Gerber E-Tool Tactical Folding Spade, Camping Shovel w/ Serrated Edge, Black

This little thing folds down small enough that I can keep it in my car, tucked away in a small emergency box where I keep some road and off-road items to get me out of trouble. It came in handy this winter when I got my Cherokee stuck (beached basically) and I had to literally dig the car out of the little hill I got it stuck in. Ground was frozen, it was 28 degrees outside, and it took me 3 hours. But I couldn’t have done it without this incredibly strong and durable trenching tool. It would have taken me 6 hours doing it by hand, or with a wooden stick. Plus, the plastic handle prevented my hands from dealing with cold metal. Which I appreciated very much. Buying a second one so next time some one else can help me dig. And probably a third to keep around the house, just in case. Will also make an awesome gift for anyone you know that might drive in hazardous areas, or in crazy weather.

This thing is legit! I bought this to replace a Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel , which was actually closer to a large trowel than it was to a shovel. It's like night and day with this one. Handle, shovel head, blade, and shaft are all solid. There were a few nights of really heavy rain during my camping trip last summer and the site was less than ideal for water drainage. Normally I just do some real light trenching around my tent, but this time I was working around several tents and a pop up canopy. I could not believe how easily this shovel chewed through a mess of earth, root, and rock. Though it's not a long shovel, the leverage I was getting was good, and there was no undue strain on my back. Blade is sharp, so I was getting deep trenches with minimal shovelfuls. I've used it numerous times over the last 2 years and it's the type of product you know you'll be using for many years to come. Well built and dependable. Never know when you'll need it. Folds up compact. Opted to get the sheath for it separately. Definitely recommend!

I keep this in my bag for hiking and camping and am super pleased. Yeah it's a little pricey but it's solid and folds up nice and compact to fit in just about any bag. I've had no trouble digging small fire pits or just uprooting small stuff. For a shovel this rigid, it's not heavy. It's probably not as sturdy as those all metal ones (the well made ones) but it's also much lighter. Those shovels you find at army surplus stores are probably a fair bit sturdier but they weigh a ton and let's get serious, it's a small shovel. You're going to use it for small shovel jobs, not landscaping or digging trenches. It's a small light utility shovel that's crazy convenient and easily fits in any hiking or "bug out" type bag. Good job Gerber. I'll probably buy more of these in the future.

I was looking for a folding shovel to take on hikes and was stuck between varying criteria: - Wooden handled shovels are both light and durable, but cumbersome to pack - heavier folding shovels are durable and semi-compact, but heavy - lighter folding shovels are....lighter and compact, but lack durability. The Gerber 30 falls under the second category, and it can certainly take a beating. Compared to lighter shovels I've picked up in other places, like the Coleman tri-fold, or ones at Home Depot. The Gerber shovel plate is a heavier thicker steel, resists torque well, and can cut through roots and clay. Lighter shovels don't have that ability, and wear down much more quickly. Having said that, I do believe that for backpacking, the Gerber 30 is just too heavy. It's only 2.9lbs, but when every lb counts, dropping 1.5lbs and getting a 1.xlbs light duty shovel would still be a huge improvement over trying to dig holes with your hands or a knife. Either way, having a shovel of some kind in backcountry hiking seems smart, if only to dig campfire and bury waste. While the Gerber 30 could be taken backpacking as it does fold up and isn't excessively heavy, it's really be a better addition to car-camping, or as an emergency shovel to leave in your car (next to your emergency crowbar and axe, of course). m For some details...the steel shovel piece is thicker than most folding shovels you'd find in hardware stores, won't bend easy. The rear of the shovel plate is bent, making it easy for you to put your foot on it when digging tough soil/roots/clay. One side is serrated, but it's not really a saw. There are basically two notches, one straight for digging and one angled for hoeing. The notches set deep into the screw handle, so once set, you won't have to worry about movement. The great thing about that is long term strength for the locking mechanism. When the locking mechanism is merely tightening, or a shallow gear, you have to worry about wear and tear over time with lots of use....the locking mechanism would stop working after a while. With the deep notched system, the locking mechanism on the Gerber 30 won't wear down....in fact, it's a tough enough system that I imagine other parts of the Gerber 30 will break before that part does...The disadvantage of this two point notch locking mechanism is...you only have the two points. If you want to lock at any other angle...well...you can't. The triangular handle is what allows for the tri-fold, but while this is helpful in a lot of situations, I imagine it's not always necessary and sometimes in the way. At the end of the day, I'd say there are two ultra-durable folding shovels on the market today. There's this one, at an expensive but semi-reasonable price, and then there's the Glock folding shovel, which is ridiculously expensive for what it is. So if you need something semi-compact and tough enough to last for several years, and...you don't worry about shaving off that extra 1.5lbs cuz you're backpacking, then this is probably the perfect shovel for you. Use it, abuse it, and it'll keep on ticking.

I'm very glad I made this purchase. I already have an actual military E-Tool, which has had a very useful life. It is starting to fall apart and that's why I wanted to get another, but I didn't want to spend $60 on one so I chose this model. Gerber makes very nice multi-tools and knives so after reading some reviews on this product and experience with their other products I felt safe purchasing it. I live in the mountains and used it on a camping trip last weekend and used it to dig a fire pit and holes for posts, it did the job flawlessly. The shovel does lock at an angle (not quite 90 degrees though even though another review said it doesn't.) Very easy to fold and unfold even if there is still mud on it. When it is locked in either position it feels very sturdy and comfortable in the hands. I would definitely buy this again. I do wish it had a carrying case though. I will pick one up later.

I never write reviews but this shovel worked so well I felt compelled to say something about it. I used this shovel to dig 225 feet of trench for a drainage system in my 30 inch crawlspace. The trench was 14 to 16 inches deep and 12 inches wide. I was on my knees or belly for most of the work. The shovel was perfect for the job. Once locked into position it stayed there-no constant resetting and retightening. It's light. It remained sharp throughout the work and in addition to digging I used it to hack out roots from nearby oak and camphor trees that had spread under the house. A great shovel and solidly made. If you need something like this is the one to buy. And, it folds up into a very small, manageable size and combined with its light weight it would work well for camping should you need it for that.

This is a fantastic tool to have around. Keep one in your vehicle! Bring one camping! It's made in the US, composed of material from the US and Finland. I was in the Army and was issued the latest design of the military issue e-tool. This Gerber seems to be just as strong and lighter. I'd even say that the design is better. The handle has a good shape for digging and swinging. This nylon/plastic material is STRONG. I read another review where someone complained about the plastic material in the cold. I live in central Alaska where it is often colder than -40F in the winter. I see absolutely no issue with the plastic construction. Like I said, it is extremely strong, and an added benefit is being able to grasp the handle without your hand freezing to steel. The steel is nice and solid. The joints and locking mechanism seem to be well built. The serrated edge is nice and sharp. I love this tool. Buy one and you'll love it too!

Really good quality Spade. Folds up small and is fairly lite. Once setup, is very sturdy and doesn't really flex or rattle when perfoming work. Has a nice serrated edge for cutting. Great comfortable handle providing multiple grab points for different tasks. Construction seems solid and materials seem to be good quality. Have used it many times to clear debris and prep campsites and it hasn't let me down. Has not rusted - yet. Combined with the USGI ACU Entrenching E-Tool Carrier Pouch it easily attaches to the outside of pack.

Great product. Using it at the beach. Perfect for my purposes.

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What do you do when you live in an apartment with no space for fullsize tools? You buy this thing! It's a mature design and none the worse for it. Very solid in the hand, surprisingly functional for something the size of a paperback, and feels tough enough to get the job done - unlike cheap tools, it's not a jiggly mass of clunking after a few hours' use. The bonus: many people think this tool isn't the same as models that lock the blade in different positions. Actually, it is! The blade locks out as a normal shovel, or at about 90 degrees from horizontal (actually about 95) as a pick, or with the blade folded back flat as a bludgeoning whacker thing. (Which probably has a better name, but SHOULD be "bludgeoning whacker thing".) What people miss: to lock the blade in position you need to position it first, then tighten the locking screw HARD ANTICLOCKWISE - it feels solid at least half a twist before it really locks the blade, so it's easy to think you've reached the limit before it actually locks. Rest assured, this tool does indeed have 3 positions, and does indeed lock the blade in place. Compact, hardwearing (at least on earth!) and with a saw edge unlike the cheaper Fiskar's version. That said, compare it to the Fiskar's if you get a chance; I've no idea if that cheaper tool is equally well made. But I'm happy with my Gerber's.

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Great product