Best Rockhounding Tool Ever
586691
I have several of these now. There is nothing like it when you want to remove an agate seam from host rock. I keep chisels, but hardly ever use them now.
1632783
This thing is a workhorse! I use it every week at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to dig, plant and saw through small (finger size) roots or green branches and it has never chipped or broken. The BBG is on an old stone quarry site so it's absolutely full of rocks that have to be pried on to get plants into our out of the ground and this knife shows absolutely no wear and tear. I've watched 4 or 5 other people snap their soil knives trying to work in that rocky soil.

The wood is even high quality and well-sealed. I once left it in the back yard for a solid week before I found where I'd lain it and there was no sign of damage to the handle at all.

When I first got it, I worried about how the sheath would hold up. It has done marvelously. It can be tricky to snap if you have it belted to your hip but it's something you get used to. The snap pretty much has to be fastened if you're going to wear the knife; otherwise it flops all over the place.
257894
This is the best tool for clearing grass, weeds and other plants up to bout 1/2" in diameter.  I really like the pull-to-cut action which allows greater control and required less strength to cut.  the pictures show 10 minutes worth of work with this great tool.  It came sharp and is easy to sharpen when required.  It works very well around rocks and other vertical obstructions that caused demage to knife blades I used before this purchase.  I have purchased a couple of these tools and will never be without them.
1333948
These tools are awesome. They are very durable and comfortable to use. No more breaking off a plastic shovel every time I try to dig in our hard Texas soil. You really must try them!
4062036
Wow this is now my favorite tool, busted through solid 6 inch rock to dig a trench to run new electric service, even drove 8ft grounding rods in with no problem through rock
4122367
This tool is amazing. As a FF in a major city, I use it to do all sorts of things. It's 11" long. It's robust and gives good leverage with the length but not too heavy or long. It fits in my bunker pants pocket. It's an absolute go to piece of my gear and something I can't believe I went without. Almost everyone on my truck has one at this point. If you're a truckie and don't carry some sort of prying tool, you're wrong. Well worth the $26, don't waste $10-20 trying out different pocket pry bars to attempt to save a couple bucks. Not worth it (it's what I did). Also for the zomb apocalypse type, if I was you I would carry something like this, although a heavy duty 10-12" flat head may be more versatile.

Update: still love the prybar.
2622915
This is an absolutely excellent tool.  I've field-tested it HARD, under some of the roughest non-war conditions it is likely to see.  I've used it in a cypress swamp and bayou-bottom hunting lease to hack out green briars and giant palmettos, to clear out saplings, and even to cut through 3" diameter hardwood.  It is has a strong enough handle to be used to dig a single-use latrine in wet clay.

  Now, when I first took it out of the package, I sharpened it beyond the machete-sharp edge that it came with.  I also tightly wrapped the ferrule and shaft all the way to the end with camouflage duct tape, and then made very close and tight wrappings over that with camouflage paracord.  Those steps are most likely unnecessary for most people who might buy this item, but I wanted to be extra sure that it would withstand the intense use that I knew I would be putting it to.  This tool has served me well as a shovel, machete, and light-middleweight axe.  I have not yet practiced with it as an anti-hog / anti-panther / anti-terrorist weapon, but it definitely has the heft and the edge to be so used.

  If you spend a lot of time on foot out beyond the pavement and RV's, you could probably make very good use of this tool in any environment.  I plan to take it on every hunting, camping, hiking, and even fishing trip.  While not ideal for it, this could even be used as an emergency oar in a small craft, though the edge poses a serious threat to inflatables.
2982830
My gold prospecting buddy and I went half's on this thing for augering out holes in areas full of rock, and she's torky as all hell. No problems punching down the first length of shaft in rock laden area's.  We have several feet of sectional shafts we made and got it to punch down 12 feet deep. Of course we have to weld hardened rod to the spiral shafts after each outing, but after several hours of usage,  this is expected when drilling in high desert rocky ground. The thing starts up every time within the first few pulls, and is really efficient on the mixed gas. The powerful little motor would make quick work digging post holes for fences and support timber for decks, etc. .. Definitely should be used by two guys when augering to avoid risk of getting beat up by it if it binds on the edge of a rock.
4783464
I have owned at least 6 multtitools over the years.  The Leatherman 830850 Skeletool is the best. I use it in wet environments and it still looks like new after 4 years.  The other tools I have owned come with more attachments but I never used all the extras. Well built, lightweight and the right tools when I need them.  I also bought the extra bits which come in handy. The bits look lightweight but they do a great job and I have never worn one out. I liked that you can move the handle 90 degrees and add more torque. I bought the holder but never use it as the tool is light enough I just carry it in my pocket.
2023633
If you're in the market for good quality small garden tools I would highly recommend The Rumford Gardener large trowel, transplanting trowel, and the cultivator. I purchased them many many years ago. They're solid die cast aluminum and they're cast in one solid piece with a rubberized handle coating. They're tough as nails and strong as an ox yet light enough to use for a long period of time. In my rocky tough soil they keep on going where a lesser trowel would have been bent long long ago. I also find them quite comfortable to use.

The garden trowel is very handy for digging holes for just about anything.  If you're planting lots of bulbs in individual hole or small transplants from cell packs the transplanting tool is very narrow and perfect for this, it also has markings every inch so you know how deep to dig the hole.  The cultivating fork is very nice for working up the top of the soil for seed planting or for working compost and fertilizer in around your plants.
4826314
I'm an archaeologist, and I'm always looking for new tools to try out in the field. I brought the Sitemaster out to a data recovery project in the Front Range, and I was surprised by how well suited it was for excavation. It's great for chopping through really tough sediment while still allowing for controlled and precise digging. The axe head on the back is perfect for chopping through thicker roots as well. A great tool to have handy on a project.
2158269
I am an amateur gardener.  This tool is hands down the best thing I have ever used. I was skeptical and it is not cheap - but as soon as I used it I realized I can't do without it. I use it mostly for planting purpose. It not only works with bulbs - its size is perfect for all the plants I started in the little seed starter pods. I am not very strong so this tool really allowed me to effortlessly place precise perfect holes at the right depth for my plantings. Also it saves me from having to get down, bend my back and get up. Even if it breaks down the road, I will be replacing it bc it is just worth every penny. I don't think I can use this to weed though bc the hole it creates is huge.
4006375
My husband and I sided our house ourselves using Hardie Board and this was the TRICK!  Truly and amazing tool for Hardie Board cutting.  I also used it for vinyl floor cutting and I tell you, it saved SO much time and effort.  I can't recommend the Sharpshooter enough.
3537773
This is the spade I always reach for.  I did a 'dig test' using this spade against my old spade, and there was just no comparison.  Even if the soil is dry and hard, I'm able to accomplish so much more with so much less effort.

It's a bit heavy, but I don't mind that in the least, so long as it lasts well.  I've had and used mine for a year now.
1365705
If you haven't got one youll never regret buying one..awesome awesome tool!
4707930
I love this hand tool.  I grew up in rural South Carolina where this tool was a staple for the people who had to routinely deal with heavy brush or small trees.  It is also excellent for limbing or chasing large trees.  Locally we referred to this item a "bush axe".  When I moved out west to Texas, I couldn't find these locally and have looked for one for years.  I was really happy to find them on Amazon.  This tool is very well made.  It has the same solid weight and construction of bush axe's that I remember as a kid.  If you haven't used one of these before...it is a beast!  If you need something like this...I don't think you will be disappointed.
4225261
Works better than I thought it would. I do a lot of rock work by myself. This was a great investment. You place the sheetrock on the ground. Place this tool under it and step down. It lifts the rock up to make a nice snug fit. What else can I say. It's made of metal and works great! Yes I would buy it again.