Roland58
Bronze Member
- Oct 3, 2010
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- Detector(s) used
- Fisher F75 standard (last 3 yrs.)
CTX-3030 10-04-13
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
My Chinese knock-off Lesche digging tool/knife was starting to bend when I would pry out a plug. Knowing it would not last very much longer, I went to the web to find a good deal on a Lesche digger. In the process, I spotted a Japanese Hori Hori knife (not Hari Kari,
) used for gardening, bonzai plants, digging and metal detecting accessory......thought I would give it a try for $26. It came today, the blade is very stout and 'hurt yourself' sharp! Haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but, it seems to be just what I wanted for digging plugs. Will let everyone know how it works out.....if it doesn't work out, may have to buy the Lesche anyway:
Tool/knife in sheath (sheath is not leather, it is heavy vinyl backed with cloth):
Concave side of blade, note serrated edge on one side and straight edge on the other (VERY sharp!):
Convex side of blade:
This thing should be ideal for cutting a plug, especially, after I wrap the handle with grip tape. I am using the sheath that came with my Kellyco cheapo, the sheath that comes with the knife does not have a large enough hole to accommodate my tool belt. Of course, I could have 'rigged' something to carry it and will eventually have to, as I am sure this knife will cut through the nylon sheath before long.
![Grin ;D ;D](https://www.treasurenet.com/smilies/grin.gif)
Tool/knife in sheath (sheath is not leather, it is heavy vinyl backed with cloth):
![hori2.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi110.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn111%2F2006klr650%2FMD%2Fhori2.jpg&hash=08f57cbbc03908f29264d7ccb1fc76d9)
Concave side of blade, note serrated edge on one side and straight edge on the other (VERY sharp!):
![hori3.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi110.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn111%2F2006klr650%2FMD%2Fhori3.jpg&hash=ee8c099181ad180b965b4dff7534e69f)
Convex side of blade:
![hori1.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi110.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn111%2F2006klr650%2FMD%2Fhori1.jpg&hash=7e97a12c7d7229e5d8d8c874c181c598)
This thing should be ideal for cutting a plug, especially, after I wrap the handle with grip tape. I am using the sheath that came with my Kellyco cheapo, the sheath that comes with the knife does not have a large enough hole to accommodate my tool belt. Of course, I could have 'rigged' something to carry it and will eventually have to, as I am sure this knife will cut through the nylon sheath before long.