{"product":{"id":8289786560796,"title":"Lesche Sampson 18\" T-Handle Double Serrated Shovel with Right Serrated Digging Tool","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lesche Sampson 18-inch T-handle shovel is a dual-tool combo built for detectorists hunting in open ground where plug-cutting won't work: farm fields, cellar holes, ghost towns, and prospecting sites. This package includes the Sampson T-handle shovel with double-serrated blade and a 12-inch right-serrated digging tool with belt sheath. Both tools are manufactured in the USA from aircraft-quality steel and backed by Lesche's five-year warranty. Relic hunters and prospectors working variable terrain need a shovel that cuts through roots, compacted soil, and rocky ground without flexing or dulling, and a compact digger that rides on the belt for quick recovery work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the Lesche Sampson T-Handle Combo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesche Sampson 18-inch T-handle shovel with double-serrated blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesche 12-inch right-serrated digging tool with rubber grip and hand guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordura belt sheath for the digging tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Relic Hunters and Prospectors Reach for the Lesche Sampson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-serrated blade design: saw-tooth edge on one side cuts through roots and fibrous material, sharpened edge on the other side slices turf and compacted dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft-quality steel construction: heat-treated blade resists dents, nicks, and rust across thousands of digs in variable ground conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-handle ergonomics: distributes force across both hands for sustained digging in hard-packed soil and reduces wrist strain on deep targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact digging tool included: 12-inch serrated digger with belt sheath handles plug recovery and close-quarters work where the full shovel won't fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-year warranty: Lesche backs every Sampson shovel against breakage under normal use, a confidence signal for detectorists working remote sites where tool failure ends the hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCutting Through Root Mats and Rocky Soil on Farm Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarm fields and old homestead sites present root mats, compacted clay, and embedded rock that snap lightweight shovels. The Sampson's double-serrated blade tackles both: the saw-tooth edge saws through root balls without binding, the sharpened edge shears clay and turf. The 18-inch overall length provides maximum prying power and mechanical advantage without the bulk of a full-size shovel. Detectorists working \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/lesche\"\u003eLesche digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e report that understanding how your recovery gear complements advanced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\"\u003emetal detector technologies\u003c\/a\u003e allows for faster target isolation and cleaner extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-TH18-SER-D_B0002_Inline.jpg?v=1780078408\" alt=\"Lesche Sampson T-handle shovel with gray shaft, serrated blade, shown with sheath and digger tool\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShovel Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 inches long x 4 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double serrated (saw-tooth one side, sharpened edge opposite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 lbs (794g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-quality steel, heat-treated blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigger Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigger Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-moly steel with rubber grip handle and hand guard\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sampson T-handle shovel, 12-inch right-serrated digger, Cordura belt sheath\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, which means every Sampson combo ships with the manufacturer's five-year warranty and access to Lesche's USA-based service. Our team runs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/shovels-diggers-picks\"\u003emetal detecting shovels, diggers \u0026amp; picks\u003c\/a\u003e in the field and can walk you through blade-style tradeoffs for your ground type. Free shipping on all orders over $99, 30-day returns, and price-match guarantee. 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