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Jun 03, 2026 - 12:10 PM
The Lesche Sampson shovel's 7.5-inch blade length and 31-inch overall construction provide substantial reach for plug extraction in varied soil conditions. In loose or moderately compacted soil, the shovel handles typical coin and relic recovery depths effectively. In hard clay or rocky ground, you may need to make multiple cuts around the plug perimeter before reaching your target. Relic hunters working deep Civil War targets in Virginia clay often make several passes to work through compacted layers. The T-handle provides excellent leverage to pry plugs free once you've cut the sides. For extremely deep targets beyond typical detecting depths, switch to a long-handle round-point shovel and use the Sampson for the final precision work around the target.
