Need an Inexpensive Digging Knife?

[mlamp20412]

FYI-Got this "big grip garden knife" at Walmart for $10.50 tax included, no real sheath. Seen it online for $25 with nylon sheath.
-Large, soft molded grips provide added comfort and control
-Serrated knife edge to cut through roots or other tough material
-Trough for carrying and planting seeds or transporting soil
-Pre-sharpened blade cuts through the ground easier
-Blade features a weeding tip for easy root removal
-Coated metal head resists rust
-Large hang hole for easy storage
Fiskars® - Big Grip Garden Knife - Product Detail

[Boobird]

Hey MLAMP...

Welcome to TQ...I read your thread the other day about the digging knife , and was in the vicinity of a local "Wally World" so I stopped in to check it out...Ended up buying one...It seems like the ideal digging tool for MD'ing, and I liked all the features you had mentioned...Thanks for the tip and Good Luck with your finds...


Boobird...

[ARSKF9NY]

My wife picked up one of those fiskars garden tools based on your post and we think it works great and it is built very sturdy. The serrations cut roots like a tree saw blade!

I think all it might need is a touch of sharpening at the tip to make insertion easier. Thanks for the lead to a great deal!

[JCWhite]

I couldn't find mine the other day and was frantic. Luckily I whave a Walmart close by so I bought another one and later found the original right where I had stowed it. It fits nicely in my back pocket and the only complaint I have is that the handle is loose but can be secured with adhesive. I carry it in a back pocket easily. like any tool it can only stand so much prying but for the money it's pretty good.

[mtpockets]

I had a Fiskars... Loved it for the first several Hours...

At first I was worried about scratching my finds But Look I don't have to worry anymore..

I wish I didn't have to drive so far to return it .. I think I just got a Lazy worker Model..

I like them and there Cheap and Guaranteed Forever..

[kybriarbuster]

mine did the samething yours did mtpockets the first hole, about 6 inches down. it resides at the botton of the ohio river now.

[mlamp20412]

I must admit I have broken the original one I got
Walmart replaced it, no problem. It seems prying is its downfall. My wife just got me a Leshe Digging knife for our anniversary. That thing seems bulletproof! Can't wait to try it.

The replacement Friskars will now be a back-up digger.

Boobie, good call on grinding out the v tip. That feature was a bit annoying.

[ARSKF9NY]

Originally Posted by ARSKF9NY

My wife picked up one of those fiskars garden tools based on your post and we think it works great and it is built very sturdy. The serrations cut roots like a tree saw blade!

I think all it might need is a touch of sharpening at the tip to make insertion easier. Thanks for the lead to a great deal!

OK After a weekend of treacherous prying it is showing some signs of flexing at the blade/handle joint. I still like it, but I see I will have to show a little control when prying now...

[cjoej]

There's nothing like a Lesche! but the fiscars looks like a nice second.

Joe

[Inspector]

For the price it cannot be beat, the only way it could be better is if it came with a sheath and was made of brass. :)