{"product":{"id":8289819230492,"title":"Lesche Sampson Pro-Series Shovel with Ball-Handle and Serrated Edge","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lesche Sampson Pro-Series shovel is a 31-inch ball-handle digging tool with a serrated edge, built from aircraft-grade steel for relic hunters, coin shooters, and prospectors working remote sites where a full-size shovel outperforms a handheld digger. Detectorists hunting cellar holes, ghost towns, or farm fields reach for the Sampson when the target is deep and the ground is unforgiving. The ball-handle grip and serrated cutting edge give you mechanical advantage in compacted soil and root-laced terrain where a standard digger stalls out. Lesche heat-treats the blade and backs the tool with a five-year warranty against breakage under normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Relic and Remote-Site Hunters Reach for the Lesche Sampson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall-handle design provides exceptional mechanical advantage and a secure two-handed grip in compacted clay and root-bound soil where handheld diggers require excessive physical force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerrated edge cuts through fibrous roots and dense turf without dulling, keeping the blade effective across hundreds of digs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft-grade steel construction resists rust and dents from rocky ground, maintaining blade geometry season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31-inch length lets you stand upright during extended digging sessions in farm fields or cellar holes, reducing back strain compared to short-handled tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-year warranty against breakage covers structural failures, reflecting Lesche's confidence in the heat-treated blade and welded construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCutting Performance in Root-Bound and Rocky Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sampson's serrated edge and heat-treated blade handle conditions where smooth-edged shovels bind or chip. We run the Sampson in cellar-hole sites where century-old root systems interlock with fieldstone foundations. The serrations grip fibrous material and saw through it rather than pushing it aside, and the heat-treated edge holds its geometry after striking rocks that would roll a softer blade. The 7.5-inch blade length and 4-inch width balance penetration with plug extraction, narrow enough to slice cleanly, wide enough to lift a full plug without multiple cuts. The ergonomic ball-handle grip gives you superior rotational control when prying against stones or extracting compacted plugs. Because it is hand-crafted in the USA using advanced manufacturing techniques, this tool resists the dents, nicks, and structural twisting that typically ruin standard hardware-store shovels during demanding extractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-31-SER_Inline.jpg?v=1780081164\" alt=\"Lesche Sampson Pro-Series shovel with serrated edge blade and gray ball-handle grip\"\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 31 inches\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\u003eEdge Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated, heat-treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 lbs (794g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft-grade steel\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 Five 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, which means every Sampson Pro-Series shovel ships with the manufacturer's five-year warranty against breakage. Our team runs Lesche tools in the field, we stock the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/lesche\"\u003efull Lesche digging tools line\u003c\/a\u003e because the aircraft-grade construction and heat-treated edges hold up across seasons of relic hunting and prospecting. You get free shipping on orders over $99, a 30-day return window, and our price-match guarantee. When you need to understand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\"\u003ethe technologies behind modern detectors\u003c\/a\u003e and the tools that support them, our customer-care team brings real hunt experience to every conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Lesche","product_type":"Shovels, Diggers \u0026 Picks","created_at":"2023-05-19T02:29:53-04:00","handle":"lesche-sampson-pro-series-shovel-with-ball-handle-and-serrated-edge","updated_at":"2026-06-13T03:07:50-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-19T02:29:53-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"31-inch, aircraft-grade-steel, ball-handle, coin-hunting, digger, five-year-warranty, lesche, made-in-usa, pro-series, prospecting, relic-hunting, sampson, serrated-edge, shovel","variants":[{"id":45212908486940,"product_id":8289819230492,"title":"Default Title","price":"111.00","sku":"WWMFG-31-SER","position":1,"compare_at_price":"105.65","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:29:53-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-13T03:07:50-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"92145505922","grams":1134,"image_id":null,"weight":2.5,"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":10507971821852,"product_id":8289819230492,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":41208838750492,"product_id":8289819230492,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:29:53-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T02:29:53-04:00","alt":"Lesche Sampson Pro-Series shovel with ball-handle and serrated edge blade, 31-inch aircraft-grade steel construction","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/sampser1.jpg?v=1684477793","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":41208838750492,"product_id":8289819230492,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:29:53-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T02:29:53-04:00","alt":"Lesche Sampson Pro-Series shovel with ball-handle and serrated edge blade, 31-inch aircraft-grade steel construction","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/sampser1.jpg?v=1684477793","variant_ids":[]}}}