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(@bill93)
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I don't know how many garage sale trowels I've ruined while digging down to a bench mark or other monument because they won't stand much prying force.?ÿ I recently saw one of these, a gardener's Nisaku NJP650 weeding and digging knife.?ÿ

Somewhat pricey at $20-25, but very sturdy, sharp edges for cutting roots or other vegetation, and inch and cm scales as a bonus. Much handier than a machete for those occasions when you don't need the length. It comes with a sheath but probably isn't legal to carry in public.

https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0007WFG2I

 
Posted : June 13, 2021 9:37 am
(@richard-imrie)
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I've cut myself just looking at the image.

 
Posted : June 13, 2021 5:45 pm
(@fairbanksls)
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If that is illegal to carry in public it's time to move.

 
Posted : June 13, 2021 5:54 pm
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Posted by: @richard-imrie

I've cut myself just looking at the image.

Sent my sister a good set of knives for Christmas one year.?ÿ I also included a large package of Band Aids as a gag.?ÿ

When I talked to her after the holidays she told me she had already used a number of the bandages.?ÿ?ÿ

 
Posted : June 13, 2021 6:12 pm
(@fairbanksls)
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@paden-cash?ÿ

I've been cut more times by a dull knife than a sharp knife.?ÿ I have more respect for sharp knives.

 
Posted : June 13, 2021 6:37 pm
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I carry and use one of those. Be careful how much prying you do with it. The steel is rather hard (like in a knife) and therefore somewhat brittle.?ÿ

 
Posted : June 13, 2021 9:30 pm
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Thank you @Bill93

I just ordered one. Tired of digging with my leatherman!

Nate

 
Posted : June 14, 2021 9:26 am