Question on digging shovels ?

[too_pointer]

I have one, but it has a t-handle, very uncomfortable. Not worth a crap for digging. So short,, just wondered what you all use ? I rarely use mine. I appreciate all opinions , and thanks ahead of time.
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[60streeter]

Here is the one I use and love..... Already wore the v notch out almost round, but that's over three years, I will just regrind it https://www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/...erm=4577198189152267&utm_content=All Products

 

[Cherry Picker]

When I use one, I really like my 28" Root Slayer. A longer one would make prying up hard dirt a bit easier, but being so small, I can wear it on my side and it doesn't look so menacing to onlookers.

 

[hoser]

I'm pretty sure you have seen the one I made. It works great in the woods for roots. Other than that, I also use an old military foxhole digger.

 

[mudwhale]

Predator Tools Piranha shovel and Model 85 digger. The best tools for the deep rooted woods here in CT and great for Hand to Hand combat on the highways. That old lady in her Prius didn't stand a chance...

 

[too_pointer]

Thanks for all your opinions, since I hunt mostly woods, have tree roots everywhere ! hoser, I do remember the one you made now, you are so handy !!!!
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[EmuDetector]

Predator tools as well for me. I run a spike, just so I can backpack it easy. But they're blades are sharp and strong.

 

[Серёга]

У меня есть такой, но с Т-образной ручкой, очень неудобный. Не стоит и гроша копать. Короче говоря, просто интересно, чем вы все пользуетесь? Я редко использую свой. Я ценю все мнения и заранее благодарю.:да::чаплин:
слишком_

короткая лопата. Ручку я сразу отрезал, она мешает удобству. Я копаю этой лопатой более 10 лет и использую ее как лом или рычаг, если мне нужно разбить камни или рубить корни деревьев.

 

[yatahaze323]

I own the original radius root slayer with the round handle and the root slayer nomad, been using the nomad mostly cause it's lighter weight. I hunt the woods like you, lots of roots and when the shovels are new they are great. BUT I have to deal with rocks and over time the side get rounded off and they don't slice through the roots at all. The V part is easy to sharpen with a file but the sides are difficult and time consuming to sharpen them.

When I've finally worn out the nomad I'm going to look into a shovel with larger teeth so I can sharpen them easier.

 

[too_pointer]

короткая лопата. Ручку я сразу отрезал, она мешает удобству. Я копаю этой лопатой более 10 лет и использую ее как лом или рычаг, если мне нужно разбить камни или рубить корни деревьев.

Please only English, don't know your talk ?, thanks though for writing.
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[Серёга]

У меня есть оригинальный убийца корневых корней с круглой ручкой и убийца корней Nomad, я использую Nomad в основном потому, что он легче. Я охочусь в лесу, как и ты, у меня много корней, и когда лопаты новые, они просто великолепны. НО мне приходится иметь дело с камнями, и пока их стороны закругляются, и они вообще не прорезают корни. V-образную часть легко заточить напильником, а вот боковые стороны заточить сложно и отнимает много времени.

Когда я наконец изношу кочевника, я присматриваю лопату с более крупными зубьями, чтобы мне было легче их затачивать.

in the photo is what I use to treat a dull spatula... Time is about 2 minutes and that’s it. I hold a shovel in my left hand, I hold a turbine in my right hand and make an acute angle at a very sharp angle... 2 minutes and the shovel is very sharp...

 

[John Madill]

My first shovel was a Lil'Digger.
Good shovel. Lightweight.
Then I bought a Lesche Ground Shark.
Better shovel but just too heavy to tote around.

 

[rreahard]

Model 24 - The Phoenix - Shovel

Developed in 2018 YES--THIS MODEL FITS FOOTPADS Overall Length: 33 3/4 inches Blade Length: 9 inches Blade Width: just under 6 inches Weight: 3 1/4 pounds

www.predatortools.com

 

[jimther]

I also use the same Rootslayer that 60streeter mentioned in the first reply. I use it in the yard, digging up old shrubs, as much as I use it detecting

 

[oldkoot]

A Bunks Hermit Pick for me LOL they make a heck of a weapon when needed also, Oh sorry you ask about shovels I also use the Predator tools Model 24 Phoenix and the Model 85 hand digger Predator makes the best detecting shovels around in my opinion

 

[vmc1161]

in the photo is what I use to treat a dull spatula... Time is about 2 minutes and that’s it. I hold a shovel in my left hand, I hold a turbine in my right hand and make an acute angle at a very sharp angle... 2 minutes and the shovel is very sharp...

I do the same thing, especially if I'm hunting in an area with lots of roots.

 

[IDXMonster]

Many opinions, and different shovels work for different people very dependent on conditions and depth wanted. I hunt deep old coins, nothing else. The Predator Barracuda is my tool of choice, will go through anything besides highly frozen ground, concrete and roots bigger than 1-1.5 inches. Incredible strength and durability. On the expensive end.

 

[too_pointer]

Thank all for your replies. I would like a shovel that is fairly light and a little longer than the very short ones.
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[RgnFn]

I have the Predator D-Handle Raven (with the footpads). I like it because it's semi-circular so it makes good plugs, and the serrations make short work of small to medium sized roots. It's 3 feet tall, so it's just the right size to lug along, but it's too big to hook onto your belt or anything like that.

D-Handle Raven - Model 351D - Shovel

This is a New Digging Tool from Predatortools: Developed in 2017.This is a great digging tool for metal detecting, relic hunting, gardening, nursery, landscaping, and rescue work. THIS MODEL FITS FOOTPADS Overall Length - Just under 35 1/2" (90.17 cm) Blade Width - 4 1/3" (11.0067 cm) Length of...

www.predatortools.com

 

[Rattlehead]

I currently use a Predator Model 56 Spartan. Its the same shovel as the model 55 Barracuda, except for it's a D handle. I used T handles for years, but after trying a D handle I'll never go back. Much more comfortable.