Fiskars 60" Steel Posthole Digger (offset handles) Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Fence posts
- Deep holes
- Tough soil
The heavy-duty pick for deep holes in tough soil. Welded steel means no pivot bolts to work loose, and the offset handles let you dig deeper while keeping your knuckles clear as the hole narrows.
Pros
- Welded steel pivot has no bolts to loosen, unlike riveted wood-handle diggers
- Offset handles reach up to 12 in deeper and protect knuckles from clashing
- All-steel jaws power through hard, compacted soil that flexes lesser diggers
Cons
- All-steel build is noticeably heavier than fiberglass-handled diggers
- Steel handles transmit more shock and cold to the hands
- Priced above basic wood-handle diggers
Specifications
| Type | Clamshell post-hole digger |
|---|---|
| Blade | Welded 14-gauge steel jaws, welded pivot joint |
| Handle | 16-gauge steel shafts, ~60 in, offset design |
| Grip | Two long straight steel handles |
| Best for | Extra-deep post holes in tough soil |