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Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:18 pm
by robertcrav
A multi use shovel that is....
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Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:00 am
by Agui-E7TE
No, but I'd likely pay 60 bucks for one like that. Maybe as a present for my dad I'd spend the $100 though.

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:05 am
by blueoval8493
I'd consider it if it had some kind of cap for the end of the flash light and the button to turn flash light on. Don't most people already carry a separate flash light? I think like a mallet or hammer on the end would be more handy.

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:42 am
by guard
No, likely not. I'd just end up breaking it and it'd piss me off for a few weeks...

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:12 am
by Becks_Bronco
I've got a couple e-tools if you want one. 20 bucks brand new in the issued cardboard box haha.

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:12 am
by Becks_Bronco
P.s. why does a shovel come with surgical tubing?

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:03 pm
by robertcrav
blueoval8493 wrote:I'd consider it if it had some kind of cap for the end of the flash light and the button to turn flash light on. Don't most people already carry a separate flash light? I think like a mallet or hammer on the end would be more handy.
Well, the "cone" looking things are technically caps so you can do your best runway director impression, and the flashlight I believe has 5 functions including strobe/sos for all of your needed rave requirements. And I'm trying to find a better picture but there is a carbon steel plate on the back of the shovel head so it can be used as a hammer...
Becks_Bronco wrote:P.s. why does a shovel come with surgical tubing?
LOL, was thinking the same thing...maybe a field tournicate or catheter? lol

also comes with a whisltle/compass, and charger/charging cable

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:17 pm
by blueoval8493
Oh ok I see. I was wondering what those cap things were for. Perfect so when you bash your forehead with the point on the shovel while trying to use the hammer you can flag down some help with the red cap and the strobe function :lol:

No in reality if it was well made I would consider buying for $100 Any kind of warranty?

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:00 pm
by Travisfab
If I was digging for gold, yes

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:07 pm
by Rmc
The hinge looks flimsy, I've buckled many army shovels at the hinge. Cool concept though.

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:18 pm
by robertcrav
blueoval8493 wrote:Oh ok I see. I was wondering what those cap things were for. Perfect so when you bash your forehead with the point on the shovel while trying to use the hammer you can flag down some help with the red cap and the strobe function :lol:

No in reality if it was well made I would consider buying for $100 Any kind of warranty?
LOL ... Not sure yet, checking on the details to see if it be even worth it to try and get a hold of

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:50 pm
by SteveG
I wouldn't but after seeing Nick's, one of these sure it tempting.

http://autofab.com/i-10388648-speed-shovel.html

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:52 pm
by robertcrav
SteveG wrote:I wouldn't but after seeing Nick's, one of these sure it tempting.

http://autofab.com/i-10388648-speed-shovel.html
I've been trying to find a source for something similar to those....sweet for sure, I was just trying to find something that broke down and was easier to store

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:56 am
by ChaseTruck754
funny - I just get the $5-10 ones at home depot. They're small, light & cheap & I don't feel bad using it as a hammer if I don't have to.

This and then I've got one of the fold up military ones. Grabbed it at a swap meet for $5-10 as well.

Here's a pic of the ones homodepot has - it's right in front of the 3 fuel jugs

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:05 am
by Kel Fab Creations
Here's the one I bought to keep in my truck. http://www.offroadwarehouse.com/product ... ctID/51193 Stores really small and its solid once unfolded and locked. Can be had on amazon for 15 bucks. Doesn't have a flashlight though but I'd prefer my shovel didn't have one anyways.

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:07 am
by ChaseTruck754
Damn - for not much more than I paid that smittybuilt one seems like a smoking deal - thanks Kelly.

Re: Would you pay $100 for a shovel?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:28 pm
by Agui-E7TE
SteveG wrote:I wouldn't but after seeing Nick's, one of these sure it tempting.

http://autofab.com/i-10388648-speed-shovel.html
I stole one of those from Chris at the Baja HID Excursion during the white elephant raffle.

I couldn't believe Chris didn't leave me on the side of the road in Baja for that, haha. It's a cool shovel for sure and the quality is incredible. I also have a foldable military shovel that I think I picked up for $10.