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The Lesche T-Handle 36-inch Heavy Duty Shovel is a full-length digging tool built from aircraft-quality steel for relic hunters, coin shooters, and prospectors working remote sites where a full-size shovel is practical. The 7-inch serrated blade cuts through roots and compacted soil, and the T-handle design distributes force across both hands for less fatigue on multi-hour digs. Relic hunters working old cellar holes and farm fields where deep targets require moving significant soil reach for this shovel when a handheld digger won't move enough soil. The heat-treated blade resists dents from rocks and clay hardpan, and Lesche backs it with a 5-year warranty against breakage under normal use.
Why Remote-Site Detectorists Reach for the Lesche T-Handle Shovel
- Serrated pre-sharpened edge cuts through roots and compacted soil without the blade sliding off target, critical when digging deep relics in overgrown farm fields.
- T-handle distributes digging force across both hands instead of concentrating it in one wrist, reducing fatigue when you're opening 20+ holes in a session at an old homestead site.
- Aircraft-quality steel construction with heat-treated blade resists dents and nicks from rocks, clay, and hardpan, the shovel holds its edge through seasons of use in tough ground.
- 36-inch overall length provides full-body digging power for deep targets while remaining short enough to transport in a vehicle without disassembly.
- Hand-made in the USA at Lesche's facility with a 5-year warranty, a trust signal for detectorists who've broken import shovels on their third hunt.
Aircraft-Quality Steel Construction for Multi-Season Durability
The Lesche T-Handle Shovel is constructed from aircraft-quality steel tubing and a heat-treated blade designed to withstand the shock loads of rocky soil and clay hardpan. The blade measures 7 inches long by 4 inches wide with a 1-inch depth, sized for moving soil volume without excessive weight. The serrated edge is pre-sharpened and cuts through roots that would deflect a smooth blade. The T-handle spans 6 inches and positions your hands 28 inches from the blade tip, giving you mechanical advantage when prying against compacted ground. The rust-resistant finish holds up in wet conditions, and the balanced weight distribution keeps the tool controllable when you're swinging it into soil at an angle. Lesche hand-crafts each shovel in the USA and warrants it for five years against breakage under normal use, a coverage period that reflects the material quality.

Specifications
- Overall Length: 36in (91cm)
- Blade Dimensions: 7in x 4in x 1in (18cm x 10cm x 2.5cm)
- Handle Dimensions: 6in wide x 28in long (15cm x 71cm)
- Blade Style: Serrated, pre-sharpened edge
- Materials: Aircraft-quality steel, heat-treated blade
- Country of Manufacture: USA (hand-made)
- Warranty: 5 years against breakage under normal use
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Serious Detecting is an authorized Lesche dealer, and every T-Handle Shovel ships with the manufacturer's 5-year warranty against breakage. Our team runs Lesche digging tools on relic hunts where root systems and clay test tool durability, and we stock the full line of metal detecting shovels, diggers, and picks for detectorists who need the right tool for their ground conditions. Orders over $99 ship free, and our 30-day return policy and price-match guarantee cover you if the shovel doesn't meet your site requirements.
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