King of Spades Ultra Lite 12-Inch Spade with Foot Pad for Heavy-Duty Digging

The King of Spades Ultra Lite is a 12-inch aircraft-quality steel spade built for contractors and landscapers who dig through compacted soil and rocky ground without breaking tools. At 5 pounds with a 40.5-inch overall length and rubber foot pad, this spade delivers the strength needed to resist dents and nicks from hard digging conditions while staying light enough for all-day site work. Contractors reach for this tool when job-site conditions demand more than a standard garden center spade can handle, and the heat-treated construction outlasts untreated steel when you're breaking ground in root-heavy terrain or excavating through clay layers. The long tapered cutting edge sharpens itself during use, so the blade maintains its bite even after weeks of heavy digging.

Why Contractors and Landscapers Reach for the Ultra Lite

• Aircraft-quality steel construction withstands the shock loads from striking rocks and roots that snap lesser spades, keeping you working instead of shopping for replacements.
• Heat treatment strengthens the steel beyond standard digging tools, so the blade holds its shape even when you're prying against buried obstacles or breaking compacted clay.
• At 5 pounds, the spade balances the mass needed to drive through tough soil with the maneuverability required for controlled digging in tight spaces where a long-handled tool won't fit.
• The 12-inch tapered edge resists dents and nicks from hard digging conditions, and the virtually self-sharpening design maintains cutting performance without manual sharpening between jobs.
• Rubber foot pad protects your boots and improves traction when you step down to drive the blade deep, a practical detail that matters when you're working wet ground or wearing composite-toe footwear.

Aircraft-Quality Steel Construction for Job-Site Durability

Each King of Spades spade is hand-crafted from aircraft-quality tubing and heat-treated for superior strength, a manufacturing process that sets these tools apart from the hardware-store alternatives contractors burn through on tough jobs. The long tapered cutting edge is designed to resist the dents and nicks that come from striking rocks, roots, and hardpan layers, and the blade sharpens itself during use so you're not stopping mid-job to file the edge. The rust-resistant finish keeps the steel smooth even when you're working in wet conditions or storing the tool outdoors between jobs. At 40.5 inches overall, the spade positions your hands at a working height that reduces back strain during extended digging sessions. We've used Lesche digging tools for years, and the King of Spades line consistently outlasts the competition when the ground fights back.

How It Compares to Other King of Spades Spades

The Ultra Lite balances lighter weight for extended digging sessions with the heat-treated durability the King of Spades line is known for. Contractors working standard 40-inch handle heights who need a lighter tool than the 13-inch model but want the same aircraft-quality construction will find the Ultra Lite hits the sweet spot. For deeper holes or longer reach, the 15-inch long-handle model extends your working range, and for root-cutting work, the Ground Shark's serrated edge handles that specialty. All four models share the same heat-treated aircraft-quality steel construction and USA manufacturing.

Specifications

• Edge Length: 12in (30cm)
• Overall Length: 40.5in (103cm)
• Weight: 5 lbs (2.3kg)
• Materials: Aircraft-quality steel tubing, heat-treated
• Handle Type: D-handle
• Foot Pad: Rubber foot pad included
• Finish: Rust-resistant
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

We're an authorized Lesche dealer, so every King of Spades tool we ship carries the manufacturer's warranty and the build quality Lesche's Texas facility is known for. Our team has used metal detecting shovels, diggers & picks from this line for years, and we stock the full King of Spades catalog because we know these tools hold up when cheaper alternatives fail. Free shipping on all orders, 30-day returns, and price-match guarantee. When you need a spade that won't quit on a tough job, we've got the tool and the support to back it.