Essential Tools Every Man Needs for Economic Collapse Preparedness

🔥 PREPARE for the UNEXPECTED: In this crucial Wranglerstar video, I dive into the world of essential tools for survival in the face of economic collapse. Today, we're focusing on two indispensable shovels: the FSS Forged US Forest Service Fire Shovel and the Razorback Aluminum Flat Point USA Made Shovel.
👨‍🌾 FSS FORGED FIRE SHOVEL: Discover the unmatched strength and durability of the FSS Forged Fire Shovel, a tool designed to battle the toughest of elements. Unlike your average big-box store shovel, the FSS is built for longevity and performance. Its benefits include:
Superior Steel Construction: Outlasts standard shovels for years.
Ergonomic Design: Ensures comfortable, efficient use in any situation.
Versatility: Ideal for not just firefighting, but also for clearing debris, digging trenches, and more.
🏗️ RAZORBACK ALUMINUM SHOVEL: Next, we explore the Razorback Aluminum Flat Point Shovel, a masterpiece of American craftsmanship. This shovel stands out for its:
Lightweight Aluminum Build: Eases the workload without compromising on strength.
Flat Point Design: Perfect for precision work, from gardening to construction.
Ergonomic Handle: Reduces fatigue and increases productivity.
🛠️ QUALITY & ERGONOMICS: When it comes to preparing for tough times, investing in quality tools is non-negotiable. I'll discuss why material quality and ergonomic design are critical, not just for durability but for ensuring your work is as effective and safe as possible.
🌱 AGRICULTURE & CONSTRUCTION: These shovels aren't just tools; they're lifelines in scenarios like economic collapses. Whether it's constructing shelters, clearing land, or cultivating your food, these tools are essential. I'll share from my experience why every man should have these in their arsenal.
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[@KernowEDC]

That first shovel you speak of was invented in my homeland in the 1700’s for Cornish miners. The purpose of the design was to function in cramped conditions with minimal back lift. After the decline of mining in Cornwall/the UK, Cornish miners emigrated to the New World and took their tools with them. Cornwall had the toughest miners in the world (fact) because they dug through our natural rock here - granite (which most of our traditional houses here in Cornwall are made of). We taught a lot of our skills to miners all over the world from America, Australia to South Africa and beyond, which is why a lot of street names and villages/towns in said countries (where mining was prominent) are named after Cornish towns and places. We also had Sir Humphry Davy who invented the miners safety lamp, and Cornwall's most famous engineer, Richard Trevithick, designed, developed and built the first steam-powered locomotive, a machine that would go on to revolutionise the world throughout the industrial revolution. So if you haven’t heard of the Cornish, you have now. Hope this was of interest to you!

[@RobertKilljoy]

😂

[@KernowEDC]

@@RobertKilljoy what a killjoy 😜

[@gordonsmith33]

Are you the guys that built all those neo-classical buildings in the "New World" in the mid 1800's? Great job. Horse, wagons, and shovels!

[@WisdomThumbs]

Most people would just dig elsewhere. The Cornish chose to rise to the challenge.

[@appalachiangunman9589]

A lot of my family are/were coal miners in Kentucky.

[@ramasser9067]

"Government schools are literal prisons for children, and the only place many people will ever encounter physical violence in their lives." Michael Malice

[@habl00pep]

Michael should stop punching the kids

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Malice needs to get Cody on his podcast

[@user-ls9hs9iw3v]

Biden bad economy, high inflation 🙁

[@SultanofSpey]

I will definitely cry when my youngest graduates high school this summer. Tears of pure bliss and joy to be done with this pitifull public school system. I won't have to step foot in that lunatic assylum ever again not even to vote which will be my mail from now on. What a relief.

[@herculesbrofister265]

@@user-ls9hs9iw3vinflation isn't high, corporate profits are.

[@aaroncornelison5477]

I appreciate you calling us short 5"7 men a king. You are a good man. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@samwinglewich2133]

My construction/landscaping crew practically lives behind their shovels and hand tools. This content is spot on. They love their Razorback tools and sharpen them whenever they get downtime between big jobs. Using sharp tools boosts morale and makes a hard day easier. It's the little things. One of them is 6'6 and I fitted for him a scoop and a rake with especially long handle and he was a kid in a candy store the whole day.

[@DanielRLuke]

Winglewich Landscape in CA? Mind if I send you some video of some shovels I made? Maybe you might like them.

[@Allinoffroad]

My favorite shovel is powered by a 4 cylinder diesel

[@michaelatkin9649]

You sure its not a 3 cylinder..?

[@Allinoffroad]

@@michaelatkin9649 Or that too lol

[@TinyGoHomes]

North laker man is busy ice fishing. 🎣 This year I have all my own tools and gear. Ice hut, ice sled, auger, fish camera, rods, propane heater, tackle, snow mobile etc. what a year it’s been too. Just today we had a 6 year old pull the biggest fish this year. I was happy it happened on family day. God blessed he has bin so generous. I hope everyone really notices how special their life truly is. It can be hard some times to see it but it’s there. Happy family day everyone. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏😇🚛🇨🇦

[@David44355]

I've had the same shovel for 17 years, it's had 24 new handles and 17 new heads

[@chrisg1043]

Good advice. I couldn’t afford the wood handled shovels when I got mine, but got me 2 of each shovel (for when my nephew comes over to help and learn). They’re fiberglass handles. If those handles break, I will spend the money on getting a wood handle for the one that breaks, or I’ll just buy one with a wood handle (whichever is the best choice at that time).

[@Sb129]

I appreciate that after mentioning the care and maintenance, he then shows how it is done.

[@chriss79]

We used Razorback spades when we treated utility poles and transmission lines cross-country, and I definitely agree that they are excellent for long and constant digging work. Mine was named Helga.

[@teebob21]

My Razorback spade has a fiberglass shaft, but if it ever breaks, I'll replace it with hickory.

[@masspyro5167]

I've been using my grandpa's spade, fork, and flat shovel for over 20+ yrs now and they have to be 50-60 yrs old. Still going strong. They are beasts. Never had to replace any handles or anything. Built to last.

[@PFCHoppster]

Every time I come back to his videos things get weirder, but make more sense, I'm here for it

[@erikpearson5310]

Thank you Cody for all of your great history library of videos. I'm been rewatching all of your posted videos from the beginning. I especially love the intimate and family focused times you spend at festivals, tours and just around the house. You have been such an encouragement to me and I look up to you quite a bit

[@motorrad2]

I've been preparing since 1978, hasn't been a time since that the end was just around the corner. Last count I had 84 shovels, never can be too prepared.

[@eatportchops]

My favorite spade (pointed) shovel is over 35 years old and I have used it so much it is now a round point shovel. I have worn at least 3 inches of the point.

[@snarfarpher2416]

Cody....dude.....the effin hats, bro.

[@adamoutw3st]

THANK YOU! 😂

[@IntellectualTerritory]

​@AudioAdict he just gave good information

[@chrisbulldog1353]

I found the Razorback shovels awhile ago, definitely worth the money.

[@mattyb4873]

So far, my favorite spade ive ever used is The Vulcan with the steel handle. Ive taken some massive roots with it and havent had an issue. Im notorious for breaking wood and fiber handles

[@markt2609]

Sometimes I forget how entertaining and educational your content is. Keep up the good work. Thank you. God bless you and yours.

[@J1I9M7M4Y]

Thank you Cody for reminding me! Many of the things that you bring up, i have been taught by my grandfather and father. Your way of talking about tools and equiptment reminds me of them.

[@9009matorres]

Friendly reminder that Cody never actually worked for the US Forest Service and only trained with them, despite constantly saying “we” when talking about the USFS. Equivalent to me saying I got my CHL from a class given by a former marine, so I’m a veteran. Where’s my discount?

[@RichardGeresGerbil]

I would add you need a mattock in my area is rocky in Australia a shovel alone won't do the job

[@garywi.9299]

Digging bar is very necessary.

[@hathair2215]

Yeah i run a fencing tool, a mattock and then a square shovel and point shovel, both are cyclone and there the best I’ve ever used

[@ExploringIntrovert]

Agreed. I also watch the Essential Craftsman and he recommends having a Burke Bar as part of the essential tools. I'm currently saving for one.

[@DannyOhana]

Thank you for the valuable lesson on shovels, this is top tier info that I wouldn't learn anywhere else.

[@adamsaint5879]

much appreciated.. I have a few good proper shovels myself and I agree totally. takes a few minutes only to upkeep those tools.. Ill giv emy tools to my kids when Im done with them some day and Ill enjoy telling them why the tools are really good and how to keep them that way. thanks for the firefighter shovel info.. I dont have one like that but I could see why its a keen tool. getting my leather working friend to make me a good shovel sheath now!

[@joeydigrado382]

That's a shovel, not a spade. A spade is flat, square and usually has a "D" shaped handle and is more straight. Most people call that a spade bc it's a common misconception, and they are wrong.

[@therobot1056]

I was wondering if I was wrong when he said that. Lol

[@rolc8272]

Right, A spade, or sometimes it's called a track shovel, for cleaning Dozer or excavator tracks.

[@depafrom5277]

Correct, American shovels makes as much sense as their stupid Imperial measurement system - work with a proper spade once and you'll never want to use a grip-less shovel ever again.

[@acechris34]

Can get my head around a shovel or spade without a handle at the end with a handle your hand is never going to slip off

[@joeydigrado382]

@@depafrom5277 measuring people in center meters is like measuring people in tic-tacs, its beyond stupid. Same thing with liters when you have gallons, and 4 quarts goes into a gallon evenly. It's more efficient, kind of like how America efficiently invented almost every modern technological advancement in the last 100 years. It all started by breaking away from inferior systems and beliefs...

[@oenophile]

Says "short king" with absolute earnestness 🤣

[@eagle94haslanded]

The fiskars D handle all metal spade is by far my favorite. Ive got a lot of hand me down options and the fiskars is my go to. At 6' it fits me perfectly. Plus the lifetime warranty- whatever thats worth these days. That D handle gives you so much control and its what I would call "ergonomic". All that said, I wouldnt want to dig more than 2' deep with it and thats pushing it. Im not saying they are indestructible, nothing is, but ive pushed mine well past the point where others broke. And sharpness is key especially on the coal shovels. couple minutes with a flap disc and angle grinder and you just cut 60% of your labor.

[@marcusholtzheimer9316]

Brings me back to being on the line. Those shovels were awesome to use, can chop decent size roots and brush if you sharpen it really well! Would love to get one for home use

[@Aksteel_751]

Cody, would you ever consider doing a Bible study series?

[@irritablearchitect]

I'm an honest 5'10" and about 155 lbs, dripping wet, and I prefer a longer handle on my tools as well, for extra leverage.

[@gaeliclands5064]

A book needed for our time: The Darkening Age: The Christian Destruction of the Classical World by Catherine Nixey.

[@superdave8248]

Tools that should be in every man's shed: 1. Axe 2. Garden rake 3. Sledge hammer 4. Axe 5. Splitting maul 6. Spade shovel 7. Pick axe 8. Square shovel 9. Machete 10. Yard rake

[@Wrangzilla]

11. Straws, preferably the bendy ones

[@brianhowe201]

Some of those are a little overkill for suburbia, but its a good list.

[@ExploringIntrovert]

If I have number 1, do i need number 4?

[@superdave8248]

@@ExploringIntrovert Thanks for catching that. LOL

[@jdiluigi]

Reminded me of grabbing a digging bar during a heat wave 2 summers ago. After burning your hand once from leaving it laying in the sun for an hour you better believe I had it sitting under a towel the rest of the day when not in use.

[@oudonbail]

Iv seen him wearing Feminine looking bright coloured hats recently, and silk scarfs. Im glad to see a man strong enough to show his feminine side. You look fabulous MR W

[@teebob21]

@@Jack-1212And straws

[@oudonbail]

@@Jack-1212 give him time to build up the confidence to wear the entire femboy outfits. its starts with flamboyant coloured clothing accessories but takes time to switch over to womens products completely

[@georgia03a3]

West Coast masculinity

[@electro-nicrepairs4296]

"Short king" Love it.

[@WKNDER1]

The shovel is for sure one of the most versatile tools. When I was a Wildland Fire Fighter the shovel was my tool of choice because well we know the saw does not count as a tool.

[@user-zj2oi9xw9o]

i like the poly plastic wide boy shovels you get at a farm supply store. aluminum ones love to hang up on frozen ground

[@genecurrivan2799]

Interestingly, it was Fredrick Winslow Taylor, an Engineer and efficiency expert, who shined a light on shoveling and shovel shape. A hard working Swede immigrant was used to shovel coal with shovels of various shapes. Shovel design - and the design of many tools - grew rapidly after that time. The concept was called Scientific Management

[@HG-Pilot]

Cory, you should really look into a Gasifier device that converts firewood into combustible gas via pyrolisis reaction that can be used to power an electric generator or even a vehicle. That is an ultimate prepper must have tool!

[@silentechotwd4868]

The best part is the byproduct is charcoal, which can then be used for heating (including to produce more gas), as a water filter, emergency toxin adsorption, making homemade pew-pew juice, or marking purposes.

[@paologiorgi232]

Virtually can gasificate everything , but best couple is whit cunnings motor .,

[@ConradHauserMD]

A treasure trove of 'Thats what she said' moments when discussing the finer points of Shovel Handlerdry.

[@ManInTheWoods76]

I have a hobby. I take narrow garden spades with rotted handles and replace the handles with shortys. I grind down the spade to resemble a Spetzna shovel. Small compact. A coat of paint and mineral oil and my extras make great gifts. Must have in your car or pack

[@pamelacover1556]

We enjoy your posts in our home thank you!

[@tokencivilian8507]

...and a good Pulaski. Love my flat shovel for scooping up stuff, gravel, small debris that's been raked into a pile, you name it. Absolutely for filing the edge of your shovel - it'll round over. Best to keep it passably sharp on a regular basis so it's not a ton of work to get it back to a serviceable condition once it's hopelessly rolled over.

[@hahn-arms8006]

Shows off a tool you must own. That tool is in perfect shape no paint missing. (Wood handles don't give you blisters) you've never ran one for very long at one giving time I see 😂

[@orgonsolo6291]

Agree that hq spades Are absolutely worth the dough. I investere in a special Cooper/bronze spade handcrafted in Austria with a good solid hazeleood back in 2004 and still consider IT one of my best investments along with similarly hq gravity feed Waters filters, is not optimal but acutely essential. Thanks for another great video Wranglestar

[@user-tq3hd9wl5p]

Love this video! The tool I need and quality is really important to me. Thank you! Please keep these going. Simple stuff that every man needs. 😊

[@Isaacsbased]

One of these days I’m gonna love like you man, you’re an inspiration

[@jessy61071]

I got a fiskars shovel at menards with aluminum tapered handle. And honestly it's not bad for once a year use

[@sixstringstruggle6508]

PROhO tip. Take Old motorcycle grips and use an air compressor to inflate them and push them onto the ends of your shovels, brooms, push brooms, and any other handled tool that you have. Makes for a great grip. With two people and a little bit of effort you can even stretch some of those grips over handles as big as the ones on the shovels you’re holding.

[@Chicomite]

Some city workers recently left a spade razorback in my yard, I tried returning it but they never came back to grab it after I called. Oh well, now I can finally show my family "See, there is a difference." It's like getting the cheapest Harbor Freight tool vs the premium name brand, sometimes it pays to go premium. Buy it once.

[@ThinkTooMuch69]

Buy once cry once!

[@monadnockacres5624]

Razorbacks are excellent shovels, I use them for farm chores, especially shoveling mulch/woodchips all the time.

[@jimromich285]

Great content as usual. It should be mentioned that a Proho should careful when they are done using their linseed oil soaked rags. They've been known to spontaneously combust if stored or disposed of improperly. Have a great weekend all!

[@philcryer1192]

Polet ( in belgium)are real high qaulity spades they do have plastic handles and they a guarenteed for 10 years .The shovels also have plastic handles but due to the length they are not stiff enough .I use a spade everyday and can testify to the guarentee

[@carlzirk]

Wood handles all the way. After a fiberglass sliver, you'll agree.

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

Interesting. I was a government school kid. It was so bad that I enjoyed being and was proud to do 46 years in the rail industry. I also was a Certified trainer training train drivers their craft. Yep, that’s how bad government schools are. Real shame ain’t it.

[@jeff8514]

This is something i share. Thanks for the upgraded content!

[@aaronr1328]

Best digging shovel I have ever used is a fiskars all steel shovel .. only shovel I have ever bought 2 of .

[@Blainerowe3]

I’m praying for your family, King! God bless you, and keep sharing the essentials!

[@lazykranch3205]

You made on to "Fleccas Talks" podcast. Good job.

[@bobbywilliams9006]

Razorback makes excellent shovels

[@baileyolson9276]

Look at the kobalt shovels at Lowe’s they are built like no others a little bit heavier but totally worth the durability of the shovel

[@lukemarks92]

I think the pony spade shovel made by jackson is by far the best. I like having wood handled shovel. I dont pry with it. Thats for a breaker bar or prybar.

[@lukemarks92]

Also pony is forged steel. Not tempered. Its also in the middle point where its not straight down from the shovel and not to bent like the shovel your showing here. I think thats the sweet spot. Can still dig a hole straight down with ease and can scoop off the ground with little bending of the legs

[@lukemarks92]

I also burn/char the entire handle. Its an ancient chinese technique of protecting wood. Its called shi shogi bon. I definetly misspelled that. Works great! Protects wood from rot and the elements

[@backpackerx]

Fades coming in nice on that Iron Heart.

[@Executioner59]

thanks for the info! never realized how superior the angle on those USFS shovels are compared to the regular, ill be picking one up soon!

[@johnsegard5190]

Same advice my dad gave me years ago. Thank you

[@williamfry6087]

Always enjoy your stuff. Thanks. A man has to take care of his tools first.

[@stephenlyon1358]

Would add that adding Pick, lets you tackle anything.

[@snomobila]

Which is best for digging a hole to crawl in? Asking for a friend

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

distinctive fashion taste, I think I like the new style.

[@CoinPusher]

Good video

[@joshuap6569]

I do gas distribution and the first thing the new guys get is a round point shovel and a tile spade and are told you dont go anywhere on the jobsite without them .. jackson and razor back hold up the best for sure

[@hillbill5448]

All I need is this ashtray and this lamp,, the chair would be nice but I don't need it... HB

[@skippy2710]

I was an electrical helper for a year, one day I was tasked with helping an excavator find a broken pipe in the ground... Middle of winter in Pennsylvania, the ground was rock solid. The excavator could move the earth with his machine, but i was in the trench with a spade shovel trying to hit and find the pipe, we spend all day looking, eventually succeeded. Wooden handle. Blisters on all 10 fingers the next day, if not before going home 😂😂

[@gakrazykajun]

I can "dig" it! Proho has sufficient hat inventory to color match his tool sheaths.

[@timvander9641]

The problem that I've had with wood handled shovels is I tend to break them pretty quickly but they could be a softwood handle I guess

[@anthonymanz9355]

1:34 such a comedian!

[@jorgeguanche5327]

Interesting. I remember when i was a kid back in the 80s saw 3 types of showels from the same company called BELLOTA: triangular, square and rounded. Now you can only find the triangular one.

[@ericmartine5796]

An aluminum "grain" shovel, it's got a little taller side walls!

[@mountainstatematt271]

When I compare the digging tools at your average home dorko to the tools my dad has it’s pretty shameful. I guess it’s the difference between tools being made by men who work with tools, and tools being made by accountants.

[@niterider0629]

I haven't watched wranglerstar in a while what's up with saying beloved at the beginning of the video

[@JohnDoe-ws5ko]

Hey Cody what trades were you in?

[@hegefarms4260]

My Grandpa always replaced the Handles in EVERYTHING with a piece of 1" or 1 1/4" SCH 40 Galvanized pipe once the wood handles gave way he Grew up in the Great Depression

[@emess2772]

I always referred to a flat point as a square point shovel. Maybe midwest vs. west coast.

[@cottonsears1568]

I’m gonna go weld stainless steel in southern Idaho so hopefully I can start my own homestead

[@chuckjacobs2418]

That was 9+ minutes of stressing over when you would knock all the sterling fans off your stove!

[@eric8851]

Keep a 5 gal bucket with sand in it in the shop, pour in some used motor oil. Push your shovel head in there a few times, it cleans it and coats it in oil. Too easy.

[@TroyLane33]

Cody - can you do a review of and recommendation of work gloves (e.g., leather and cotton)? Thanks, Brother. Troy Lane

[@Lucysdad66]

At any given time we had about 500 employees and we would buy shovels 100 or so at a time and the only one that would last were the razer back but the biggest complaint was the weight.

[@karlpower3009]

We call them Square Mouth shovels here in Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@micahroberts3866]

Definitely gives you blisters

[@JAMARTELLO]

I'll have to show you how to use a shovel one of these days.

[@ZachMaxon]

Tools without skills are like guns without bullets.

[@chadwickbenge579]

Just a tid bit of information Cody, mid-western people call them a round-point shovel. Not a spade. A spade shovel has a long and narrow business end. Otherwise I agree with you. Good video brother.

[@sumochop360]

As a trades man I wouldn't use the shovels in this video for me they are too specialized. The ones I suggest are a trenching shovel,square and a spade. I would avoid the aluminum unless you shovel snow. You aren't digging anything with that aluminum shovel unless it's sand! I don't live in a cold climate so I personally have no use for one but I've dug many a ditch and aluminum will not stand up to roots,rocks,old concrete.

[@AlabamaManChild]

The hats are a little derpy to a Southern Man…. But your channel is where it’s at. ¡Viva la libertad!

[@Doomgel]

Where can I get the fire shovel?

[@user-us1uo5wk4u]

I'll tell you this much he is not lying

[@jackdrew4695]

Do you think that there is any value in buying a cheap shovel or tool to do jobs that would be less suited or maybe underwhelming for an $100 shovel, for example, shoveling waste for horses or dogs?

[@MerpSquirrel]

Anyone else bugged that he never took off the leather cover?

[@Redonammo]

American public schools and universities are training the fifth column!