i need a good digging tool ? help

[andrew9091]

I use the small tip shuvel.....id love somethibg hand held that's sharp and can dig.....do I have to order something like this from kellyco or can I find a good tool similar at a harware store ? Any advice ? Thx

 

[BigCatDaddy]

If you want the best, order from Predator Tools, makers of the Lesche digger. I have the model 85 and model 58. They will last you forever. Buy once and forget it!!

 

[MrGee]

I tried several hardware store garden trowels at 6 to 8 bucks each and with their aluminum blades, they all broke after a few weeks. I was in Menards (similar to a Home Depot, in case you're not familiar with them) and found one in theirr garden center, a "Yardworks". It has a serrated right edge, and a forked sharp tip. This one cost less than 5 and has lasted a whole summer. It has a stainless steel blade and will hod an edge lots better than aluminum will. I just never could justify spending 50 to 100 bucks for a digger. That money was better spent on my sniper coil and ProPointer.

MrGee

 

[nealcat]

I use the Sawtooth Digger. Can't hardly wear it out and won't break the bank. They can be had for between 10 to 20 bucks.

 

[joe dirt_1]

Check out the A.M. leonard soil knife. Been using mine for 2 years now and sure it will last many more. Cost is about 28.00 with a heavy leather sheath. amleo.com is the website.

 

[andrew9091]

wow thx so much !!!

 

[Thound]

Also Fiskars makes a solid trowel available at home centers for about $10.

 

[Chuck in KY]

I agree Big Cat Daddy, If I dig most everything to get the good stuff, I think the best digging tool is money well spent. I have the same ones you have.

 

[silverman]

Anything from Predator Tools is waht you want. The Raptor and Raven always go with me.

 

[Dirt slinger]

Here is the one I use, got it for $10 at the local Tractor Supply store.

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Comes with this nice nylon sheath to wear on your belt. Its a sturdy piece that digs well. Just my 2 cents.

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[andrew9091]

Thx dirt slinger. Wow I wish I had got that one. I got one justlike it at lowes for ten bucks....didn't come w the sleeve tho. Thx

 

[HardTimes]

I use this tool, which I bought from Amazon for about $30. It is a stainless steel Japanese landscaping tool called a hori-hori. It has a serrated edge on one side that works great for cutting tree roots, and the back of the blade is marked to measure mm and inches.

 

[njmaxx]

i bought this from amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D6YV82/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details

thing is amazing nice weight to it to bonk gophers in the head


has very nice balanced weight, serrated blade line cutter has a very nice holder as well has been doing a very good job for me so far

 

[darrenb]

Andrew, I have used just about everything offered by Lowe's or home depot, and also purchased a stainless hori-hori digger. I finally broke down and purchased a lesche, (got it from evilbay for about $37 shipped) and I must say, I wouldn't want to be without it now. The blade is offset from the handle, and when I first picked it up, I felt like it was going to be difficult to use. After using it for just a short time, I found that the hand guard helps you punch through really tough ground, and they are bulletproof. I recently decided that it was time to buy a new one, so I intentionally tried to break my original one by prying roots. Long story short, I still have my original lesche, and it doesn't look like I'll be buying a new one out of necessity in the near future. Now of course, this is my personal opinion, and with current inflation, is worth a next to nothing. Happy Hunting!
Darren

 

[khouse]

I like the Predator knife. But I LOVE this digger. Been using one for 1.5 years. It goes deep. Pulls up tons of soil. Softer handle for flipping the plug over. It goes through lots of roots too.
http://www.predatortools.com/item_details.asp?ID=2