New digger dangerous lol

[Papalittle]

I bought this digger off ebay for 30.00 and I really like it as it strong and really sharp, the first time out I sliced my hand good trying to wipe mud off of it. I am used to trowels bought at the local hardware store. Also sliced a nice hole in my favorite shirt when trying to place it in its sheath. It slices through grass like butter and hands alike.

Jobe Dig It 3 in 1 Metal Detector Landscape Digger Knife Tool Trowel & Sheath!

 

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[jeff of pa]

hmm looks like ya got a Blood spot on the Sheath

I've cut myself more times then I can remember on Diggers like that
it doesn't end, until I dull them

 

[childoftechnology]

I find the greater risk is cutting yourself on (buried) broken glass, particularly in public areas like parks. Probably wise to carry a simple first-aid kit with you.....

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Nice digger, but to sharp. Needs a larger slip guard.
Lesche diggers are just 'bout perfect ��.
Peace ✌

 

[basque-man]

Never wore gloves till I sliced my finger on broken glass in the hole. Glad I keep the medical glue in our carry bag!!! Can't go wrong with superglue!

 

[kingskid1611]

Nice looking tool. I have more cuts on my hands than I can count. A few more won't hurt(bad).

 

[whistler84]

I have the blue handle model, it came with a slightly duller edge. I wound up taking a flap wheel and grinding deeper sererated edges and sharpening the edges all around. I love the tool. Its practical, and a great all around item to have

 

[huntsman53]

That is a serious digger which can double for protection! When I saw the pic, it reminded me of the knife holdup scene from Crocodile Dundee.


Frank

 

[yodi]

Nice

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Sliced my finger on mine while just looking at it when I first got it! It's like yours.

Guess it's time to sharpen now.

 

[ArDirtSlinger]

I find the greater risk is cutting yourself on (buried) broken glass, particularly in public areas like parks. Probably wise to carry a simple first-aid kit with you.....

I wear cut resistant gloves because of the glass and rusty iron.

 

[Keppy]

Yes that is a ... A.M.Leonard's ... Digging tool it is called a soil knife i have used one for years they will last for ever and cut through roots like they are hot butter . And yes it is a sharp digger sharp on both the serrated side.and the blade side.. very very sharp...

 

[rvhauler401]

On a Semi-related topic, anyone know what happened to the guy on here a month or so ago making nice shovels?

 

[Keppy]

I have the blue handle model, it came with a slightly duller edge. I wound up taking a flap wheel and grinding deeper sererated edges and sharpening the edges all around. I love the tool. Its practical, and a great all around item to have

Yes the blue handle one is put out by .. Treasure Wise ... and are not as sharp as .. A.M. Leonard's .. one

 

[T.C.]

Good lookin' digger!! Just ordered me one!!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

You will be very happy with it, excellent digging tool...and pry bar! Lol!

 

[Detector Wars]

Is it strong? Can you use it to flip deep plugs open?

 

[jeff of pa]

just don't put allot of pressure on them when digging.
I have one like it, orange handle & all. says A.M. Leonard
Tools that work on the handle.




It lasted less then a month before the Steel snapped.
about 3/4" down from the handle.

a friend welded the blade back together, but I never tried using it again.




I had a few more like it, brand name Treasure Wise
blue handles. & all snapped for me at the same spot 3/4" from the handle. . (except 1 That is lost in the woods somewhere)

As you can see the weld Didn't help on this one.



sorry ! I don't remember where I got them that I had so many.
I can't believe I paid for them though
at least not after the first one snapped.

I must have been convinced the next one would last forever

Of course I am hard on diggers, because I forget & try prying up rocks & roots
in the heat of my diggs.

But remember they are not Forgiving. They will not Bend, They will snap off.

but they are razor sharp & if your Left hand is near the spot you push the knife in the ground with your right hand, Be careful

 

[T.C.]

I currently pack an old Marine K-bar. I think it might be a little intimidating when I'm standing around blabbin' with some people. It is sharp and cuts right through the sod though!! Never tried pryin' with it....

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That is surprising Jeff, the Leonard digger blade appears at lest 1/8" thick, and I guess was made in Italy, has "inox Italy" stamped in the blade. I've had it for a year and a half no problems. I pried that rusty round thing out of the hole with it. Guess I will be more careful now.