blacksmith .270 WIN Oct 22, 2014 #1 Both Ames/True Temper and Gerber are .gov suppliers. So what is the difference between these pint-sized diggers? At a glance, very little. The dimensions are identical and they both weigh in at 2 lbs, 5 ounces. Each of them is compatible with a common PALS pouch. The Gerber gets a lot of grief for its polymer handle. It is much more comfortable than the stamped aluminum handle of the Ames. Due to the Gerbers X-shaped cross section it appears to be stronger. The blade on the Ames shovel is secured with heavy duty rivets. It also has a think zinc-galvanized plating. The Gerber blade is spot welded and at best has a phosphate coating. So which one should you get? Both. Either one will serve you well. They are strikingly similar, with minor differences in blade and handle. [url=https://flic.kr/p/puwCgq] [url=https://flic.kr/p/oQ5oh7] [url=https://flic.kr/p/pLGcft][/url][/url][/url]
Both Ames/True Temper and Gerber are .gov suppliers. So what is the difference between these pint-sized diggers? At a glance, very little. The dimensions are identical and they both weigh in at 2 lbs, 5 ounces. Each of them is compatible with a common PALS pouch. The Gerber gets a lot of grief for its polymer handle. It is much more comfortable than the stamped aluminum handle of the Ames. Due to the Gerbers X-shaped cross section it appears to be stronger. The blade on the Ames shovel is secured with heavy duty rivets. It also has a think zinc-galvanized plating. The Gerber blade is spot welded and at best has a phosphate coating. So which one should you get? Both. Either one will serve you well. They are strikingly similar, with minor differences in blade and handle. [url=https://flic.kr/p/puwCgq] [url=https://flic.kr/p/oQ5oh7] [url=https://flic.kr/p/pLGcft][/url][/url][/url]
dfhawkins .22LR Oct 24, 2014 #2 Enjoyed the showdown. I have always been partial to the Ames/TT over the Gerber because of the saw toothed edges. It helps get those roots out of the hasty.
Enjoyed the showdown. I have always been partial to the Ames/TT over the Gerber because of the saw toothed edges. It helps get those roots out of the hasty.
mbshop .270 WIN Nov 10, 2014 #3 I have the old genuine one in a canvas bag. good enough for me if I ever need it.
V VBVAGUY .22LR Nov 28, 2014 #4 The things we used to do with our military entrenching tool back when I was in the Army LOL !!! Thanks for the memories !!! God Bless
The things we used to do with our military entrenching tool back when I was in the Army LOL !!! Thanks for the memories !!! God Bless
