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    • Lesche Mini Sampson 18-inch T-handle shovel with pre-sharpened blade and ReadyShovel leather holster
    • Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel with ReadyShovel Leather Holster
    • Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel with ReadyShovel Leather Holster
    • Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel with ReadyShovel Leather Holster
    • Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel with ReadyShovel Leather Holster
    • Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel with ReadyShovel Leather Holster
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    Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel with ReadyShovel Leather Holster

    SKU: WWMFG-TH18 B01
    Sale Price $109.70 Regular Price $134.95
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    The Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel is a compact, low-profile digging tool built from aircraft-quality steel for relic hunting, coin and jewelry recovery, and gold prospecting in parks, gardens, and other sensitive locations. Detectorists working manicured turf or tight spaces where full-size shovels draw attention reach for the Mini Sampson's discreet 18-inch length and pre-sharpened cutting edge. This bundle includes the ReadyShovel leather holster, allowing you to carry the shovel on your belt and keep both hands free during multi-hour hunts.

    What's Included with the Lesche Mini Sampson Shovel

    • Lesche Mini Sampson 18" T-Handle Shovel with pre-sharpened cutting edge
    • ReadyShovel leather belt holster

    Why Park and Garden Detectorists Reach for the Mini Sampson

    • Compact 18-inch length provides plenty of control while remaining discreet in parks and gardens where full-size shovels aren't practical.
    • Pre-sharpened cutting edge slices cleanly through soil and resists dents and nicks from roots, rocks, and compacted ground.
    • T-handle design offers excellent grip and control for clean recoveries with less wrist strain on long hunts.
    • Aircraft-quality steel construction, heat-treated and rust-resistant, delivers professional-grade durability in a lightweight tool.
    • ReadyShovel leather holster secures the shovel on your belt and keeps your hands free between recoveries.

    Aircraft-Quality Steel Construction for Relic and Coin Recovery

    The Mini Sampson is crafted from aircraft-quality steel and heat-treated for strength and rust resistance. The 7.5-inch by 4-inch blade cuts cleanly through soil while the smooth finish prevents soil buildup and corrosion. The T-handle provides a secure grip in wet or dry conditions, and the low-profile design reduces fatigue during multi-hour sessions. Lesche hand-crafts each shovel using advanced manufacturing techniques and backs every tool with a five-year warranty against breakage under normal use. For those new to retrieving targets cleanly, incorporating seasoned metal detecting tips ensures you leave the turf looking pristine. The ReadyShovel holster is designed to carry the shovel securely on your belt without snagging on brush or detector cables. Detectorists working T-handle digging tools appreciate the balance between portability and digging power the Mini Sampson delivers.

    Lesche Mini Sampson shovel with T-handle, spade blade, and black leather holster with brass fasteners

    Specifications

    • Length: 18in (46cm) overall
    • Blade Dimensions: 7.5in x 4in (19cm x 10cm)
    • Edge Style: Pre-sharpened cutting edge
    • Construction: Aircraft-quality steel, heat-treated
    • Finish: Rust-resistant, smooth
    • Handle Type: T-handle
    • Includes: ReadyShovel leather belt holster
    • Country of Manufacture: USA
    • Warranty: Five-year warranty against breakage under normal use

    Why Buy from Serious Detecting

    Serious Detecting is an authorized Lesche dealer, and every Mini Sampson shovel ships with Lesche's five-year warranty against breakage under normal use. Our team has used Lesche digging tools across park hunts, relic sites, and gold prospecting claims, and we stock the full Sampson series for detectorists who demand professional-grade construction. Every order over $99 ships free, and we back each purchase with our 30-day return policy and price-match guarantee.

    Product Specifications
    Specification Name Specification Value
    Handle type T-Handle
    Magnets No
    Material Steel
    Shovels diggers picks type Shovels
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