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.

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

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.

I've had my E Tool for years and love it!!! Glad you got one.

I'v had a Glock E tool for 20+ years in my jeep and snowmobiles. Awsome tools!

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!

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!!

Learn something new every day! Thanks Sootch!

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.

Thank you for the great review. I ordered it and yay, the discount code still works.

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

I have had a Glock shovel for 20 years now still going strong

Thanks Brother. You Sold me on the Glock tool. Going to get one. Great Video, Thanks again.

I sharpened the edges of mine with a grinder and it's been great, very lightweight and durable

I lucked up and found a new one at a Goodwill in Alabama for $1.00

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 !!!!!!!

Love the background music!

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.

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.

Nice review. I prefer the Gerber E tool with serrations as it makes quick work of roots. I also think the D shaped handle gives better grip options, especially in the 90 degree mode. Too many people don't sharpen their shovels. Both of those shovels there need a file put to them to get a nice edge.

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.

the US e-tool, you have it in the carrier backwards--the blade goes toward the back

Just bought one as an emergency snow shovel for my vehicle. Of course, per this review, I know it can do a lot more then that.

Just picked up a glock knife the other day, now time for this E tool to go with my glock 17 mos 👍

Had mine since 1997 one best tools I own...

Great E-tool, love my Glock tools, PEW, PEW, then, dig hole, put body in hole, finally saw shrubs to camo hole, just saying :)

Thanks Don. I have had one for five or so years. Compact and light weight for my bug out bag. Oddly enough I don't own a Glock pistol. I carry an AMES surplus folding shovel in the truck, well because it is Colorado and seasons change. In a "pinch", no pun intended, you can set the shovel at 90° and have a seat while "fertilizing" the forest. God Bless brother!

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!

I use the GI e-tool pouch for mine. Works good

I am impressed by my Glock E-tool. My other E-tools take a back seat to it (though I like the Cold Steel for a different reason). I find Glock field knife unremarkable, but the sheath impresses me, doing everything a sheath needs to do, all of one piece of molded polymer.

Hope you include the Cold Steel Special Forces shovel in your comparison. It doesn't fold, but it is a fierce tool and weapon.

Great review on Glock items

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.

great info and video, thanks

You should try the cold steel shovel. Still have 1 in my car for years now

I love yer videos brother keep up the good work stay safe out there brother.

Thanks for the review buddy, I was wondering if this would fit my Bundeswehr sleeve!

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.

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.

Makes a great beach shovel for sand castles and other stuff.

I'm getting both the Glock FM 81 and the Glock E tool

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

Perhaps the knob and fastener can be put to the opposite side,... depending if you're right \left-footed ... ??

The odd position is for climbing or grappling

Great knife, greetings from Jalisco México.

The etool handle position you don't know about is a grappling hook setting.

That e-tool looks very handy.

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.

Need to get one

looks good. The availability of replacement saw blades could be a problem. It also would be nice if you could get one with a titanium shovel blade.

YOU GO GIRL!

the semi open position could be used as a snow anchor??

it fits in the US MOLLE cover. but then again, so does a a set of NODS

Sir u should write a book the baking soda video helped alot

I got a sog shovel it's like the military shovel but with a smalle Spade

glad you got one just got a glock field knife good review ican make you a leather holster for that shovel

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 !

I don’t really need the saw mostly digging up Prairie dog holes but seems good all around.

Maybe try the Fox folding spade. Expensive though

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

Nice, I like it

If they put Gen 5 stippling on the e-tool handle they can't sell it in CA ;-)

I used my Dremel to sharpen the edges of mine

There's a reason Navy Seals and Special Forces are still using the Glock field knife . This video needed to be made and Thanks .

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.

Definitely nice. Moving parts = fail parts. Cold steel spetnaz shovel and silky saw way better.

The Glock etool will fit in the current MOLLE etool covers.

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.

Awesome tool! But I would like it in a different color like an olive green or something like that!

Very good video, my friend. A lot of things I didn´t know, even though I´m German and Austria is our next neighbor. Like that Glock started with the knive and the shovels before they had any idea to go into handguns. I didn´t know about that. For quite some time I want to have a Glock field knife and last year I was in vienna for a week and at some point I saw an outdoor store (military style) - they had all the stuff but it was closed. But still I´m a bit like: "Why did I not went there the next day?" I think they would have had good prices. But anyways, there´s so much to see in Vienna, so wonderful. I hope I can go there again. And I mean for the Glock field knife or the shovel - it doesnt´t really matter if you pay just a few $ more to those already cheap products.

Hi Sootch, you channel dangerous for my wallet ;),thanks, good bless you & Good bless America long live the Republic!!!

Ames worked for the boys in nam! Good enough 4 me

Have you thought about private labeling different products under Sootch00? I think you would do well..

Shovel Glock or Gerber? Which is better?

Can you use this as a seat like the military one

That really is a nice round hole..... HEY! Why did you fill the hole back up?!?

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.

I guess the acute angle might be useful for glacier hiking, idk

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??

just picked up a brand new glock e tool for $20 at my local pawn shop

Thats not East german. Thats after the reunification Fleck Tarn colour sceme.

Wow I haven't seen ground that red since I dug a foxhole in Ft, Bragg.

Man that's nice

What would you take for the glock knife?

What county is the Glock etool made?

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.

I see you use kroil awesome

What is your opinion for keeping the E tool/shovel in my truck for snow emergency's?

Any idea where to buy just the case? 🤔

@6:08. What brand are those shoes? @sootch00 I want a pair.

Excellent video!!! Atte: Pedro LEON

Try digging in the Nevada desert with that bud!

Keep one in all the vehicles.

I wonder why the E tool has a push saw. I like everything about it except that. Seems to me it really should be a pull saw. Great review as always.

Does it take glock magazines?

I like it

Time for an update video??

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

A test on the SOG entrenching tool would be awesome, very affordable but is it durable?