{"product":{"id":8289820016924,"title":"Lesche Ground Shark 40\" Shovel with Serrated Edge \u0026 Foot Pad","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lesche Ground Shark 40\" shovel is a full-length digging tool featuring a serrated blade edge and an integrated, heavy-duty foot pad designed to cut through stubborn roots and compacted soil. Detectorists working sites with heavy root systems or hard-packed ground reach for the Ground Shark when a standard flat-blade shovel stalls. The serrated edge bites into roots and fibrous material without requiring excessive downward force, while the attached foot pad provides a wide, stable step surfaces that maximizes weight transfer and protects your footwear. Lesche builds each shovel from aircraft-quality steel tubing with a heat-treated blade, and the 40-inch length provides an excellent mechanical advantage for deep plugs without requiring a kneeling position on every dig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Detectorists Working Root-Heavy Sites Choose the Ground Shark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerrated blade edge\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts through roots and fibrous soil without the blade deflection common to flat-edge shovels, reducing the number of strokes needed per plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated foot pad\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a solid platform for your boot, allowing you to drive the blade deep into compacted clay using full body weight safely and comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft-quality steel tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e construction with a heat-treated blade maintains edge geometry through seasons of digging in rocky soil and root-dense ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-handle grip at 40 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e allows comfortable upright posture for deep plugs, reducing back strain compared to short-handled diggers that require kneeling on every target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-pound weight\u003c\/strong\u003e balances portability with blade mass, heavy enough to bite into compacted soil without fatiguing the arm during long hunts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-made in the USA at Lesche's facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAircraft-Quality Steel Construction with Integrated Foot Step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesche welds each Ground Shark from aircraft-quality steel tubing, a material specification that ensures consistent wall thickness and resistance to stress fractures at the handle-to-blade junction. The blade features an attached foot pad welded directly to the top edge, offering a wide, non-slip platform that eliminates boot discomfort when stepping down hard. The cutting edge is heat-treated and features aggressive serrations. This geometry concentrates downward force into individual teeth rather than distributing it across a flat edge, allowing the blade to penetrate root mats and clay layers with minimal effort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-handle provides a two-handed grip point that distributes torque across both arms when prying plugs or shifting rocks. Our team has used the Ground Shark on iron-rich sites where root systems from oak and pine create dense mats below the topsoil, and the serrated edge combined with the sturdy foot pad consistently outperforms flat-blade shovels in those conditions. The 40-inch overall length keeps the handle above waist height when the blade is fully inserted, reducing the need to crouch or kneel during recovery. For additional guidance on plug-cutting techniques and site etiquette, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/metal-detecting-tips\"\u003emetal detecting tips and FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-36_Inline.jpg?v=1780491745\" alt=\"Lesche Ground Shark 40\" shovel with t-handle grip pointed blade and foot pad shown from multiple angles\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 inches (102 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs (1.4 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated, heat-treated with attached foot pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-quality steel tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\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=\"\/products\/lesche-ground-shark-40-shovel\"\u003eauthorized Lesche dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, and every Ground Shark ships with the manufacturer's warranty. Our team has field-tested Lesche's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lesche\"\u003efull line of digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e across soil types from wet sand to glacial till. This product ships completely free without any minimum purchase threshold required. Our 30-day return policy covers shovels that don't meet your site's digging demands, and our price-match guarantee applies to in-stock items from authorized dealers.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Lesche","product_type":"Shovels, Diggers \u0026 Picks","created_at":"2023-05-19T02:30:20-04:00","handle":"lesche-ground-shark-40-shovel","updated_at":"2026-06-04T07:34:31-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-19T02:30:20-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"40-inch, aircraft-steel, digger, full-length-shovel, ground-shark, heat-treated, lesche, made-in-usa, root-cutting, serrated-blade, shovel, t-handle","variants":[{"id":45212910649628,"product_id":8289820016924,"title":"Default Title","price":"120.95","sku":"WWMFG-36","position":1,"compare_at_price":"141.65","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:30:20-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T07:34:31-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"92145500712","grams":1673,"image_id":null,"weight":3.6875,"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":10507972739356,"product_id":8289820016924,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":52340360315164,"product_id":8289820016924,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:37-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:39-04:00","alt":"Lesche Ground Shark 40-inch shovel with serrated blade and T-handle grip","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-36.jpg?v=1780430739","variant_ids":[]},{"id":52340360216860,"product_id":8289820016924,"position":2,"created_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:37-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:39-04:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-36_02.jpg?v=1780430739","variant_ids":[]},{"id":52340360282396,"product_id":8289820016924,"position":3,"created_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:37-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:39-04:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-36_04.jpg?v=1780430739","variant_ids":[]},{"id":52340360741148,"product_id":8289820016924,"position":4,"created_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:59-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T16:06:01-04:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-36_05.jpg?v=1780430761","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":52340360315164,"product_id":8289820016924,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:37-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-02T16:05:39-04:00","alt":"Lesche Ground Shark 40-inch shovel with serrated blade and T-handle grip","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-36.jpg?v=1780430739","variant_ids":[]}}}