Shovel

[Mortblanc]

I have read many reviews on other forums about the Chinese shovel in the film and the film seems to be more impressive than the shovel. Apparently they simply keep filming until they get what they want on tape and go through a case of shovels as they fail in the process.

I can attest that the old issue folding shovel the U.S. army used to issue was a durable and useful item. I have dug more than one or two fighting holes with only one of those issue shovels, as have thousands of other GIs.

Your British shovel should be an equal performer. Most of the NATO gear is well tested and durable.

One simply must determine that they are getting REAL surplus and not some cheap knockoff.