The Lesche 18" Ball Sampson (Mini) – Single Serrated is a compact yet powerful digging tool built for detectorists who need aggressive cutting performance in a lightweight, easy-to-carry design. Featuring a rugged single-serrated blade edge and comfortable ball handle grip, this mini Sampson is ideal for cutting through roots, compact soil, and difficult ground while still offering excellent precision for clean target recovery.
At High Plains Prospectors, we know many detectorists prefer a smaller digging tool that still delivers serious field performance. The 18" Ball Sampson is perfect for quick hunts, parks, woods, old home sites, and locations where portability and maneuverability matter just as much as digging power. Its compact size makes it easy to carry while the serrated edge helps cut through roots and stubborn ground conditions with ease.
Built from heavy-duty steel and proudly Made in the USA, this durable mini digging tool is designed to withstand years of treasure hunting abuse while helping recover coins, relics, jewelry, and hidden targets faster and more efficiently.
Features & Specifications:
Overall Length: 18 inches
Single serrated blade edge
Ball handle grip design
Heavy-duty steel construction
Compact lightweight design for easy transport
Designed specifically for metal detecting and treasure hunting
Made in the USA
Excellent for root cutting and precision target recovery
Common Uses:
Coin shooting
Jewelry detecting
Relic hunting
Park and woods hunting
Root and compact soil cutting
Everyday treasure hunting and outdoor digging
Benefits for Detectorists:
Serrated edge cuts roots and tough soil efficiently
Compact size is easy to carry during long hunts
Ball handle provides comfortable grip and control
Lightweight design reduces fatigue
Durable construction built for serious field use
Great balance of portability and digging performance
Whether you're hunting old coins in parks, searching wooded relic sites, or exploring historic locations for hidden treasures, the Lesche 18" Ball Sampson (Mini) – Single Serrated delivers rugged performance and dependable digging power in a compact detectorist-friendly package.
Best on the market! The "Sampson" ball handled spade is one of the best metal detecting shovels on the market. Digs a nice, clean plug every time. Heavy duty construction will last years and years. Made in the USA. Heat treated for great strength.
Length: 18" overall
Blade Dimensions: 7 1/2" Long x 4" Wide
Blade Style: Serrated and Pre-sharpened edge for cutting
neglected getting this one till now ,the 31" big brother has performed flawlessly
for years now. Fills the gap between the lesche hand held and the 31" nicely.
High plains did their part right ,shipped out fast.
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