Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I was putting things together for a D-Day load out equipment exhibit for our town’s festival that takes place on July 4th. Running down my list I realized I don’t have a WWII entrenching tool. Just WWI and Vietnam. Something like this Then I remembered I picked up one last year that appeared to be a post war knockoff. Maybe Japanese. No markings on it and it was frozen in the open position but the wood looked good. I dug around and found it in the barn and after a liberal application of PB Blaster and torch I got it loosened up. Decided to take some crud and rust off and after sanding off several layers of paint I could see some faint stampings. Turns out it’s a US Ames made in 1944. Only cost a couple of bucks. I better go get a lottery ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 That is WAY cool...! Ames has been making shovels since something like 1774... and have supplied 'em to our troops ever since! Yup... it's an original~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 55 minutes ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: That is WAY cool...! Ames has been making shovels since something like 1774... and have supplied 'em to our troops ever since! Yup... it's an original~! Shovels, swords, bayonets, knives and dozens of steel products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: That is WAY cool...! Ames has been making shovels since something like 1774... and have supplied 'em to our troops ever since! Yup... it's an original~! And axes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: That is WAY cool...! Ames has been making shovels since something like 1774... and have supplied 'em to our troops ever since! Yup... it's an original~! Ames is now owned by a multi-national conglomerate, but continues to manufacture largely in the US. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffon_Corporation#The_AMES_Companies Its history prior to the sale to Griffon is amazing - almost 250 years as a family owned business, making the same basic products at a very high level. https://www.amesfreelibrary.org/ames-shovel-company-chronology LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Cool discovery Bob..ya' better check the rest of the shed ! PS...How was the Revenge shoot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Jamey in the Progressive “new dad” commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 said: Cool discovery Bob..ya' better check the rest of the shed ! PS...How was the Revenge shoot ? Unfortunately I was unable to attend due to some medical issues. Only the second time in 13 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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