Help with a good shovel

[twinlakes91]

Hi All,,,, Need help as i seek to purchase a really good shovel. Have been getting buy for the longest time with the typical 2 foot wood spade from Home Depot.I am looking for quality, but do not want a HEAVY shovel. Something on the light side but sturdy. Probably about 3 or 4 ft long. Any suggestions, or even a link to a site ? Thanks in advance, Gary

 

[fwcrawford]

Check out the Predator line of shovels.. very durable and handle lengths vary to suit your needs.
Lesche is another great brand.

 

[Odanscoils]

I love mine. Light weight too.

https://www.amazon.com/Lil-Digger-Double-Serrated-Shovel/dp/B09S2781BB

 

[possum _ MO]

I just picked up a 32" root slayer shovel on ebay. $45, light , and seems well made.

 

[DWerk]

I use the short Lil-Digger and it is great. Just the right length that I can use it as a crutch when getting up off the ground after digging the good stuff out of the hole.

 

[Picketwire]

Products

Products - Predator Tools™ - Designer of the Highest Quality Digging Tools For Metal Detecting, Landscape, Nursery, Gardening,and Prospecting.

www.predatortools.com

 

[PDH]

Another vote for the Lesche.

 

[T-DUB]

I have a Sir Kay wide, T- handle, 40 inches ,from Excalibur. I like it, good build, not heavy.

 

[DWerk]

The Lesche is what I use to get the goodies out of the hole.. It is too short for getting off my knees (old and bad knees)

 

[possum _ MO]

My shovel is a Root Assassin, not slayer.

 

[too3zln]

I just picked up a 32" root slayer shovel on ebay. $45, light , and seems well made.

I have the root slayer as well. Price was right. As long as it's the smaller head version it should work ok. The shaft and handle are plastic so people need to take that into account.

 

[JCR TX]

I have all three of the Root Slayer family. They do not have plastic shafts. They are very rugged & work very well.

 

[5900_XL-1]

31" Sampson for years.

 

[too3zln]

I have all three of the Root Slayer family. They do not have plastic shafts. They are very rugged & work very well.

My mistake. The plastic handle extends down and with it's lightweight feel gave me the impression of plastic.

 

[twinlakes91]

Thanks to everyone who gave advice here ....i am going to go with the "Lil - Digger " seems to be right up my alley for length and weight.

 

[oldkoot]

Cannot beat the Predator tools shovels and hand diggers, the Model 24 Phoenix shovel is great the Hurricane is the same with a longer T handle

for hand diggers the model 85 hand digger and the Raptor hand digger are both great

Model 24 - The Phoenix - Shovel

Developed in 2018 YES--THIS MODEL FITS FOOTPADS Overall Length: 33 3/4 inches Blade Length: 9 inches Blade Width: just under 6 inches Weight: 3 1/4 pounds

www.predatortools.com

Model 33- The Hurricane - Shovel

Developed in 2018 YES--THIS MODEL FITS FOOTPADS Overall Length: 38 1/4 inches Blade Length: 9 inches Blade width: just under 6 inches Weight: 3 pounds

www.predatortools.com

Model 85 (O) - Digging Tool

NOW SOLD WITH ORANGE COMFORT GRIP Sale on Several Versions of the Model 85! This tool is made by the original tooling that made it famous - all to ensure quality like no other. The model 85 and 75 were Designed for Digging with Surgical Precision. The Digging Tool” is a heavy sharpened trowel...

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Model 31 (C) - Raptor - Digging Tool

The Raptor is a Great all around digging tool. With a nice cushion off set handle that keeps your fingers out of the dirt. With the dish shape body on the blade you can move a good amount of soil, At hunt digs this is a must have, and they are super great to have gardening. This is one of the...

www.predatortools.com

 

[rme]

Hi All,,,, Need help as i seek to purchase a really good shovel. Have been getting buy for the longest time with the typical 2 foot wood spade from Home Depot.I am looking for quality, but do not want a HEAVY shovel. Something on the light side but sturdy. Probably about 3 or 4 ft long. Any suggestions, or even a link to a site ? Thanks in advance, Gary

 

[rme]

Predator will have everything you need. They aren't free , not even cheap but if the very best is what you are looking for, Buy from Mr Lasche or Pam at Predator tools.

 

[Builder1]

Hi All,,,, Need help as i seek to purchase a really good shovel. Have been getting buy for the longest time with the typical 2 foot wood spade from Home Depot.I am looking for quality, but do not want a HEAVY shovel. Something on the light side but sturdy. Probably about 3 or 4 ft long. Any suggestions, or even a link to a site ? Thanks in advance, Gary

Just so everybody knows. Predator and Lesche are made in the same factory in my hometown. Mr. Lesche owns both brands. What I can tell is Lesche is sold on Amazon and Predator has its own website. Predator has a very good website and sells the very popular Phoenix and Hurricane metal detecting shovels. Lesche doesn't. Hope this Helps

 

[Jason-ks]

You have my vote on the Lesche Sampson. They are amazing!