Entrenching Tool E Tool Gerber Serrated Edge Folding Shovel with / without cover

Genuine US Government Issue Gerber Entrenching Tool NSN 5120-01-476-7556 with choice of Entrenching Tool Carrier / Cover NSN’s (UCP Camo Pattern MOLLE II 8465-50-152-8407, MultiCam MOLLE II 8465-01-580-1303, OCP MOLLE II 8465-01-641-9405, Coyote Brown MOLLE II 8465-01-519-7815, Foliage Green LC-2 clip style 8465-00-001-6474) The Gerber E Tool shovel is a military issue digging tool that was designed to dig fox / fighting holes and trenches. It has a serrated edge on one side for chopping / sawing. It was designed to replace the earlier generation AMES E Tool. The Gerber E-Tool is made with a serrated edge steel blade and a glass-filled nylon handle with an anodized shaft making this shovel lighter weight and durable. Just like the earlier military entrenching tool, it folds in 3 ways to be compact and fit into a MOLLE shovel cover. These “folding shovels” were primarily used to dig defensive positions like foxholes and trenches. Compact yet reliable tri-fold shovel for camping, survival, car trunk, bugout tool…… Today E-Tools have become an indispensable part of every outdoorsman or prepper’s kit. This device is not only good for digging holes and clearing out campsites; you can also use them in a number of ways. Here are some of them: Sanitation purposes Digging catholes and latrines Makeshift toilet seat Digging a compost pile Shelter Can be used to build survival or bushcraft shelters (dug-out shelter, snow cave) Sharp edges can be used to chop wood and branches Fire building and food Digging firepits Digging traps and solar stills Moving coals from a campfire Cooking using a Dutch oven Can be used as a frying pan Others Digging your car out of mud or snow Landslide and avalanche rescue Grappling hook Boat paddle Close contact weapon Fair used condition shows signs of wear. “Used by our Troops”. Some dirt, rust, nylon handle chipping / marring, paint chipping, edge wear possible. Paint or marks possible. Hinges and locking mechanism in good working condition. Cover may have some writing, color fading and holes. Cover buttons, snaps, buckles, clips, straps are present and serviceable. Many years of serviceable use remaining with normal care. Good used condition shows moderate signs of wear. “Used by our Troops”. Some dirt, light rust, paint wear and chipping, light edge wear possible. Hinges and locking mechanism in good working condition. Cover may have some writing, color fading and small holes. Cover buttons, snaps, buckles, clips, straps are present and serviceable. Many years of serviceable use remaining with normal care. Very Good used condition shows minimal signs of wear. Paint may show some minor scratches or chipping. May have very light rust on areas where paint is missing. Edge is in very good condition. Hinges and locking mechanism in very good condition. Cover has minimal to no fading and no writing or holes. Cover buttons, snaps, buckles, clips, straps are in very good condition. Excellent used condition shows hardly any signs of wear. Paint is in excellent condition, very light to no scratches, chips, or rust. Edge is in excellent condition. Hinges and locking mechanism in excellent condition. Cover has very good bright crisp color and no writing or holes. Cover buttons, snaps, buckles, clips, straps are in excellent condition. New or New never issued are either brand new with tags and / or packaging or in the case of never issued, they may not have tags or packaging and may have some dust or signs of storage / handling but show no signs of ever having been issued or used. Thank you for looking. If you have any questions on this item or any of our items, feel free to message. Please check out our eBay store for other government and military surplus items and please follow us and save us to your eBay Favorites. 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