tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post1223518910345429126..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: Praxis: The Swiss Army Knife of Folding Shovels -- Chinese Military Shovel WJQ-308. I gotta get me a couple hundred of these!Dutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-31385852057708641562011-03-28T12:49:40.509-05:002011-03-28T12:49:40.509-05:00Here is a better one MADE IN THE USA
Check it out:...Here is a better one MADE IN THE USA<br />Check it out: http://www.survivaloutdoorgear.com/product_info.php?products_id=54176372visionmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753025857574115879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-11742281578357111352011-02-03T22:17:14.761-06:002011-02-03T22:17:14.761-06:00I purchased one of these from seller Freshtea on B...I purchased one of these from seller Freshtea on Bonanza<br /><br />http://www.bonanza.com/booths/freshtea/items/Chinese_army_Multifunctional_Military_Shovel_WJQ_308<br /><br />The shovel showed up yesterday delivered via Fedex Ground by way of a third-party international shipping agency in New York. The product is as described. Quality is decent to better than average but I have not used it in the field yet. The manual is in Chinese with several illustrations - fortunately this is not something that needs a lot of instruction or training. This was pricy at $116 total including international shipping. Someone needs to order a containerload and distribute them at a lower price in the U.S.<br /><br />My first impression is positive. This is utilitarian but has a lot of useful functions that will get the desired job done. I would prefer to have a good axe and a good Kukri or machete but it is better than my Cold Steel shovel. Space and weight are reasonable - not too heavy or bulky. The holder is in the Chinese "Woodland" camoflauge and is compatible with Alice clips or Molle systems.<br /><br />My one suggestion for improvement would be to wrap 50+ ft of paracord around the handle to provide a better grip and to provide cordage for the grappling hook feature. The handle is the weakest part and the part most likely to break. However, it looks like it would be relatively easy to replace.<br /><br />Dr. RichardDr. Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435884108289624212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-81928282433296119472011-01-19T08:51:13.567-06:002011-01-19T08:51:13.567-06:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MM8dbWZ8Xw&fea...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MM8dbWZ8Xw&feature=player_embeddedJeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-57743640644564461712011-01-18T14:41:39.823-06:002011-01-18T14:41:39.823-06:00The wheel is the nifty part, as stated. I like my...The wheel is the nifty part, as stated. I like my German one, which has the actual pick on it. I'll bet I can use it for everything there except the little stuff, which a milti-tool would be better for. Only the wire cutting and the hammer and nail puller make it better.<br /><br />Screw the tri-folds. I want a solid wooden handle that is longer and sturdier. You already have one fold joint, why bother with another one to worry about?Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843550881990596267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-23487735540182201222011-01-18T09:45:46.357-06:002011-01-18T09:45:46.357-06:00They should print something helpful on the flat of...They should print something helpful on the flat of the blade (or porn).<br /><br />If stronger material was used for the handle, they could hollow it out and add nifty stuff inside.dustydognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-17822378519169356592011-01-18T08:03:23.826-06:002011-01-18T08:03:23.826-06:00The tool works great...but the actual Chinese guys...The tool works great...but the actual Chinese guys weilding the tool seems to work even better. The Chinese guys are alot cheaper too! I'm thinking of picking up 5 - 10 of them. (Chinese guys) They work great for digging in, building sand bag emplacements, cooking up some grub, etc...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-36703339141347804892011-01-18T07:42:47.919-06:002011-01-18T07:42:47.919-06:00Nope,
Theme song is from "The Magnificent Sev...Nope,<br />Theme song is from "The Magnificent Seven"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-54422562762931029042011-01-18T02:10:56.163-06:002011-01-18T02:10:56.163-06:00For Ace:
You just have to resharpen it on the bone...For <b>Ace</b>:<br />You just have to resharpen it on the bones of the Bad Guys.Mark Matisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-68697618410684395522011-01-17T23:35:40.296-06:002011-01-17T23:35:40.296-06:00Looks cool, but I can't imagine those blades w...Looks cool, but I can't imagine those blades will keep an edge long if you ever use the tool for digging. I think I'd rather carry a good knife, a multi-tool and a separate shovel.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391727627258114999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-74295670371463391732011-01-17T22:59:01.616-06:002011-01-17T22:59:01.616-06:00Woodman,
What do you mean like our current issue e...Woodman,<br />What do you mean like our current issue e-tool? That POS tri-fold junk won't hold a candle to this Chinese tool, or our old Vietnam issue e-tool. The Swiss folder is exquisite too. But making a comparison to the newer tri-fold, you're kidding, right?<br /><br />0321Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-35211693851916455022011-01-17T22:19:11.387-06:002011-01-17T22:19:11.387-06:00Time for a little reverse engineering and testing ...Time for a little reverse engineering and testing to make a NATO version. The wheel where the shovel head meets the handle (make it a synthetic) is the neat gadget.<br /><br />GunnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-47718568642638685842011-01-17T22:12:44.529-06:002011-01-17T22:12:44.529-06:00I'm thinking about getting a Bundeswehr tri-fo...I'm thinking about getting a <a href="http://www.hessenantique.com/German_Orig_Tri_Fold_Shovel_w_OD_Rubber_Case_p/s91552000.htm" rel="nofollow">Bundeswehr tri-fold shovel</a>.oldsmobile98noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-62785584113958332052011-01-17T21:51:46.688-06:002011-01-17T21:51:46.688-06:00http://www.ioffer.com/i/China-army-PLA-Military-Sh...http://www.ioffer.com/i/China-army-PLA-Military-Shovel-Emergency-Tools-WJQ-308-173587041JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522447541464812867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-18503720918977908892011-01-17T21:45:49.896-06:002011-01-17T21:45:49.896-06:00Wal-mart will have the lead-tainted version in a y...Wal-mart will have the lead-tainted version in a year or so.wirecutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525620516837946733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-71512001946551872362011-01-17T21:39:02.336-06:002011-01-17T21:39:02.336-06:00Very similar to the current US Army standard-issue...Very similar to the current US Army standard-issue shovel, the all metal that folds in two places.<br />But some of those extra functions, like the wire cutter & the claw hammer, almost make it worth the price of admission.<br /><br />B Woodman<br />III-per<br /><br />wv: munse - Indiana?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-90467287937864797132011-01-17T21:24:23.387-06:002011-01-17T21:24:23.387-06:00"It slices, it dices, it makes julian fries!&..."It slices, it dices, it makes julian fries!"Ron Popeilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-90596762576328366152011-01-17T20:25:28.583-06:002011-01-17T20:25:28.583-06:001. The very high pricing will cause tears when put...1. The very high pricing will cause tears when put to using.<br /><br />2. The shipping is additionally extra.<br /><br />3. Sorry, we are not accepting exceptionally fat American mothers-in-law for the trading exchange.<br /><br />4. Like our fine food, you will want to digging another hole an hour subsequently later.<br /><br /> On eBay at least, there are three different models, all ridiculously priced. I think they're PO'd that they sold us all those SKSs so cheaply.thedweezenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-80934455188644621662011-01-17T20:18:00.238-06:002011-01-17T20:18:00.238-06:00Save your strength and time which reflects humanit...<i>Save your strength and time which reflects humanity.</i><br /><br />Am I the only one to have a sudden urge to have that laser-engraved on my AR?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-75848816491569950332011-01-17T20:16:00.501-06:002011-01-17T20:16:00.501-06:00They had me at bottle opener....They had me at bottle opener....JRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-12766349259840316872011-01-17T20:10:58.801-06:002011-01-17T20:10:58.801-06:00Didn't RonCo used to make these?
It slices, I...Didn't RonCo used to make these?<br /><br />It slices, It dices, hammers nails, cuts wire and burps the baby! <br /><br />Like the grappling option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-48486071859997237022011-01-17T19:50:39.862-06:002011-01-17T19:50:39.862-06:00First item noticed was the use of the theme song f...First item noticed was the use of the theme song from "The Sons of Katie Elder".<br /><br />Secondly our military can't invent and manufacture such innovative tools because the top brass is too concerned about "diversity" and "gay rights" to bother with anything like this.<br /><br />Doug<br />Newark, OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-16549559965182545892011-01-17T19:37:16.343-06:002011-01-17T19:37:16.343-06:00The video reminds me of the old SNL "Bass-O-M...The video reminds me of the old SNL "Bass-O-Matic" skit... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-47172377378384351602011-01-17T19:31:58.693-06:002011-01-17T19:31:58.693-06:00See if Ronco can sell these as a kitchen tool on l...See if Ronco can sell these as a kitchen tool on late night TV. $9.99 with free shipping if you call right now.<br /><br />0321Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-66260459839515955732011-01-17T18:59:56.532-06:002011-01-17T18:59:56.532-06:00I guess I'm always the party=pooper but to get...I guess I'm always the party=pooper but to get an unbiased viewpoint, Mike, ask your son -<br />would he rather pack this thing, OR a standard E-Tool and an SOG multi tool? Almost every guy I've had contact with in Douchebagistan has said that next to his combat blade, his multi-tool is his more prized piece of small hardware, and those with a preference have leaned very strongly toward the SOG version. I guess because of the gear drive.<br /><br />I DO admit it is funny to watch the Kung-Shovel window defense and H2H combat exercise. I think I would either go for a simply pistol for that or, if in a gun-free tyranny, maybe one of those 'Dead On' wrecking bar / hammers.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850395662800864408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-30022807628623395552011-01-17T18:45:02.019-06:002011-01-17T18:45:02.019-06:00They do look nice. The Chineese are capable of qu...They do look nice. The Chineese are capable of quality when they want to be. <br /><br />But @ 90 bucks plus 30 shipping???<br /><br />Nah, they're not <i>that</i> neat.<br /><br />An alternate (cheaper) source would be nice...<br /><br />No worries though, when the US defaults on its debts, there will be plenty of chances for battlefield pick-ups.<br /><br />;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com