Bushcraft shovel

[Hammock Hamster]

Hi guys, had an overnighter yesterday and having some spare time I thought I would make something.

I didn't fancy the usual spoon or kuksa so decided to see if I could make a spade/shove for digging my fire pit.

Basically I split a log, used the saw to mark out the blade then split off the excess, used the axe to flatten out the blade and then the knife to tidy up the handle.
I don't think it would stand up to heavy use, or at least my hands wouldn't, but it did the job and I now know I can make one and am guessing it's the same premise as a canoe paddle too.

Hope you like it!

Cheers, Hamster

 

[John Fenna]

I made a small trowel for digging poo pits a while back,and used much the same methodology. However I put on a pointier tip and used a spon knife to make it more scoop friendly.
It has seen much action in my little woods

 

[Ogri the trog]

I made a small trowel for digging poo pits a while back........... It has seen much action in my little woods

Too much information John!

Nice going HH.

Ogri the trog

 

[Native Nathan]

Great idea mate, I may just have to try that on my next outting... Cheers HH

 

[Shambling Shaman]

With a little more work it could be a supper sized spork

Joking aside thats a tidy job.