This is the New Predator Tools "Raptor" shovel we're giving away next week in the Classifieds..

[Anonymous]

A picture of the new Predator "Raptor" Digging Tool is in order. We're giving this tool away in next weeks contest on Find's Treasure Forums.
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How I used it to carve a hole in some zoysia grass. I like making 6 sides as that make it easier to put it back in the ground to leave it looking like when I got there.
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Then using the powerful curve of the shovel it is very easy to pop up the plug without making a mess.
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The curve of the shovel also allows you to easily spoon out the dirt left in the hole with large scoops.
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A six or seven sided hole makes for an easy re-insertion of the plug back in the hole. With a little care you can make sure it looks like you've never been there.
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The "Raptor" seems to have a great place in your digging tool box when you are on a nice lawn and want to be invited back. It comes with a new Cadora sheath or you can still order it with the older leather one. I will post a picture of the new sheath along with the "Raptor" digger too.
You can look at all the tools availabe from George Lesche and his Predator Tool Company at: Predator Tools Website
You will have to register on the new style forums to even post your guess in order to win. (Yep.. I'm hoping you guys will do that in order to have a chance to win such a primo shovel.) If you have problems just email us.
Good hunting... Guvner..

 

[Anonymous]

I've nothing personal watsoever against Gary or the good folks at Raptor, but a few things comes to mind in the face of such a wonderful testimonial because, well, that's just the way we seem to be in this hobby.
1) No serrated edge on at least one of those blade sides? How is anyone supposed to plow thru small roots out in the woods without a serrated edge?
2) How does having a curved blade give anyone an advantage over anyone able to do something as simple as dig a 45-degree angle with a straight blade? Plus, I think when you get into the hot summer months when everyone's open-land dirt turns into concrete, trying to shove a curved-blade tool into that concrete would actually be *harder* to do than trying to do the same thing with a straight-bladed digger.
The digger you're promoting would IMO be a plus in wet/moist dirt or wet sand, but other than that, not exactly a huge plus. Especially without a serrated edge.
Scott