husk Posted February 22, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103OVI Posted February 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 23, 2020 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husk Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted February 23, 2020 No, it's kind of a flat black. The two 1969 examples I have are just as you describe with the dark purplish hue. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 23, 2020 and I thought I was the only one the sought out the 68/69 dated shovels..they are hard to find...good score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted February 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 23, 2020 I've been on the lookout for a 1969 one, but you found a 1968 one? For $45? Wow! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted February 23, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 23, 2020 Congrats! I will say that while my next remark is that I never thought they were as practical as the previous long handled shovels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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