Glock E Tool Review and Field Test

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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[@glennbrymer4065]

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.

[@markdahlia9543]

Can you use this as a seat like the military one

[@GuardianCharr]

@@markdahlia9543 i mean, it's a pole, so you might sink on it

[@dandexinventor]

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.

[@henryvandeventer2457]

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.

[@markdahlia9543]

Can you use this as a seat like the military one

[@danreger8924]

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!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Dan! I appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@jonnyt16]

@@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.

[@nikolajc7617]

Must 2nd generation you got, because the 1st broke the handles like glass.

[@46flatty19]

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

[@jimf1964]

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.

[@chadbennett9517]

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

[@automaticenforcer9051]

Chad Bennett lucky

[@WhoDaFuqIzDisGuy.]

I'll give you $1.05 for it right now.

[@donnywilkes6417]

I love the goodwill here in Gadsden Al. Found a $25 condor molle pouch like new for 49cents. Always a deal on something.

[@CovermanGER]

Flecktarn is Germany (West) - the DDR - East German Army used Raindrop camouflage and ceased to excise after reunification 30 years ago

[@dingogreens7472]

thats true. and the gdr also used " ein strich kein strich " camo pattern. flecktarn is regular german camo pattern

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

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.

[@danielone06]

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

[@jonesy19691]

All in one package! Perfect!🤔🇺🇸

[@utharkruna1116]

7:00 covering up the body.

[@rjat5813]

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

[@muskett4108]

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.

[@ravensrolltop]

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

[@x11baker]

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

[@mtbbtksosa2156]

Love the background music!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

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 !!!!!!!

[@ramtrucks721]

Why so many !!!!!!!!!!! ?. Idiot

[@stillridingtrav6251]

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!!

[@scullfrog71]

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

[@KenGray]

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

[@lukemoss5805]

Ken Gray I thought it was more of a pick axe sorta setting? For entrenching

[@jeffreyharville1918]

or maybe a "dirt anchor?"

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Neither.

[@jimwaldron6828]

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

[@77Infidel]

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!

[@SensiblePrepper]

Good to hear you've had good experience with the E-Tool. Thanks Brother!

[@johngayley2588]

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.

[@vvogt4252]

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

[@vaporiiz]

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

[@giantskunk]

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

[@rickbourne1376]

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.

[@jason7033]

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

[@Cetok01]

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.

[@chaowingchinghongfingshong3109]

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

[@tass8495]

The odd position is for climbing or grappling

[@017garage9]

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

[@dandexinventor]

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!

[@dreadnought8363]

@@dandexinventor mabey oil on the knife, and a few drops of oil in the sheath?

[@chrislorenzi6549]

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

[@usarmyfl1]

If you take the saw off, they may work with ya.. With the collapsable handle though I am not so sure.

[@DS..69]

Sure they can. To Cops and Military only. Lol

[@LShapedAmbush]

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

[@colemair5367]

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

[@budgetbuyoutmisc.4916]

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.

[@mrd7067]

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.

[@BrockLeyland]

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

[@tinyz81]

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 !

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

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

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother!

[@SigmaSheepdog]

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.

[@walterwhitelickstoesforfun]

Corn for life :-)

[@SensiblePrepper]

Pretty Much! lol! Thanks Brother

[@beejaynz4285]

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

[@cazadorazteca4952]

Great knife, greetings from Jalisco México.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Muchas Gracias Cazador!

[@fumastertoo]

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!

[@adkmtns5726]

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.

[@remjax1]

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

[@Drew-py8kg]

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

[@lanedexter6303]

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.

[@TheSkeptic000]

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

[@Gator-357]

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.

[@coloneldravenairsoft2834]

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

[@marcelwachter1764]

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

[@andreinarangel6227]

Correct. That is a GERMAN (Bundeswehr) shovel. The East German (NVA) entrenching tool had a wooden handle.

[@christianemmanuelf.domingo793]

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

[@kennethdrury4993]

I used my Dremel to sharpen the edges of mine

[@americanmilitiaman88]

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

[@gregsmall5939]

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

[@margaretheathcote9842]

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

[@kennyherrick1630]

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.

[@MrMnmn911]

That e-tool looks very handy.

[@varnellhopkinsiii6863]

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

[@seatednorth8190]

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

[@SensiblePrepper]

Yeah, the Carolinas are know for the Red Clay! lol!

[@Paladinbr]

@@SensiblePrepper Once you come far enough east you can get away from that red clay. One of the benefits of being Down East 😁

[@Liquidazot]

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.

[@TheSkeptic000]

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.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

great info and video, thanks

[@mr_fnh]

YOU GO GIRL!

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Great review on Glock items

[@clintwalker2231]

They should team up with silky saws. That would be bad a$$

[@gerardwozniak5786]

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

[@Brian-vz5cu]

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🤷🏼‍♂️

[@xusmico187]

Marines at TBS 88-89 shoved then into yhe issue e tool case....

[@cjball9532]

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

[@kennethkustren9381]

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

[@Cameroon110]

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

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Cameron!

[@gjnezat]

Dig a fighting position, to standard , using only that entrenching tool. Then report back..

[@dandexinventor]

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!

[@gjnezat]

curious to see if that Glock would hold up

[@BK-oo1bl]

I see you use kroil awesome

[@fujii_natsuooooo]

indonesian armed forces had same e tool design like that too

[@Enkidu1701]

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.

[@SensiblePrepper]

Thanks Brother! German's know how to produce quality products. Hope you make it back to the store next time you're in Vienna :)

[@himwo.]

That's West German not East German, Flecktarn wasn't used by the NVA but by the Bundeswehr.

[@runswithbigfoot2249]

Need to get one

[@zefsios]

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

[@zefsios]

​@Chuck Finley I understand, but while working and you leave things here and there, something might give you up! But black color is not a deal braker! The odds are very slim!

[@alcopower5710]

Maybe try the Fox folding spade. Expensive though

[@AlexeyDnepr]

Shovel Glock or Gerber? Which is better?

[@mozzberg590]

My dad has one in his hunting bag, yet he doesn't and will never own a Glock.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Respect to your dad , but he's missing out .

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Keep one in all the vehicles.

[@Xrayblazer3595]

Time for an update video??

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

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

[@dennisleighton2812]

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.]

[@LabiaLicker]

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.

[@pedroleonargentina]

Excellent video!!! Atte: Pedro LEON

[@markdahlia9543]

Can you use this as a seat like the military one

[@topsecretbear9918]

New US military issue is better than the old. Gerber brand.

[@Marli2023]

Nice, I like it

[@friendofcoal]

What would you take for the glock knife?

[@umutaksoy6614]

Why did you cut a living tree/plant?

[@dandexinventor]

responsible land clearing...like California should have been doing.

[@energizerwolf5574]

It is his dang tree! relax, many more will grow from the trunk.

[@jeffborders5526]

Do you do real field tests or just unpackage everything and wave around in front of the screen talking about it in sandbox mode? Life's a little tougher than sandbox mode. Gonna need a shovel that digs out more than just sand.

[@williamcrawford7982]

Any idea where to buy just the case? 🤔

[@utharkruna1116]

Man that's nice

[@robertabell8406]

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

[@EDC_Tactical]

Ok for dirt - miserable for snow

[@MichaelGittel]

its not east german. since 1989 we are one country. and flecktarn is the color since 1998 from the bundeswehr.

[@a-b4172]

Does it take glock magazines?