Vintage Long-Handle Manual Post Hole Digger

Description : Vintage long-handle manual post hole digger with opposing steel digging blades, a mechanical pivot assembly, and long handles that provide leverage for cutting into and removing soil. The tool shows substantial working wear, including surface rust, oxidation, worn finish, scratches, and weathering throughout, consistent with extended outdoor use. Its traditional manual design makes it suitable for digging narrow holes for fence posts, signs, garden structures, and similar projects, as well as for restoration or display with vintage hand tools.

Era
Mid-20th century.

Style
Traditional agricultural and landscaping hand tool.

Technique
Formed steel digging blades assembled around a heavy-duty pivot mechanism with long handles that open and close the blades to loosen, grip, and lift soil from a hole.

Tools Used
Metal press, cutting and grinding equipment, drilling equipment, riveting tools, wrenches, and woodworking tools.

History
Manual post hole diggers have long been used for installing fence posts, gates, signs, and other structures. The two-handle design allows the operator to loosen soil and then close the blades around it for removal.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown.

Measurements
55" L x 6 ¼" W x 6" D

Suggested Weight
Approximately 7 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
Approximately 57" L x 8" W x 8" H.

Item Number : P17476

Category : Handtools

Brand : Unknown