Rick K - First Member Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Guess I’m lucky to have stumbled across one in a package with the Diablo II. It’s a “shortie” nice, but the 36” one would be wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 On 9/30/2020 at 6:19 PM, Rob Allison said: They were great picks, famous for the Walking Pick, 36" Handle. Funny you mention that Rob. I always liked the Walking Pick, especially in Alaska where I worked on a lot of very steep slopes. I have one Hodan pick that is already on it's second handle, and I decided to convert it from a shortie to a walking pick. All you need is an Ames 2036200 handle..... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skookum Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I just came across a once-used 16” Hodan Pick. Any compelling reason to keep it vs. any value in selling it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D. Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 No Skookum, No reason to keep!😁 Just send it my way! What's the going price!?👍👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skookum Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I’m not sure! Yesterday, I met an elderly lady who had several storage bins full of prospecting tools to sell. They hadn’t been opened in years since her husband passed away. I really didn’t need anything, but the pick looked so pretty and pristine I bought it anyway. I had heard the name Hodan, but admit to not knowing anything about them. Without any for sale online (not even completed listings on eBay), I was curious if they had any inherent value. The metal head appears thicker than my Doc’s pick. The handle is hefty. But, it seems like the current trend in detecting picks is to have a broader spade/adze at the end. What’s the benefit of a Hodan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swegin Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Skookum said: What’s the benefit of a Hodan? They were very well made. What part of the state are you in? I am looking for some gear if that lady is in the Tucson area she could make some money from me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skookum Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Swegin, unfortunately, no other picks and she’s in the Phoenix valley. I’ll PM you details in case you’re still interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSC Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I have 2 Hodan picks, bought one for my detecting partner, we both like them. I only have to file the pick ends every couple of years to keep them sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skookum Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Sounds like they are pretty well hardened. The tip seems sharper than any other picks I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSC Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I bought a long wooden handle that I am going to use to make a longer handle for one of my Hodan's, probably 36 or 38 inches. The metal portion of the pick is fairly light, the handle will not add very much but add some stability when I climb steep hills/ mountain sides while detecting, when balance is crucial. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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