Folding Shovel 403531

 Center: 8mm Solid Fiberglass Shaft Weight: 200 grams / 7.05 oz Length: 60.0 Grip Length: 39.0 Head Length: 31.0 Head Width: 12.0 Circ Handle: 12.0

 It's about survival
 
The Epic Armory Folding Shovel is a 60cm foam shovel, handcrafted to mimic an entrenching tool used by military personnel and survivalists alike. Entrenching shovels like this particular model have been used since World War II and were considered a necessary part of a soldier's equipment. They were even considered auxiliary weapons, edged and used in close quarters at the Battle of Stalingrad.

 Constructed from EVA foam around a solid 8mm fiberglass shaft, this folding paddle is finished with a durable latex coating to prevent breakage and give it a smooth, realistic surface. The 39cm handle is hand-carved and painted to look like real wood grain, while the 31cm long head has a nice army green metal finish with distressed edges.

 
The shovel head isn't actually foldable, but includes fine detailing to give the impression that it can be. It's also reinforced to prevent the shovel head from breaking, despite intensive use. This improvised axe fights off raiders, zombies, and radioactive rodents, while maintaining an air of "practicality" thanks to its multi-functional nature.

 A tool for military strategy
 In ancient times, Roman legionaries used entrenching tools to dig trenches around their camps.
 The entrenching tool was designed to fold easily for transport and serve as both a shovel and pickaxe.
 Entrenching tools were also considered a weapon and were often sharpened by soldiers during World War I and World War II.