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Mar 04, 2021, 01:32 AM
#1
Recommendation for a good shovel
I hunted with a friend recently and he let me use his shovel a Predator "Big Red" it seemed heavy but was built like a tank. I liked it but Predator is out of stock on it. Can y'all recommend a good shovel that is well made?
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Mar 04, 2021, 06:22 AM
#2
 Roger. USAF Vietnam war Combat Vet
This is going to be my next shovel
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Mar 04, 2021, 06:30 AM
#3
 Travis Mitchell
I've bought the expensive "detector" shovels but I usually use a Orange Marbles MR392 $25 and never had a problem with it. (I only use a shovel in the fields though) Use a Lesche Knife for everything else.
I have not tried the Lesche 36" but I think that would be handy to carry on your hip. I carry my Marbles shovel in my off hand on my shoulder or to my side.
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Mar 04, 2021, 06:53 AM
#4
 fishstick
 Originally Posted by eman1000
I've bought the expensive "detector" shovels but I usually use a Orange Marbles MR392 $25 and never had a problem with it. (I only use a shovel in the fields though) Use a Lesche Knife for everything else.
I have not tried the Lesche 36" but I think that would be handy to carry on your hip. I carry my Marbles shovel in my off hand on my shoulder or to my side.
Same here E.
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Mar 04, 2021, 07:24 AM
#5
Grave Digger Tools! Eric Wallace builds them right here in the USA. https://gravediggertools.com/
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Mar 04, 2021, 08:10 AM
#6
predator tools is the best in my experience. Just wait until they have what you want.
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Mar 04, 2021, 10:03 AM
#7
 Middle Schooler
Get the predator tools they work great
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Mar 04, 2021, 02:05 PM
#8
I bought this one recently and absolutely love it. It's not built as tough as a Predator shovel, but it is light-weight and digs great cone-shaped plugs.
https://www.roam-wild.com/products/r...r-garden-spade
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Mar 04, 2021, 03:08 PM
#9
The Anaconda NX5, 31". Its works great
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Mar 04, 2021, 03:37 PM
#10
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Mar 04, 2021, 03:47 PM
#11
Lesche Sampson T-handle, 36"
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Mar 04, 2021, 04:31 PM
#12
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
The bus shovel in my part of the woods is big red. I have to be honest I have broken every shovel I’ve ever had and each one was getting better and better and I could still break them. So I called up Predator and I’ll tell him I broke that last shovel and they were getting kind of fed up because they said what are you trying to dig and I said I dig and shell mounds Brick and oak tree roots. He said send me $20 and I’m a give you a shovel that will not break and if you break it don’t call anymore
It’s a total beast
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Mar 04, 2021, 05:44 PM
#13
 fishstick
 Originally Posted by Truth
The bus shovel in my part of the woods is big red. I have to be honest I have broken every shovel I’ve ever had and each one was getting better and better and I could still break them. So I called up Predator and I’ll tell him I broke that last shovel and they were getting kind of fed up because they said what are you trying to dig and I said I dig and shell mounds Brick and oak tree roots. He said send me $20 and I’m a give you a shovel that will not break and if you break it don’t call anymore 
It’s a total beast
Now that's pretty funny..
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Mar 04, 2021, 06:07 PM
#14
I want one unfortunately they are out of the Big Red without serrations. I will just wait. Thank you.
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Mar 04, 2021, 06:13 PM
#15
I got a Predator Tools shovel for Christmas, the Phoenix version. I absolutely love it.
I see it's out of stock - it's worth the wait. I specifically got that model because of the shape of the plug it digs in grass.
The only thing I would change is that the blade length is 9" and I wish it was 11".
I also decided to make a personal customization - I attached my Lesche digging tool to the shaft of the Phoenix because I hated having the Lesche on my belt. And it makes sense - both tools are for digging. The Lesche being in this position does not interfere in any way with the digging action of the Phoenix.
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