Eskimo · Ice Augers
Eskimo Pistol Bit
Best for: Ultralight foot-travel anglers pairing an auger bit with the cordless drill they already own.
$150-300
StrikeMaster · Ice Augers
StrikeMaster Lazer Hand Auger
Silent drilling that never needs fuel or a charge. The main tradeoff is drilling 8 inch holes through thick ice is a serious physical workout.
Best for: Early-ice and backcountry anglers, plus anyone fishing waters like the BWCA where power augers are prohibited.
$50-150 · retailer confirms current transaction details
Decision brief
What earns attention, and what asks for care.
No invented review score. The current record exposes the use case, specifications, strengths, and tradeoffs that are actually supported.
Why it works
- Silent drilling that never needs fuel or a charge
- Fast cutting in the smaller diameters thanks to sharp Lazer blades
- Light and simple enough to carry as a backup for any power auger
Watch for
- Drilling 8 inch holes through thick ice is a serious physical workout
- Exposed shaver blades nick easily on dirty ice and are costly to replace
Catalog record
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- $50-150
- Editorial score
- Pending firsthand review
- Type
- Manual hand auger
- Cutting diameters
- 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 inch
- Blades
- Stainless steel Lazer shaver blades
- Handle
- Offset design that increases torque and power
Nearby decisions
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ION · Ice Augers
ION Alpha 10 in
Best for: Anglers who need a full 10 inch hole and want ION's newest powerhead at the lower price of the steel-bit configuration.
$600-1000
ION · Ice Augers
ION Alpha Plus
Best for: Hole-hopping anglers who want ION's fastest cutting with the lowest swing weight.
$600-1000
Product FAQ
Before you move to the retailer.
Who is the StrikeMaster Lazer Hand Auger best for?
Early-ice and backcountry anglers, plus anyone fishing waters like the BWCA where power augers are prohibited.
What stands out about the StrikeMaster Lazer Hand Auger?
Silent drilling that never needs fuel or a charge. The main tradeoff to weigh is drilling 8 inch holes through thick ice is a serious physical workout.
Why does Sportsman Authority show a price band for the StrikeMaster Lazer Hand Auger?
Retail price, seller, configuration, and availability can change. Sportsman Authority uses an editorial price band and sends shoppers to the retailer for the current transaction details.
Where can I compare the StrikeMaster Lazer Hand Auger with other ice augers?
Use the Ice Augers category page to compare the current researched shelf by best use, specifications, strengths, tradeoffs, photography status, and retailer path.