Saw a new digger today, OXO Good Grips Garden Knife

[Jeff In North Georgia]

Saw what looks like it would be a good digging tool:
OXO Good Grips Garden Knife
http://www.oxo.com/OA_HTML/xxoxo_ib...=10503&item=67815&minisite=10024&respid=53057

http://www2.yardiac.com/long.asp?item_id=47392
This site has a 15% on-line discount when you click on the discount icon.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...Tools&psid=YAHOOSHOP01&sid=IDx20070921x00003b

Made of durable, high quality stainless steel, this versatile tool is great for propagating, transplanting, weeding, and more. The blade has measurement markings to determine distance when planting, and its serrated edge is perfect for splitting roots, cutting twine and opening bags of soil with ease. Store the Knife safely in its sheath with a handy belt clip for easy transport. Dimensions: 12.75in x 1.25in x 2.75in. Weight: 14 oz

Jeff

 

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[godisnum1]

Not bad.
It's a little on the pricey side on the Sears website, but it looks like a nice tool... and it even comes with a sheath!

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[extractor]

A little on the pricey.

 

[pjroo33]

Looks decent, but I won't own anything but a Lesche anymore. They are without a doubt the best digger out there. They're next to impossible to break.

 

[Chaz]

I picked one of those up for $5 at Ross's, I think it was, last summer. It really is an awesome digger! The blade is a tad longer than my other trowel type, and it is comfortable to use. It carries easily in one hand along with my pinpointer, so I don't bother to put it back in the pouch between digs. Dirt will stick to the blade a bit, and needs to be scraped off before putting it in the sheath, as the sheath is curved to match the curve of the blade and hold it tight. If I have any complaint with it, it would be that the point is a bit narrow. I guess this helps in ground penetration, but it is difficult to scoop dirt out of an 8 inch deep hole with a narrow tool. It does make me feel safe, though, as it would make an awesome weapon if need be... It digs great plugs, and cuts in easily. I would definitely recommend it. I've not used a leche, but they seem shorter and fatter- maybe better for moving more dirt, but not as deep. This thing is like a knife and can slice real small plugs. It's more a knife than a shovel.