Ghost of BiB Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I was always partial to the white streak of the phosperous rounds myself. 613574[/snapback] Multi-tools is what's "in" though, no one with any true fashion sense lugs entrenching tools any more.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Like you ever even seen a smoke grenade let alone pulled the pin on one. You probably think concussion grenades are shaped like pinecones, don't you? Friggen loser. 613565[/snapback] Did you even have concussion grenades in the shire?
VABills Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Multi-tools is what's "in" though, no one with any true fashion sense lugs entrenching tools any more. 613576[/snapback] I wear jeans most of the time. Fashion is lost on me. I prefer functionality over looks.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 ...no one with any true fashion sense lugs entrenching tools any more. 613576[/snapback] Well...you know. Marines.
Ghost of BiB Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Well...you know. Marines. 613581[/snapback] Have you ever seen an entrenching tool? Much less open one? Friggen loser.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Have you ever seen an entrenching tool? Much less open one? Friggen loser. 613583[/snapback] Don't real people just call them "shovels"?
VABills Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Don't real people just call them "shovels"? 613586[/snapback] No. They have other uses. The head can be locked down at angles. Friggen loser.
Ghost of BiB Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Don't real people just call them "shovels"? 613586[/snapback] Yeah, but they fold up and store in a little pouch.
KRC Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Yeah, but they fold up and store in a little pouch. 613591[/snapback] So, it is a travel-sized shovel.
VABills Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 So, it is a travel-sized shovel. 613596[/snapback] No.
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 No. 613597[/snapback] Anyone else have this image of VABills in Home Depot, looking at the shovels, shouting "They're still entrenching tools to me, dammit!"
KRC Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Anyone else have this image of VABills in Home Depot, looking at the shovels, shouting "They're still entrenching tools to me, dammit!" 613599[/snapback]
Ghost of BiB Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 No. 613597[/snapback] Yes. The "old" style e-tools were both a shovel and a pick, and could be used as a weapon. The new ones are little spade looking things that weigh about a pound and fold out to about a 1 foot handle. Good for digging cat holes to poop in, but not much else.
GG Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Anyone else have this image of VABills in Home Depot, looking at the shovels, shouting "They're still entrenching tools to me, dammit!" 613599[/snapback] Only if cries while shouting.
VABills Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Yes. The "old" style e-tools were both a shovel and a pick, and could be used as a weapon. The new ones are little spade looking things that weigh about a pound and fold out to about a 1 foot handle. Good for digging cat holes to poop in, but not much else. 613603[/snapback] No. http://www31.brinkster.com/rebellionmarine.../ground-gen.htm The Collapsible Entrenching tool has it's origins as far back as Earth's 19th Century. It's purpose is simple, to allow the Marine to 'dig in', to either fortify his/her position with earth or trenches, or dig a hole (commonly known as a 'foxhole') to hide and protect him/herself, without carrying a bulky shovel. This tool attaches easily to the side of a Marines Pack, and is carried by all riflemen, and some officers. As a Secondary, and more deadly option, the entrenching tool it designed to be used as an impromptu battle axe (notice the serrated edges on the right side of the head, designed for this purpose).
KRC Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 The Collapsible Entrenching tool has it's origins as far back as Earth's 19th Century. It's purpose is simple, to allow the Marine to 'dig in', to either fortify his/her position with earth or trenches, or dig a hole (commonly known as a 'foxhole') to hide and protect him/herself, without carrying a bulky shovel. This tool attaches easily to the side of a Marines Pack, and is carried by all riflemen, and some officers. As a Secondary, and more deadly option, the entrenching tool it designed to be used as an impromptu battle axe (notice the serrated edges on the right side of the head, designed for this purpose). 613609[/snapback] It does shovel-type things, but is not a shovel. So, it is a non-bulky shovel, shovel.
VABills Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 It does shovel-type things, but is not a shovel. So, it is a non-bulky shovel, shovel. 613614[/snapback] It's a collapsable battle axe that can serve as a shovel type tool.
KRC Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 It's a collapsable battle axe that can serve as a shovel type tool. 613617[/snapback] ...that looks a lot like a shovel.
Ghost of BiB Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 It's a collapsable battle axe that can serve as a shovel type tool. 613617[/snapback] OK. If my life depends on unfolding a travel shovel to defend myself, I'd say I have bigger problems. Unless I'm guarding my cat hole, maybe.
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