What are entrenching tool used for?

An entrenching tool (U.K.), intrenching tool (U.S.A.), E-tool, or trenching tool is a digging tool used by military forces for a variety of military purposes. Survivalists, campers, hikers and other outdoors groups have found it to be indispensable in field use.

Who makes military entrenching tool?

Military issue Tri-Fold Entrenching Tool (E-Tool), Genuine, with Shovel Cover

Why did soldiers use shovels?

Troops being raided quickly adapted the tool they used to dig those trenches into a deadly weapon to defend those trenches. The sharp edge, originally purposed to cut through roots, found it’s way into the necks of their enemy. Stories about troops using a shovel as a weapon continue well through the Vietnam War.

Why is it called E-tool?

Model 1910 entrenching tool or shovel which was carried on the soldier’s back under the meat can and cover and on top of the haversack and pack carrier. While it was initially called a “shovel,” it was soon officially designated an “entrenching tool” which was shortened to “e-tool.”

What tools were used in trenches?

As the war progressed, armies used a wider variety of weapons to better equip their troops for trench fighting and attacks across No Man’s Land, including grenades, rifle grenades, mortars, and several types of machine-guns.

What tools were used to build trenches?

What is the Best Tool for Digging a Trench?

• The traditional trenching tool kit is: trench shovel, drain spade, pick mattock, and rake.
• If the trench must be dug on extremely rocky or hard ground, a walk-behind trencher may be required.
• For detailed borders, use a border trenching tool.

Is an entrenching tool a weapon?

The Entrenching Tool, or E-Tool, is a collapsible spade used by the US Military, which can also serve as an improvised weapon. It was the Special Weapon of the Green Beret.