The issue of metal detecting concerns me as Mason City is my hometown. I take pride in Mason City, its history and current affairs. Metal detecting is a seasonal hobby here in North Iowa that people ...

Metal detecting is getting popular fast in Santa Clarita Valley. Once seen as an old hobby, it’s now modern, exciting, and tech-friendly. More people are buying metal detectors and heading outside.

On April 1, amateur metal detectorists Katarzyna Herdzik and Jacek Ukowski made a stunning discovery on a Polish beach. Their scanners led them to an ornate 24cm dagger covered in stars and crescent ...

Editor's Note: December 12, 2025: We've checked to make sure that our recommendations are still available and competitively priced. We’re preparing for a new round of metal detector testing, which ...

There’s something undeniably thrilling about the hunt for hidden treasures beneath our feet. From coins with centuries of history to curious everyday relics lost to time, metal detecting captures the ...

When starting a new hobby, you expect to make gradual progress whilst learning the necessary techniques. However, one man became an instant specialist after purchasing a metal detector and exploring ...

We spent weeks testing the best metal detectors on the market. Here are our top six picks. Purchasing one of the best metal ...

If you think of a metal detector, you’re probably thinking of a fairly simple device with a big coil and a piercing whine coming from a tinny speaker. [mircemk] has built a more modern adaptation.

Mark Grimaldi and Al Rosasco, both Hyde Park residents, describe their newfound love of metal detecting and the history they've unearthed.