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GERMAN MILITARY VINTAGE ISSUE TRI-FOLD SHOVEL ENTRENCHING TOOL SURVIVAL EMERGENCY BUND COLOR OD GREEN. Color of the Shovel is Green This listing is for ONE (1) Shovel BUND Original Tri-fold Shovel w/case, NSN 5120-12-173-5474 This genuine military issue tri-fold shovel was robustly designed for & issued to the Bundeswehr (BUND) translated as the German Armed Forces, built to exact NATO specifications. Made from steel entirely, giving them a solid, durable construction that will last for years to come. Known as a tri-fold shovel, it can be folded into three sections which can be freely positioned for different applications, or folded into its own German Electron Camouflage Nylon/Canvas Case, It can be locked straight out at 180 degrees to be used as a shovel or locked at 90 degrees & used as a pick. To lock the blade, simply unfold the shovel to the desired angle & twist the rotating cylinder located on the handle. This will lock both the blade & the handle in place. Additionally, equipped with 2 serrated edges for sawing-like motions & slicing. It comes with German Flectron Camouflage Nylon/Canvas carrying case, which does well to protect the shovel when not in use. It is designed to carry the shovel in its folded state & measures just less than 10 inches by 7 inches that is small enough to fit easily into any survival pack. Most of the shovels have the "BUND" on the handle & NSN number on the blade (NATO NSN number has a 12 as the country code which also indicates Germany). Weighing in at an extremely manageable 2.5 pounds excluding case. At a full extension, the shovel measures approximately 23 inches long & 6 inches wide. However, when folded, the shovel measures an astonishing 9 inches long & 6 inches wide, which provides for easy storage in just about any location. A compact size makes it an ideal addition to any survival pack or toss it in your van & be prepared. Great Handy Tool for Camping, outdoor Recreation & emergency situation. Very High quality steel & tough built. Specification Weight: 1340g including case Size: 23'' x 6'' unfolded; 10'' x 7'' in case Material: High carbon steel (blade) Case: ABS Color: Olive Drab Made in Germany German Military Vintage Issued Tri-Fold Shovel Entrenching Tool Survival Emergency Bundeswehr
