What’s your favorite MD shovel

[Khines85]

I’m looking to buy a new MD shovel just seeing what everyone likes thanks for the help

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Grave Digger Tools Nemesis

 

[GB1]

since i'm in the woods i use me a good ole wooden handle shovel

 

[FWest]

Grave Digger Tools Nemesis

X2 -Been using mine in recently cut hay fields. It cuts right through the coarse grass and roots very well.

 

[buck8point]

I have a Leche, and very pleased with it so far.

 

[ecmjamsit]

Genuine military e-tool. Can serve as a self defense weapon too.

 

[GA_Boy]

In the woods I use a collapsible folding shovel. Not this one but similar. In parks I us very small diggers or knife and screwdriver.
Marvin
https://www.goldrushnuggetbucket.com/products/metal-folding-shovel?variant=3699287941

 

[Stringtyer]

Skid steer with a backhoe. Simplifies things greatly.

 

[Wrecka]

I live in Aus and got me one of these , awesome quality and i love using it, postage from the States was a killer though.
https://www.predatortools.com/

 

[Truth]

The piranha shovel does me right. This Louisiana mud turns in hard clay easy and it goes through roots like butter.

 

[namxat]

I like(d) the Glock shovel. Very lightweight yet surprsingly stable for "normal" soils here. Locking mechanism tended to clog shut, though.
Recommendation: Yes if not for extreme heavy soil.

Got now an Herbertz folding shovel, heavier yet also more stable.
Recommendation: Yes, ok also not too expensive for the quality. To save weight you can leave the second part of the stem including saw at home.


Also got a handshovel for finer work (optional) and a Japanese "planting knife" (recommended for carving around roots).


Greets Namxat

 

[Truth]

Now that I think about it my piranha to quite heavy for me after hours of lugging it around. I need something light weight with teeth to cut through roots.

 

[GA_Boy]

Skid steer with a backhoe. Simplifies things greatly.

Gasoline or Diesel?
Marvin

 

[namxat]

Does anbody use a some kind of garden hoe or an ice axe?

Seen an old guy with it and he said there is nothing better. I thought its to easy to damage the target and also inconcevient fpr deeper holes, but well he was really happy with it .

Greets namxat

 

[Callred1975]

I just got a Lesche Sampson with serration on 1 side. I absolutely love it. The ground around my area is like concrete and this shovel cuts it like a knife through butter. The size and shape make for very clean, precise holes too. Weight isn’t bad either

 

[against the wind]

Same here,, Lesche Sampson,, but I have the Ball handle. Been using it for over 5 years. Very happy with it.

 

[Slingshot]

WWII US GI E-Tool, just be sure and wash out the adjuster with tap water if you have been digging in wet salt sand, or it will freeze up and is a bear to get loose again.

 

[creade]

Root slayer shovel,cuts through anything!!!!

 

[MDKamper]

Lesche Sampson T-Handle Shovel - been using it about 3 years no issues.

 

[HighVDI]

I just got a Lesche Sampson with serration on 1 side. I absolutely love it. The ground around my area is like concrete and this shovel cuts it like a knife through butter. The size and shape make for very clean, precise holes too. Weight isn’t bad either

I also have a Sampson T Handle. I really like the shovel but it is just a little prone to bending. I get aggressive while digging sometimes. On my second one which is a replacement due to this issue.

I got my Nemesis on the way as we speak. Thing looks like it built to go to war. I also like that the blade is a little bigger than the Sampson. Always need another scoop for the 6" + deep items.