Lesche T-Handle Shovel

dumbdigger · Jan 2, 2021

T I'm glad you ended up going with the 31".
At our heights anything longer would drag everywhere.
At 36-38"s after retrieving target you would have to literally carry it until your ready to dig again. At 31" you can stand up straight and let the shovel dangle with arm being straight. Imagine the extra length and having your arm bent to carry the weight for hours on every hunt.
Also with that length of a shovel, it won't hang on on a belt holder, unless your 7 foot tall. Lol

pballwiz said:
Actually ended up getting it from fleabay.
Was anywhere from $10 to $20 more on Amazon.
Used some of my dug 2020 clad to finance the acquisition.

Martin_V3i · Jan 2, 2021

pballwiz said:
Actually ended up getting it from fleabay.
Was anywhere from $10 to $20 more on Amazon.
Used some of my dug 2020 clad to finance the acquisition.

Strangely, shipping charges with Amazon indeed jacked up the price that much. Amazon failed on this one, Ebay didn't. Amazon will slip. Shipping is getting dicey, in time to deliver and these $10 w/so called free shipping labels. Nuthin lasts forever. I'd hoped you would manage between Amazon and Ebay. Smart ;-)

Silversmith45 · Jan 3, 2021

pballwiz said:
Yeah,
I really like the nonchalance of my 18" Lesche in public places.
I like the holster you are using.

I carry it with the handle down so it doesn't bang against my leg. It stays in place and i have never had any problems with it. i made the hanger myself and it doesn't cost much to make. It's simply two pieces of 'L' rod bent and added to a scrap leather loop.

pballwiz · Jan 3, 2021

Silversmith45 said:
I carry it with the handle down so it doesn't bang against my leg. It stays in place and i have never had any problems with it. i made the hanger myself and it doesn't cost much to make. It's simply two pieces of 'L' rod bent and added to a scrap leather loop.
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That's brilliant!

pballwiz · Jan 5, 2021

New shovel showed up today. Hopefully i can find something shiny to dig up with it

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davemercier · Jan 14, 2021

Hi, i'm 68 years old, 5' 11" and the 36 inch non serrated model Lesche works very well for me. Nuff said.

Silversmith45 · Jan 15, 2021

Like I said before I haven't been carrying my longer shovel. I can carry it on my hanger handle down without it hitting the ground or banging against my leg. Lately my knee is going out and I may start carrying it again to use it for getting back to my feet. I have been using my detector shaft and am surprised that I haven't broken one yet.

Chuck B · Jan 15, 2021

Silversmith45 said:
I'm 75 and 6'1". I have both the 31" and the 18" shovels. Once I got the 18" I have never used the 31" again. View attachment 477960

Did you buy or make the hanger/holster for the shovel?

Silversmith45 · Jan 17, 2021

Chuck B said:
Did you buy or make the hanger/holster for the shovel?

I made it. It's simple to make and it works with either my 18" or 31" shovel. I carry it with the handle down so it doesn't bang against my leg.

TosaMike · Jan 21, 2021

Silversmith45 said:
I made it. It's simple to make and it works with either my 18" or 31" shovel. I carry it with the handle down so it doesn't bang against my leg.

Thanks, Silversmith, you inspired me to make one for my new Lesche. Turned out well, and can use it handle up or down (once the snow melts I'll be able to actually try it out!).

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