I would not have reccommended not using unlocks were it not for the fact I tried using them. My criticizations were too vague.
When I compared the equalizer to the shovel, I meant the soldiers that blow themselves up in spawn and rush into the enemy base like Rambo.
Secondly, yes I do use the axtinguisher, but like I said, it's conditional. I haven't played pyro in weeks, my class is sniper or soldier. I do suppose it's time to smelt it.