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May 29, 2026 - 02:06 PM
The Lesche Sampson's 18-inch overall length lets you reach 10-12 inches deep on coin and relic targets without excessive bending, a practical depth range for most detectable objects in farmland and homestead sites. The 7.5-inch blade length provides enough cutting surface to move soil volume, and the T-handle geometry lets you apply leverage when working deeper plugs. You would not use this shovel for cache hunting or deep relic recovery that requires 18+ inch holes, but for typical coin and jewelry depths in plowed fields or cellar holes the Sampson's length is sufficient. The shorter overall size compared to full-length shovels makes it easier to pack into a vehicle or ATV rack when you're covering multiple hunt sites in a day.
