USGI Ames
Tri-Fold Entrenching Tool (E-Tool Shovel) - Used
The Ames
Tri-Fold Entrenching Tool (E-Tool) is the gold standard of military combat
shovels, manufactured by Ames—the historic defense contractor that has supplied
rugged field tools to the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolutionary
War. Built to rigid military specifications under NSN 5120-00-878-5932,
this heavy-duty, tri-folding tactical shovel is a piece of essential survival
gear engineered to fold down into a compact, space-saving footprint that easily
docks onto standard tactical vests, load-bearing belts, and rucksacks.
Molded from
high-yield, tempered carbon steel and aircraft-grade aluminum, this tool is
built to chew through frozen earth, hard-packed clay, rocky soil, and dense
root systems. The spade blade features a serrated sharpening edge on one
side, allowing it to function as a light ax or brush-clearing tool in survival
situations. Its heavy-duty threaded locking collar enables the blade to lock
straight out at 180° for standard shoveling, or firmly at a 90° angle to
function as a high-leverage pick, trenching hoe, or emergency stool.
In Used
military surplus condition, these genuine Ames E-Tools exhibit authentic
cosmetic character from active service. Expect standard signs of
deployment—such as scuffs, scratches, surface paint thinning, and minor surface
carbon spotting on the blade or aluminum handle. However, every single shovel
is thoroughly inspected for structural integrity: the steel hinges move
smoothly, the knurled locking collar tightens down completely securely, and the
blade is free of structural cracks or catastrophic bends.
Technical
Specifications & Features
- NSN: 5120-00-878-5932 (Specific
to Entrenching Tool, Hand).
- Manufacturer: Ames (Stamped explicitly on the
metal hinge structure).
- Condition: Used (Professional military
surplus grade; fully tested for functional locking mechanisms and
structural safety).
- Color: Matte Tactical Black
(Non-reflective protective finish).
- Material Construction: * Shovel Blade:
High-impact, tempered Carbon Steel.
- Handle System: Ultra-durable, lightweight D-cell
cast Aluminum and reinforced structural steel struts.
- Dimensions: * Fully Extended Length:
23.5 Inches.
- Folded/Collapsed Size: 9.5" Long x 6.0" Wide x
2.0" Thick.
- Design Features:
- Tri-Folding Mechanical Linkage: Folds down into thirds,
minimizing its carrying profile to easily slip into standard-issue E-tool
carrier pouches.
- Dual-Angle Locking Mechanism: The heavy-duty knurled
spin-collar locks the head securely into two configurations: straight
180° (traditional shovel mode) or angled 90° (entrenching/pick/hoe mode).
- Serrated Blade Edging: One side of the spade blade
features factory-stamped serrations designed to cut through thick
subterranean roots, hard ice, and stubborn brush.
- Ergonomic D-Handle: The wide, impact-resistant
triangular handle accommodates bulky tactical gloves while maximizing
mechanical leverage during heavy digging.
- Authenticity: Genuine United States Military
Issue (USGI) / Contracted explicitly by Ames Co.
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