US Military Issue Tri-fold E-Tool Shovel w/ LC2 ALICE Cover

Description

US Military Issue E-Tool. Ames 1990 manufactured.
100% Hardened Steel
D-type hand grip
One serrated cutting blade edge; one axe blade
23" x 6" x 2" When Fully Open
9" x 6" x 2" When Folded/Collapsed
Matte Black
Genuine Issue
NSN: 5120-00-878-5932
Replaced by NSN 5120-01-476-7556
Mil-Spec: MIL-I-43684A
Made in the USA by Ames Co.
The tri-fold e-tool shovel is an invaluable military, outdoors and safety tool. Besides the obvious use as a standard digging shovel, the blade locks into a 90º position for easy use as a hoe. There is a locking nut on the bottom to lock the shovel with the blade either flat, or in the bent position. The blade is sharp on one side for small chopping jobs, and serrated on the other for use in sawing through tree roots.
In military use, this shovel can actually be used in close quarters combat. The shovel is sturdy and strong enough that the sharpened blade can be used as an incredibly lethal weapon. During the Second World War, the shovels were used this way between the German and Soviet soldiers, actually more often than digging.
This rugged tough shovel is a genuine issue US Military item, made in the USA by Ames. It is made from hardened steel, and is not easily dented or damaged. It is 23 inches when fully extended, but folds down to 9 inches by 6 inches to carry easily, and weighs only about 2.5 lbs. It matches the military specification MIL-I-43684A. It is stamped on the side of the handle with "U.S.A" "Ames" and the two digit year of manufacture, 90 for 1990.