Shovel digger advise needed.

[VWandSTUDEBAKER]

Anyone have good and bads over different diggers besides the ones you made yourself unless its perfect for the job and you sell them (cheap)

Had to toss that cheap comment in for the heck of it.

So im looking to buy a shovel type digger incase I get a chance to do some hunting while in Virginia Beach area over the holidays. MDing on and off for over 40 years, but always dug plugs while on my knees with a knife or Leache.

Im 6 foot tall, so a length advise would be good too. Im debating on one of those ball type ends, T handle or even a D style handle. I'd think the D style like a regular shovel would be the easiest to carry, but comments are welcome.

Thanks in advance.

David

 

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[christo000]

Samson 18" t handle, im 6'2" & its my goto for everywhere I can step on it if I choose, & when im on the ground digging I dont have to stand back up to use it given me the full potential of the shovel to get threw anything in my way. I picked up a bomb sheath for that & my normal lesche keeping them in the sheaths until use makes them definetly look less dangerous in the public eye I guess. All in all glad I got it cuz originaly I just thought 18" to small I was wrong & its perfect

 

[cooper1841]

Christo, I looking to add, a longer handled digger to my regular Lesche, the Samson T handle that Kellyco shows is 31" over all, is this what you have or is there a smaller one?

Samson 18" t handle, im 6'2" & its my goto for everywhere I can step on it if I choose, & when im on the ground digging I dont have to stand back up to use it given me the full potential of the shovel to get threw anything in my way. I picked up a bomb sheath for that & my normal lesche keeping them in the sheaths until use makes them definetly look less dangerous in the public eye I guess. All in all glad I got it cuz originaly I just thought 18" to small I was wrong & its perfect

 

[christo000]

No mine is 18" end to end, I have the regular lesche that I was using normaly,but like u said I was doin more relic hunting & needed that extra punch this 18" one is just great easy to carry with or with out the sheath

 

[cooper1841]

Vendor help please, who has this? I want one!

 

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Lesche Mini Sampson 18":
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All other Lesches:

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Wayne

 

[cooper1841]

Thanks Wayne, Order placed.

Lesche Mini Sampson 18":
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Shipping out today. I'll email tracking, thanks for the order!

Wayne

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[christo000]

Thanks Wayne, Order placed.

Ull like it bud guaranteed ill bet u got a great deal from Wayne aswell the vendors here on tnet r here for a reason congrats bud

 

[Pointman]

Anyone have good and bads over different diggers besides the ones you made yourself unless its perfect for the job and you sell them (cheap)

Had to toss that cheap comment in for the heck of it.

So im looking to buy a shovel type digger incase I get a chance to do some hunting while in Virginia Beach area over the holidays. MDing on and off for over 40 years, but always dug plugs while on my knees with a knife or Leache.

Im 6 foot tall, so a length advise would be good too. Im debating on one of those ball type ends, T handle or even a D style handle. I'd think the D style like a regular shovel would be the easiest to carry, but comments are welcome.

Thanks in advance.

David

D handle is not too good for digging plugs. Large hole yes. The D handle is heavy and fairly wide (approximately 5-6 inches) so it will cut a big plug if used for that purpose. The overall length is good.

Sampson T-handle is good for cutting plugs rather then digging large holes. The length would be better if it was 38" like the D-Handle. The ball Sampson is my favorite because I can use one hand easier to turn the shovel 90 degrees to cut the three plug sides. You can also swing it like a baseball bat to get bears away from you.

18" Sampson works, but you have to stoop to press it down. Best for using on your knees and very easy to carry. Not too good for getting a lot of leverage as the 31".

I have all three, plus a couple of hand diggers and I use all the shovels for different applications. My primary "weapon" is the Sampson 31".

 

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Great input, Pointman!

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[christo000]

Not sure about the not alot of leverage I get alot If leverage & im 6'2" my selling point was when im on the ground not having to jump.back up to use it.

 

[cooper1841]

Thanks Wayne. Within 2 hours of posting I wanted a 18' Samson, it was taken care of, and on the way, already 1/2 way here!! Outstanding customer service!

Shipping out today. I'll email tracking, thanks for the order!

Wayne

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