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lesche or plug knife? - which is better for digging?

LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 12:56:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		I want to know what (In your opinion) is the best tool for digging? This might be for hinged plugs and T holes. digging knife: http://www.detectnz.co.n...+Cutter/x_sku/01408.html lesche: www.puiakisupply.co.nz Thanks, GL and HH, LittleKiwi.
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Iggyrulz		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 1:33:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Hi LKD personally for me it's the Lesche, good all rounder and bullet proof. Having said that I haven't any experience with the knife types but they do appear to be well suited to park type conditions providing it's not too dry, in which case should be off limits anyway. Im sure some others will have some suggestions. How's the hunting going for you up there? Iggy

Mudwiggle		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 4:57:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Personally, I prefer the Lesche style, feeling it's less likely to unnerve passers by than what they may perceive as a 'blade' Other than that, both are probably about the same in terms of cutting plugs, slots, string and gutting wild boar.

LBD		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 5:39:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 101 Location: PhuBia...for a change Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 33 post(s)		More of a Leibherr 9800 digging tool person myself.... LBD attached the following image(s):

Metal Kiwi		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 5:45:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,210 Location: Auckland Thanks: 498 times Was thanked: 484 time(s) in 322 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Mudwiggle Personally, I prefer the Lesche style, feeling it's less likely to unnerve passers by than what they may perceive as a 'blade' Other than that, both are probably about the same in terms of cutting plugs, slots, string and gutting wild boar. Fair comment Mud however I have found that I tend to carry my pinpointer nestled in the curve of the blade in my left hand when in parks which negates the visible "blade" issue. It also comes with a belt holster. MK
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LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 6:45:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Metal Kiwi Originally Posted by: Mudwiggle Personally, I prefer the Lesche style, feeling it's less likely to unnerve passers by than what they may perceive as a 'blade' Other than that, both are probably about the same in terms of cutting plugs, slots, string and gutting wild boar. Fair comment Mud however I have found that I tend to carry my pinpointer nestled in the curve of the blade in my left hand when in parks which negates the visible "blade" issue. It also comes with a belt holster. MK Yeah, I like the design and price of the digging knife. I just wanted to see others opinion as well.
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LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 6:48:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Iggyrulz Hi LKD personally for me it's the Lesche, good all rounder and bullet proof. Having said that I haven't any experience with the knife types but they do appear to be well suited to park type conditions providing it's not too dry, in which case should be off limits anyway. Im sure some others will have some suggestions. How's the hunting going for you up there? Iggy Hi Iggy, I haven't been able to go out detecting that much but I might be getting a new detector soon so might be able to get out and about more when I get that! GL and HH, LittleKiwi.
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WestieDigger		Posted : Monday, 4 April 2016 6:49:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 217 Location: North Island Thanks: 207 times Was thanked: 291 time(s) in 135 post(s)		The detect nz field knife is a very useful knife for camping and in the bush too. Strong enough to split kindling and other camp tasks. I now carry it tramping instead of my bowie knife as its a lot lighter. can't comment on the lesche as I have never used one but people who have used them seem to be fans.
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