Dutch Army 3-Way Folding Shovel with DPM Carry Case Cadet making them practical and repairable

making them practical and repairable even today

South Africa continued making this leather version throughout WWII due to local supply chains

while the external ankle cuffs with under-foot stirrups keep the trousers anchored in deep snow

This military-grade rubber compound provides exceptional grip on wet rock

and rain during bushcraft

Dutch Army 3-Way Folding Shovel with DPM Carry Case Cadet making them practical and repairableThis genuine Dutch Army 3 way folding shovel is an original military issue entrenching tool with its DPM cover. NATO Specification Build First issued under the Dutch designation klapschep, this 1996 dated tool was manufactured to strict NATO standards for the Koninklijke Landmacht (Royal Netherlands Army). The heavy duty carbon steel spade head features a serrated edge designed to cut through thick roots and hard ground, providing superior digging