ProDigger
Junior Member
Reposted 05/03/2017
When I emigrated to the USA, I brought with me my Evolution Extreme Digging Blade. I'm glad I did, because when I bought the Minelab 60 detector for my wife, I wanted to buy her a decent digging blade like my Evolution Extreme- but after weeks of fruitless researching what's available in the USA I came to the conclusion that there are none in the USA that match the Evolution Extreme in build quality or strength, so I ordered one from the UK for her.
It's a very strong blade made from 3mm thick stainless steel with rubber coated hand guard and sawtooth edges for cutting through rough ground. Everyone on the UK forum (https://www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk/) swears by them and I've never heard of anyone being disappointed or breaking one. Blade dimensions - Total length - 310mm (12.2"). Blade - 175mm (6.88") x 55mm ( 2.16"). Handle - 130mm (5.12").
You can buy them in several UK detecting stores but I think the cheapest you'll find is at this link - https://www.metaldetectingauction.com/listing/evolution-extreme-blade/102053 - they do ship internationally.
Now when I bought my Evolution Extreme blade it came with a free canvas holster but they no longer have these. They do have a leather holster ( https://www.metaldetectingauction.com/listing/evolution-extreme-blade-leather-holster/103476 ) but I didn't fancy that at the price.
Anyway- we did finally manage to find the perfect sheath/holster for it from Menards here in the USA- I'm sure they'll also sell them at other DIY stores. The Toughbuilt Large Pliers holster, Model # TB-CT-35-L. This holster has a unique, versatile central pocket with a bottom that can be secured closed for standard tools or opened up to fit longer tools. It's a perfect fit for the Evolution Extreme Digging Blade with the bottom opened, which also lets dried soil fall out. It also includes a screw driver loop, tape measure clip and pencil pocket. With rugged construction and heavy-duty pocket reinforcement this reliable holster withstands the most rigorous working conditions.
So I got this for my wife and bought one for myself too- much better than the canvas sheath that came with it.
http://www.toughbuilt.com/product/pliers-pouch-large
The Evolution Extreme blade fits in the pliers pouch perfectly with just the tip of the blade poking out the bottom, but it won't stab you- the velcro adjustment strap is behind the blade tip.
When I emigrated to the USA, I brought with me my Evolution Extreme Digging Blade. I'm glad I did, because when I bought the Minelab 60 detector for my wife, I wanted to buy her a decent digging blade like my Evolution Extreme- but after weeks of fruitless researching what's available in the USA I came to the conclusion that there are none in the USA that match the Evolution Extreme in build quality or strength, so I ordered one from the UK for her.
It's a very strong blade made from 3mm thick stainless steel with rubber coated hand guard and sawtooth edges for cutting through rough ground. Everyone on the UK forum (https://www.metaldetectingforum.co.uk/) swears by them and I've never heard of anyone being disappointed or breaking one. Blade dimensions - Total length - 310mm (12.2"). Blade - 175mm (6.88") x 55mm ( 2.16"). Handle - 130mm (5.12").
You can buy them in several UK detecting stores but I think the cheapest you'll find is at this link - https://www.metaldetectingauction.com/listing/evolution-extreme-blade/102053 - they do ship internationally.
Now when I bought my Evolution Extreme blade it came with a free canvas holster but they no longer have these. They do have a leather holster ( https://www.metaldetectingauction.com/listing/evolution-extreme-blade-leather-holster/103476 ) but I didn't fancy that at the price.
Anyway- we did finally manage to find the perfect sheath/holster for it from Menards here in the USA- I'm sure they'll also sell them at other DIY stores. The Toughbuilt Large Pliers holster, Model # TB-CT-35-L. This holster has a unique, versatile central pocket with a bottom that can be secured closed for standard tools or opened up to fit longer tools. It's a perfect fit for the Evolution Extreme Digging Blade with the bottom opened, which also lets dried soil fall out. It also includes a screw driver loop, tape measure clip and pencil pocket. With rugged construction and heavy-duty pocket reinforcement this reliable holster withstands the most rigorous working conditions.
So I got this for my wife and bought one for myself too- much better than the canvas sheath that came with it.
http://www.toughbuilt.com/product/pliers-pouch-large
The Evolution Extreme blade fits in the pliers pouch perfectly with just the tip of the blade poking out the bottom, but it won't stab you- the velcro adjustment strap is behind the blade tip.
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