Lesche Digger

[John W.H.]

Are these really as good as people say? I'm thinking of buying one tomorow but I'm hard on digging tools and don't want another one thats just going to bend on me. Any input??

[Kansas Dave]

I wouldn't buy anything else. I've had mine for two seasons now. I've pried with it, dug with it, used it, abused it and it's just as good now as it was when I bought it. So yeah, They are as good as they say! The money you spend on one is far better than buying two, three, four other garden varieties. You could just enter this contest and maybe win one!

[sectshun8]

I've never heard of a Lesche bending... I've used mine for about two years, no issues... it's a tank of a digger.

[Elbie]

I just ordered one and it came in this week. Havent dug with it yet, but I cant believe how sturdy and well built it is! Better than anything I have seen. After holding it, I have no doubt it will live up to it's reputation.

[RIdetector]

Never had a problem with my lesche,good in all conditions I've dug in,rocky soil,roots,cutting flaps in grass.good all around!!

[Wulf]

I learn the hard way, I buy a lot of cheap tools and pin-pointers and then finally get the "good stuff" that I should have got in the first place and saved a lot of money and trouble.

I think a lot depends on the type of soil you have in your part of the country. I'll bet that folks who live in places with nice sandy soil can't figure why anyone would spend $40+ for a digger, when they can just about use anything to dig a 6ft hole in 3 minuets. But in New England, with our rock and root filled land you quickly find out you need some real heavy-duty tools just to get 8 inches down.

You will not be sorry you got the Lesche.

[SkiWhiz]

The Lesche is made well but I rather have a digger with more of a curve in the blade, makes it easier to dig dirt out of the hole, the Lesche 's blade is just too straight for me. Here is what I use, won't bend & won't break, they are around $10.00 - $15.00. Steve.

[John W.H.]

Originally Posted by SkiWhiz

The Lesche is made well but I rather have a digger with more of a curve in the blade, makes it easier to dig dirt out of the hole, the Lesche 's blade is just too straight for me. Here is what I use, won't bend & won't break, they are around $10.00 - $15.00. Steve.

I agree the curved blade is a plus, but I cant count how many of those I have bent in hard soil. Once they start to bend, It's useless. Ok for soft or sandy soil but I need one that will take it all.

[Frank1960]

Do they take paypal? So far that is the only reason for me not attempting to order one.

[Tin Nugget]

5 years now with the same Lesche and never a problem. I am never easy on it because I know it can take it. Digging, cutting, prying, it does it all.

[geodawn]

I have 3 years with my lesche and it's barely broken in. I started with a cheaper fiskars digger and it eventually gave way...haven't been able to bend the lesche. Another benefit is that if someone gives you the stink eye at a park...they'll think twice when you whip out the lesche.

[new jersey andy]

Originally Posted by geodawn

I have 3 years with my lesche and it's barely broken in. I started with a cheaper fiskars digger and it eventually gave way...haven't been able to bend the lesche. Another benefit is that if someone gives you the stink eye at a park...they'll think twice when you whip out the lesche.

[Jae.999]

bend? no way...built very tough.. forget them plastic hand shovels...this is the real McCoy...

[John W.H.]

Originally Posted by John W.H.

I agree the curved blade is a plus, but I cant count how many of those I have bent in hard soil. Once they start to bend, It's useless. Ok for soft or sandy soil but I need one that will take it all.

Drove to my local detector dealer today but they were out of them! Think I'll try the nursery / garden supply place around the corner from my house tomorow. They have supplies for the serious flower jockey!

[Don]

I too prefer the curved blade for digging. I bought a garden trowel from Lowes for $10., that's heavy duty. I've put it through hell now for a few years, including cutting roots and it hadn't bent yet.

[John W.H.]

Originally Posted by John W.H.

Drove to my local detector dealer today but they were out of them! Think I'll try the nursery / garden supply place around the corner from my house tomorow. They have supplies for the serious flower jockey!

Got my lesche digger today, cant wait to try it out!

[Japan]

How do you choose the serrated side? Apparently right side is common, and I am right handed. But I see myself "sawing" towards myself with right hand - ala left serrated side.

Ideas?

[John W.H.]

Originally Posted by Japan

How do you choose the serrated side? Apparently right side is common, and I am right handed. But I see myself "sawing" towards myself with right hand - ala left serrated side.

Ideas?

I have heard that some were made with left side teeth, but I'm not sure how to locate one. I read about them on another thread. Seems like it would be better to have the teeth on the left side.

[wolf-n-wa]

Love my lesche. Would not leave home without it. WOLF

[Kansas Dave]

Originally Posted by Japan

How do you choose the serrated side? Apparently right side is common, and I am right handed. But I see myself "sawing" towards myself with right hand - ala left serrated side.

Ideas?

You can purchase a "right" or "left" from \Colonial Metal Detectors!