When you picture a metal detector, you probably imagine a device that has a long shaft with something that looks like a small steering wheel attached to the bottom end. The user walks along the beach, ...

Why would you want to detect metal? Oh, I don't know … maybe you want to find some gold in the ground. You could dig up ALL the dirt, or you could find the location that has the gold before you dig.

There's often history just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered. A long-forgotten button, an antique coin, or even a remnant from one of the wars that shaped our country. Trying to unearth ...

Editor's Note: January 29, 2026: We've checked to make sure that our recommendations are still available and competitively priced. We’re in the process of testing a new round of metal detectors to ...

Metal detectors emit sounds to alert you to hidden treasures. Use headphones to be considerate to others and to keep your focus on what you find. Metal detectors emit sounds to alert you to hidden ...