Fiskars - Digging Tools

[GeorgiaJay]

I was looking around at some different digging tools that weren't too expensive. Fiskars does seem to be a pretty good brand. They are very inexexpensive, backed by a lifetime warranty, and are appear to be well made. They are sold at a lot of stores including, Walmart, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Linens N Things, etc. Fiskars, also has a lot of other interesting and innovative garden tools on their website. I think all of these tools pictured below are around $7.99 - $8.99. I am going to buy a couple of these tools pictured below and I will let you guys know how well they work and hold up. GL and HH.

GeorgiaJay
Garret Ace 250

http://http://www.fiskars.com/webapp...&page=products

Big Grip Multi-Purpose Tool


Big Grip Transplanter


Big Grip Trowel


Soil Scoop - Nyglass (R)


Trowel - Nyglass (R)

[TNHunter]

I'm using the one on the top. It's OK but handle keeps coming off. Glued it several times but to no avail.
Paul

[Jim757]

My handle kept coming off also. I finally bought a Lesche and it is a great digging tool. I should have just bought it to start with.

[FelixtheCat]

I have the one on top and it works great for me when I dig dirt which is 10% of my hunting. I have been really abusive with it.

[Tin Nugget]

Two of those 20.00. If you dig in hard dirt or try to pry up rocks etc. you will be buying more. I suggest for another 20.00 plus shipping if you don't have a stocking dealer near you, just get one of these and be done with it. It will probably be the last digger you need to buy.

http://predatortools.com/

[rcasi44]

I broke 2 of the top one. The handle is held on with 4 spot welds. One weld breaks the handle gets loose than it breaks off. I re welded the handle and it never broke again. I didn't like the groove in the blade tip. I now use a Lesche. Rob

[FelixtheCat]

Originally Posted by rcasi44

I broke 2 of the top one. I didn't like the groove in the blade tip. Rob

Don't particularly care for it either.

[GeorgiaJay]

I went out yesterday and today and could not find the two Fiskars digging tools that I wanted. So, instead I bought an OXO and a Ames (7 in 1 tool) at Lowes for about $20. The OXO has serrated edges on each side and is really sharp. The Ames tool was wrapped in hard plastic, so I couldn't see how sharp it was at the store. The Ames tool is not that sharp. After, I use a Dremel to sharpen it, I think this tool will work alright. Plus, both of these have a lifetime warranty.

I agree that Lesche, Predator or some of the other higher end tools would work better, but they are pretty expensive and most of them are only available online. I want to get some really good headphones like Killer B's, Gray Ghost, etc. So, I really can't afford to buy a Lesche. I might get one after I have been hunting for a little while and have found some more money.

GeorgiaJay
Garrett Ace 250

[chase2b]

I bought the "Planters Buddy" at Home Depot ($15) after it was recommended on another site.
Works great and has a lifetime warranty.
Has very sharp and large serrated edge on one side and sharp on the other. I cannot compare it to Lesche, but it SEEMS to be about the same thing. Lesched does have a larger protector between your hand and the metal.

[SkiWhiz]

Originally Posted by chase2b

I bought the "Planters Buddy" at Home Depot ($15) after it was recommended on another site.
Works great and has a lifetime warranty.
Has very sharp and large serrated edge on one side and sharp on the other. I cannot compare it to Lesche, but it SEEMS to be about the same thing. Lesched does have a larger protector between your hand and the metal.

I got a Planters Buddy free with a detector I bought. I used it once & knew if I used it much it would break, even if I was careful with it so I sold it. It flexed way too much & I didn't like the seperated point. The blade is not very long either. I have a yellow handle $10.00 digger (made for detecting) that I have been using for almost 5 years although getting a little dull it still works great. Steve.

Quote - I cannot compare it to Lesche, but it SEEMS to be about the same thing. End quote -

Not even close.

[GeorgiaJay]

Originally Posted by chase2b

I bought the "Planters Buddy" at Home Depot ($15) after it was recommended on another site.
Works great and has a lifetime warranty.
Has very sharp and large serrated edge on one side and sharp on the other. I cannot compare it to Lesche, but it SEEMS to be about the same thing. Lesched does have a larger protector between your hand and the metal.

That is the same one I bought at Lowes. I have not used that one yet. I need to sharpen the blade. Mine, was kind of dull. So far, I have been using an OXO tool and it seems to work really well for me. HH