Lesche Sampson 18" T-Handle Double Serrated Shovel with Right Serrated Digging Tool

The 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.

What's Included with the Lesche Sampson T-Handle Combo

• Lesche Sampson 18-inch T-handle shovel with double-serrated blade
• Lesche 12-inch right-serrated digging tool with rubber grip and hand guard
• Cordura belt sheath for the digging tool

Why Relic Hunters and Prospectors Reach for the Lesche Sampson

• Dual-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.
• Aircraft-quality steel construction: heat-treated blade resists dents, nicks, and rust across thousands of digs in variable ground conditions.
• T-handle ergonomics: distributes force across both hands for sustained digging in hard-packed soil and reduces wrist strain on deep targets.
• Compact digging tool included: 12-inch serrated digger with belt sheath handles plug recovery and close-quarters work where the full shovel won't fit.
• Five-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.

Cutting Through Root Mats and Rocky Soil on Farm Fields

Farm 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 Lesche digging tools report that understanding how your recovery gear complements advanced metal detector technologies allows for faster target isolation and cleaner extraction.

Specifications

• Shovel Length: 18 inches overall
• Blade Dimensions: 7.5 inches long x 4 inches wide
• Blade Style: Double serrated (saw-tooth one side, sharpened edge opposite)
• Weight: 1.75 lbs (794g)
• Materials: Aircraft-quality steel, heat-treated blade
• Digger Length: 12 inches overall
• Digger Materials: Chrome-moly steel with rubber grip handle and hand guard
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Warranty: 5 years against breakage under normal use
• In the Box: Sampson T-handle shovel, 12-inch right-serrated digger, Cordura belt sheath

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Lesche dealer, which means every Sampson combo ships with the manufacturer's five-year warranty and access to Lesche's USA-based service. Our team runs metal detecting shovels, diggers & picks 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. We stock the full Lesche line and ship same-day when you order before our cutoff.