Gold Catcher Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, jasong said: No one knew of any similar design other than that Supercede one which they wouldn't ship to USA Tried so hard to get one, no success. They looked awesome. Using Bunk's Hermit pick, best pick I ever had. GC 3 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-261367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sérgio Campos Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 12/6/2023 at 8:29 AM, Sérgio Campos said: I use a 530gr (18,7 ounces), double use hoe from Bellota. Pretty much indestructible because it’s forged in one piece. They are made with the best steel (this company manufactures agriculture tools for 120 years). I use this brand for farming activities for at least 40 years. The pointy edge will not erode and the flat side is always sharp. Even if you are hammering on mix soil/stones. It’s lightweight and inexpensive. I purchase the tool without the cable but they also sell with a cable, just cut them to your desire length. They sell worldwide. https://www.bellota.com/en-us/for-agriculture/soil-preparation/hoes/hoes/forged-double-use-hoe-hoe-and-launcher-with-antigiro-system-hoe230/hoe230bp This is how mine looks like assembled. I added a magnet on top. The cable is about 60cm/ 25 inches. One piece no welds. Still holding shape after at least 2000 digs! Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-261369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 22 hours ago, jasong said: How long have you had this design? This is essentially exactly what I was explaining the Hermit Pick should be redesigned/updated to be back in 2015, in some of those old pick threads. No one knew of any similar design other than that Supercede one which they wouldn't ship to USA, a member named Isaac or something made a similar one but then never offered it for sale, and that was the last I heard of this design since 2015 until seeing this thread just now - good to see someone making it for sale. $99 is a good price - need 32" handles though or you don't get enough leverage for some stuff like hardpack or prying cobbles and can't use it for support/walking. What would just the pick head cost if you sold that alone? I designed this style pick for S.H. Wallace, WALCO around 2006. Then because they could not keep up with my demand, they quit supplying them to the United States. That pick was called the Wombat. So I found a U.S. Manufacturer. 32 inch handle sounds great until you have to pay for shipping. Here in the US. we get charged dimensional weight. A 24 inch pick shipping is $30 to New York A 32 inch pick shipping to New York is $67. 32 inch pick is great until you want to carry it on a loop on your belt and it's whacking you in the leg. But it's OK, I've been married 53 years and nothing I do makes my wife happy either. ? Doc 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-261454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Doc said: A 24 inch pick shipping is $30 to New York A 32 inch pick shipping to New York is $67. 32 inch pick is great until you want to carry it on a loop on your belt and it's whacking you in the leg. But it's OK, I've been married 53 years and nothing I do makes my wife happy either. ? Would you offer just a pick head option though? I didn't see it on your store. Something to be aware of is that belt loop mounting is impossible with the GPZ and larger CC coils. I can hear my pick at shoulder level with a 22" (especially when working slopes), near sternum level with a 15" (I'm 6ft). I'm guessing if the 8000 ever comes out, people will discover the same thing too since I'd guess it will be of similar performance. 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-261484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, jasong said: Would you offer just a pick head option though? I didn't see it on your store. Something to be aware of is that belt loop mounting is impossible with the GPZ and larger CC coils. I can hear my pick at shoulder level with a 22" (especially when working slopes), near sternum level with a 15" (I'm 6ft). I'm guessing if the 8000 ever comes out, people will discover the same thing too since I'd guess it will be of similar performance. I wear it behind my back. I don't hear it with a 19 inch. When you are above the coil or below it the sensitivity to metal is strong. I like to try and get the head of the pick as close to being at the edge of the coil as possible. Wearing it behind my back seems to work for me But I'm not sure how that would work with a 22 inch. I understand on slopes because the angle is probably putting the pick almost directly above the coil. I don't have just heads. I suppose the next time I have 500 made I should have some with just heads and no handle. Doc 2 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-261486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guys gold Posted February 23, 2024 Share Posted February 23, 2024 Keenes pick with the serrated edge doesn’t look like it would work,but works great and stays super sharp at the dig point. Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-269215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig It Posted February 23, 2024 Share Posted February 23, 2024 I'm all in with the Gold Digger by Davsgold Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-269218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jin Posted February 23, 2024 Share Posted February 23, 2024 5 hours ago, Dig It said: I'm all in with the Gold Digger by Davsgold Me too. Very happy with it. 1 Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-269259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog69 Posted February 23, 2024 Share Posted February 23, 2024 Wow thanks for the heads up on picks and the links to the sites! Link to comment https://www.detectorprospector.com/topic/24655-in-need-of-a-good-pick-for-detecting/page/5/#findComment-269266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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