There's a new sheriff,err, digger in town.

nevets2968 · Feb 11, 2017

I was looking online to get myself a digger tool.
Of course Lesche and the like kept showing up on the radar.

I came across this digging tool (btw made in America - even the yellow handle is!)

From the manufacturer -

Our Hori Garden Knive blade has a fairly heavy gray-purple oxide layer from the 3-stage heat-treat process: 7 hours at temperatures from 925 – 2100ºF.

NOTEWORTHY: This darker layer will wear off as the tool is used in the dirt and becomes nicely polished the more it is used.

LSUThunder · Feb 12, 2017

Where did you get it from?

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nevets2968 · Feb 12, 2017

diggitgardentools.com

Ricki7 · Feb 12, 2017

Nice , let us know how you like it , Cost $ 35. ? HH

detectingMO · Feb 12, 2017

What are the size dimensions of the blade?

I dont see it listed on their website.

bibelot · Feb 12, 2017

detectingMO said:
What are the size dimensions of the blade?

I dont see it listed on their website.

http://diggitgardentools.com/diggit-hori-garden-knife.html

Rawhide · Feb 12, 2017

may want to look at a whites also.

Had one in my hands and it really felt good yesterday.

Silversmith45 · Feb 12, 2017

I have been using versions of the Hori-Hori knife for over thirty five years. I prefer the full tang with the wooden handle. i doubt if the plastic handle would hold up to the abuse that I give them. I have actually pounded them into rock hard clay that my pick bounced off of. I have never once felt like it might bend or break. Mine doesn't have or need the supporting ribs that many diggers have. It's just thick and solid. I am currently using one that has a guard on it. that may help since I keep them sharp. I won a Lesche and used it for a while and didn't like it. I was afraid that I was going to break it. I finally lost it and never got another.

bibelot · Feb 12, 2017

Silversmith45 said:
I have been using versions of the Hori-Hori knife for over thirty five years. I prefer the full tang with the wooden handle. i doubt if the plastic handle would hold up to the abuse that I give them. I have actually pounded them into rock hard clay that my pick bounced off of. I have never once felt like it might bend or break. Mine doesn't have or need the supporting ribs that many diggers have. It's just thick and solid. I am currently using one that has a guard on it. that may help since I keep them sharp. I won a Lesche and used it for a while and didn't like it. I was afraid that I was going to break it. I finally lost it and never got another.
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That is what I have. Its relatively cheap but reliable so far.The snap strap broke but other than that it has been a workhorse.

detectingMO · Feb 12, 2017

bibelot said:
http://diggitgardentools.com/diggit-hori-garden-knife.html

I still dont see the blade size listed. Just curious of size of blade.

bibelot · Feb 12, 2017

detectingMO said:
I still dont see the blade size listed. Just curious of size of blade.

I sent in a question about the blade size, will let you know when I find out.

cellrdwellr · Feb 12, 2017

Looks nice thanks for sharing!

bibelot · Feb 12, 2017

detectingMO said:
What are the size dimensions of the blade?

I dont see it listed on their website.

The blade sticks out from the handle 6 1/2", is 1 3/4" wide, is made of heat treated 17-4 stainless steel and weighs .65 lb.!

I should have looked earlier but I wasn't expecting an answer on a Sunday. But there you have it. :good:

detectingMO · Feb 12, 2017

Nice!

nevets2968 · Feb 12, 2017

detectingMO said:
What are the size dimensions of the blade?

I dont see it listed on their website.

I'll get a tape measure tomorrow and get the dimensions for you.

DUH - i should have scrolled completely down to see the responses.

I believe this tool does indeed have a full tang.

There's a new sheriff,err, digger in town.

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