King of Spades 40" All-Steel Shovel w/ 13" Straight Blade & Foot Pad

The King of Spades 40-inch shovel with 13-inch edge is an all-tubular D-handle digging tool built from aircraft-quality steel for contractors, landscapers, and farmers breaking ground in compacted clay, rocky soil, or root-heavy terrain. Contractors working hard-pan clay or excavating foundation trenches reach for this shovel when the job demands a blade that won't bend under load, and at 6.1 pounds, it balances driving force with all-day maneuverability. The 13-inch tapered cutting edge resists dents and nicks from striking rocks and buried obstacles that snap standard garden shovels, and the heat-treated steel construction holds its shape through prying and levering that would fold lesser tools. We've used Lesche digging tools for years on job sites where the ground fights back, and this shovel delivers the durability we expect from USA-manufactured equipment.

What's Included with the King of Spades 40-Inch Shovel

• King of Spades 40-inch shovel with 13-inch edge
• Rubber foot pad for boot protection during repetitive edge strikes

Why Contractors and Landscapers Reach for the King of Spades

• Aircraft-quality steel construction withstands the shock loads from striking rocks and roots that snap lesser shovels, keeping you working instead of shopping for replacements.
• The 13-inch tapered cutting edge is virtually self-sharpening during use, maintaining a keen bite through clay and compacted soil without constant maintenance.
• Heat treatment strengthens the steel beyond standard garden shovels, so the blade holds its shape even when you're prying against buried obstacles or breaking compacted clay.
• The all-tubular D-handle design provides secure grip control during heavy digging without the hand fatigue that comes from straight-handle shovels on long projects.
• For wider coverage in open ground, consider the King of Spades 42-inch shovel with 15-inch edge, which adds two inches of blade width for moving more material per scoop.

All-Tubular D-Handle Construction for Compacted Clay and Rocky Soil

The all-tubular D-handle construction provides a full-hand grip that distributes force evenly when you're driving the blade into compacted clay or breaking through caliche layers that resist penetration. The aircraft-quality tubing resists bending under the torsional loads that come from prying against buried rocks or levering out root balls, and the heat-treated steel maintains its structural integrity through thousands of edge strikes that would fatigue standard carbon-steel shovels. The rubber foot pad protects your boot during repetitive stomping on the blade edge, reducing foot fatigue when you're excavating deep holes or trenching through hard ground. At 40 inches overall, the shovel offers enough leverage for breaking tough soil without the unwieldy length that makes maneuvering difficult in tight spaces like foundation excavations or landscaping beds.

• Best for: Contractors and landscapers working compacted clay, rocky soil, or root-heavy terrain where standard garden shovels bend or break.
• Less ideal for: Light gardening or fine grading work where a smaller blade offers better precision.

How It Compares to Other King of Spades Shovels

Specifications

• Overall Length: 40in (102cm)
• Edge Length: 13in (33cm)
• Weight: 6.1 lbs (2.8kg)
• Handle Type: All-tubular D-handle
• Materials: Aircraft-quality steel tubing
• Construction: Heat-treated for superior strength
• Foot Pad: Rubber foot pad included
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Warranty: Five-year guarantee against breakage under normal use

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

We are an authorized Lesche dealer, so your shovel ships with the manufacturer's five-year guarantee against breakage under normal use. Our team has run Lesche digging tools on job sites and detecting expeditions where the ground doesn't cooperate, and we stock the metal detecting shovels, diggers & picks contractors reach for when standard equipment fails. Every order ships free, and our 30-day return policy covers you if the shovel doesn't meet your site requirements. We price-match competitor offers on identical tools, so you get USA-manufactured quality without paying a premium.