Shovel ID?

[Brad Mills]

A quick Google of BULLDOG SHOVEL reveals the following...

http://www.bulldogtools.co.uk/

They have about 200 different version of this shovel, just like the one in the photo. By chance are they British?

Bulldog Tools have been made at Clarington Forge in Wigan, England, for over 200 years. Generations of Farmers, Contractors and Professional Landscapers stand testimony to a quality of product upon which their livelihoods depend. The skill and craftsmanship that were the key to the company's success in those early days are still maintained and are available to this day.

At Bulldog we use a unique specification steel which results in exceptionally strong tool heads with the flexibility to absorb all the shock and pressure of hard work, without distorting or breaking.

The Bulldog name has a long history and enviable reputation. The Bulldog label is your guarantee that, no matter which tool you choose, it will give you a lifetime of reliable service and be a pleasure to use and own.

[Neil Ashley]

I asked this same question sometime ago because there was one fitted to my C15TA when I originally brought it.

Its certainly the correct pattern but obviously more evidence is required over there use. The British Army prefered T handled shovels.

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi

No, I don't think it's British as it has "Made in Canada" stamped on it. Unless they mean just the metal parts of the handle but that doesn't seem to m,ake a lot of sense.

I too Googled it for a Canadian connection, and even tried to call Bulldog Technologies Inc in Richmond BC but the ph # doesn't work.

Oh well, it's not a priority or anything so I'll just keep looking off and on.

Thanks to all.

regards
Darrell

[m606paz]

Today i found a Bulldog Shovel like the first post.
May be part of the tools inside some of the cmp that arrived in Argentina

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[rob love]

Whenever I make it to one of the units on base and am in their battery/company level stores, I ask to look at their shovels, along with their old hydraulic jacks. They have donated more than a few of these shovels to the base museum, along with a few of the Walker hydraulic jacks. It is amazing how many decades some of this equipment has lasted.

[m606paz]

Bulldog 1942.

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[maple_leaf_eh]

Monday night is garbage night in my neighbourhood. Earlier this year I came home with a short wooden handled shovel that someone had let concrete dry on the blade. You've made me think it might be more relevant than just being an old shovel with a well-made D-handle.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by rob love

Whenever I make it to one of the units on base and am in their battery/company level stores, I ask to look at their shovels, .

Reminds me of the 'Ripping Yarns ' episode


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYpsz2eAKOs

[Lang]

Here is an extensive article on military WW2 shovels.

Looks like whatever make or style you have is correct.

http://jeepdraw.com/John_Barton1_Shovels.html

Anyone who has ever had to use a shovel in anger knows the extreme bend on a "jeep" shovel makes it very difficult to use properly while any of the more conventional straighter shank shovels are ergonomically superior.

Everyone talks about #2 being the correct shovel but those with other period styles may find #2 stamps on straighter shank varieties even long handled types. I think #2 referred to the size or possibly blade shape (round, square or coal-shovel). Because #2 is found on nearly all jeep curved shovels it has become legend it refers to them alone.

Lang