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{{quote|In ancient times, people made friends by talking with their fists. Civilized people of the present use the implement born of civilization, the shovel<ref>Shovels have probably been around longer than state level societies.</ref>
|''[[Saga of Tanya the Evil]] LN Vol 2''}}
A [[Sub-Trope]] of [[Improvised Weapon]] and closely related to the [[Powerful Pick]], shovels are primarily used for excavation but can instantly become a weapon if the need arises. The handle gives the weapon a good reach while the head provides a weight allowing it to function as an oddly-shaped [[Carry a Big Stick|mace]]. With proper sharpening of the blade, the shovel can even work as an oddly-balanced [[Blade on a Stick|polearm]]. Especially dexterous individuals can even use the flat of the shovel as a shield, which can be quite comedic if the blocked blow was a punch.
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