Digging Tools

[thommo59]

I'm interested to know what everyone is using for general digging in parks, grounds, fields etc. What's easy and doesn't leave a mess from where you've been.

 

[Lores]

Works just fine: Amazon.com : Fiskars Big Grip Garden Knife (7079) : Lawn And Garden Hand Tools : Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[SusanMN]

Lesche makes great diggers.

 

[G.I.B.]

I've tried lot's of diggers and finally ended up with a Lesche.

I won't use anything else.

 

[Joe hunter]

I used to use fiskars it was very good I did eventually bend it got another and lost it now I use Lesche and im very happy with it's very tough but cost more

 

[MrMikeJackie]

Although some might disagree as it "looks" bad walking around in a park, a Sampson t-handle metal detecting spade cuts the deepest, cleanest, perfect plugs I have ever dug! Three cuts, flip, probe, remove target, flip plug back, never happened. I love my lesche, but only use it now for intricate tasks as 90% of my targets are right at the bottom of the plug when I flip it over. It really does help me keep it clean when out in a public park.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

I just use a small garden shovel just a few feet long, kinda like a relic shovel but cheap. Owned the same one for years only cost $9.95

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[Boatlode]

Curved blade linoleum knife and a garden trowel. Both less than $5 at Ace Hardware.

 

[Number9]

Thought about making a digging tool similar to the Lesche and also a sheath made from UHMW.
I've made all the tools I used in beach detecting, prospecting, and ginseng hunting. A tool like the Lesche would be good for ginseng hunting, digging in tight places.
I have enough tube for the handle, just need some sheet for the blade.

 

[Papalittle]

heavy duty garden trowels from ACE Hardware, less than 20 dollars each

 

[BigWaveDave]

Gator Digger from Kellyco.... but the grip has separated from the handle. Told my wife I'll be getting a lesche......


Looking forward to many years w/ a duct tape/glued Gator Digger

 

[Msbeepbeep]

I have a screw driver and a 1 1/4" wide digging tool. I think it's a Wilcox, orange handle?

 

[justdon]

I have a fiskars and i use treasurewise tools they cost less and are excellent.This year i plan to buy a lesche and see if they are good as people say they are.But you can find good tools for digging at ace/lowes and home depot.HH

 

[Chug And Red]

Ordered the Digger From Garrets, On Back order

Garrett Edge Digger with Carry Sheath For Sale - Kellyco Metal Detectors

Cant wait to See How Long it Takes to Break It HH Chug Trying to Find Some one Near Buy to Fix The AP DIGGER!!! Yes I Broke It !!!! Note Do Note Use it to Pry Large Items out of the Ground I will Look For the Link Soon Chug

 

[Number9]

I've never had very good luck with "store bought".. they break, bend, or the handle breaks.

 

[fella]

I have a Lesche digger but almost never use it. Instead, I opt for the Samson T-Handle

Easier on the back & cuts cleaner!

 

[offtrail]

Fiskars for sure, they also make awesome hatchets for bushcraft .

 

[Tim-MXT]

I started with a Craftsman garden trowel (came with the detector) but it broke. Then I got a Black and Decker and it worked well. I recently got a Fiskars for free and so far I like it best. Big handle is easy on the hand and it seems strong.

 

[thommo59]

Although some might disagree as it "looks" bad walking around in a park, a Sampson t-handle metal detecting spade cuts the deepest, cleanest, perfect plugs I have ever dug! Three cuts, flip, probe, remove target, flip plug back, never happened. I love my lesche, but only use it now for intricate tasks as 90% of my targets are right at the bottom of the plug when I flip it over. It really does help me keep it clean when out in a public park.

Thats what i needed to know Mr Mike, here in Australia, digging in a park or playground could get me in strife so I have avoided it until now, but I don't want to leave any mess or evidence

 

[Papalittle]

I've never had very good luck with "store bought".. they break, bend, or the handle breaks.

what you digging in? concrete? J/K yeah I broke a few myself.