NATO TRIFOLD Entrenching Tool/Shovel

Description

Also commonly known as the Tri-Fold Shovel or E-tool. Made with the same specifications as the U.S. G.I. Entrenching shovel this NATO model is OD while the U.S. one is painted black. This is a favorite used not only by military men all over the world, but is also known as the tool of choice among campers, hikers, survivalists, and even gardeners. Weighing under 3 pounds this sturdy steel shovel can not only dig a trench, it can chop a root, and is equipped with 2 serrated edges for sawing and slicing.
These shovels are known as a tri-fold shovel because they folds into three sections which can be freely positioned for different applications, or folded into its own rubberized compact case. This particular shovel was a NATO tool, they were manufactured for the Bundeswehr translated as the German Armed Forces. The shovel indicates this by the “BUND” stamped on the handle. The NATO NSN number also has a 12 as the country code which also indicates Germany. Overall length is approximately 23”. These are all used condition shovels.
NOTICE: These are not cheaply made reproductions. These are rugged dependable shovels made to handle hard work.
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