1981 OTKI Marked Military Entrenching Shovel w/ Canvas Carrier Eastern Block Surplus

Offered for sale is an original military surplus entrenching shovel complete with its matching canvas carrying cover. The blade is stamped with a 1981 date and an OTKI inspection/factory marking, indicating Eastern Bloc military production.

This compact field shovel features a durable steel blade with original black finish, hardwood handle, and original olive drab canvas carrier with leather retention strap and belt attachment loops. The simple fixed-blade design is rugged, reliable, and representative of Cold War-era military field equipment.

Entrenching tools such as this were issued to soldiers for digging fighting positions, field fortifications, drainage trenches, camp use, and general utility work. Today they remain popular with military collectors, surplus enthusiasts, vehicle restoration hobbyists, campers, and outdoor adventurers.

The shovel presents exceptionally well, retaining most of its original finish and showing only light signs of handling and storage wear. The matching carrier remains intact and displayable with functional straps and hardware.

Features:

• Original military surplus entrenching shovel
• Blade marked “1981”
• OTKI inspection/factory stamp
• Eastern Bloc / Cold War-era military pattern
• Fixed-blade design
• Hardwood handle
• Original olive drab canvas carrier
• Leather retention strap
• Functional belt attachment loops
• Heavy-duty steel construction

Condition Details:

• Blade retains most original black finish
• Light handling and storage wear
• Handle is solid and free from major damage
• Canvas carrier remains intact
• Leather strap and hardware present
• Excellent display and collection condition

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