makers that make a super high end folding shovel?
I forgot boat paddle and kitchen knife knife.
You do realize that the first time it's used as a shovel both the knife edge and the saw edge will be rendered useless, right?That's the best commercial for a tool I've seen in my entire life.
If all else fails, you could buy a regular shovel of decent quality and send it to Best-Made for a $200 paintjob.Who do you guys think makes the best folding shovel? And does anyone know any makers that make a super high end folding shovel?