The entrenching tool is part of the classic tactical equipment of many armies around the world, its integral element – sapper shovel. Due to its compactness and strength, it is not used when arranging shelters, in field life and as a bladed weapon. The PROF1GROUP online store of military goods offers a large selection of army shovels for professional military personnel, tourists, and motorists.
Purpose of a sapper shovel
Engineering shovel – entrenching tool, with the help of which a warrior can dig himself in in any conditions. The need for a shovel may arise during a battle, when a warrior needs to quickly create cover without the possibility of using both hands. This is its main purpose, which determines the basic requirements – strength and compactness. In this case, the tool can also be used for the following work:
- in hand-to-hand combat for delivering slashing, piercing blows, throwing at the enemy;
- in everyday life – for measuring area, arranging fortifications, cooking, preparing a site for a fire, cutting branches, leveling the surface;
- in a car – for digging out loaded wheels when slipping, in snowy conditions;
- in agriculture, a shovel pickaxe is used to cultivate beds, front gardens, and lay paths.
Due to its small size and weight, entrenching tools are widely used on the farm. With its help, it is convenient to plant cultural and agricultural plants in small areas. Drivers are advised to keep it in the trunk in case of emergency.
A military shovel comes in different sizes and shapes, but its design invariably includes a blade – bayonet and handle – handle. The bayonet comes in 4- and 5-gonal shapes, with a folding or solid handle. The tool can be packed in a military backpack or carried in a special case made of canvas, leather or plastic.
Types of army shovels
A military shovel is one of the individual tools that should be in the equipment of every infantryman. There are several types of blades, reflecting the specifics of their operation:
- type of bayonet – the most common infantry shovel is with 4 or 5 corners;
- type of sharpening – the optimal shape of the double-sided sharpening of the blade for easy penetration into the soil, the American shovel has a sharply elongated bayonet;
- handle shape – straight, triangular or with a loop for a secure grip;
- tool size – a small infantry shovel is up to 50 cm long from the tip of the bayonet to the handle for ease of work in confined spaces, a large engineering shovel reaches 110 cm in length, used for arranging large-scale fortifications;
- design – the tool can be one-piece or collapsible, in which the handle is removed for compact transportation and screwed (bent) to perform the job.
Professional military personnel choose the most compact and lightweight models of engineer shovels, which can be easily mounted on equipment and activated when necessary. For everyday use and in the car, you can buy a one-piece tool of increased size, weighing about 2-4 kg, to make work easier by reducing the tilt of the body due to the length of the handle.
How to choose a tool
The cost of a shovel for trenches depends on its type, size, materials, and design. The one-piece model is cheaper, but the folding shovel is more convenient to transport. The material of the bayonet is of great importance. The most durable are titanium and steel blades, but they are heavier than duralumin. For intense loads, it is better to choose a model with a metal or wooden handle. They also produce plastic handles, they are lighter, but can crack with frequent use.
The spatula can be sold complete with a cover, or you will have to buy it separately. A cover made of canvas or leatherette is preferable to a plastic one, based on durability.
Where to buy mining shovels in Ukraine
In the PROF1GROUP chain of military goods stores, you can buy a sapper shovel online and at physical points of sale. We have a variety of models for military, tourism and everyday household use.
Place an order through the shopping cart with convenient payment and delivery by postal operators throughout the country. Also pay attention to other products in the catalog that may be useful in everyday life and during combat missions:
- military uniform, shoes, accessories;
- unloading, pouches;
- hiking equipment;
- tactical equipment;
- personal protective equipment.
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