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May 29, 2026 - 12:38 PM
The serrated edges on the Lesche Sampson shovel and hand digger are pre-sharpened at the factory and hold an edge through normal use in soil and roots. To maintain the saw-tooth edge, rinse both tools after hunts in wet or muddy ground to prevent soil buildup in the serrations. If the edge dulls after extended use, sharpen the serrated side with a round or triangular file that fits the tooth profile, run the file through each serration at the original angle. The smooth cutting edge on the hand digger can be sharpened with a flat file or whetstone. Avoid power grinders, which remove too much material and can overheat the steel, reducing the blade's hardness.
