Shovel, digging in all grounds what should look for

49er12

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WW-2 Entrenching tool. made in 1942 it worked for the army and it's worked for me for 30 + years.
 

Goes to tell you old is still good. I’m not looking for a road grater, something jagged and smooth enough to penetrate, nice handle , don’t need to jump on like an idiot
 

I have a Predator Dixie ball-handled shovel (#58) that has been great for my needs. 37" long +/-. Lesche made and again makes a pretty identical one. Also in "T" handle. I try to go around roots rather than through them. If I have to go through I have a folding 7" saw I also use for bowhuting to clear limbs from a stand or blind.

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These are pretty amazing, search on youtube for a video of it in use.
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I just use my standard Lesche digging shovel with the ball handle. Had it over 20 years and it still works fine.
 

I guess it all depends on where a person hunts mainly.
In city parks-no shovel-was always the rule-puts too much attention on what one is doing.
Been using a Garrett long blade spade cut down, with added foot petals for digging.
Being thinking of late of looking into a newer type of digger/Predator/Lesche type.
What concerns me is the foot are with to which to place foot looks too small. (size 13)
 

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  • Tempered steel – Heat treated for durability
  • Powder coated (black)
  • Teeth on blade edges for cutting roots
  • Wide, non-slip “cleated” foot pegs
  • Built-in, double-sided bottle opener!
  • Total Length: 36.25″
  • Blade Length: 9″
  • Handle Width: 5.5″ fits standard Shovel Holster
  • Rugged and reliable. Perfect all-purpose digger!
  • 100% made in Kansas in the good old USA
  • Used by Team ATC
  • Additional information

    Weight2 kg
    Dimensions85 Ă— 15 Ă— 6 cm
    ManufacturerGold Digger


Has anyone used this product?
Not sure who is the Team ATC :icon_scratch:
 

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