entrenching tool

I was thinking today about replacing my SOG entrenching tool (fold up shovel) with a full size shovel head. My thinking is inspired from the Cold Steal spear heads that you can buy without a handle. A shovel is generally not a tool you reach for in an emergency but a great tool for anyone...

I'm going to get a trowel for digging & earth moving tasks. I got to thinking that an E-Tool would best be suited for a vehicle kit, for a substantial campsite build-up, for Winter use and for a GOOD scenario. But for general tasks, I'm thinking I can see significant weight savings by going...

The new CTD catalog arrived today, and on page 50 they have the Glock e-tool listed for $40 and a used military e-tool for $12. The Glock 3-in-1 has a separate 6" root saw incorporated into the hollow handle; the military one has a serrated 'saw' edge on one side. Both are roughly 10" in the...

Anyone use these while hiking, keep them in their packs, etc.? I've been debating about picking one up, especially since they're not really all that expensive. Is it something people find useful?