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randy
01-31-2010, 09:15 AM
I'm curious if someone can give me a shovel recommendation for md'ing. Portable, good in wooded sites, cuts thru roots like butter, good value ...

TIA

del
01-31-2010, 09:36 AM
they make some great durable relic shovels at Predator tools , George(Coinnut ) has been using the same one for years , small and light .he has beat the $%*! out it and the thing is pretty indestuctable . ya just have to sharpen it from time to time ,my next one will be one you can bet on it.

Dan

Jack Flynn
01-31-2010, 12:10 PM
I already have a ground shark and my daughter wanted one also. I put a wanted add on a couple of forums and got one slightly used for just over half price. Do a wanted add and save some money.

coinnut
01-31-2010, 12:24 PM
Yep, Love my Predator shovel. I think when I bought it they were called Lesche? 1995ish?? Then the whole soap opera thing happened lol and part of the family became Predator. But it is a great shovel. I think I paid around $60.00 for it and it's going on 15 years now :yes: I even pry huge rocks with it. But it is almost time to get a new, sharp one. Maybe in the next 5 years I'll get one rofl

RickO
01-31-2010, 12:28 PM
Just want to add one more supporting vote for the Predator shovel... awesome tool. RickO

HEAVYMETALNUT
02-03-2010, 10:41 AM
i have the predator mauler.awesome shovel and well worth the $60.i roll over down trees with it sometimes.its like a prybar! thumbsup01

sjv
05-04-2010, 01:08 PM
From what I read Lesche and Predator are owned by the same family. The daughter owns predator. Don't know who owns Lesche, maybe her father? Anyone know?

sjv
09-22-2010, 06:51 AM
I just got the Little Eagle . Weighs about 2 lbs and is 27 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/2 X 7 7/8 inches on the shovel part with double sided sharp edges. I paid just under $60. Cuts like butter. Very duravle looking.

coinnut
09-22-2010, 07:15 PM
From what I read Lesche and Predator are owned by the same family. The daughter owns predator. Don't know who owns Lesche, maybe her father? Anyone know?


From what I understood, there was a lot of fighting and the families went their separate ways and that is why there were two companies. But last I heard, all was well :confused: I think lol

That is a great shovel and the direct copy of my earlier 1990's Lesche (before the split). I love that little guy :smitten: lol

Goat Rancher
12-23-2010, 09:18 PM
This is the one I like. Picked it up at an Army Surplus Store. Just watch for cheap imitations. This one is regular GI, NATO issue and is rugged as heck.



http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r211/goatrancher/Treasure%20Hunting/DSC00420.jpg



http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r211/goatrancher/Treasure%20Hunting/DSC00415.jpg

coinnut
12-23-2010, 09:20 PM
Looks like one heck of a shovel lol thumbsup01

Goat Rancher
12-23-2010, 09:24 PM
I like the fact it is a belt carry unit too. You can also lock it at a 90 degree angle and use it like a pick. thumbsup01