Shovel Question

[Ks Coyote]

I've been hunting the fields hard this fall, and the ground here in Kansas is SOO dry that I've broken two shovel handles already. What does everyone use, is a fiberglass handle stronger. How about the specialty detecting shovels, are they any better?

 

[Crispy Critter]

You might want to have a look at WW Industries. (Lesche). They offer high quality digger's that I think will meet your needs. Some of the dealer/sponsors of this forum sell them.

 

[MNCoinhunter]

I use a 31" Lesche Sampson with serrated edge. Takes a helluva beating .. would highly recommend.

 

[fowlercharles]

Hi Ks Coyote, For over 40 years now I have been digging with a "chopped" wood handle "sharpshooter" shovel.It is overall, 24" Lg.. with 11 1/4" X 5" blade and 13 3/4" handle.I drilled a hole in the end of the handle, and "rope slung" it so I could shoulder it when carrying it.Also padded (ductape) the end with some foam. I ground the footsteps off round and sharpened both edges of the blade part way up for chopping limbs when needed. Don't believe you will need a limb chopper in those Ks. fields, but the shovel is probably lighter than most unbreakable steel shovels,just right for me on my knees, and I haven't broke it in all these years..At times of extreme drought and dry soil, you may have to use a long enough shovel to put your foot into, but when it gets that bad here in Ms, (it does) I simply put my energy into some more research, while I am waiting on the rain. HH, Charlie

 

[:Left4Dead]

I too have the Sampson with serrated edge, and its been a god send.
Heres a video of it inaction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzuXmVTdEas

 

[CarolinaClyde]

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