Digger Tool Question

[stewartlittle]

I got a what is suppose to be a Razor Edge Gator Digger with the purchase of my MD.

It dont have a sharp edge on it,its around 3/16'' or 1/4'' thick,blunt edges,the teeth are kinda sharp at the point though,but nothing that would cut the dirt.

Is it suppose to have a sharp edge on it like a knife?

Seems to me it should from the name,but I might git file to it and sharpen it up alittle.

 

[tabdog]

n/t

 

[gordygroover]

anything with a sharp edge is gonna dull real quick when shoving it into the ground repeatedly. The serated teeth on your blade will come into play when you are up against a tree root and will most likely work well even though they may seem dull to the touch.
If you are having a hard time in cutting a sod-flap with the smooth side of your blade then a bit of file work will put a working edge on your digger but having a sharp cutting edge on a dirt digging tool isn't really all that necessary.

 

[khouse]

I keep a file on hand to keep both sides of my Lesche sharp. To keep a sharp edge longer you need to first file it very sharp. Then add a micro edge to it. This means a very tiny 45 degree edge right on the very end of your lower angled edge. This will thicken the cutting edge and make it last longer. I find that the sharper it is the better it is at cutting sod. Your results may vary.

 

[stewartlittle]

OK,I think I'll put a little edge on it,I have a grinder I can do it with,then smooth it up with a file.
Thanks,

 

[rmptr]

You might try a bunch of shallow hacksaw cuts along one side of the blade, before sharpening, to give something of a serrated effect for sawing though small roots. I've done it on a couple of mine and it helps...