German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten (Foldable Spade) with Leather Carry Cover
German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten (Foldable Spade) with Leather Carry Cover. Click here to view full size. Click to close full size. Type of Manufacture: Newly Made Item 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. Original items are sometimes referred to as Military Antiques, Military Collectibles, or simply Militaria. New Made items are sometimes referred to as Replicas or Reproductions. The condition of New Made items is always the same but can vary in very minor ways, such as shade of color, etc. We display multiple images and write detailed descriptions of the products we sell in order to provide the customer with as much information as possible so you know what to expect when you open the box.
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This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item "German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten (Foldable Spade) with Leather Carry Cover" is in sale since Saturday, December 07, 2013. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Reproductions\Germany". The seller is "international-military-antiques" and is located in Gillette, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.