Is there much of difference in...

[can]

The $60+ spade that most detector outfitters sell and the $16 garden spade from Lowes?

 

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[tcornel]

Let's put it this way. Several of my friends that are heavy into gardening looked at my digging tools they wanted to know where they could buy them. I tore through several other shovels and hand diggers before springing for the Lesche (or Predator).

 

[RustyGold]

I believe there is when looking at the Sampson shovels but for digging in the hole I have a Treasure Wise hand trowel that works awesome!
Find it here:Treasure Wise 3 in 1 Digging Tool | eBay

 

[Loco-Digger]

I use a mini shovel when not hunting permissions that can be bought for $7.02 at Wallyworld.



You can buy a new shovel cheaper than a replacement handle. I have replaced the handle several times. It is an easy fix. In the spring I pick old snow shovels up off the curb and pull the plastic handles. These are free and are the correct size. I use a Lesche hand digging tool in highly visible areas to include well manicured lawns and I have a modified spade for field use. Th

 

[Terry Soloman]

YES. A Huge difference. I have been testing the new Deteknix Diamond Digger, against my Lesche. After a month, I am really impressed with the Diamond Digger - BUT, Deteknix the Company, recently pulled the main prize on a contest I entered, so I'm torn..

 

[Crappies-n-Coins]

The $60+ spade that most detector outfitters sell and the $16 garden spade from Lowes?

Yep, $44 of your money

For years I used the Tru-Temper and Fiskars diggers, I'm still on the 1st ones I'd bought, never broken one, and I'm good sized and leaned on them pretty hard at times.

This year, due to all the hype, I bought a Lesche. I'm not impressed, and it's uncomfortable for me to use because the blade is offset from the handle. So, I went back to the Fiskars.

 

[Cletus]

i just got a Sampson for Christmas.
it has already proven itself to me. super tough!!

 

[G.I.B.]

You get what you pay for.

 

[SoCalDesertFox]

$10 folding shovel from Army Surplus. Works as shovel/prybar or pick/hoe depending upon how you set it up despite not having a pick end. Rock solid little trencher. The Chinese made a version that had barbed wire fence cutters and other stuff built-in, I want to get one of those.

 

[masterjedi]

The $60+ spade that most detector outfitters sell and the $16 garden spade from Lowes?

You get what you pay for. I tried the cheap stuff and broke most all of it in a short time. Then I bought the best. Either Walter Lesche or George Lesche tools for me. Here is what I use. They are amazing.
Gary from Oregon

 

[Joel_T]

What is the purpose of the offset handle in so many of the knife blade style diggers?

 

[FreeBirdTim]

You get what you pay for

Sorry, but there's no way a $60 digger is 7 1/2 times better than my $8 Fiskars digger. Don't buy the hype.

 

[SoCalDesertFox]

Sorry, but there's no way a $60 digger is 7 1/2 times better than my $8 Fiskars digger. Don't buy the hype.

Seriously, Fiskars makes incredible stuff. I've got a pair of Fiskars branch loppers. Even with my arthritic wrist, I can take 1.5" branches with utter ease. That titanium blade, absolute silk. I bet if Fiskars made a military shovel, it'd rival the one the Chinese made that I mentioned for probably only double the price.

 

[can]

Thanks for the info guys. There seems to be a difference of opinion

 

[G.I.B.]

Sorry, but there's no way a $60 digger is 7 1/2 times better than my $8 Fiskars digger. Don't buy the hype.

I've broken Fiskars.

I've never broken a Lesch.

 

[masterjedi]

Everyone is different. Some want to buy the cheapest, some want the most expensive. I want the best. Just saying. The goal is to just enjoy the fresh air, the finds, the friends, the hobby

 

[GA_Boy]

Almost any tool can be broken. You buy according to your needs and soil type. For me I think this would do for 10 bucks. Your needs may differ.
Marvin
[h=1]Craftsman Ergonomic Hand Gardening Transplanter[/h]

 

[Sandflea]

I use construction grade tools, yep they cost more, but my 00 irrigating cost $50 10 yrs ago but I am still using it. I also go industrial for the landscaping tools, like trowels and planting shovels, been using them for a good number of years, they are easy to maintain, and I feel are a good investment. Most of mine are Union and TruTemper, both made in America,and I think are still union made. When buying tools I look for heavy gauge, well designed for MY application, and a decent warranty. Just my way of doing it.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

I've broken Fiskars.

I've never broken a Lesch

I've broken one in three years of detecting. And I did that trying to pry a frozen plug out of the ground in 25 degree weather. I'd have to break 6 more to equal what you paid for your Lesche!

I've also lost my Fiskars digger a few times in the woods. Eventually found it, but what if I didn't find it? I'd only be out eight bucks. If you lose your Lesche, you can kiss $60 goodbye! Ouch!

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Everyone is different. Some want to buy the cheapest, some want the most expensive. I want the best. Just saying.

The best digger in the world won't make you a better detectorist. I guess it's an ego thing or bragging rights. But I'm a New Englander and we tend to be frugal (cheap). I guess that's just my way.