--- title: "hand auger — Niche Verdict: Skip it (47/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/hand-auger" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:45:10.465Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($82K/yr) — hand auger doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($82K/yr) — hand auger doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "hand auger — Niche Verdict: Skip it (47/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **hand auger** **Skip it****47/100 ** a small market ($82K/yr) — hand auger doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$82K** **Growth (1y)** **+158.3%** **Products** **31** **Brands** **28** was 34 a year ago **Sellers** **51** **Price range** **$11.57–$109.22** **Returns** **4.5%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 47/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **66** ×0.20 Quality gap **49** ×0.10 Returns **64** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +158.3% year over year. 3K1KSpike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5× ## **Competition** - KOSIBATE16% - DAKEPOLE9% - Oscorna8% - WEYLAND7% - Seymour6% - BOUNHOHE6% - Other (22 brands)48% The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 28 brands and 51 sellers compete here. **Brands** **28 **▼falling was 34 a year ago **Sellers** **51** **Top 5 brand share** **47%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Kosibate Bushcraft Gear Hand Auger Wrench for Easy Wood Drilling - Settlers Wrench and Bushcraft Tools Perfect for Camping and Woodworking Tasks-Scotch Eye Wood Drill with Leather Case Brown.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xWo3UUCDL.jpg) [**Kosibate Bushcraft Gear Hand Auger Wrench for Easy Wood Drilling - Settlers Wrench and Bushcraft Tools Perfect for Camping and Woodworking Tasks-Scotch Eye Wood Drill with Leather Case Brown.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WXQMHFL) KOSIBATE$29.894.6★84316%▼falling 2 ![DAKEPOLE Post Hole Digger Hand Auger Spiral Drill for Planting 38 Inch Long Post Hole Digger Manual Earth Auger for Fence Posts Sand Bulb Seedlings Tree Mail Box Non Slip T Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5134Lvcy6oL.jpg) [**DAKEPOLE Post Hole Digger Hand Auger Spiral Drill for Planting 38 Inch Long Post Hole Digger Manual Earth Auger for Fence Posts Sand Bulb Seedlings Tree Mail Box Non Slip T Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F22D6C74) DAKEPOLE$21.664.2★819%▲rising 3 ![WEYLAND Bushcraft Settlers Tool - Scotch Eye Hand Auger Wrench for Survival Manual Drill for Bushcraft & Woodworking Hand Tools Camping Gear for Outdoor DIY & Shelter Building](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LuqWxCDGL.jpg) [**WEYLAND Bushcraft Settlers Tool - Scotch Eye Hand Auger Wrench for Survival Manual Drill for Bushcraft & Woodworking Hand Tools Camping Gear for Outdoor DIY & Shelter Building**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PCHKVCJ) WEYLAND$32.054.7★2,3527%▼falling 4 ![2 in 1 Hand Auger Spiral Drill 4 x 44.5inch Post Hole Digger for Planting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MZWajDTtL.jpg) [**2 in 1 Hand Auger Spiral Drill 4 x 44.5inch Post Hole Digger for Planting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNQ8FXYG) Oscorna$30.364.3★697%▲rising 5 ![Seymour S500 Industrial IWAN Auger 6 Diameter with Hardwood Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Byi41eowL.jpg) [**Seymour S500 Industrial IWAN Auger 6 Diameter with Hardwood Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N8OK) Seymour$109.224.6★1,4406%▲rising 6 ![Bushcraft Survival Tool Survival Tool for Bushcraft Settlers Manual Drill Wrench Scotch Eye Auger Drill and Hand Hole Maker for Outdoor Bushcrafting with Protective Case and Hook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PHmv-eMNL.jpg) [**Bushcraft Survival Tool Survival Tool for Bushcraft Settlers Manual Drill Wrench Scotch Eye Auger Drill and Hand Hole Maker for Outdoor Bushcrafting with Protective Case and Hook**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PGBCCR3) BOUNHOHE$16.624.6★9956%▼falling 7 ![4 Pcs Hand Auger Wood Drill Heavy Duty Steel Scotch Eye Wood Auger Manual Hand Drill Bit Bushcraft Survival Tools for Camping Outdoor Hiking Woodworking (4 PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L-8TmOiqL.jpg) [**4 Pcs Hand Auger Wood Drill Heavy Duty Steel Scotch Eye Wood Auger Manual Hand Drill Bit Bushcraft Survival Tools for Camping Outdoor Hiking Woodworking (4 PCS)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV2R69QY) LittleVoleSherry$36.304.6★385%▼falling 8 ![Leriton Hand Auger Post Hole Digger 6x 46 with Non-Slip Hardwood T Handle Adjustable Industrial Auger Large Garden Auger Drill for Fence Post Installation Planting Trees Digging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313XZtMolgL.jpg) [**Leriton Hand Auger Post Hole Digger 6x 46 with Non-Slip Hardwood T Handle Adjustable Industrial Auger Large Garden Auger Drill for Fence Post Installation Planting Trees Digging**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3PJDHP7) Leriton$81.984.2★464%▲rising 9 ![MinliGUY Hand Auger Wood Drill Upgrade Welds Bushcraft Auger w/ Sharp Scottish Eye Survival Tools for Bushcraft Projects/ Camping/Outdoors 1*10inch Settlers Wrench & Folding Saw Kit Bushcraft Gear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413g6nQ3INL.jpg) [**MinliGUY Hand Auger Wood Drill Upgrade Welds Bushcraft Auger w/ Sharp Scottish Eye Survival Tools for Bushcraft Projects/ Camping/Outdoors 1*10inch Settlers Wrench & Folding Saw Kit Bushcraft Gear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQTBC3CF) MinliGUY$27.064.6★804%▼falling 10 ![BURTOK Upgrade Bushcraft Tools 1 X 10 Hand Auger Wood Drill Sharper Settlers Wrench for Easy Drilling Protable Scotch Eye Auger Outdoor Survival Gear for Camping Backpacking Hiking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318SyyTGnyL.jpg) [**BURTOK Upgrade Bushcraft Tools 1 X 10 Hand Auger Wood Drill Sharper Settlers Wrench for Easy Drilling Protable Scotch Eye Auger Outdoor Survival Gear for Camping Backpacking Hiking**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT29B2RD) burtok$20.014.4★2163%▼falling 11 ![Bushcraft Gear for Survival Settlers Bushscraft Hand Auger Wrench with Flint Scotch Eye Wood Drill Peg and Manual Hole Maker Multitool with leather Case Camping Bushcrafting and Outdoor Backpacking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wT7eHglPL.jpg) [**Bushcraft Gear for Survival Settlers Bushscraft Hand Auger Wrench with Flint Scotch Eye Wood Drill Peg and Manual Hole Maker Multitool with leather Case Camping Bushcrafting and Outdoor Backpacking**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PDRFQ4P) HNONPW$21.214.5★9173%—flat 12 ![4 Pcs Hand Auger Wood Drill Bushcraft Gear Heavy Duty Steel Hand Guger Scotch Eye Multipurpose Manual Survival Tools Dril Wood Auger Hand Drill Tool for Camping Outdoor Hiking with a Wooden Stick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pEYSkQtFL.jpg) [**4 Pcs Hand Auger Wood Drill Bushcraft Gear Heavy Duty Steel Hand Guger Scotch Eye Multipurpose Manual Survival Tools Dril Wood Auger Hand Drill Tool for Camping Outdoor Hiking with a Wooden Stick**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLVL5WHT) Gaiaflux$35.154.5★103%▲rising 13 ![BURTOK Bushcraft Hand Auger Wrench Heavy-Duty Scotch Eye Wood Auger Hand Auger Wood Drill Manual Hole Maker Multitool with Leather Case for Camping Outdoor Hiking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YpBB+zghL.jpg) [**BURTOK Bushcraft Hand Auger Wrench Heavy-Duty Scotch Eye Wood Auger Hand Auger Wood Drill Manual Hole Maker Multitool with Leather Case for Camping Outdoor Hiking**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8X6FQ8) burtok$13.714.4★1502%▲rising 14 ![2026 Hand Auger Post Hole Digger Kit 25.540in Manual Auger Post Hole Digger with 3.95 & 5.9 Auger Fence Post Digger Garden Hole Digger Tool for Bulbs Trees Plants Umbrella Fence Posts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EukuWiTPL.jpg) [**2026 Hand Auger Post Hole Digger Kit 25.540in Manual Auger Post Hole Digger with 3.95 & 5.9 Auger Fence Post Digger Garden Hole Digger Tool for Bulbs Trees Plants Umbrella Fence Posts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRR1ZGKC) fulsuces$27.544.3★342%▲rising 15 ![6 x 46 Hand Auger Post Hole Digger - Heavy-Duty Hardwood T-Handle Non-Slip Design Adjustable Depth Ideal for Fence Post Installation Tree Planting and Garden Digging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Tis9p6bdL.jpg) [**6 x 46 Hand Auger Post Hole Digger - Heavy-Duty Hardwood T-Handle Non-Slip Design Adjustable Depth Ideal for Fence Post Installation Tree Planting and Garden Digging**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZWPWS3C) Tntleays$81.474.4★232%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 31 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 31 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Kosibate Bushcraft Gear Hand Auger Wrench for Easy Wood Drilling - Settlers Wrench and Bushcraft Tools Perfect for Camping and Woodworking Tasks-Scotch Eye Wood Drill with Leather Case Brown.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xWo3UUCDL.jpg)**Kosibate Bushcraft Gear Hand Auger Wrench for Easy Wood Drilling - Settlers Wrench and Bushcraft Tools Perfect for Camping and Woodworking Tasks-Scotch Eye Wood Drill with Leather Case Brown.** KOSIBATE**$29.89**4.6★843 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WXQMHFL) [![DAKEPOLE Post Hole Digger Hand Auger Spiral Drill for Planting 38 Inch Long Post Hole Digger Manual Earth Auger for Fence Posts Sand Bulb Seedlings Tree Mail Box Non Slip T Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5134Lvcy6oL.jpg)**DAKEPOLE Post Hole Digger Hand Auger Spiral Drill for Planting 38 Inch Long Post Hole Digger Manual Earth Auger for Fence Posts Sand Bulb Seedlings Tree Mail Box Non Slip T Handle** DAKEPOLE**$21.66**4.2★81 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F22D6C74) [![WEYLAND Bushcraft Settlers Tool - Scotch Eye Hand Auger Wrench for Survival Manual Drill for Bushcraft & Woodworking Hand Tools Camping Gear for Outdoor DIY & Shelter Building](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LuqWxCDGL.jpg)**WEYLAND Bushcraft Settlers Tool - Scotch Eye Hand Auger Wrench for Survival Manual Drill for Bushcraft & Woodworking Hand Tools Camping Gear for Outdoor DIY & Shelter Building** WEYLAND**$32.05**4.7★2,352 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PCHKVCJ) [![2 in 1 Hand Auger Spiral Drill 4 x 44.5inch Post Hole Digger for Planting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MZWajDTtL.jpg)**2 in 1 Hand Auger Spiral Drill 4 x 44.5inch Post Hole Digger for Planting** Oscorna**$30.36**4.3★69 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNQ8FXYG) [![Seymour S500 Industrial IWAN Auger 6 Diameter with Hardwood Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Byi41eowL.jpg)**Seymour S500 Industrial IWAN Auger 6 Diameter with Hardwood Handle** Seymour**$109.22**4.6★1,440 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N8OK) [![Bushcraft Survival Tool Survival Tool for Bushcraft Settlers Manual Drill Wrench Scotch Eye Auger Drill and Hand Hole Maker for Outdoor Bushcrafting with Protective Case and Hook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PHmv-eMNL.jpg)**Bushcraft Survival Tool Survival Tool for Bushcraft Settlers Manual Drill Wrench Scotch Eye Auger Drill and Hand Hole Maker for Outdoor Bushcrafting with Protective Case and Hook** BOUNHOHE**$16.62**4.6★995 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PGBCCR3) [![4 Pcs Hand Auger Wood Drill Heavy Duty Steel Scotch Eye Wood Auger Manual Hand Drill Bit Bushcraft Survival Tools for Camping Outdoor Hiking Woodworking (4 PCS)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L-8TmOiqL.jpg)**4 Pcs Hand Auger Wood Drill Heavy Duty Steel Scotch Eye Wood Auger Manual Hand Drill Bit Bushcraft Survival Tools for Camping Outdoor Hiking Woodworking (4 PCS)** LittleVoleSherry**$36.30**4.6★38 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FV2R69QY) [![Leriton Hand Auger Post Hole Digger 6x 46 with Non-Slip Hardwood T Handle Adjustable Industrial Auger Large Garden Auger Drill for Fence Post Installation Planting Trees Digging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313XZtMolgL.jpg)**Leriton Hand Auger Post Hole Digger 6x 46 with Non-Slip Hardwood T Handle Adjustable Industrial Auger Large Garden Auger Drill for Fence Post Installation Planting Trees Digging** Leriton**$81.98**4.2★46 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3PJDHP7) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Ease Of Use**18% *“Easy to use”* **Quality-Overall**17% *“Awesome quality”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**10% *“Just what I wanted”* **Value For Money**10% *“Excellent value”* **Strength**6% *“The metal parts do seem sturdy and decently thick”* **Durability**4% *“Very durable”* **Sharpness**4% *“Decent drill, great addition to your bushcraft toolkit”* **Efficiency**3% *“Worked well”* **Jamming/Clogging**3% *“cleared the clog completely”* **Weight Heavy**2% *“This thing is heavy duty”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**12% *“Broke on first use”* **Size-Overall**10% *“But it's to short”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Medium quality”* **Jamming/Clogging**8% *“Our tub was clogged up”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“which requires quite a bit of effort”* **Strength**5% *“the reality is it's not strong”* **Functionality-Overall**4% *“it would not function after this”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“which makes assembly frustrating”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Deceiving”* **Sharpness**2% *“Came very dull”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall22% - Drainage16% - Functionality-Overall14% - Compatibility-Overall11% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Value For Money3% - Durability2% - Jamming/Clogging2% - Strength2%