Description
This is an Entrenching Tool, E Tool, that is used throughout the US Military. The foldable shovel is used for digging fighting positions to filling sandbags. When folded the shovel fits into E Tool pouches for easy carry. While the shovel is best for digging it can be used for chopping and cutting wood when needed and will take a decently sharp edge when the effort is put into getting one on there. Overall these are handy tools for general outdoor use, whether it’s in the field or just in the back of the truck when out in the mountains.
Features:
- Collapsible Handle – Has handle(s) that fold or collapse when not in use.
Manufactured by:
- Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.
Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the #1 country, the USA.
Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).
sibilant_ghost (verified owner) –
It slices, it dices, It will dig a hole. You may dread digging with this, until you try the civilian equivalent. The civilian models have plastic parts and the blade of the shovel is thinner. It weights less and isn’t nearly as durable.
This item was purchased used, and had been used at some point. It was well cleaned and had been repainted at some point to prevent rust buildup.
If your E-Tool ain’t digging like it used to, look up shovel sharpening videos, it makes a world of difference.
Alexander Cox (verified owner) –
Dig a hole, or defend yourself against the zombie hoard., lol It came in better shape than i expected. Venture for the win!
RedX (verified owner) –
Arrived in great condition. Fast shipping. Go dig a hole.
DieselD (verified owner) –
Great used shape. Previous review is correct with these being way better than the civilian counterpart. I keep one in every vehicle that ends up off-road
AntK (verified owner) –
Defective option truly means defective. Ordered thinking it would just be rusty and able to be cleaned up enough to toss in the car for emergencies. It came with the handle sheared in 2 places, crusty rust, with loose rivets and a Threadless locking ring. Completely unusable in current condition, but hope to mount the head to a new wooden handle and create a serviceable tool.
To be fair to ventures team, I ordered defective and this was the only thing I was not happy with in my order. Will be ordering again from the used category.
Jeff Radspinner (verified owner) –
I apologize for the trouble, that is not “defective”. It sounds like a bad one slipped by. As you mentioned, defective means that it should be functional and useable but will have moderate to heavy wear. Please send us an email at support@venturesurplus.com and we’ll get this issue fixed for you.