Clueless about those pesky picks.

[Tom Emery]

I've noticed different people using different picks for prospecting. Is there a best pick ? Different designs for different conditions? Wood handles vs. Metal? I'm gearing up. I want something stout... lightweight would be good, but durability is paramount.
Any suggestions or opinions are are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

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[Tom Emery]

I always have my picks along when digging out material while I'm detecting, and I always make sure they're well out of the way when I'm hunting/pinpointing targets. So, it wouldn't matter if it was a steel or wooden handle to me.

All the best,

Lanny

Thanks Lanny for the reply. That makes sense.

 

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[Tom Emery]

I have 2 Old Picks one is 12" tip to tip and a mini of the Huge son of a gun that you should have a mule to pack it very far. , I have seen a Bunch of various styles on Ebay in Vintage rock picks and they will show up for you. good luck on the pick hunt.

Hello Goldfinger,
Somehow I lost this page when I was scrolling through answering people.
I got the Apex Pick. Lots of good recommendations. The Hermit Pick also got a lot of thumbs up, so I have that on order. I went to ebay and bid on the small vintage rock hammer you suggested. The thing with eBay is that if you are not willing to wait until the last couple of minutes, you will get outbid every time. Someone else outbid me by $.50. I will find something similar on Craigslist or at the Swapmeet.