Is Lesche The Best

[kac]

On 7/28/2020 at 10:48 PM, mn90403 said:

I just ordered one of these from kac and his eBay site.

Just saw the post, thank you.

Did you have a change to put it through it's paces? Any questions or issues feel freee to hollar.

[67GTA]

Lesche was a family business. George had a falling out with the family members he was in business with and started Predator Tools. The new Lesche company doesn't have the same quality that the George Lesche tools of old had. That's why you see Amazon reviews of the newer Lesche Sampson shovels bending/breaking. Some people don't know there was a split and still recommend the Lesche name because they are still using George's tools from years ago.

[Joe D.]

And that's how "Silver Surfer Shovels" of NZ were born......???

[GB_Amateur]

1 hour ago, phrunt said:

I don't think the problem with the Sampson shovels is a quality problem, it's a design problem.

The new company (Predator Tools) which George Lesche is now associated with has a version which is better made than the Sampson.  I also previously pointed out their better sheath for the small hand digger.  WW Manufacturing (or whatever they're called) has apparently cut corners, as 67GTA alluded to.  But they got the name and lower prices -- double whammy pair of high mountains to overcome.

[kac]

Steel isn't strong enough where it connects to the blade. Ideally using the same metal then tempering the entire shovel would be best but probably not cost effective. The oven size is also an issue. I have the ground shark that is really beefy and well made that I doubt will bend but I find it pretty hefty to lug around all day. It is welded similar but has a beefy piece of angle welded on the back and serves as a foot peg.

[strick]

What we really need is something made out of valyrian  steel 

strick

[Joe D.]

That "digger" will not only get you thrown out of the park, but targeted by a SWAT Team!!???

[geof_junk]

My detector does not go quite that deep?

[RickUK]

For when i dig manicured lawns which is very rarely and need a precision cut of the turf i use a 'Hori Hori knife' works a treat,always carry it with me anyway but mainly just for when recovering a lost item on someone pride and joy lawn.