Founded in 2021, Focus Speed is a research-driven metal detecting publication for intermediate and advanced detectorists, archaeologists, geophysicists, and treasure hunters. We publish field-tested content on historical research methods, gear analysis, responsible recovery, and advanced detecting strategies, all supported by clear editorial standards and transparent policies.
When Views Become More Important Than the Hobby: Why Metal Detecting Ethics Matter
I recently watched a metal detecting video on YouTube that made me feel like there is something we, as a community, need to talk about. This isn’t about attacking a particular YouTuber, settling a personal disagreement, or telling people what they can and cannot post. It is about something much bigger: Conflict for clicks is…
How Historical Travel Distances Can Reveal Forgotten Metal Detecting Sites
The History Detective Series: Part 2 – Once you accept that people usually lost meaningful objects when they stopped, the next question is unavoidable. How far could they realistically travel before they had to stop? The answer sounds simple until you try to pin it down. Distance depended on the traveler, the animals, the load,…
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Metal Detecting Fort Worth: An Interview With Detectorist Kenny Jewell
Some of the best metal detectorists are not the people with the largest YouTube channels, the biggest social media followings, or thousands of people recognizing their names at detecting events…
Chauffeur Badges: The Forgotten Driver’s Licenses Detectorists Still Find Today
A small metal badge emerges from the soil while metal detecting. It may be round, oval, shield-shaped or rectangular. Beneath the dirt are raised words such as “Licensed Chauffeur,” “Registered…
How Historic Travel Routes and Camps Can Reveal Forgotten Metal Detecting Sites
The History Detective Series: Part 1 – A History Detective does far more than swing a metal detector over old ground and hope for luck. A History Detective studies people,…
Groundtech GR-4 Dual Review: A Smart Look at 3D Ground Scanning for Detectorists, Archaeologists, and Treasure Hunters
The Groundtech GR-4 Dual occupies a distinctive space between conventional metal detection and 3D subsurface scanning. It is a true hybrid package that combines two independent technologies: an MFS Gradiometer…