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Vietnam 1968 Tri-Fold E-tool.


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Just picked up an Ames 1968-dated folding E-tool in unissued condition. The nylon case is dated 1968 as well. I'd read someplace that 1968 was the first year these were made, but I've only seen 1969 or later dated examples. Pleased to have found it for $45.

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Fantastic! As far as I am aware, Tru-Temper made the very first test shovels in 1967, and after that it was Ames from 68 onwards. Is the handle on yours a dark purpleish color? I ask because I have an unissued one from 69 that has a strange purple hue in certain bright light. Regardless, $45 is a steal!

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Congrats! I will say that while my next remark is that I never thought they were as practical as the previous long handled shovels.

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