German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten (Foldable Spade) with Leather Carry Cover
November 7, 2018 - Comment
New Made Item: In 1938, the klappspaten, or foldable spade, appeared, being the precursor of all modern spades of this kind. Including the 1943 American Copy. Production of the Klappspaten was halted mid-war by its high cost and overlong production time. The end-user was of secondary consideration in this type of decision!
This newly made production is exclusive to IMA and is of the highest quality unlike the flimsy imports from Asia currently available on the market. It was copied directly from an original Klappspaten in the IMA collection. We use a tempered steel blade, with correct screw tight deep red colored ribbed steel locking cuff, hardwood handle all secured with steel pins. We even stamp German WW2 era replicated makers marks with a 1940 date for added authenticity. There is no finer reproduction on the market today, and YES you can actually dig with it!
Specifications-
Length Extended: 26
Length Folded: 18.5 inches
Blade Width: 5 5/8
Blade Length: 8.25
Weight: 3lbs
Product Features
- In 1938, the klappspaten, or foldable spade, was developed by the German Army.
- Newly made production is exclusive to IMA and is of the highest quality.
- Copied directly from a original WW2 Klappspaten in the IMA collection.
- Tempered steel blade, correct screw tight ribbed steel locking cuff.
- Complete with leather carrier and belt attachment.
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Well made and perfect copy. Hard to tell this from a real one. perfect!!!
Small enough to be easily portable, sturdy enough to actually work if you need it in a pinch Kept in back of my vehicle for emergencies. 5 star rating because it is well constructed. Not a substitute for a full size shovel, but small enough to carry in your car and not get in the way. Quality of construction is far superior to cheap import shovels that break when you use them. Constructed like the original US WW2 foxhole shovels (thick steel screw collar and threads; no thin steel or plastic on this shovel) Feels solid and does not flex at hinge joint. Handle is hard-wood.Of…
Shovel is all in all, a very good reproduction Follows the German WW2 design fairly well, but the case stinks to hi heaven. I tried the vinegar; coffee; baking soda & fresh air tricks and it still stinks. I through out the case. The shovel is well made, and as was originals, the handle has no protection. I used the authentic Ballistol protection for the stock that was used by all German WW1 & 2 military groups. Even to this day, Ballistol is used by many shooters. The authentic shovel used a bakelite nut and this one is made of either pot…