A great tool very strong but needs sharpening. if you want it for throwing or digging into a steep hill to make a seat for hunting its a perfect backpacking tool.

Good sturdy shovel. It handles like a battle ax. Wish it had a longer handle.

Although [like every True Swords product] it arrived fast and on time, the shovel had multiple scratches and dents on both sides of the blade as well as the handle, which may have been caused by shipping.

It also arrived only somewhat sharp, which isn't a problem at all if you know how to sharpen any utility edge.

Additionally, though I should have easily realized this when I saw the picture and when it was not at all mentioned in the description, it did not come with any kind of sheath.

(Unless, of course, you count the bubble wrap from shipping.)

(Which did absolutely nothing to protect it from scratches and dents, so...I guess not.)