Strikemaster Making a K-drill?

So I found this on Facebook.
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t66.18014-6/46784536_809426666091765_4532117065188985341_n.mp4?_nc_cat=100&efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6Im9lcF9oZCJ9&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=d6879d373254b558debaecbc6b64d9de&oe=5CE29577

I’m somewhat confused as to why they would almost seemingly undercut their new 40V by coming out with this. They actively say in the video that it can be used with a cordless drill. Why not just put that lighter flighting on next years model and not make it adaptive to a cordless? Does this mean that the 40V is going to see a price drop?

Watch the last episode of IDO out on Superior, Look at the auger bit Pat is drilling with.

You will never see a price drop, they offer a weight drop but charge you more for it.
I suspect the shaft is aluminum also but not sure of the blade holding head being plastic or steel.
I am interested to see if there will be any twisted off auger shafts and broken flighting in the extreme cold.

What’s wrong with the auger bit on the drill already?

I was semi joking with the price drop question. Nothing drops in price, even the equipment that gets updated. Examples being the price of a FL-8 or a M5 haven’t gone down with the advancements of the FLX-28 or the LX-7.

The thing I found really strange about the strikemaster 40V was that it is not available in 6″. To me a 6″ make more sense on a electric auger than a 10″ does. Personally I love my Krill setup. Not sure why anyone would want to haul around the weight of the 40V with either the 8″ or 10″ auger. That thing is as heavy or heavier than most Gas augers. The whole purpose of the K-drill setup for me is the extreme light weight.

fishthumper wrote:

The thing I found really strange about the strikemaster 40V was that it is not available in 6″. To me a 6″ make more sense on a electric auger than a 10″ does. Personally I love my Krill setup. Not sure why anyone would want to haul around the weight of the 40V with either the 8″ or 10″ auger. That thing is as heavy or heavier than most Gas augers. The whole purpose of the K-drill setup for me is the extreme light weight.

There’s a lot of folks with wheelhouses now and prefer electric rather than filling the house with fumes from a gas auger. And most houses much prefer 8″ or 10″ holes…weight of the auger is a non factor.

Maybe James can explain the thought behind adding another thing to an already crowded market. From looking at just Strikemasters website they offer 8 options alone. Throw in K-Drill, Jiffy, Eskimo, and Nils and it is super saturated.

al-wichman wrote:

Maybe James can explain the thought behind adding another thing to an already crowded market. From looking at just Strikemasters website they offer 8 options alone. Throw in K-Drill, Jiffy, Eskimo, and Nils and it is super saturated.

Every one needs a chunk of money. What I cant wrap my head around is the price these things sell for. The bits I’m talking. Eskimo k drill and I’m sure strikemaster will be 250 as well.

Let more companies make them. Eventually the prices will decrease. More competition usually means lower prices. Why wouldn’t it work for augers?

Charlie W wrote:

Let more companies make them. Eventually the prices will decrease. More competition usually means lower prices. Why wouldn’t it work for augers?

Thats what I’m hoping Strikemaster starts doing. I’m not sure why a Kdrill or Pistol bit cost 200 bucks. I get that they are light weight and everything… but give me a standard weight bit that doesn’t need an adapter or extension and sell it for 120 dollars and I’d be happier spending my money on that.

al-wichman wrote:

Maybe James can explain the thought behind adding another thing to an already crowded market. From looking at just Strikemasters website they offer 8 options alone. Throw in K-Drill, Jiffy, Eskimo, and Nils and it is super saturated.

I feel like James doesn’t need too…Nils, K-drill and Eskimo all have drill augers and they sell the CRAP out of them. Strikemaster does not…until now. If no ones noticed, the vast majority of augers being sold in the last 2 years are designed for a cordless drill…

Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>fishthumper wrote:</div>
The thing I found really strange about the strikemaster 40V was that it is not available in 6″. To me a 6″ make more sense on a electric auger than a 10″ does. Personally I love my Krill setup. Not sure why anyone would want to haul around the weight of the 40V with either the 8″ or 10″ auger. That thing is as heavy or heavier than most Gas augers. The whole purpose of the K-drill setup for me is the extreme light weight.

There’s a lot of folks with wheelhouses now and prefer electric rather than filling the house with fumes from a gas auger. And most houses much prefer 8″ or 10″ holes…weight of the auger is a non factor.

If all you are doing is opening 4-6 Holes in a Wheeled house then the 40V makes sense. I just could not understand why they didn’t offer it in a 6″. Way more holes per charge, lighter, Faster cutting, Less stress on the unit, Ect.

fishthumper wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:</div>

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>fishthumper wrote:</div>
The thing I found really strange about the strikemaster 40V was that it is not available in 6″. To me a 6″ make more sense on a electric auger than a 10″ does. Personally I love my Krill setup. Not sure why anyone would want to haul around the weight of the 40V with either the 8″ or 10″ auger. That thing is as heavy or heavier than most Gas augers. The whole purpose of the K-drill setup for me is the extreme light weight.

There’s a lot of folks with wheelhouses now and prefer electric rather than filling the house with fumes from a gas auger. And most houses much prefer 8″ or 10″ holes…weight of the auger is a non factor.

If all you are doing is opening 4-6 Holes in a Wheeled house then the 40V makes sense. I just could not understand why they didn’t offer it in a 6″. Way more holes per charge, lighter, Faster cutting, Less stress on the unit, Ect.

My guess is because the standard blade sold on that is probably an 8 inch, and the battery cuts enough holes that MOST people probably won’t even burn 1 charge up in a day. If somebody wants a 6 inch bad enough for their use they should still be able to purchase an additional 6 inch auger bit for it.

Maybe some places sell the head only and you could buy the auger bit seperate?

fishthumper wrote:

I just could not understand why they didn’t offer it in a 6″. Way more holes per charge, lighter, Faster cutting, Less stress on the unit, Ect.

You already stated in your opinion that the 40v head is too heavy. If I wanted to punch 6″ holes a drill is going to do it faster and easier. To me the 40V is stoutly built to handle the 10″ and 8″ bits.

I drill 6″ and 8″ holes mostly so I use a drill set up with a Strikemaster hand auger bit. But, regardless of the power source you choose the Strikemaster bits are the best cutting bits and cheapest to own.

I’ll be very interested to see how this possible new style bit will compare price and weight wise to the very reasonably priced hand auger bits they already produce.

IMO, Strikemaster will eventually drop the 40V like all their other electric augers. Why make and warranty a powerhead and batteries when you can sell a drill (bit only) for $200-300?

I guess we’ll see…

ClownColor wrote:

IMO, Strikemaster will eventually drop the 40V like all their other electric augers. Why make and warranty a powerhead and batteries when you can sell a drill (bit only) for $200-300?

I guess we’ll see…

I’d really be surprised by that. A lot of people, myself included, don’t want their primary auger to be a drill.

Butter baby, get some! Lol I guess I have no choice now.

Hadn’t watched the video before. Being super lightweight probably means this won’t be as economical as I had hoped for but will be curious to see what comes out.

Charlie W wrote:

Let more companies make them. Eventually the prices will decrease. More competition usually means lower prices. Why wouldn’t it work for augers?

That’s not always true. Look no further than Ice fishing electronics. The price of flashers doesn’t drop with every new player. The “custom” rod market isn’t seeing a price drop either.

curleytail wrote:

Maybe some places sell the head only and you could buy the auger bit seperate?

I heard they wanted to go to some sort of ala cart ordering system, but not sure if that is in the pipeline or not.

The business of drilling holes is a mess, lots of b grade products and umpteen ways to go. I feel bad for anyone trying to choose an auger to last a decade or business trying to please consumers. Ice anglers are a fickle lot with a diversity in opinion.

The biggest thing I like with the composites is the durability when compared to steel. I can bang my lazer lites on the ground; yeah, I might jack the blades, but the head isn’t going out of pitch anytime soon.

I found some info on the new Strikemaster Lite Flite aka “k-drill” with pricing. Looks very interesting.

https://www.glensoutdoors.com/blog/sneak-peak-strikemaster-lite-flite-lazer-drill-unit.html

8” being the cheapest at $199…so I’m guessing that’s going to be the smallest size?

I’m curious too as why not a 6” unless it’s going to cost more then the 8”…

They are making it in a 6″ as well. Will be $179-$189

Where’d you find that?

200 bucks was more than I was hoping but it might be tempting. If it’s pretty light and can be used both on my Solo gas auger and Milwaukee drill auger, that flexibility does offer some benefit.

Plus I like Nils but unless I carry a spare $80 set of blades I could be in trouble if I hit sand on a trip.

Like another said, if the auger can’t go out of pitch that’s another benefit.

Be curious to see these come out.

Tucker

If it fits a Clam plate like the other Strikemasters are I will be drooling until next year.

ClownColor wrote:

8” being the cheapest at $199…so I’m guessing that’s going to be the smallest size?

I’m curious too as why not a 6” unless it’s going to cost more then the 8”…

I read this as the Strikemaster lineup, will be the lowest price of the three brands on the market, (K-drill, Eskimo and now Strikemaster) which are designed to be used with a drill.

Quote from the ad “The real big thing is that these are going to be hitting the shelves in September at the lowest price point of the 3 drill units with the 8″ model just $199!”

I’ll take one of these in a 10″

Please.

StrikeMaster I hope you are

Reading.

Should cut well paired with

An IceGator Power head.

AlligatorDundee wrote:

I’ll take one of these in a 10″

Please.

StrikeMaster I hope you are

Reading.

Should cut well paired with

An IceGator Power head.

That’s hilarious

A lot of guys are buying Strikemaster Hand Augers in both the Laser and Mora variety’s and running them with drill adapters and clam plates. I bet Strikemaster Sells a fair share of hand augers for this purpose alone, so they are getting a share of the action.

Strikemaster hand augers are half the price of the others and drill better. I could never justify the $200 price tag for just a bit?