Been to one of the factories that make these shovels in China. The wooden handle design is to lower the cost. Actually you can't imagine how cheap the cost is to manufacture this thing and the factory's daily output on this product is super large. So I guess it is designed to be used and worn out and replaced very quickly with extremely low cost. It is a product designed specifically for large-scale usage within the existing logistic system in China rather than for individual survival at the end of the world.
what was it, ten years ago when I first watched the original video online? I was completely mesmerized and never imagined I'd be able to buy one, and when I first clicked on this video I never imagined you would recreate the original video shot for shot (and really it does seem like a good demo if it's reproduceable) so thank you for both
lol, i was watching this video without knowing your channel name, saw you were barefoot and while i was looking at your channel name thought "homies effing bar...... oh thats the entire point of hte channel". incredibly based (on the ground, with your feet), keep it up bro!
Boy I should of watched this video sooner. Looks like you had a lot of fun making this review. Thanks. Looks like I have to pick one up and try it out for myself.
I wasn't going to tune in because I hate it when people send me random video viewer...requests or whatever but I'm actually leaving for boot-camp at San Diego for the marine corps soon. I found this rather interesting and entertaining!
Got one of these a year ago. ..and 2 crovels the extreme and the tactical. .and they are all great the wjc being the lightest of the 3 uts the easiest to lug around but the crovels are far sturdier. .that being said they all get good use and are perfect for an all in one tool. Thanks for the great video and if you get the chance try out a crovel if you liked this one I doubt you'll be disappointed.
I have a similar one with a triangular metal handle it broke so i got me old man to modify it, he gut out a new head from a 5mm thick piece of steel works perfect now.
That thick central reinforcing rib connecting the shovel blade to the hinge seems like it would get in the way when splitting thicker kindling. Then again, the whole thing is made thin as is minimally viable to save on materials, so I can see the need for it. A thicker overall blade would obviate the need for the rib and make it more durable. Also it seems like the saw teeth aren't very sharp. A nice visual gag there when using it to saw the original handle though. Definitely a smart design; but I wonder as to the durability of the screw that holds the blade in different positions. The hinge seems to be nice and thick enough but the screw would be the failure mode, I think. Using one as a grapple might be good the first couple of times, but I wouldn't trust one with an older, fatigued screw to take my weight. I'm surprised that it was actually the handle that failed; but then again, it's probably whatever wood is cheapest so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
For this thing, it is the idea of functionality vs. durability. Think it as an extra large swiss army knife: it can do various of jobs, but you don't know when it will fail on you when you putting it through some hard use, say, using it as a grappling hook. Useful? Maybe. Reliable? Maybe not.
Lol, great video mate, I own a cold steel special forces shovel and I love it...Might keep my eye on this bad boy for future purchase as well...Cheers!
john wayne, the cowboys; never thought i'd see this chicom issue item on US market; need a fighting/defence-app demo vs hanging thanksgiving turkey or something; i bet marine meu/socs, ranger batts would stock up
Thanks for making my day :) Good laughterr. Also I think that this showel is one of best especially when it comes to claiming up on the rope. Is it really worhthy 75 quid?
That's a cool shovel but it's also laughably expensive for me. I'm cheap and poor so I think I'll stick to the old fashioned jam nut style for my folding shovel needs. I've found an easy and more importantly cheap way to improve that style. As manufactured, they all come with square sides for the jam nut to lock against. The corners quickly round off and the shovel head rocks no matter how hard you tighten the jam nut. This is exactly like a high centered 4x4. The solution is more ground clearance. This translates to the shovel as concave rather than square locking surfaces. The concave profile provides room for the corners to wear without high centering on the jam nut. It takes mere seconds with an angle grinder to do this mod and the results last for many years. My current favorite folding shovel is the Condor Claw. picks and mattocks work best for digging where I live and the claw is basically a folding pick and mattock. It also folds out to make a surprisingly useful pointed trowl that is especially useful for digging a hasty cat hole latrine pit. After watching the Chinese shovel fail video, I shock tested the claw's similarly attached wooden handle. That's the kind of fault I'd rather find at home.
Does it come supplied with food chopping board and wooden pallet hidden somewhere in the handle? :oD I'll be looking at buying one of these again, as before you sent me your link/email, I'd forgotten all about them. Oh, and thanks for the nostalgia with the soundtrack. That brought back memories of years-gone-by TV as a child. Now I just have to remember what the darned TV show was!
Function check A number 1! Dig a latrine! cut up your dinner! Now how much you pay? lol I think the Chinese commercial got the music from "the magnificent seven" or something similar.
That´s an amazing shovel....a real survingtool. I have an german "Bundeswehr" shovel...but the chinese one is more sophisticated IMHO Nice video btw ;)
That's a cool shovel but it's also laughably expensive for me. I'm cheap so I think I'll stick to the old fashioned jam nut style for my folding shovel needs. I've found an easy and more importantly cheap way to improve that style. As manufactured, they all come with square sides for the jam nut to lock against. the corners quickly round off and the shovel head rocks no matter how hard you tighten it. This is exactly like a high centered 4x4. The solution is more ground clearance. this translates to the shovel as concave rather than square locking surfaces. This provides room for the corners to wear without high centering on the jam nut. It takes mere seconds with an angle grinder to do this mod and the results last for many years.
The 5 star pentagram has been used in may things both good and bad (A matter of perspective in both cases)! Its society as a whole that has labeled these things as what they are. In this case it seems as if the 5 pointed pentagram has its own personal meaning which is all that matters. Symbols are only designs. How a person reflects on them is what is important. I cant tell you how many ppl Ive met want a spider web tattooed on their elbow. Until they hear why the majority of ppl get it lol.
Well the handle fell off before he could turn the camera on for the review, but other than that looks like a quality shovel shaped piece of sheet metal.
The five points of the pentagram represent two things: the powers of the universe: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit as well as the five wounds of Christ. Thank you for your concern, and watching our video!
It's now driving me nuts! I'm trying to remember what it's from. I think it was a TV Western series, but just....cannot....think....what....it....is! ARRRRRRRGH! Hopefully, baref00tbushcraft will tell us, otherwise I'll be trawling UA-cam for ages, trying out every TV show of the 70's. Pah!
Been to one of the factories that make these shovels in China. The wooden handle design is to lower the cost. Actually you can't imagine how cheap the cost is to manufacture this thing and the factory's daily output on this product is super large. So I guess it is designed to be used and worn out and replaced very quickly with extremely low cost. It is a product designed specifically for large-scale usage within the existing logistic system in China rather than for individual survival at the end of the world.
Omg… can't believe this video is 7 years old. But it still a great review video. Thanks for sharing
lol the way you kept the Chinglish in the subtitle is hilarious.
It seems that the company watched your video, their updated version now use metal handle instead of wooden one.
Where's the updated one
@@markacostajr.1584 Mark 3, it was there when I posted it. Can't find it anymore.
what was it, ten years ago when I first watched the original video online? I was completely mesmerized and never imagined I'd be able to buy one, and when I first clicked on this video I never imagined you would recreate the original video shot for shot (and really it does seem like a good demo if it's reproduceable) so thank you for both
Incredible shovel, incredible video
That made our day! Thank You for noticing some of the small, crazy details!!
lol, i was watching this video without knowing your channel name, saw you were barefoot and while i was looking at your channel name thought "homies effing bar...... oh thats the entire point of hte channel". incredibly based (on the ground, with your feet), keep it up bro!
This deserves so many more hits than it's gotten. Awesome video! You really nailed it|!
The hokey sound track was used in the manufacturers original video, we just used a copy to produce our gear review.
great film， thank you very much for uploading
I've never heard such cheerful background music on a video demonstrating a military product before...
Boy I should of watched this video sooner. Looks like you had a lot of fun making this review. Thanks. Looks like I have to pick one up and try it out for myself.
This shovel is everything and more.
I wasn't going to tune in because I hate it when people send me random video viewer...requests or whatever but I'm actually leaving for boot-camp at San Diego for the marine corps soon. I found this rather interesting and entertaining!
The best 买家秀 video I have ever seen!
Got one of these a year ago. ..and 2 crovels the extreme and the tactical. .and they are all great the wjc being the lightest of the 3 uts the easiest to lug around but the crovels are far sturdier. .that being said they all get good use and are perfect for an all in one tool. Thanks for the great video and if you get the chance try out a crovel if you liked this one I doubt you'll be disappointed.
Great video and thanks for finding my site!
You sawed the original handle, haha! Well done!
I have a similar one with a triangular metal handle it broke so i got me old man to modify it, he gut out a new head from a 5mm thick piece of steel works perfect now.
You have a very versatile tool. All I got is an old pair of shoes.
great video where did you get the WJQ-308 Chinese Shovel.
man im in awe, i smiled thoughout, loved it, well done.
That thick central reinforcing rib connecting the shovel blade to the hinge seems like it would get in the way when splitting thicker kindling. Then again, the whole thing is made thin as is minimally viable to save on materials, so I can see the need for it. A thicker overall blade would obviate the need for the rib and make it more durable. Also it seems like the saw teeth aren't very sharp. A nice visual gag there when using it to saw the original handle though.
Definitely a smart design; but I wonder as to the durability of the screw that holds the blade in different positions. The hinge seems to be nice and thick enough but the screw would be the failure mode, I think. Using one as a grapple might be good the first couple of times, but I wouldn't trust one with an older, fatigued screw to take my weight. I'm surprised that it was actually the handle that failed; but then again, it's probably whatever wood is cheapest so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
According to the manufacturer, the saw was designed with the intention to saw various materials, including metals. It became pretty dull as a result.
Oh hell,you don't need to use the similar music,damn it,hahahaha
Where can I get one of these shovels?
Since the handle broke. Where did you get the handle from and how did you reinstall it?
awesome shovel man
What was the price?
Most useful shovel in the world would love to take this for camping 🏕
Love it, Wolf. To think, I wasted all that money on a Gerber.
Wow never would of guessed it lived up to the hype! Great video fellow Canadian, maybe I'll toss a WJQ-308 into my truck in BC!
Yep, that was funny but also impressive of what you can do with that shovel. Now what can you do with the U.S. Military shovel? Got a video for that?
Where did you get that version of the song? What's the song called anyway
That's a real cool vid! It's been great fun and I enjoyed wantchin' it!
This was actually impressive
That's one hardcore tool! Great video.
For this thing, it is the idea of functionality vs. durability. Think it as an extra large swiss army knife: it can do various of jobs, but you don't know when it will fail on you when you putting it through some hard use, say, using it as a grappling hook.
Useful? Maybe. Reliable? Maybe not.
I really quite liked that video..!
Hahahaha you did it all functions XD well done ! Thumb up for you! Love from CHINA!
Hope you have love to share when you're the next superpower china!
WJQ-308 and US GI E-Tool, which one is better?
What movie is the music from? It's a good movie, but I can't remember the title.
Hi.. Nice video! I intrested to know what handle u use to replace that standart shovel handle? Tq..
This is definitely a tool I need. If Les Stroud had one of these on all his trips, I bet he would have a cabin at each location LOL.
Lol, great video mate, I own a cold steel special forces shovel and I love it...Might keep my eye on this bad boy for future purchase as well...Cheers!
haha! nice video!! I like how your sawing up the handle.
king of all shovel
It's listed in the credits.
Awsome video Brother you even got the music rite. You just earned a new sub good work
john wayne, the cowboys; never thought i'd see this chicom issue item on US market; need a fighting/defence-app demo vs hanging thanksgiving turkey or something; i bet marine meu/socs, ranger batts would stock up
Very interesting tool. Impressive.
Good music!! 👍👍
Thanks for making my day :) Good laughterr. Also I think that this showel is one of best especially when it comes to claiming up on the rope. Is it really worhthy 75 quid?
That was amazing! definitely made me laugh.
good job, and keep going!
Now I want one! Fun video!
Nice video man!
Next stop, making gourmet cuisine using a shovel! Great job!
Pretty cool, but the price point is a little higher than I think it should be. Good product demonstration video though!
Want one ..Cool vid
That's a cool shovel but it's also laughably expensive for me. I'm cheap and poor so I think I'll stick to the old fashioned jam nut style for my folding shovel needs. I've found an easy and more importantly cheap way to improve that style. As manufactured, they all come with square sides for the jam nut to lock against. The corners quickly round off and the shovel head rocks no matter how hard you tighten the jam nut. This is exactly like a high centered 4x4. The solution is more ground clearance. This translates to the shovel as concave rather than square locking surfaces. The concave profile provides room for the corners to wear without high centering on the jam nut. It takes mere seconds with an angle grinder to do this mod and the results last for many years. My current favorite folding shovel is the Condor Claw. picks and mattocks work best for digging where I live and the claw is basically a folding pick and mattock. It also folds out to make a surprisingly useful pointed trowl that is especially useful for digging a hasty cat hole latrine pit. After watching the Chinese shovel fail video, I shock tested the claw's similarly attached wooden handle. That's the kind of fault I'd rather find at home.
PRETTY COOL. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Does it come supplied with food chopping board and wooden pallet hidden somewhere in the handle? :oD I'll be looking at buying one of these again, as before you sent me your link/email, I'd forgotten all about them. Oh, and thanks for the nostalgia with the soundtrack. That brought back memories of years-gone-by TV as a child. Now I just have to remember what the darned TV show was!
Function check A number 1! Dig a latrine! cut up your dinner! Now how much you pay? lol
I think the Chinese commercial got the music from "the magnificent seven" or something similar.
Very good! Nicely done!
They retail for around $80.00USD
What is the exact title for this 1950's epic Western soundtrack?
the chopping of potato cracks me up. lol
Function show: Awesome !
That´s an amazing shovel....a real survingtool. I have an german "Bundeswehr" shovel...but the chinese one is more sophisticated IMHO
Nice video btw ;)
wow i want one
great video . thank you
Music inspires me to dig
Great vid and cool style! subbed!
that guy must be Chuck Norris cuz he made a little shovel just blow my mind !
Great video, thanks for sharing.
That's a cool shovel but it's also laughably expensive for me. I'm cheap so I think I'll stick to the old fashioned jam nut style for my folding shovel needs. I've found an easy and more importantly cheap way to improve that style. As manufactured, they all come with square sides for the jam nut to lock against. the corners quickly round off and the shovel head rocks no matter how hard you tighten it. This is exactly like a high centered 4x4. The solution is more ground clearance. this translates to the shovel as concave rather than square locking surfaces. This provides room for the corners to wear without high centering on the jam nut. It takes mere seconds with an angle grinder to do this mod and the results last for many years.
The 5 star pentagram has been used in may things both good and bad (A matter of perspective in both cases)! Its society as a whole that has labeled these things as what they are. In this case it seems as if the 5 pointed pentagram has its own personal meaning which is all that matters. Symbols are only designs. How a person reflects on them is what is important. I cant tell you how many ppl Ive met want a spider web tattooed on their elbow. Until they hear why the majority of ppl get it lol.
That's awesome.
Wow, I don't my leatherman any more. I just need that shovel! :)
i was with you until i learned it was made in canada.....
no im just kidding. lots of utility in a small package, great video
Haha!!! Nice video man, and what a great tool:-)
Greetings from Norway
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Hahaha, u used the their commercial soundtrack
Well the handle fell off before he could turn the camera on for the review, but other than that looks like a quality shovel shaped piece of sheet metal.
awesome
The five points of the pentagram represent two things: the powers of the universe: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit as well as the five wounds of Christ. Thank you for your concern, and watching our video!
Wait, it's the sons of Katie Elder! That's what the song is from.
good video :)
"You call that a knife? Now this, is a knife!" O wait! its a shovel!
3:27 Farva is that you?
I’m confused. I thought we weren’t supposed to like Chinese stuff. I had my doubts about the climbing gimmick but I’m sold now.
how did u find me what sorcery is this lol
спасибо
Wow.
The freckle handle fell off before you could turn the camera on....What a fail!!
It's now driving me nuts! I'm trying to remember what it's from. I think it was a TV Western series, but just....cannot....think....what....it....is! ARRRRRRRGH!
Hopefully, baref00tbushcraft will tell us, otherwise I'll be trawling UA-cam for ages, trying out every TV show of the 70's. Pah!
thats cool
The original BGM lol.
idk if i should take this seriously
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