Minlooker
Senior Member
Does anyone sharpen their digging tool? I have a new Lesche hand digger (not shovel type) that I haven't been able to use yet (Minn). Is it better to put a slight edge onto the blade or isn't it needed?
Sharpening your digging tools
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Minlooker
Senior Member
Does your wife know?
Dirtfishin
Elite Member
Yes I have a work sharp knife and tool sharpener. I do all my tools and knives razor sharp. I know some will say keen is a better but I prefer sharp.
ohiochris
Elite Member
"sharp" can not only wind up cutting you at some point , accidents do happen , but a sharp edge wears faster ( digging through dirt , rocks , etc ) and can prematurely wear out your digging tool. Usually just keeping a crisp beveled edge is a good idea , its not any more dangerous than it has to be , it will last longer before needing a touchup , and you arent grinding away your digger as quickly. All the while its still just whats needed to punch into the ground well.
KAdiggs
Senior Member
I sharpen all my digging tools, it helps dig cleaner neater plugs and get threw tough roots. If it should wear out, I have lots of other tools to use. Or it'd be another excuse to buy another new digging tool
I just picked up some tools from Black ADA, cant wait to get a sharper edge on them.
http://wildwildwestmetaldetectors.com/Black_ADA_Tools.php
I just picked up some tools from Black ADA, cant wait to get a sharper edge on them.
http://wildwildwestmetaldetectors.com/Black_ADA_Tools.php
airscapes
Elite Member
Sharpen, makes it easier to insert into thugs and other bad people that get into your personal space looking to do you harm.. does not take much to put an edge on it, just did this last weekend!
Eugene10
Elite Member
+1, I use the same sharpener for my lesche and for shovel
graybeard
Elite Member
I touch up the edge so they go in the ground easier.
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