{"product_id":"austrian-army-folding-shovel-spade","title":"Austrian Army Folding Shovel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original Austrian Army folding shovel is a genuine military surplus tool complete with its protective green cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eClassic Alpine Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued to the \u003cb\u003eAustrian Bundesheer\u003c\/b\u003e, this entrenching tool is a heavy-duty copy of the classic \u003cb\u003eUS M43 folding shovel\u003c\/b\u003e. Made for infantry troops operating in tough alpine environments, it features the official \u003cb\u003eHBA marking\u003c\/b\u003e on the steel blade, proving its military origin. It represents decades of field-tested engineering designed to withstand extreme mountain conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSolid Steel Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003epointed steel blade\u003c\/b\u003e is secured by a robust, textured \u003cb\u003ethreaded locking collar\u003c\/b\u003e. By turning this collar, you can lock the blade at a 90-degree angle for scraping or clearing hard ground, or keep it straight for standard digging. The straight \u003cb\u003ehardwood handle\u003c\/b\u003e naturally absorbs high impact shocks far better than modern plastic, reducing hand fatigue during long hours of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompact Field Carriage\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tool comes in a double-layered \u003cb\u003ePVC Spatentasche cover\u003c\/b\u003e. The backing has heavy-duty \u003cb\u003eM1910 metal wire keepers\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing you to attach it to standard eyelet combat belts or backpacks. Graded as \u003cb\u003eGrade 1 surplus\u003c\/b\u003e, this shovel shows genuine character from active military service, making it a reliable choice for camping, bushcraft, vehicle recovery, or garden work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this robust, battle-proven Austrian entrenching tool to your outdoor kit for dependable digging power on any adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austrian Army","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1007387069,"sku":"SKU9904K","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/1_-_Original_Austrian_Army_2-Way_Folding_Shovel_E-Tool_with_Cover_-_SKU9904K.jpg?v=1776683146","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/austrian-army-folding-shovel-spade","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}