Fiskars Post Hole Digger #9653 :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

This product is junk, avoid at all cost.

2007-07-19
Unfortunatly I never got to use these post hole diggers. They arrived broken. I immediatly contacted Amazon who sent me out a new pair the next day,very happy with that. As a matter of fact that is only part of this transaction I am happy with. The second pair was actually damaged worse than the first one. Amazon refunded my money, minus the shipping charge which I think is complete BS. I had nothing to do with the item being defective so I fail to see how anyone at Amazon can be OK with keeping the $20 I spent on overnight shipping. BTW I had to contact Amazon before they actually sent my partial refund. An all around HORRIBLE experiance. I have been shopping with Amazon for years and have always been very pleased with their services. I really hope that this is an isolated incident.

Fiskar post hole digger

2007-01-05
This digger is much easier to use than the old wooden handled diggers. It has a side to side motion which makes it easier to dig and pull out the dirt. Construction is heavy-duty- I don't think you'll break the handles off anytime soon.

Great Product

2006-07-17
These post hole diggers are great to use. They allow you to get a deep hole without having to widen the top of the hole for the handles to spread out. The handle design helps to keep your fingers from being pinched every time you open the spades. I will never go back to the old style again. I give this item a "Must Buy".

Good accessory

2008-07-10
I am presently using three post hole diggers for a large deck project. This is a useful tool but don't throw out the cheapo wooden handled digger. For the shallower dirt I use the wooden handled tool mainly because it is lighter which I think is the most important consideration. You expend most of your energy pulling the tool out of the hole and if it is heavy, you'll wear out quick. None of the tools pull out more than a few handfuls at a time. The narrow blade of the Fiskar is great for shaving the sides of the hole and creating ledges. The hinges however are further from the cutting edges causing them to come together more parallel; because of this, loose loads tend to slip from the jaws more as you are pulling it out.

Best Diggers

2008-03-15
These post hole diggers are the best I have used. The design at the pivot is unique and very functional. The stance of the blades is wide and the blades are tough, I mean tough! Like all Fiskars shovels, these are heavy steel construction. Yes its true, no knuckle busting. I went as deep as I wanted and did not have to widen the hole at the top. The only drawback was the orange grips slipped a little. I do not see this as a problem, an adhesive of some sort should solve it. I can not stress the quality of this product enough. A good strong tool.

Best Post Hole Digger Ever

2008-02-14
Lightweight and easy to use. Will dig a deeper hole in less time than a conventional digger. This will make a slightly larger diameter hole than a conventional digger, so you will need a bit more concrete for fill. It's almost impossible to bang your knuckles together when using this. The all-steel construction is very sturdy, I expect this to last for years. Wood or fiberglass handles usually break or separate from the digging head after only a few uses. The only drawback is the signature orange handles slip off when lifting a load of soil. I recommend gluing them on.

PERFECTION

2007-11-25
WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG FOR THIS PRODUCT. PERFECT FOR SINKING DEEP POSTS. NO NEED TO DIG OUT THE SHOULDERS TO GO BELOW 30"

Best Diggers Ever!

2007-07-30
I'm a fencing contractor and have tried several different styles of diggers and can say, without a doubt, that these are the best on the market. Their slim design doesn't hang up on roots like other styles and they are able to cut through roots that others simply bounce off.
Also, looking around online, I've found that Amazon's price is much better than the other sites. The next cheapest price I found was $15 more.