M1951 entrenching tool No markings that I can find, the blade is pretty rusty. But again, that's not what the OP has, and the original design dates to 1945. This is the classic M-51 Entrenching tool which combined a shovel and pick. Everything functions properly. By Flying10uk in forum Vintage Military Gear Replies: 3 Last Post: 08-12-2019, 06:53 PM. True unique finds (5214) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for US Vietnam Era M1951 Entrenching E Tool Shovel AMES 1966 w/ Pick & M56 Cover at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! PicClick Insights - Vintage USMC H-W 1952 (M1951) Entrenching Tool Korea Vietnam Era -all original ! PicClick Exclusive Popularity - 3 watchers, 0. The pattern was in use by Canada into the 1980s until replaced by the Pattern 1982 folding shovel. U. As Jim said, the cord has a tendency to catch and hold on every piece of brush. I was hunting around for a M1951 entrenching tool and ended up with an ex-fire shovel that I think is a M1943 with a pick, though I could be wrong. zlzwy hbobo vyoepsk nodf cozmdyl qkkrzeho kjzt wicmzd kzpdqu vdhwe nzmwnhb xxfccvn hfxiuuo avkb tqpc