Gerber E-Tool Folding Spade, Serrated Edge [30-000075] 1

Brand:Gerber Gear

3.7/5

€
117.21

AMAZON.COM The Gerber 30-000075 E-Tool with Serrated Blade is a sturdy and durable folding spade constructed from high-quality and reliable materials. With a serrated edge on half the blade to give you extra digging power, this entrenching tool folds small for easy transport and unfolds to 2 feet for use in the garden, outdoors, hunting, or on the job. Durable Construction for Heavy-Duty Use Crafted with a powder coated boron carbon steel spade, the Gerber E-Tool can withstand extensive use in a variety of environments. The virtually indestructible glass-filled nylon handle features an open design, giving you room for a firm grip and increased leverage. The anodized 7075 aluminum shaft also gives this entrenching tool strength and durability.Compact and Lightweight for Easy Portability At just over 2 pounds and measuring 9.37 inches in length when closed, the Gerber E-Tool is easy to pack in to campgrounds or hunting sites, take to work, or store in your shop or shed. Its small size also works well in compact spaces where a regular size shovel won't fit. Serrated Edge Adds Functionality One side of the spade is serrated to give you extra power when digging in tough environments. Use it to saw through grass, plants, and undergrowth or for cutting into ice or hard dirt. The shape of the blade also helps this Gerber E-Tool enter the ground more easily. Locks Open for Added Stability A locking mechanism will keep the Gerber E-Tool open when in use, helping keep you safe and protected when you apply pressure during shoveling. Simply turn the ridged knob that wraps around the shaft to secure the E-Tool in the open position. About Gerber: A History of Innovation Savvy. Moxie. Craftsmanship. Attention to detail. These are just a few of the company traits that have contributed to Gerber's emergence as a world leader in outdoor gear. Joseph Gerber started Portland, Oregon's Gerber Advertising back in 1910, and one Christmas, he hired a local knife-maker to craft 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as client gifts. The knives were so popular Mr. Gerber ultimately left his agency to launch Gerber Legendary Blades in 1939. It makes sense, really. An idea man gets the idea of a lifetime and turns it into a major outdoor brand--one that commands respect among knife lovers and knife makers alike. And now that same high regard is spreading in new directions, in the form of many outstanding products such as tools, personal L.E.D. lighting, and more. What's in the Box Gerber 30-000075 E-Tool with Serrated Blade. FROM THE MANUFACTURER Our entrenching tool features a glass-filled nylon handle with a powder coated boron carbon steel spade and an anodized 7075 aluminum shaft. Weighs only 2.3-Pound. Tool only, no sheath.

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Categories Patio, Lawn & Garden, Gardening & Lawn Care, Gardening Tools, Spades, Shovels & Trowels, Spades,

Sheath part number is Gerber 22-00026. No sheath included. Anodized shaft. Lightweight and tough.

Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Brand	Gerber Gear
Color	Black
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 835 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
Domestic Shipping	Item can be shipped within U.S.
Handle Material	Nylon
International Shipping	This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Foldable	Yes
Item Dimensions LxWxH	9.5 x 6 x 2.13 inches
Item model number	30-000075N
Item Weight	2.53 pounds
Manufacturer	Gerber Gear
Material	Other
Product Dimensions	9.5 x 6 x 2.13 inches

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Scritto da: Sophia Vario

perfect gift

i got this for a boyfriend for christmas and he absolutely loved it !! he said the quality is great, he wishes the handle was less plasticky but it hasn't broken on him yet so he's happy

Scritto da: Tetsu Noguchi

With strength and durability, comes weight....

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.

Scritto da: Brian Dlhopolsky

Solid tool, some dislikes

Specs on the box: Head material: Powder-coated boron carbon steel handle material: class-filled nylon overall length: 23.2" closed length: 9.4" weight: 2.32 lbs (1050 G) Appears to be a solid tool (approved by NATO, so should be), but there are a few things I don't like about it. It does NOT lock in 90 degrees. I also got the USGI military issue E-tool and it not only locks in 90, but can lock in a wider stance (~135) that this Gerber model also can't do. This tool can lock straight out, but then the next notch that is available on the locking mechanism is approximately 65-70 degrees. While I haven't tried digging with this because I plan on returning or gifting it, I don't like that angle if used as a pick. 90 degrees seems more natural, like the USGI one offers. Not to mention it can't be used as a makeshift seat, since it can't lock in 90 degrees. The grappling hook configuration angle is about 35 degrees, and the saw side of the shovel head seems quite adequate (much better I will say compared to the joke looking USGI serrated edge) This e-tool places the plastic sleeve locking mechanism at the base of the handle, which is a nice size and location (covers up sharp corners that would otherwise be exposed at base of handle like the USGI one has, and is easy to manipulate given its size and raised grip lines around its perimeter. If you hold the left and right sides of the looped part of the handle (i.e. the shovel is locked int he 65/70 degree position and being used as a pick) it is not very comfortable in your hand compared to the USGI one which is a smooth ergonomic cylinder like the bottom of the handle is. However that said the shaft of the shovel and base of the shovel head are much more comfortable than the USGI model. Lastly, this e-tool is much lighter than the USGI one, so if your priority is to shed weight then you'll want this one over the USGI model (not to mention lighter tools being swung repeatedly over time tend to fatigue you less than heavier ones). Gave it 4 stars because I'm a fan of heavy duty all steel / aluminium products that can last the apocalypse. Handle is probably amazingly reliable, but I bet it would break before the USGI handle would.

Scritto da: Alex Betz

Bought for beach trip

I can’t believe everyone uses plastic shovels at the beach. This is a game changer for sand castles. Bought it to go with a beach structure that requires sand as ballast so I figured I’d be digging a bit. Dogs really well in all types of sand (duh.) Just watch out for those tootsies. Only hitch was sand jamming the locking ring and the shovel head… both conditions easily solved by rinsing with water Wish it came with a sheath. Bought one because I plan to keep in car when not on vacation

Scritto da: Juan Alvarenga

Great emergency off-road tool

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.

Scritto da: Chris Worth

Ideal for small spaces

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.

Scritto da: MC Ralte

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Great product

Scritto da: Rob

Built like a tank brilliant shovel !

Built like a tank ! Really I'm not joking iv put this thing through hell iv dug 3ft by 3ft holes in no time, I go metal detecting with this & lean on the handle almost every time 2 years on I'm still using it, & it still folds like it should, you do get abit of paint wear on the tip but this took time & is to be expected, thinking of buying one for my car.

Scritto da: BCforme

Great for trail building and keeping in car for winter

The media could not be loaded. Great for mountain bike trail building. Very compact light for when you’re not packing in full sized tools. For many applications I find it more efficient than a a full sized Mcleod. For soft organic removal it’s hard to beat. With a wide footing stance and holding the handle with both hands, shovel in hoe configuration, with digging direction pulling towards you .. wow. I’ve cleared large amounts of dirt better than with a Mcleod. Great for digging drainage trenches. Sharp and durable blade cuts through small roots fairly easily, and some big ones too. I have abused this shovel for years and it’s still going strong. Summer it gets trail duty, winter it’s in the car for shoveling snow if I get stuck. Or should say, for digging out others when they’re stuck! Highly recommend.

Scritto da: Cynric_chau

GREAT TACTICAL SHOVEL

Great all around shovel to keep in your car, truck, atv, or even boat. When fully extended and locked into place, the shovel is very sturdy with no "wiggle". the plastic handle is VERY well built and does not feel like it would break at all. Just make sure you wash it out well espically when used in sand so it does not get stuck in between the locking mechanisms. Would def buy another one for my work truck and personal truck!