{"product":{"id":8289707491612,"title":"King of Spades D-Handle Shovel with 11-Inch Round Edge","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe King of Spades D-handle shovel with an 11-inch round edge is a heat-treated aircraft-grade steel spade built for contractors, landscapers, and diggers working hard soil, rocky ground, and root-heavy terrain. The tapered cutting edge resists dents and nicks from tough digging conditions and sharpens itself during use. Contractors running long shifts on job sites reach for this shovel because the D-handle design delivers control in tight spaces and the 42.5-inch overall length puts your back in a neutral working position without excessive bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Contractors and Landscapers Reach for the King of Spades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft-grade steel construction withstands daily abuse on commercial job sites where cheaper shovels bend or crack after a few weeks of hard digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated blade stays straight through rocky soil, hardpan, and root systems that would deform standard carbon steel spades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-sharpening tapered edge cuts cleaner with each shift, reducing the force you need to break ground and saving energy over an eight-hour day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-resistant finish holds up in wet conditions and doesn't require constant maintenance between jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pound weight keeps fatigue low when you're digging footings, transplanting trees, or excavating utility trenches across multiple sites. Compare this model to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/king-of-spades-d-handle-shovel-12-flat-edge\"\u003e12-inch flat edge D-handle\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a wider blade for moving loose material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAircraft-Grade Tubular Steel Construction for Job-Site Durability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King of Spades shovel is hand-crafted from aircraft-quality steel tubing and heat-treated for superior strength. The tubular construction provides strength under load, so the blade stays true when you're prying against roots or breaking through caliche. The round edge design is built for digging in compacted soil, clay, hardpan, or rocky ground. The rust-resistant finish means you can leave the shovel in the truck bed overnight without worrying about surface corrosion eating through the steel. Our team runs these shovels on landscaping jobs and utility work where the tool takes constant punishment, and the blade still holds its edge after months of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-DHV-PT-R_Inline.jpg?v=1780414955\" alt=\"King of Spades D-handle shovel with round edge blade, three angle views showing handle and spade design\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other King of Spades shovels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe King of Spades line offers four blade configurations for different digging tasks. The comparison below shows how this 11-inch round edge model stacks against the flat edge, long handle, and foot pad variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/king-of-spades-d-handle-shovel-12-flat-edge\"\u003e12\" Flat Edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/king-of-spades-shovel-w-13-edge-and-long-handle\"\u003e13\" Long Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/king-of-spades-shovel-w-15-edge-foot-pad\"\u003e15\" Foot Pad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e11\" Round Edge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12in (30cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13in (33cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15in (38cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11in (28cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.5in (110cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63in (132cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42in (107cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5in (108cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lbs (2.3kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75 lbs (3.1kg) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.25 lbs (2.8kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lbs (2.3kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11in (28cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.5in (108cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lbs (2.3kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-grade steel tubing, heat-treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round, tapered cutting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rust-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years against breakage under normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious Detecting is an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Lesche dealer\u003c\/a\u003e carrying the full King of Spades shovel line. Every shovel ships with the manufacturer's five-year warranty against breakage under normal use. While these heavy-duty spades are built for commercial landscaping, their extreme durability also makes them a top choice for recovering targets in rugged outdoor environments where advanced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\"\u003emetal detector technologies\u003c\/a\u003e require deep, clean excavation.  Enjoy free shipping on this shovel, a 30-day return policy if it doesn't meet your expectations, and a price-match guarantee if you find a lower price from another authorized dealer. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/lesche\"\u003eLesche digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e catalogue includes T-handle models, serrated edge variants, and the Ground Shark root-cutting design if you need a different blade configuration. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/shovels-diggers-picks\"\u003emetal detecting shovels, diggers \u0026amp; picks\u003c\/a\u003e collection for alternative brands and handle styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Lesche","product_type":"Shovels, Diggers \u0026 Picks","created_at":"2023-05-19T01:23:11-04:00","handle":"king-of-spades-d-handle-shovel-11-round-edge","updated_at":"2026-06-04T05:56:04-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-19T01:23:11-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"aircraft-steel, contractor-tool, d-handle-shovel, digging-tool, heat-treated, heavy-duty-shovel, king-of-spades, landscaping-shovel, lesche, made-in-usa, round-edge, rust-resistant, self-sharpening","variants":[{"id":45212577267996,"product_id":8289707491612,"title":"Default Title","price":"152.00","sku":"WWMFG-DHV-PT-R","position":1,"compare_at_price":"169.99","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:23:11-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T05:56:04-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"92145508367","grams":2665,"image_id":null,"weight":5.875,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":10507848188188,"product_id":8289707491612,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":52339883016476,"product_id":8289707491612,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:39-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:41-04:00","alt":"King of Spades D-handle shovel with 11-inch round edge blade, aircraft-grade steel construction","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-DHV-PT-R_01.jpg?v=1780414361","variant_ids":[]},{"id":52339883049244,"product_id":8289707491612,"position":2,"created_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:39-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:41-04:00","alt":"King of Spades D Handle Shovel, 11\" Round Edge front back view","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-DHV-PT-R_02.jpg?v=1780414361","variant_ids":[]},{"id":52339883082012,"product_id":8289707491612,"position":3,"created_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:39-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:41-04:00","alt":"King of Spades D Handle Shovel, 11\" Round Edge","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-DHV-PT-R_03.jpg?v=1780414361","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":52339883016476,"product_id":8289707491612,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:39-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:32:41-04:00","alt":"King of Spades D-handle shovel with 11-inch round edge blade, aircraft-grade steel construction","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-DHV-PT-R_01.jpg?v=1780414361","variant_ids":[]}}}