{"product":{"id":8289786396956,"title":"King of Spades Super Sampson Red D-Handle Shovel with Heat Treated Blade","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe King of Spades Super Sampson is a D-handle digging shovel built from aircraft-quality steel with a heat-treated blade for relic hunting, coin and jewelry recovery, and gold prospecting in remote locations. Detectorists working farmer's fields, old cellar holes, and ghost towns need a tool that cuts through compacted soil and roots without bending or chipping. The Super Sampson's 13.5-inch blade is pre-sharpened and heat-treated to hold an edge through rocky ground and clay layers. The D-handle grip gives you maximum control and mechanical advantage in tight digging positions where a long-handle shovel won't fit, and at 5.4 pounds, the Sampson balances durability with portability for all-day fieldwork. For more operational advice, check out our helpful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/metal-detecting-tips\"\u003emetal detecting tips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Relic and Coin Hunters Reach for the Super Sampson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAircraft-quality steel construction resists dents and nicks when you hit rocks or roots in remote dig sites, holding its edge through clay and compacted soil better than many standard shovels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat-treated and pre-sharpened blade cuts through root mats and hard ground without requiring frequent field resharpening, saving time on multi-target recovery days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eD-handle design gives you close-quarters control when digging in confined spaces like cellar holes or along stone walls where a long-handle shovel can't maneuver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive-year warranty backs the shovel's structural durability, ensuring peace of mind when using your tool for relic hunting and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/shovels-diggers-picks\"\u003emetal detecting shovels, diggers \u0026amp; picks\u003c\/a\u003e work in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA at the original Lesche facility, hand-crafted from materials sourced and manufactured domestically for consistent quality control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAircraft-Grade Steel Construction for Field Durability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Sampson is hand-crafted from aircraft-quality steel tubing, a material grade chosen for its strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to stress cracking under repeated digging cycles. The blade undergoes heat treatment to harden the cutting edge and increase impact resistance, when you strike a buried stone or root ball, the blade deflects the force without chipping or rolling the edge. The steel's rust-resistant properties keep the shovel functional in wet ground conditions, and the smooth finish prevents soil from clinging to the blade during recovery work. We've used \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/lesche\"\u003eLesche digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e on clay-heavy sites where stamped shovels bent after a season, and the Sampson's tubing construction has held up through multiple years of fieldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-handle is securely attached to the shaft, distributing load across a wider surface area than bolt-on handles. The 40.5-inch overall length positions your hands at a natural digging angle when you're standing or kneeling, and the 8-inch blade width moves enough soil per scoop to clear a target hole without requiring oversized excavation. At 5.4 pounds, the Sampson is light enough to carry across a field but heavy enough to drive the blade into hard ground without requiring excessive downward force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-S-SAMPSON-RED_Inline.jpg?v=1780499576\" alt=\"King of Spades Super Sampson Red D-Handle Shovel with heat-treated blade and aircraft-quality steel construction\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.5in (103cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5in x 8in (34cm x 20cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-treated with pre-sharpened edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4 lbs (2.4kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-quality steel tubing and blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-handle\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 dealer\u003c\/a\u003e of W.W. Manufacturing Lesche and King of Spades tools, and every Super Sampson ships with the manufacturer's five-year warranty against breakage under normal use. Our team has field-tested the Sampson line on relic sites and gold prospecting claims, and we stock replacement parts when available. Free shipping applies to this shovel, and our 30-day return policy covers any defects or fit issues. We price-match verified lower prices from authorized U.S. dealers, and our customer service team can answer questions about blade maintenance and digging technique based on real field experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Lesche","product_type":"Shovels, Diggers \u0026 Picks","created_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","handle":"king-of-spades-super-sampson-red-d-handle-shovel-w-heat-treated-blade","updated_at":"2026-06-04T07:40:41-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"5-year-warranty, aircraft-quality-steel, coin-hunting, d-handle-shovel, digging-tool, field-shovel, gold-prospecting, heat-treated-blade, king-of-spades, lesche, made-in-usa, pre-sharpened, relic-hunting","variants":[{"id":45212824011036,"product_id":8289786396956,"title":"Default Title","price":"146.00","sku":"WWMFG-S-SAMPSON-RED","position":1,"compare_at_price":"164.95","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T07:40:41-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"92145501351","grams":2693,"image_id":null,"weight":5.9375,"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":10507937382684,"product_id":8289786396956,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":41208739856668,"product_id":8289786396956,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","alt":"King of Spades Super Sampson Red D-Handle Shovel with heat-treated blade and aircraft-quality steel construction for relic hunting","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/57-211.jpg?v=1684476806","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41208739889436,"product_id":8289786396956,"position":2,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","alt":null,"width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/Untitled-1-5.jpg?v=1684476806","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":41208739856668,"product_id":8289786396956,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T02:13:26-04:00","alt":"King of Spades Super Sampson Red D-Handle Shovel with heat-treated blade and aircraft-quality steel construction for relic hunting","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/57-211.jpg?v=1684476806","variant_ids":[]}}}