I found three of these entrenching tools at an auction a few months ago and I have looked at lots of photos of e-tools and I have not been able to ID them, any ideas?
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Can anyone ID this E-Tool?
Charlie3-3- Location : Near the Mason-Dixon Line
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Can anyone ID this E-Tool?
Wolverine- Major
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Re: Can anyone ID this E-Tool?
I need to double check, but I have either French or Danish tools with that style blade.
Charlie3-3- Location : Near the Mason-Dixon Line
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Wolverine wrote:I need to double check, but I have either French or Danish tools with that style blade.
I thought it would be easy to figure this out but so far nothing. With that said I now have an abundance of knowledge of the worlds e-tools and I appreciate any information you may have. Thanks!!
Wolverine- Major
- Name : Andrew
Location : Canada
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Re: Can anyone ID this E-Tool?
My memory was not quite right. This is a Norwegian tool. I have an identical example that came from Norwegian surplus. The French made a similar tool, but the details are clearly distinct - much larger rivets, different pattern of ribbing on the adjusting net for example. Also, the French tools are stamped with stock numbers and dates.
The Norwegians made a few different style carriers, and probably also used US GI carriers left over from the Second World War.
The Norwegians made a few different style carriers, and probably also used US GI carriers left over from the Second World War.
Charlie3-3- Location : Near the Mason-Dixon Line
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Re: Can anyone ID this E-Tool?
Wolverine wrote:My memory was not quite right. This is a Norwegian tool. I have an identical example that came from Norwegian surplus. The French made a similar tool, but the details are clearly distinct - much larger rivets, different pattern of ribbing on the adjusting net for example. Also, the French tools are stamped with stock numbers and dates.
The Norwegians made a few different style carriers, and probably also used US GI carriers left over from the Second World War.
I appreciate the information. Thanks!!