Cold Steel's Spetsnaz Shovel takes its inspiration from a traditional Soviet Spetsnaz military entrenching tool. This robust and versatile shovel features a sturdy hardwood handle and a wide flat steel blade with three sharp edges. It is favored by military and special operations units globally for a variety of tasks including digging foxholes and bunkers chopping branches constructing shelters serving as an emergency paddle and even acting as a weapon of last resort. The Spetsnaz Shovel is also highly regarded in the throwing community due to its head-heavy balance and multiple sharp edges making it an excellent alternative to a tomahawk for sport and recreational throwing.Weighing in at 25.7 ounces the shovel has a blade thickness of 2mm and is crafted from medium carbon steel. The handle made from hickory measures 19.68 inches in overall length.