{"product":{"id":8289559707932,"title":"Lesche T-Handle 31\" Heavy Duty Shovel with Double Serrated Blade","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lesche T-Handle 31-inch Shovel is a heavy-duty digging tool built from aircraft-quality steel with a double serrated blade for cutting through roots and compacted soil. Relic hunters and coin shooters working farm fields, cellar holes, and ghost towns reach for this shovel when the ground is hard and targets are deep. The T-handle design distributes force evenly across both hands, reducing wrist strain during extended digging sessions compared to straight-handle or ball-handle models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Detectorists Reach for the Lesche T-Handle Shovel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble serrated blade cuts through roots, clay, and rocky soil without dulling or chipping, keeping you digging efficiently in farm fields and wooded sites where straight-edge blades bog down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft-quality steel construction resists rust and dents across seasons of hard use, eliminating the mid-hunt blade failures common with hardware-store shovels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-handle grip puts equal force through both hands, reducing wrist fatigue during multi-hour relic hunts where you're opening dozens of deep plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31-inch length balances reach and leverage for detectorists of average height working varied terrain, shorter than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/lesche-t-handle-36-heavy-duty-metal-detecting-shovel\"\u003e36-inch model\u003c\/a\u003e but with enough shaft to avoid constant bending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-year warranty against breakage under normal use backs every shovel, reflecting Lesche's confidence in heat-treated blade durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoot-Cutting Performance in Farm Fields and Wooded Sites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFarm Field Relic Recovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double serrated edge slices through crop roots and compacted plow layer without the blade-edge rolling common on smooth shovels. We've used this shovel in Midwest corn stubble and Virginia tobacco fields where root mats turn straight-edge tools into pry bars. The serrations bite into fibrous material and sever it cleanly, keeping the plug intact for clean backfilling. The 7.3-inch blade length is wide enough to match a standard coil's target footprint but narrow enough to avoid unnecessary soil displacement in freshly planted fields where landowner relations matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCellar Hole and Ghost Town Digging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocky foundation soil and embedded wood debris demand a blade that won't chip or bend. The heat-treated aircraft steel holds its edge through contact with brick fragments and old nails. The T-handle gives you the grip stability to apply downward force without the handle twisting in your hands when the blade hits an obstruction. The 31-inch overall length lets you work from a standing position in most soil types, reducing back strain during all-day ghost town hunts where you're opening targets every few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/WWMFG-32-SER-D_Inline.jpg?v=1780073395\" alt=\"Lesche T-handle metal detector shovel with double serrated blade shown from three angles\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other Lesche T-Handle Shovels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/lesche-t-handle-36-heavy-duty-metal-detecting-shovel\"\u003e36\" T-Handle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e31\" T-Handle Double Serrated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36in (91cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31in (79cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-sharpened straight edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble serrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7in x 4in x 1in (18cm x 10cm x 3cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3in x 4in (19cm x 10cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2lbs 9oz (1.16kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31in (79cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3in x 4in (19cm x 10cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23in (58cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2lbs 9oz (1.16kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double serrated\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\u003eHandle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA (hand-made)\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\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, so every shovel ships with the full five-year manufacturer warranty. Our team runs Lesche tools in the field across soil types from Midwest loam to Southeastern red clay, and we stock the full line of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/lesche\"\u003eLesche digging tools\u003c\/a\u003e for same-day shipping. Free shipping applies to all orders over $99, and our 30-day return policy covers any fit or performance concerns. 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