Sure it looks just like a shovel to you and me, but this Chinese Multifunction Shovel is a veritable marvel of innovative engineering. It will not only dig ditches, but also cut wire, act as a grappling hook, saw, axe, tape measure, hammer, bottle and can opener plus. Eighteen functions in all. Take a look at the awesome video (warning: rousing music). You have to be in the Chinese army to get one free, or you can pay $13.59 for something similar over here.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b60OZhrTB6o