Cold Steel's Special Forces Spetsnaz Shovel is modeled after an original Soviet "Spetsnaz" military entrenching tool. It has a stout hardwood handle, a broad flat steel blade and 3 sharp edges. It's ideally suited for digging foxholes and bunkers, to chop branches, build shelters, act as an improvised paddle, and even as a last-resort weapon of defense! It's even an excellent alternative to a Tomahawk for sport and recreational throwing! Cold Steel's new larger variation, called the Spetsnaz Trench Shovel, has all the winning features of the Special Forces model, with the added benefit of enhanced size. It is 50% longer in length, and has a slightly larger shovel head.FeaturesAmerican Hickory Handle30" long36.3 oz weight