Explore detailed metal detector reviews, equipment guides, technical comparisons, and interviews with manufacturers and experienced detectorists. Learn how detectors, coils, pinpointers, ground scanners, accessories, and other field tools perform in real-world conditions.
A practical look at Kellyco’s heavy-duty digging shovel for relic hunters, property owners, gardeners, landscapers, and anyone who regularly fights roots, hard soil, or stubborn ground. Most shovel reviews treat weight as a problem to solve. The StuLine Signature Series 36-inch Heavy Duty T-Handle Shovel from Kellyco takes the opposite approach. It is unapologetically substantial….
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 sensor for 3D ground imaging and anomaly detection, and a Pulse Induction sensor system for direct metal detection. Groundtech GR-4 Dual has six operating modes,…
Metal detecting has always been a blend of experience, intuition, and evolving technology. From early beep-and-dig machines to today’s advanced multi-frequency detectors, each generation has improved how we interpret what lies beneath the surface. But the next evolution—what can be called the “quantum era” of metal detecting—will not come from placing quantum computers inside detectors….
For many detectorists, the hardest part of metal detecting is not learning tones, buying the right metal detector, or digging clean plugs. It is finding places worth detecting legally, responsibly, and with enough historical context to make the hunt meaningful. That is where Subterrix enters the conversation. Built for detectorists who want more than random…
For metal detectorists who spend long hours in the field, gear that improves efficiency and helps prevent lost equipment can make a real difference. In this interview, Focus Speed speaks with Joshua Sipes, founder of Vets Dig Beeps, a company known for its colorful P-Cord pinpointer lanyards designed for detectorists who want faster target recovery…
The GroundTech A2 integrates a pulse-induction (PI) metal detector, a 3D ground-imaging scanner, and the G-Portal companion app (iOS/Android). It is designed for deep anomaly mapping and target confirmation in mineralized soils, where conventional VLF detectors often struggle. I evaluated an A2 after an organization hired me to locate a lost cache had already purchased…
The OKM eXp 7000 represents a significant advancement in professional-grade ground scanning and metal detection technology, purpose-built for archaeologists, geologists, surveyors, treasure hunters and other field professionals who require precise subsurface mapping. As the successor to the eXp 5500 and eXp 6000, the eXp 7000 incorporates more scan modes, additional sensors, and numerous engineering refinements,…
I’m delighted to interview Michael Eakers, UK-based Community Manager and Brand Ambassador for XP Metal Detectors. Many detectorists know Michael through his XP metal detecting tutorial videos, where he shares tips on mastering XP products and advanced metal detecting techniques. Michael, who has been metal detecting for 17 years, once recovered a hoard of 96…
Both magnetometers and metal detectors are essential instruments in subsurface exploration, but they operate on fundamentally different principles. While they share overlapping applications in archaeology, geophysics, treasure hunting, and military UXO clearance, their effectiveness depends on target type, depth, environment, and resolution requirements. This article breaks down the technical workings of each device, explains their…