New Garrett digger vs Lesche

Wichkans · Jan 17, 2013

I know that the Lesche is the Cadillac of the digging tools as the price confirms.
I wanted to see if anyone has any experience with Garretts new Lesche
knock-off, it looks very much like the Lesche at about the same price.

Thanks

gunsil · Jan 17, 2013

Personally, I like the Gator. I had to sharpen the edges a bit, but it works great, has a lifetime guaranty and is narrower than the Lesche. When Kellyco has them on sale I think they are the best value out there

dogpound · Jan 17, 2013

there have been a couple reviews on here..........
http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=132649
http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=127389

lats · Jan 23, 2013

Thanks for the links dogpound. They pretty much settled the questions I had when I saw a photo of the Garret tool. My first impression was that the edges looked dull and the steel looked like a hand garden spade I've used that bends in rocky and rooted soil. I like Garret and don't understand why they would put out a subpar tool.

KandK_Dad · Jan 23, 2013

I'm actually using a Fiskars Prune and weed tool. Welds are a little ugly but it gets the job done and done well.. and it didn't hurt the wallet.

looks like this

cost about as much as a happy meal.

tjr35 · Jan 26, 2013

KandK_Dad said:
I'm actually using a Fiskars Prune and weed tool. Welds are a little ugly but it gets the job done and done well.. and it didn't hurt the wallet.

looks like this

cost about as much as a happy meal.

O yeah but are the$1.99 on Tuesdays like a Happy Meal? I am going to guess not!

Dirtfishn350 · Jan 26, 2013

KandK_Dad said:
I'm actually using a Fiskars Prune and weed tool. Welds are a little ugly but it gets the job done and done well.. and it didn't hurt the wallet.

looks like this

cost about as much as a happy meal.

I use a fiskars also, works very well. Under 10.00 at home depot.

lyness_m · Jan 26, 2013

This is what I use, have had pretty good success with it so far, it has lasted a lot longer than other hand trowels I have used, and not a bad price on this either

BottomFeeder · Jan 26, 2013

KandK_Dad said:
I'm actually using a Fiskars Prune and weed tool. Welds are a little ugly but it gets the job done and done well.. and it didn't hurt the wallet.

looks like this

cost about as much as a happy meal.

Exactly what I'm using, Love it!

Grumpysrb · Jan 27, 2013

I haven't found the perfect digger yet. I bought an Ames like pictured previously and like it, for the serations being all the way to the point and it is deep enough that it scoops well. My Lesche starts easier because it has a point on the end and had the hilt for pushing with both hands. However, It has a shallower bend and doesn't scoop much.

I've looked at the Garrett because the blade is seratted to the point and it has the hilt. But it is serrated on the point on one side and the rest of the way up on the other. Think that is a bad idea.

Wormkiller · Jan 27, 2013

KandK_Dad said:
I'm actually using a Fiskars Prune and weed tool. Welds are a little ugly but it gets the job done and done well.. and it didn't hurt the wallet.

looks like this

cost about as much as a happy meal.

Same one I use...really like it and the price! :yes:

HH,
Dan

Stunmi · Jan 27, 2013

As a new MDer I haven't had time to fine tune my digging tool selection, but for now I grabbed a hand trowel and a drywall saw.

http://cfnewsads.thomasnet.com/images/large/025/25622.jpg

Mine was a Harbor freight for like 2 bucks. Actually cuts a nice plug in tough sod and roots.

ScottNEflorida · Jan 27, 2013

Ultimate digger

I have not touched my Lesche digger since I got my Lesche Mini Sampson, this is in my opinion the finest small digger on the planet. Small enough not to attract undue attention and big enough to cut a perfect deep flap to grab that deep coin.

Stephintexas · Mar 18, 2014

Wormkiller said:
Same one I use...really like it and the price!

HH,
Dan

I would like to buy one of these Fiskars tools, but I can't find it on the Fiskars website. Does anyone know what the exact name or model number is? Thank you!

trash2find · Mar 18, 2014

Ace hardware has these fiskars tools.
I can not recommend them as I have 2 broken ones under my seat in my van.
Worst is that broken diggers ended my hunts early..
Just buy the lesche...

Fishninja · Mar 18, 2014

Broke 3 diggers from harbor freight before buying a $35 lesche on ebay, I love it, cuts plugs easily and as long as your not trying to pry up a boulder at 6 inches it wont bend

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norbyx · Mar 18, 2014

The lesche is the best one out there, once you use it you don't use anything else...

coin whisperer · Mar 18, 2014

The lamborghni of digging tools is the predator raptor model 31! I had the garrett digger and its not in the same planet

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Perry Platypus · Mar 18, 2014

I just bought a predator raptor model 31 - it should be at my house tomorrow. I can't wait to dig with it...

coin whisperer · Mar 19, 2014

Perry Platypus said:
I just bought a predator raptor model 31 - it should be at my house tomorrow. I can't wait to dig with it...

your gonna love it!

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