WHAT TO DO DURING COVID THE 6 BEST METAL DETECTORS
The COVID pandemic is in full swing and the popularity of metal detecting has exploded! Tens of thousands of people from all around the world are in search of COVID friendly activities. A hobby or something that gets them outside, provides exercise, is fun and most importantly is safe. That’s a lot of boxes to check, however metal detecting puts a check into all of those boxes, while almost guaranteeing to make you money! And for the lucky, there’s a chance to earn a whole lot of money!
So You Want to Start Metal Detecting
There are a lot of different metal detectors out there. Metal Detectors that are made for relic hunting, beach hunting, coin hunting, waterproof, weatherproof, etc. All of those choices can be a bit intimidating. Fear not, we have listed a few of our favorites below. These detectors should cover all user needs and any budget!
TEKNETICS DIGITEK
Cost – 159.00 (WITH CODE A1507)
Recommended Age – 7-14 years old
The DigiTek is the detector your child will not outgrow! It is the result of nine years of software engineering and features the latest advancements in lightweight design, target accuracy and deep-penetrating detection technology wrapped up in an easy-to-use, attractive design that is guaranteed to catch the eye of young detectorists! The DigiTek tells you the probable ID of buried targets and how deep that target is before you even dig it up! It also allows you to eliminate unwanted targets like nails, foil and bottle tops. It comes with a 7” waterproof searchcoil, padded armrest and hand grip for comfort and is fully adjustable to fit most users. This detector is well balanced and ultra-lightweight at only 2 pounds. The Digitek is made in the USA and Teknetics Metal Detectors offers an industry leading 5 year warranty on this metal detector.
Recommended for:
• Coin Hunting
• Relic Hunting
• Jewelry Hunting
Use at:
• Beach
• Parks
• Fields
Learn more about the Digitek here!
TEKNETICS ALPHA 2000
Cost- 159.00 (WITH CODE A1507)
Recommended Age 9 and up
The Teknetics Alpha 2000 metal detector is an excellent choice for those who want a very capable metal detector at an affordable price. The Alpha metal detector displays target depth, Target-ID by category and has a 3-tone audio ID system that will give 3 different audio alerts depending the type of metal detected. Volume, Discrimination and Sensitivity can be easily adjusted easily with plus and minus keypad buttons. The Alpha is a turn-on-and-go detector, easy and fun to use. The Alpha 2000 tells you the probable ID of buried targets and how deep that target is before you even dig it up! It also allows you to eliminate unwanted targets like nails, foil and bottle tops. It comes with a 8” waterproof searchcoil, padded armrest and hand grip for comfort and is fully adjustable to fit any detectorist from pre-teens to adults. This detector is well balanced and ultra-lightweight at only 2 pounds. The Alpha 2000 metal detector is made in the USA and Teknetics Metal Detectors offers an industry leading 5 year warranty on this metal detector.
Recommended for:
• Coin Hunting
• Relic Hunting
• Jewelry Hunting
Use at:
• Beach
• Parks
• Fields
Learn more about the Alpha 2000 here!
TEKNETICS G2+
Cost –$449.00 (WITH CODE A1507)
Recommended Age 14 and up
This metal detector is the favorite detector of many experienced detectorist and has the reputation of being do-it-all metal detector. It’s great for relic hunting, great for gold prospecting and nugget hunting, good on coins and with the waterproof, search coil and its ability to ground balance down to salt great for detecting saltwater beaches. The G2+ also has a backlit display for hunting in lowlight conditions and is a very easy-to-use metal detector. It will tell you the ID and approximate depth of a buried object before you dig. It allows you to eliminate unwanted targets like nails, foil and bottle tops. It comes with an 11” DD waterproof searchcoil, padded armrest and hand grip for comfort and is fully adjustable to fit any detectorist. This detector is well balanced and ultra-lightweight at only 2 pounds. The G2+ metal detector is made in the USA and Teknetics Metal Detectors offers an industry leading 5 year warranty on this metal detector.
Recommended for:
• Coin Hunting
• Relic Hunting
• Gold Nugget and Prospecting
• Jewelry Hunting
Use at:
• Beach
• Parks
• Fields
Learn more about the G2+ here!
Teknetics Delta 4000
Cost – $199.00 (WITH CODE A1507)
Recommended Age – 12 and up
The Teknetics Delta 4000 metal detector is probably the most underrated metal detector in the entire Teknetics lineup. It’s Teknetics entry level metal detector but buy oh boy does it come loaded with features. The Teknetics Delta 4000 has adjustable discrimination to eliminate unwated targets, pinpoint mode to locate the exact location of buried objects, 3-tone audio gives you different tones for different types of metal, adjustable sensitivity, and a depth indicator. It will tell you the ID and approximate depth of a buried object before you dig. It allows you to eliminate unwanted targets like nails, foil and bottle tops. It comes with an 8” waterproof searchcoil, padded armrest and hand grip for comfort and is fully adjustable to fit any detectorist. This detector is well balanced and ultra-lightweight at only 2 pounds. The Delta 4000 metal detector is made in the USA and Teknetics Metal Detectors offers an industry leading 5 year warranty on this metal detector.
Recommended for:
• Coin Hunting
• Relic Hunting
• Jewelry Hunting
Use at:
• Beach
• Parks
• Fields
Learn more about the Delta 4000 here!
Teknetics Patriot
Cost – $399.00 (WITH CODE A1507)
Recommended Age 12 and up
The Patriot sports a very patriotic design, befitting its name. It’s a VERY good detector that excels at finding coins and relics. The Teknetics Patriot is an exceptionally deep detecting metal detector and can hit targets at deeper levels than many other detectors on the market. It has adjustable discrimination to eliminate unwanted targets, pinpoint mode to locate the exact location of buried objects, selectable tones from 1-99 different tones for different types of metal, adjustable sensitivity and a running depth indicator tells you how deep the target is, along with target ID numbers and categories that tell you what the buried object is! The Patriot also has a confidence bar that tells you how confident the detector is of the target ID. This detector also comes with frequency shift that allows you to shift the frequency of the detector to eliminate interference from electromagnetic sources like power lines, running ac units and electric fences. This metal detector is made in the USA and Teknetics Metal Detectors offers an industry leading 5 year warranty on this metal detector.
Recommended for:
• Coin Hunting
• Relic Hunting
• Jewelry Hunting
Use at:
• Beach
• Parks
• Fields
Learn more about the Patriot here!
Teknetics T2 Ltd
Cost – $599.00 (WITH CODE A1507)
Recommended Age 15 and up
The T2 Ltd is the flagship of the Teknetics line and is well known for it’s ability to find the deepest targets missed by most other detectors. Loved by relic hunters and gold prospectors the T2 Ltd excels at finding relics, gold nuggets and coins. The Teknetics T2 Ltd has the power to reach deeper than any other detector on the market. It has adjustable discrimination to eliminate unwanted targets, trigger operated pinpoint mode to locate the exact location of buried objects, selectable tones from 1-99 different tones for different types of metal, adjustable sensitivity and a running depth indicator tells you how deep the target is, along with target ID numbers and categories that tell you what the buried object is! The T2 Ltd also has a confidence bar that tells you how confident the detector is of the target ID. This detector comes with frequency shift that allows you to shift the frequency of the detector to eliminate interference from electromagnetic sources like power lines, running ac units and electric fences. This metal detector is made in the USA and Teknetics Metal Detectors offers an industry leading 5 year warranty on this metal detector.
Recommended for:
• Coin Hunting
• Relic Hunting
• Gold Nugget and Prospecting
• Jewelry Hunting
Use at:
• Beach
• Parks
• Fields
Learn more about the T2 Ltd here!
Whatever metal detector you choose, history is waiting for you. Go find it with a Teknetics metal detector!
