You've all heard about Swiss Army Knives. Well, a Chinese company can top that. Do not be fooled by the first minute or two of this gripping (and chopping and climbing) video. Get 2 and you can use it to paddle a boat too.
I was surprised when they started using it as a peeler. The translation from Chinese characters labeled that scene as "Chopping" but clearly that was peeling. The climbing scenes were high points. Plus, the cutting thru barbed wire was cool.
So naturally you wonder if you can buy one of those things. I couldn't find it for sale in Western markets. But I found a 7 function shovel: Shovel, pick, saw edge, hammer, bottle opener, nail puller, wrench, compass and waterproof match container.
So as compared to the Chinese military shovel you gain the compass and waterproof match container but do not get the wire cutter.
Posted by Randall Parker at January 06, 2011 05:38 PMAll I can say is...I want one. The one on Amazon got some pretty nasty reviews so I didn't buy it. I have 3 folding shovels and a couple of hatchets etc, but this would be a perfect tool to put in every car for emergencies.
Make that I want 4--2 for the cars, 1 for camping and one for a reserve.
Everything else is made in China these days, can't be long until they arrive.
You can find this on ebay ;) I ordered one.