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Boker Plus Shovel M1874

€89.71
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The old-style field or short spade is by far the most versatile outdoor tool after the knife. It splits firewood, cuts down trees, cuts a path through the undergrowth, pushes the campfire together, is a climbing aid on steep slopes, a makeshift crowbar, an emergency paddle and a knife. The list could go on and on. We don't need to mention that it is also excellent for digging. Compared to the folding spades in use today, it is considerably more robust.

For the M1874 Shovel, Boker Plus decided on the original design of the first German field spade, which was introduced in 1874 by imperial decree under the designation of portable entrenching equipment for infantry and hunter battalions. The two-part construction of blade and spring is connected with five strong studs, additionally secured with a 40 mm wide steel ferrule and encloses the unbreakable ashwood handle up to half of its length. This old design is complex and cost-intensive to manufacture because two punching and bending tools have to be made and considerably more work steps are required for assembly. However, it is rewarded with unrivalled stability. In addition to later models, the M1874 field spade was still in use in both world wars.

The Boker Plus Shovel M1874 an indispensable piece of equipment for all bushcrafters, off-road drivers, collectors of military equipment and reenactors.

SKU
09BO500
Overall Length (cm)
53.0
Material:
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
Handle Material:
Ash Wood
Product Weight (g)
938
fbt-product:
/nebo-einstein-500-headlamp/

Description


The old-style field or short spade is by far the most versatile outdoor tool after the knife. It splits firewood, cuts down trees, cuts a path through the undergrowth, pushes the campfire together, is a climbing aid on steep slopes, a makeshift crowbar, an emergency paddle and a knife. The list could go on and on. We don't need to mention that it is also excellent for digging. Compared to the folding spades in use today, it is considerably more robust.

For the M1874 Shovel, Boker Plus decided on the original design of the first German field spade, which was introduced in 1874 by imperial decree under the designation of portable entrenching equipment for infantry and hunter battalions. The two-part construction of blade and spring is connected with five strong studs, additionally secured with a 40 mm wide steel ferrule and encloses the unbreakable ashwood handle up to half of its length. This old design is complex and cost-intensive to manufacture because two punching and bending tools have to be made and considerably more work steps are required for assembly. However, it is rewarded with unrivalled stability. In addition to later models, the M1874 field spade was still in use in both world wars.

The Boker Plus Shovel M1874 an indispensable piece of equipment for all bushcrafters, off-road drivers, collectors of military equipment and reenactors.

Specification


SKU
09BO500
Overall Length (cm)
53.0
Material:
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
Handle Material:
Ash Wood
Product Weight (g)
938
fbt-product:
/nebo-einstein-500-headlamp/

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  • 5
    Boker plus shovel

    Posted by Leo on 7th Mar 2024

    Extremely well made and worth the price. I have used it extensively already, and it will be used constantly from now on. One small point, I expected it to be well boxed and not delivered in a plastic bag!!