USGI Military GERBER Entrenching Tool (E-Tool) w/ ACU Carrier

Description

This listing is for a Genuine USGI (United States Government Issue) Gerber Entrenching Tool, famously known as the E-Tool, accompanied by its standard-issue ACU/UCP MOLLE carrier. Designed for the harsh realities of military field life, this tri-fold shovel is the gold standard for durability and utility. It is an essential component for any tactical loadout, camping kit, or emergency survival cache, offering a compact footprint that unfolds into a robust, high-performance digging and chopping implement..

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gerber Legendary Blades (USGI Contract)
• Design: Tri-fold compact design
• Material: Tempered high-carbon steel blade
• Carrier Type: MOLLE/PALS compatible ACU (UCP) pouch
• Open Length: Approx. 23 inches
• Folded Length: Approx. 9 inches
• Weight: Approx. 2.3 lbs

Key Features & Design Elements

• Tri-Fold Versatility: The classic tri-fold design allows the tool to collapse into a very small, stowable package, making it easy to strap to the outside of a rucksack or mount on a plate carrier without taking up significant space.
• High-Carbon Steel Construction: The blade is built from heat-treated, high-carbon steel, providing the structural integrity needed for digging in rocky, frozen, or compacted soil without bending or snapping.
• Serrated Cutting Edge: One side of the shovel blade features a sharpened, serrated edge, allowing it to function as a saw or chopper for clearing brush, roots, and light timber—increasing its utility far beyond basic digging.
• Locking Mechanism: Features a robust locking collar and pivot points that keep the head securely in the shovel or pick position, ensuring it doesn't fold or collapse under heavy use.
• ACU/UCP MOLLE Carrier: The included carrier is made from durable nylon and features standard MOLLE attachment points, allowing it to be securely affixed to rucks, tactical vests, or vehicle headrests.

Condition: Used by our Troops in Fair Condition, will have noticeable cosmetic damage, such as scuffs, dirt, rust, dents or dings. The E Tool remains fully functional and ready to use, may or may not have serrated edge, Overall in Fair Condition. Comes with USGI ACU cover which will be either New or used in Good Condition.