{"product_id":"1981-otki-marked-military-entrenching-shovel-w-canvas-carrier-eastern-block-surplus","title":"1981 OTKI Marked Military Entrenching Shovel w\/ Canvas Carrier Eastern Block Surplus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered for sale is an original military surplus entrenching shovel complete with its matching canvas carrying cover. The blade is stamped with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1981 date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOTKI inspection\/factory marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating Eastern Bloc military production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrenching 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal military surplus entrenching shovel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade marked “1981”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOTKI inspection\/factory stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Bloc \/ Cold War-era military pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed-blade design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardwood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal olive drab canvas carrier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather retention strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional belt attachment loops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade retains most original black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight handling and storage wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle is solid and free from major damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanvas carrier remains intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather strap and hardware present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display and collection condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description and represent the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43062522183757,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/A1DBCD35-C8A5-4512-83EC-512A3FB249D6.jpg?v=1780332079","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1981-otki-marked-military-entrenching-shovel-w-canvas-carrier-eastern-block-surplus","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}