CKG Carbon Fiber Travel Shovel, Compact Metal Detecting Digger with Serrated Blade and D Handle

The shovel that goes where your detector goes. At 28 inches long and just 1.8 pounds, the CKG carbon fiber travel shovel rides in a backpack, a suitcase or behind a truck seat, so a real digging tool is always with you when a hunt breaks out. The optional two piece version clicks apart in seconds and packs into checked luggage, making it the digger for fly in detecting trips, vacation beach hunts and rally weekends.

Small does not mean soft. The reinforced round blade carries serrated edges that saw through sod and soft roots, the 28.5mm carbon fiber shaft keeps the whole tool corrosion proof, and the ergonomic D handle with non-slip grip gives you real digging control at a compact length. It thrives in beach sand, moist lawns and soft to moderate soil, exactly the ground most travel hunts serve up. Compare the full lineup in our metal detecting shovels, diggers and picks collection or browse Lesche digging tools for full size options.

Why Detectorists Choose This Travel Shovel

• Packs almost anywhere: 28 inches assembled and 1.8 lbs total, with an optional two piece click assembly version that fits backpacks and checked luggage.
• Serrated round blade: Reinforced steel with toothed edges cuts sod, turf and soft roots that stop smooth compact shovels.
• Carbon fiber corrosion proof: The 28.5mm carbon shaft and steel blade rinse clean after salt water, wet sand and mud.
• Real handle, real control: The ergonomic D handle with non-slip grip digs like a full size tool instead of a folding camp spade.
• Made for travel hunts: Beach vacations, fly in trips, rally weekends and camp sites are exactly what this digger was built for.
• No hinges to fail: Unlike folding shovels, the solid or click lock two piece design has no floppy pivot to work loose mid dig.
• Backed by CKG: 1 year warranty, 30 day returns on unused gear and a 5 star rating from verified buyers.

Specifications

• Assembled length: 28 inches (71 cm)
• Blade width: 6.7 inches (17 cm)
• Weight: 1.8 lbs (816 g)
• Shaft: Carbon fiber, 28.5mm diameter with 2mm wall thickness
• Blade: Reinforced steel round blade with serrated edges
• Handle: Ergonomic D handle with non-slip grip
• Assembly: One piece, or optional two piece quick click version
• Colors: Black
• Best in: Beach sand, moist lawns, soft to moderate soil
• Warranty: 1 year against manufacturing defects

The Right CKG Shovel for Travel Days

Think of this as the takealong in the CKG shovel family. For home turf hunts where clean plugs matter most, the carbon fiber flat shovel is the lawn specialist, and for clay and rocky ground the carbon fiber round point shovel brings full size leverage. This travel model is the one that lives in your vehicle and flies to the beach. Pair it with a sand scoop for soft dry sand, a pinpointer for fast target location and a finds pouch or carry bag to bring the treasure home.