Compact and light manual earthmoving devices – it is a entrenching tools. It is intended for the military, but is in demand among the civilian population. Shovels, saws and knives with a folding handle are used by the military all over the world. You can buy a lucky tool in Ukraine online or in physical stores in the Prof1Group military dealer network.
What is the entrenching tool for
The trench tool (entrenching tool) is designed for arranging trenches, as well as creating individual shelter in field conditions. The name comes from the German "chance" – trench. Compact devices are convenient to carry with you, fit into equipment, and dig in as needed individually.
The tool includes:
- miner shovel – the main device, up to 60 cm long, is designed for digging 0.5 m3 of soil per hour, which is attached to the waist belt in a special cover;
- saw-knife – collapsible type for harvesting firewood, preparing wood for the construction of defensive engineering structures;
- pick and crowbar or kailo – for works in rocky terrain or in conditions of frozen soil;
- a pole-ax for harvesting wood;
- miner cats – hooks for fixing the rope, lifting the rigging, a pole complete with a long handle, extracting branches by breaking off;
- scissors for cutting wire – large, including under a voltage of up to 1000 V, with a diameter of up to 6 mm; small – for cutting barbed wire.
The sapper shovel belongs to the individual battle equipment military, other accessories, including full-size shovels, saws, axes are mainly moved by general transport for arranging large-scale defensive structures.
Modern entrenching tools: features
The modern entrenching tool for shelter is made on the basis of classic drawings, but its design and materials of manufacture have been significantly improved. This made it possible to reduce the weight of the tools, which is important for urgent transitions and rapid march-throws. During their implementation, the instrument should not burden the military and not interfere with free movement.
The sapper blade for the military has undergone the following positive changes:
- in the derived position of the handle, it is detached or folded to take up less space, completely hiding behind a standard bucket, 180 mm long;
- the size of the shovel in the disassembled state is 24*16 cm, it is compactly packed in a case that is attached to the belt;
- bucket (bayonet) is made of steel, handle – made of light plastic that does not burden the equipment.
The effectiveness of such a tool has been proven by years of service with the infantry of most of the world's armies. With its help, it is possible to cut and dig dense, hard soil.
Army hand shovels of a modern model were also appreciated by tourists, hunters, and fishermen. A chance tool comes in handy when preparing a clearing for a fire, a place for sleeping. The presence of a minesweeper in the trunk – the key to a quick exit from a rain-swept road or forest paths. You can buy such a tool inexpensively, and its cost will quickly pay off with the useful qualities and durability of the product.
Where to buy a entrenching tool
A lucky tool can be useful not only for military personnel during combat missions, but also for civilians in the household. It is convenient to take with you on hikes and on outdoor recreation, it is useful to have in the trunk of the car in case of shaking on the off-road.
You can buy chance tools for shelter and everyday use, including prefabricated sappers, saw knives and folding saws in special cases in the Prof1Group online store. You can conveniently familiarize yourself with the products on the website or visit the military store of the network. There are inexpensive mass-market products and brand-name tools used by the US and European armies that have repeatedly proven their quality and reliability in extreme conditions.
Products can be purchased individually or in sets, choosing the best models from each brand, or those that are most suitable for the purpose according to the selected area and purpose of use.