Glock E Tool Review and Field Test
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Glock E-Tool Review and Field Test. Compact Shovel, Spade and Saw for Survival. Lightweight Entrenching Tool that's easy to Pack. Thanks to Optics Planet for the 5% Sootch00 Discount and sending the E-Tool for the Review.
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I was in the Marines '81-'85 and we transitioned into those triangle-handled things (you called it a military shovel, but I question that designation, lol)...I hated them compared to the older ones. The older e-tools had a pick and shovel, wood handle (usually hickory, but painted ODG) and worked great. I put mine through hell it never failed me. Ya, carrying it was not as good as that Glock shovel I'm certain, but they were very capable...I still have one for my "Oh crud, the demons are in power now" bag.
Flecktarn is Germany (West) - the DDR - East German Army used Raindrop camouflage and ceased to excise after reunification 30 years ago
thats true. and the gdr also used " ein strich kein strich " camo pattern. flecktarn is regular german camo pattern
I got a Glock E tool when they first came out. I used the hell out of it, for many years! I used it for everything. Digging, cutting limbs for shelters, spliting kindling, shoveling coals, etc. It is by far, the best one on the market.
Can you use this as a seat like the military one
@@markdahlia9543 i mean, it's a pole, so you might sink on it
Great E-tool, love my Glock tools, PEW, PEW, then, dig hole, put body in hole, finally saw shrubs to camo hole, just saying :)
All in one package! Perfect!🤔🇺🇸
7:00 covering up the body.
I lucked up and found a new one at a Goodwill in Alabama for $1.00
Chad Bennett lucky
I'll give you $1.05 for it right now.
I love the goodwill here in Gadsden Al. Found a $25 condor molle pouch like new for 49cents. Always a deal on something.
I've had the Glock e-tool for a few years now and it's never let me down. I've dug my car out of snow a few times and have used it for hiking and camping. It's lightweight, it's durable and works every time.
Same as the field knife and my Glock pistols, I know I can rely on it when I need it.
Can you use this as a seat like the military one
Ive had my Glock E-tool for going on 10 years now and I love it. I keep it in my survival tote in my Jeep and have dug out cars before out of mud and snow. Great durible product and definitely could be a life saver. And its great because its a Glock! Thanks for the review Sootch!
Thanks Dan! I appreciate you sharing your experience!
@@SensiblePrepper That's funny...I've had my Glock E-tool for about 10 years now too...and also in my Jeep! Never had to dig anyone out with it but I have used the saw during deer season to help make a quick ground blind.
Must 2nd generation you got, because the 1st broke the handles like glass.
If they put Gen 5 stippling on the e-tool handle they can't sell it in CA ;-)
If you take the saw off, they may work with ya.. With the collapsable handle though I am not so sure.
Sure they can. To Cops and Military only. Lol
Corn for life :-)
Pretty Much! lol! Thanks Brother
I own 3 of these. A few notes:
it has 3 positions: 90,135 and 180(shovel mode). the middle(135) setting is great for grabbing the loose stuff on the bottom.
the polymer handle is alot nicer in cold weather. it's also non-conductive if electrical shock is an issue.
the locking system doesn't have exposed threads like all the other options so dirt and mud wont "lock it up"
I've used the "135" position as a lever/pry bar for lifting logs off the ground to keep the chainsaw bar out of the ground
On 2 of mine I used a chainsaw file to add serrations which aids if digging in rooty ground. use a round file however,triangular teeth snag on roots
The saw handle sucks for cutting firewood but is great for cutting roots.reserving your folding saw for fire wood keeping it sharp
BigDaddyUnlimited have these for 37 bucks
Learn something new every day! Thanks Sootch!
The etool handle position you don't know about is a grappling hook setting.
Ken Gray I thought it was more of a pick axe sorta setting? For entrenching
or maybe a "dirt anchor?"
Neither.
You've probably addressed this already, but I feel like you never seem to have any critical opinions of the gear or guns you review.
In my opinion, the glock's handle is too short and thick for my uses. It is much lighter and handles sandy earth better than the US E tool thugh
its not east german.
since 1989 we are one country.
and flecktarn is the color since 1998 from the bundeswehr.
the US e-tool, you have it in the carrier backwards--the blade goes toward the back
I've been using the old Vietnam/Korea era wood handle folders for 30 years. Heavy for packing, but a great tool to throw in the back of a quad or something.
Thats not East german. Thats after the reunification Fleck Tarn colour sceme.
Correct. That is a GERMAN (Bundeswehr) shovel. The East German (NVA) entrenching tool had a wooden handle.
Had one for twenty odd years, still going strong though it now lives in the spare wheel well of the car.
No "E"" spade can compete with a full sized spade. The Glock is a lot lighter and a good one to have compared to most. Saving weight is always a bonus if you have to carry it yourself.
The saw can cut turf, roots, and snow blocks. Its pretty poor as a wood saw.
The CS Special Forces Shovel is also good, but heavier. (Someone does a quality Titanium one which are better for the light weight carry; possibly one of the lightest and best "E" tool yet.)
Anyhow, nice review. Glocks rock.
the semi open position could be used as a snow anchor??
Love the background music!
I've had my E Tool for years and love it!!! Glad you got one.
You should try the cold steel shovel. Still have 1 in my car for years now
That really is a nice round hole..... HEY! Why did you fill the hole back up?!?
I'v had a Glock E tool for 20+ years in my jeep and snowmobiles. Awsome tools!
The odd position is for climbing or grappling
Ames worked for the boys in nam! Good enough 4 me
Amen.
Hey glock e-tool is best I think over the heavy U.S. one and others. It will also fit in the usgi molle e-tool cover as well.
I have had a Glock E-tool for a number of years but never had a case for it. Definitely a great tool and I have used it a number of times over the years. I am really surprised that Glock provides such a cheaply made case for it. You'd think that since they have been dealer with polymers for 40+ years they could have made a case like the US E-tool. They make polymer holsters for their pistols and I can't see why they can't do the same for the E-tool.
Thank you for the great review. I ordered it and yay, the discount code still works.
Hi Sootch, you channel dangerous for my wallet ;),thanks, good bless you & Good bless America long live the Republic!!!
Dig a fighting position, to standard , using only that entrenching tool.
Then report back..
lol, done that a few dozen times. Once, it was raining so hard we thought we'd be told to stop, but an hour later I'm standing in water up to my gut, shivering. four hours later, we were water-logged, and five hours later I was glad to go out on a 25 mile patrol. It was good being a Marine! Made a patriot machine out of a skinny little boy. Not one regret and the grandson will be hearing the stories someday soon. 56 and still playin in the mud with the other kids!
curious to see if that Glock would hold up
I spent 10 years in the ARMY, and have used my E-tool for just about everything you could imagine, including but not limited to digging as a shovel, trenching folded as a hoe/spade, as a seat both for resting and for taking a dump, and even as a weapon. in harsh conditions, I would really not feel confident with a polimer handle. I trusted my steel heavy as hell but always reliable E-tool. as for a saw, everyone I knew in front line units had a small folding saw ( most of us had corona pruning saws) in our packs. this tool would be fine for weekend trips where you really didn't have much to worry about, but in a life or death situation I would bear the weight of the old ARMY E-tool every time.
The Russian e tools are sharp enough on the sides to take someone's head off. Jus sayin
Are you sure? Just Asking?
Excellent video!!! Atte: Pedro LEON
Hope you include the Cold Steel Special Forces shovel in your comparison. It doesn't fold, but it is a fierce tool and weapon.
Definitely nice. Moving parts = fail parts. Cold steel spetnaz shovel and silky saw way better.
My dad has one in his hunting bag, yet he doesn't and will never own a Glock.
Respect to your dad , but he's missing out .
That's West German not East German, Flecktarn wasn't used by the NVA but by the Bundeswehr.
It's much more versatile if you sharpen the edges. I like my Russian army shovel and Corona folding saw better. Never really found much need for the different position options.
I'll stay with my Cold Steel Shovel, but thanks to your test I like the Glock, and would consider it as backup or in my secondary "scoot-bag" pack.
glad you got one just got a glock field knife good review ican make you a leather holster for that shovel
So I made leather sheath for my large knife and it rusted overnight...high humidity in Missouri back then. Any ideas to stop it? I really like the sheath and the knife, but they don't seam to like each other!
@@dandexinventor mabey oil on the knife, and a few drops of oil in the sheath?
Thanks for the review buddy, I was wondering if this would fit my Bundeswehr sleeve!
Saw - it cuts in the wrong direction! Such a small tool should cut on the pull stroke, as it eliminates the risk of snapping or bending the sawblade! [Like Silky saws are pull saws.]
If I was going to a war action definitly I whould chose heavier stronger spade? I dont want my tool bend when I in ruch and adrenaline panic dig shelter or anything? For camping where life is slow and easy Glock is thebest. This is simple choice like to ware long trousers in a middle ofsumer in greates heat. Simple as that. You use propper thing for propper action.
I can't even imagine digging a fighting hole with something like this, all I use mine for is digging fire pits and turd holes🤷🏼♂️
The saw is intended only for roots. Therefore, the saw teeth point downward so that you do not get soil thrown in the face when sawing the roots.
Thanks Brother. You Sold me on the Glock tool. Going to get one. Great Video, Thanks again.
That saw is a root saw, can be used in a pinch as a limb saw but sucks at it. I am disappointed that you acted like it was a good saw to cut that small tree down, you even cut frame in the middle, no doubt to take a break lol. Keep the reviews honest my friend.
Awesome Video sir, thanks for taking the time to make it, Look foward to all of your survival/camping stuff. Thanks and keep it up!!
New US military issue is better than the old. Gerber brand.
What is your opinion for keeping the E tool/shovel in my truck for snow emergency's?
Ok for dirt - miserable for snow
I don’t really need the saw mostly digging up Prairie dog holes but seems good all around.
I didnt know about glock making anything except guns.
just picked up a brand new glock e tool for $20 at my local pawn shop
Plastic toys suck...
Yall need a big boy gun, 1911 baby
I love all of Glock tools, especially my Glock 81 field knife !!!!!!! Thanks for showing this awesome E Tool from Glock , Sootch00. As always long live the republic my friend !!!!!!!
Why so many !!!!!!!!!!! ?. Idiot
Marines at TBS 88-89 shoved then into yhe issue e tool case....
This test with a shovel is a bit funny, you could already dig in the sand;)
i dont think sportsmans guide is legit. i ordered a ruck sack from them and it was nit what i was issued
I guess the acute angle might be useful for glacier hiking, idk
Shovel Glock or Gerber? Which is better?
Yeah yeah, field test! The wife told you to go and til the garden didn't she? And you just pretended you were reviewing an ETool.....ya sneaky little........
They should team up with silky saws. That would be bad a$$
An E tool shovel needs weight to it to be really effective, I would never buy some light weight shovel , they made them right during WWII and Vietnam, can’t be improved, bottom line , manufacturers are just always making gimmicky things to try to make a buck
What would you take for the glock knife?
Its a West Germany shovel Cover Buddy east German was Einsteich - Keinstrich camo best wishes from cologne West Germany (i served the Luftwaffe in flecktarn and retired as a Special airman or -3 Brothers in Arms my friend !
Why did you cut a living tree/plant?
responsible land clearing...like California should have been doing.
It is his dang tree! relax, many more will grow from the trunk.
Had mine since 1997 one best tools I own...
It`s a Bundeswehr, not east german cover.
You might be interested in the Lochkoppel. The still in use german LBE as a inexpensive prepper option. Has pros and cons as everything.
Question...Is the adjustment knob ambidextrous? Can you take it out and flip it to the other side? That wound be handy as my right foot is dominant and it would be easier to dig with the knob on the other side.
Maybe try the Fox folding spade. Expensive though
Loving my glock E tool. Also does anyone know of any good full metal construction E tool besides AMES's that a lil more light??
I acquired a few e tools from my time in. Actually was armed with one and chased a guy trying to steal stuff from my pickup. Worked well the crook dropped everything and ran away
Perhaps the knob and fastener can be put to the opposite side,... depending if you're right \left-footed ... ??
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Wow I haven't seen ground that red since I dug a foxhole in Ft, Bragg.
Yeah, the Carolinas are know for the Red Clay! lol!
@@SensiblePrepper
Once you come far enough east you can get away from that red clay. One of the benefits of being Down East 😁
indonesian armed forces had same e tool design like that too
Great knife, greetings from Jalisco México.
Muchas Gracias Cazador!
Thats not the original holster.
it fits in the US MOLLE cover. but then again, so does a a set of NODS
To bad it's not coated with Teniffer.
I would also like to mention that Glock has made a reusable crap bucket that is now available on Optics Planet. 100% Polymer.
Lid sold separately.
Hello, your video is so cool. We are a professional survival shove manufacturer in China. We have some high quality shovels different from the one in your video.
The first position vis for digging under logs trees especially fence's under barb wire barracades etc the backwards position can move a lot more earth after you a big enough hole in the conventional configuration.
Any idea where to buy just the case? 🤔
I have always wanted one of those e-tools but just never pulled the trigger. I do have a few of the knifes, they are pretty awesome. You know I'm a Glock fanboy, they are just an awesome go to firearm. That is a nice looking e-tool, and seems like I'm gonna have to put up or shut up. :) Thanks for another great video brother, have a nice week!
Does it take glock magazines?
Time for an update video??
Just picked up a glock knife the other day, now time for this E tool to go with my glock 17 mos 👍
I envy your soil.
That saw is weak. Need to get you one of those Silky brand Katana Boys. Cut that lil ole tree like beard hair.
Can you use this as a seat like the military one
Thanks for sharing Sootch. Do the teeth on the saw splay out at an angle for better cutting and wood chip removal ? Can the shovel twist knob be reversed to the other side of the handle ? Most of us are RIGHT handed / footed. I noticed that your foot glanced off the knob as you were going to dig deeper. If the knob is reversible , then it would be easier to place foot pressure. J K
The Glock etool will fit in the current MOLLE etool covers.
I see you use kroil awesome
Not sure I'm sold on this tool with only one hole dug. Might need to get hard on digging one more. That would really seal the deal.
I'm getting both the Glock FM 81 and the Glock E tool
YOU GO GIRL!
I got a sog shovel it's like the military shovel but with a smalle Spade