ULTIMATE Bushcraft Survival Shovel? Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel

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Is this the ultimate bushcraft and survival shovel… Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel. Is it the real deal or a bit of a gimmick?
Watch the video to find out my thoughts this lightweight, budget, bombproof shovel.
Have a nice day!
Dazzy
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[@jean-baptistedemets3477]

Guy starts swinging axes around... Then we don't hear from him again... Worrysome ! I hope you're alright mate.

[@6c122]

Dazzy Outdoors......DAZZY where are ye? Every once in a while I check back on your channel hoping you'd be back in any capacity. Been hooked on your content since your first video and just liked you, you seem like a swell mate. I hope everything thing is as it should be. I'm sure many of us here miss you. Hopefully see you in the future. Chang. P.S. if anybody has any word about Dazzy please share.

[@J-Morrison]

I have this in my tool arsenal, great for camping. I've also used the edge to make fine tinder but not weathers. "Throw" the shovel into a log so it's stable and scrape the wood across the edge (as opposed to scraping the shovel across the wood). I'll always prefer to use the spine of a knife or saw but the technique works (works for knives too, for both shavings and feathers). Thanks for including the out-takes at the end --anyone who's ever thrown a sharp object knows!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

That’s for sharing that technique sounds like a better way of doing it, I’ll have to give that way a go. 😆 i need to work on my aim!

[@coburnrkt]

Just got mine out of the truck, scraped the plastic off the handle, and added BLO. Good call man!

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Nice one! Feels much better without it

[@PolarRed]

Would make a Death Korp of Krieg Guardsman proud! On a serious note, been after one of these for ages, never available where I live and would cost more in custom's fees than the actual shovel.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Haha it would! It's a great tool. I hope you're able to get one at some point

[@moorshound3243]

Or a piece of belt kit for one of the Gaunt's ghosts? Where is it you live?

[@PolarRed]

@@moorshound3243 In Spain mate

[@anthonywilliams379]

for axes and shovels it seems the better method is to plant the blade into a stump or similar and then draw the stick back against the edge, makes it easier to focus pressure where you need it without the weight of the tool making the task cumbersome

[@punisherlj9438]

Another good gear review! I really like the one I have, does not replace the axe or saw, but always have one in my vehicle.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

I agree mate, definitely a useful bit of kit to have around but would outright replace something else. I’d still like to think I’ll have this for life though

[@bubba7626]

Also there is a Russian Titatanium head version that nearly fists perfectly with the handle but does not give you that decent shopping weight to replace a hatchet. Because I live in the desert digging is a very important task so I can easily carrry the titanum head along for a back up and makes a fine cook pan.

[@Zulval0r]

Where you at man we need more content from you 👌😉

[@kurtbaier6122]

It can help with fire management, Dakota fire hole, removing pots with bails, digging cat holes or latrines, or trenches to divert surface water, coyote wells for turbid water sources, shovel snow, chop grass, brush, branches, wood up to 3 “” diameter, scrape the ground level or bark off. With the Cordura sheath on it it becomes a self defense baton.

[@ChiefScout_Outdoors]

That is a cracking tool. Who says Russian stuff is crap, that looks the business 😊🔥👊

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Totally! Gets the job done! Atb

[@kurtbaier6122]

I shortened my handle to 10 inches. Easier to chop and pack along. No trouble digging with the shorter handle. I drilled to holes in my walking staff which turns it into a long handled shovel. Dulled the right edge of the shovel head so I can place my hand on it to help with scraping tasks and to help my baton last longer when striking it.

[@papadoug2898]

Dude it’s been a year!?… what happened we miss you !!.. come on mate stand up!

[@bubba7626]

If you find a proper size Y branch, you can attach the head to it and now you have a pick shovel or hoe. Also a attach / carve a sturdy steeper angle Y branch and you have Grappler!!! you can remove the pain with paint stripper and boil the head in vinegar to give it a force patina ( works great )

[@BigHat83]

I have one of those and love it. I added a different handle that was about 4 inches longer. Even better now

[@AdventuresofGraywolf]

Did you carve one or use one off the shelf? The length of this thing makes it easy to carry but not as good as a shovel or hatchet

[@DazzyOutdoors]

I’ve still yet to try adding on a longer handle, sounds good though mate 👍

[@badas45]

Very cool Add to cart

[@jonhughes4550]

I have had one for years. I like it because I don’t have to worry about it the way I worry about chipping my axe or machete. I still always bring a saw though because it can’t do everything thanks for the review. Cheers.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Yeah totally agree even though it seems pretty bombproof it’s still nice not having to worry about it

[@cassanoa]

great gear - every one loves this little shovel

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Too rights!

[@user-db8mz6lt6g]

1) this is a shovel for infantry, special forces do not use a shovel 2) I used folding shovels - there is play and they can break during hard work, although American “geologists” are looking for oil in the desert and digging sand... 3) the small infantry shovel (Russian name) is reliable, versatile and always ready for use

[@moorshound3243]

Awesome vid Dazzy I love my cold steel shovel. I am always impressed with how it performs in the field. I will be taking the paint finish off & cooking some eggs on it Corporals corner style oneday.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Yes mate. Anyone who cooks their dinner on a shovel gets my respect

[@moorshound3243]

You OK dude?

[@ashleyprincewashington2130]

Love your videos very informal and you've got the charisma to go with it keep up the good 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Appreciate the kind words! Thank you

[@6c122]

Dazzy where thee be laddie?

[@dinacooknaturalfield3974]

Look so good video i like that👌 I'm waiting for your next video bro.

[@jelkel25]

Just have a surplus Austrian army folding shovel. Built like a tank but I'd hate to have to haul the thing around for miles with the rest of my kit. It'll do the digging and bludgeon the branches off a tree but it would take some work before it feathersicks!!!! I think you have the right idea with that shovel, nice bit of kit!!!

[@paulglucina1184]

Where you been Dazzy!?

[@AirstripBum]

Nice shovel. I just happen to need one.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Can’t go wrong with this little beast

[@holmenadventurecamp]

Looking decent. Best wishes, much love. Holmen.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Cheers Holmen, All the best!

[@jamesbarr1210]

Hi mate good video 👍🏻

[@learnerprepper1963]

Enjoying your videos so hopefully you are back soon.

[@AaronC.]

I recently bought one, and the handle is alright (in my opinion), but the hardening and the sharpening (I can excuse that due to it being shipped here to Europe) of the edge seemed to be deficient. I digged for five minutes (sandy soil, plaged with rocks) and some nicks appeared over the edge due to the shovel hitting some big camouflaged rocks. I think that I could easily remove them with a file, but it surprised me a little seeing them, hearing all the good feedback on the product. Maybe it was just me, being optimistic and over-valuing the shovel. Anyway, it's in one piece, easily fixable, and sturdy. A keeper for me.

[@keithsoulsby1583]

Where are you Dazzy?

[@MrLamphy]

Where did you buy the tartan wool blanket from daz?

[@moorshound3243]

Hay dude I hope you are OK?

[@Gutzie]

Where you get those sweet flannels Dazzy?

[@oldirtybeuner]

Hey there, just wanted to drop by on your channel and ask what's up. Hope your doing OK and bring us a new video some day.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Been looking for a decent digstick, Ya sold me but work on the scopping haha! Atb marra, stay well amd warrum like eh 👍

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Ya can’t go wrong with this one. 😂 gotcha mate I’ll keep on scooping. Atb

[@AdventuresofGraywolf]

I agree with you on it being great but not really good at any particular thing to be able to replace a good knife or hatchet. I bought one a while back and keep it in my jeep as a backup to my military shovel/axe/spike thing set. Never hurts to have a second shovel to help dig things out, and sometimes you don't want to break out a whole kit just to move some earth out from in front of a tire. Oh, and for cooking, you'll want to let it sit in the embers for a while to burn off the coating and then coat it with some oil so it doesn't rust. I use mineral oil for things like that and for protecting wood because it never spoils and it's food-safe

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Yes mate I can imagine it would be ideal for them sorts of situations. Appreciate the tip for when it comes to cooking, I am tempted to try it although I removed a coating of a knife one time and it’s a nightmare now when it comes to rust

[@Oneiromaniac]

I wonder did you treat your axe handle with linseed oil as well or did it not need it?

[@kennethcarter5720]

Nice Daz. Where did you find it? I keep meaning to ask you but my head is a sieve. How are you getting on with your Nano.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

I bought it directly from cold steel but this was last year. Ah mate the nano didn’t survive my gear reshuffle. I wasn’t using it enough to justify keeping it

[@GlenLester]

please can you put a link to buy the shovel as i cant find it anywhere, thanks. love the videos

[@DazzyOutdoors]

Appreciate it man! I bought mine directly from cold steel last year. That’s mad no where is selling them. If I find a website send another message mate

[@anthonyleithead3224]

Any news on where he’s gone out there?

[@jksurvivalbushcraft]

Where you been?

[@krzysztofmyszak8763]

Where are you? Im waiting for video for last 11 month;D

[@kennethcarter5720]

Daz are you ok mate. If you don’t want to upload videos I can respect that. But please let’s us know your okay

[@jhtsurvival]

I dunno. I like my rhino one

[@jamesbarr1210]

Hi mate you not doing any Videos any more. Hope all is well mate 🏕️🏕️🏕️

[@davidhudson7590]

Canny too tbh,but couldn't see me having use for one n more to carry

[@DazzyOutdoors]

I know what you mean. It would either replace my axe. Or if I was out for a longer period of time, maybe that would justify bringing it

[@ecky7526]

30CM in length, wrong stick ladEDIT: Next camping vid? :D

[@alanrobinson2229]

What's happened to you?

[@mitchelleft7248]

yo did you die? are you oke?

[@novoscotia]

Poor taste mate considering Russian military activity in Ukraine. Why a Russian derived shovel as opposed to a NATO issue or US army equivalent? There's even a Chinese military shovel on Amazon.

[@DazzyOutdoors]

It’s alright man it’s just a shovel

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Technically, it’s not Russian, it’s a USA based company with products made in South Africa and Taiwan. Do your research before you run your mouth in ignorance. COLD STEEL . Copying someone’s design doesn’t mean you agree with their ideologies.

[@moorshound3243]

Don't be a div just because of the whole Ukraine thing. This shovel was awesome way before any proxy war was being fought by the USA just to make billions of dollars for the military industrial complex. What are we supposed to do throw away a good tool just because we are being told by the media to hate on Russia? Guess you thought it was OK for the USA the UK & everyone else to invade Afghanistan & kill thousands of innocent men women & children & then just call it collateral damage? It was your favourite Nato tools being used in those wars, but that was OK was it? Do your homework, all wars suck a fat dick not just the current ones. My Grandfather took a rifle from a German SS trooper back in the day, then he went on for decades to use it to hunt deer in the mountains & feed his family, that rifle most likely killed hundreds of his country men but he turned it's purpose for something good. Why can't we do the same with a reproduction Russian shovel FFS? Peace.

[@novoscotia]

@@corleyoutdoors2887 it's not Russian but modeled after the Russian shovel. Oh yeah, right, its not Russian then 😄

[@mrmustachio6297]

BEGONE TROLL!

[@Kate-my2iv]

What's happened to this chap? I enjoy his videos. He's just vanished 🫤