Hello,

A lot of to say about the CS marketing, paticularly from an european point of view...

But, in my experience, the CS shovel is a good item for non specific job.

It is better for chopping than the US one because it's quite straight (bevel and handle) when you rise the shovel.
It's better than German one or Switzer because the steel is quite better (0.5 C) and perharps better heat treatment. You could maintain it with a leatherman or SAK file, good on outdoors activities.
You must improve some parts of this item (fluted handle, erasing screw, linen oil handle....) to make it more accurate. Good advice also to change bevels.

You could see a photography about a session animated by some europeans (and one originated from Quebec) instructors about using tools. I was here but not on the picture: