The Ames E-tool U.S. Military tri- fold shovel

SteveC · **on:** March 02, 2015, 12:20:40 AM

I don't have one or really need one but this video makes me want to get one

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2015, 01:23:54 AM

That does look an impressive bit of kit

Looks like Vic pouch on his belt too

Higgins617 · **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2015, 01:35:56 AM

I'm not sure if it is this exact one, but I have a military tri-fold in my truck to help me out of bad situations. Came in handy this weekend as I literally hacked a parking spot out of an ice bank. It went right through it like butter and man are they solid in hand. I'm not sure I'd want to have to carry one around with me but these things are made for serious work.

Chako · **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2015, 01:43:08 AM

I have 2 shovels that are very similar. I keep one in the Jeep, and the other in the house.

JAfromMn · **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2015, 03:22:56 AM

I didn't realize that they folded up so compact.

I might get one to squeeze into my backpack.

One more thing to add to the list.

I've never really seen a good one in person. The little folding shovels I've seen all looked and felt very cheap.

Higgins617 · **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2015, 03:23:52 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on March 02, 2015, 03:22:56 AM

I didn't realize that they folded up so compact.

I might get one to squeeze into my backpack.

One more thing to add to the list.

I've never really seen a good one in person. The little folding shovels I've seen all looked and felt very cheap.

Got mine at a surplus store, it looks quite used but it still feels solid as all hell.

JAfromMn · **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2015, 03:28:09 AM

Quote from: Higgins617 on March 02, 2015, 03:23:52 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on March 02, 2015, 03:22:56 AM
I didn't realize that they folded up so compact.

I might get one to squeeze into my backpack.

One more thing to add to the list.

I've never really seen a good one in person. The little folding shovels I've seen all looked and felt very cheap.

Got mine at a surplus store, it looks quite used but it still feels solid as all hell.

If I get somewhere that has a surplus store I'll have to look at em.

SteveC · **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2015, 03:37:51 PM

This seller on E-bay has used ones for a pretty reasonable price $25.50 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Entrenching-Tool-Folding-Shovel-US-Army-Ames-Used-/260921611849

JAfromMn · **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:15:28 PM

Quote from: SteveC on March 02, 2015, 03:37:51 PM

This seller on E-bay has used ones for a pretty reasonable price $25.50 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Entrenching-Tool-Folding-Shovel-US-Army-Ames-Used-/260921611849

The ground is frozen solid here. It will be awhile before I can shovel anything but snow and ice.

I want to see it before I buy. I don't trust ebay.

LoveHate · **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2015, 09:09:01 PM

I have one I keep in the jeep. bought it at a fleamarket. thing is built like a tank I used it to put under my tire and drive over once when I was stuck in the mud .. didn't hurt it at all.