Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel Review - Survival Gear

The Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel is way more than a shovel. It can be used as an axe, a machete or even a weapon. This would be a great addition to a large bug out bag or emergency kit.

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[rooster]

dude, seriously, you're one of the most likable people I've seen on Youtube.

[arctodussimus]

I've been carrying this shovel for almost 20 years. Used it excessively. I'm on the second handle (made it with a piece of locust), but it is still going strong.
One of the best wilderness tools you can carry.

[generalhamalvis]

This is the first review I've ever seen where someone uses this shovel to dig lol

[ParkerFriedChicken]

This gives me an idea for a new hero; The Gardener. He dispatches his foes with a bladed shovel, then digs their graves right after. The last words they here; "You're fertilizer." The Gardener's signature? He plants turnips over his victims' graves. Criminals beware wherever you see a random patch of turnips.

[johncampbell]

I have not seen a negative review on this tool yet, and the price is fantastic. If you don't mind carrying the weight, it's an easy decision to add this to your gear list. Thanks Brian. One thing not mentioned here: the large screws make replacing the handle in the field a relatively simple task.

[simonforget]

I was disappointed too not by the sticker but the varnish on the handle. This kind of finish is, yes, durable but it causes blisters on any hands.
I removed the handle from the shovel, removed the varnish by sanding it down then applied boiled linseed oil to protect the wood.
It really does makes a difference.

[bigbuds]

Cold steel really has good temper. Their stuff is very tuff.

[Pharto_Stinkus]

Bought one of these almost a year ago, specifically because of this review, and I must say, it is amazing. This has been my go to camp tool on several outings, and while it's not amazing at anything, it's pretty good at a bunch of stuff. This and a good knife, and you're good to go.

[DonatoXlll]

Great shovel and a excellent price point. I've had one with me in my Jeep for almost 3 years now.

[motorcityman]

You could use it as a paddle on the river too maybe put a lanyard on it

[RhysTucker]

Hey Brian just a tip if you didn't know, keep the pine roots because all of the pine resin gets clotted in there, and i know you love fatwood!

[warspork]

This is indeed a fantastic tool. I have two, one in the car for whatever comes along, one in the garden for digging in tight spots, planting, hacking off limbs and prying roots and rocks of all sizes. The wife loves it! I sanded and oiled the shaft to make it less slippery. It is marketed as a badass Russki ninja weapon (which it is, of course) but it shines as a bombproof TOOL.

[timwhite]

I sharpened mine and replaced the short handle with the longer one for the Spetsnaz model and it became my #1 camping/hiking tool. I do chop with it, but I use it for digging more than anything. It's a lifesaver when you have to dig through roots.
I tried different edges, and eventually landed with an edge that's thickest at the tip and it gets sharper as it moves away. The heavier tip helps when you hit rocks.
It's MUCH better for digging with the longer handle.

[godssideofthefirewithpasto]

Love your channel. Iv watched over 100 reviews of this shovel and honestly as woods man hunter survivalist have never co sidered it untill my son bought one. After watching him use it over a 4 day kayak survival trip i was amazed with its usfulness! I just ordered one from your store. Looking foward to using it

[madpunty]

This was one of my first and still one of my favorite pieces of gear....but more for fun than utility. I found it doesn't replace an axe, even for it's weight. It is now relegated to my truck emergency tool kit, which it is GREAT for, because an e-tool is a great tool for trying to dig yourself out of mud when you have limited space under the truck.

[abdullaex]

Nice video. Some mods you might consider Bryan. I counter sunk another screw (same size) in the end of the handle. In case you lose one for what ever reason. Drilled a hole for a lanyard. Stripped the factory finish on wood and finished with many coats of linseed oil. Stripped the epoxy coat on the steel and replaced with a pantena finish. Cleaned up the sharpened edge and put a .005 radius on same edges. This to protect from chips and rolls on the edges. Thanks again. Peace from Texas

[RandomButtonPusher]

The "wet heat" opening cracked me up ... and I had no doubts going in that you would manage to stick that shovel in a tree, but how well it did at that really surprised me. Hope I never find myself in a fox hole fending off some enemy horde with my entrenching tool, but nice to know this one could slice and dice in extremis.

[groundskeeper]

Best review for cold steel shovel. Had one...sold it...miss it...saw your review...gotta get another!

[MNgunhead]

Of all the youtubers you have the best featherstick music.   Makes me smile every time.

[Erebus..]

Love the fact, the only negative was sticker residue. That was my only complaint too. A great tool and a great review.