A good shovel lets you dig quickly, neatly and without damaging your find. Choose from stainless steel, carbon and sieve shovels and pickaxes from Detect, EmiteR, Nokta, Swagier and Quest.
After a signal you want to dig quickly and neatly, without damaging your find or the field. A shovel made for metal detecting is tough, has a sharp edge that cuts easily through turf and hard ground, and sits comfortably in your hand. At Detect you’ll find shovels for every soil type and budget.
Detecting on lawns or anywhere you want to leave as little trace as possible? Take a look at our grass knives too.
Which shovel is best for beginners?
A sturdy stainless steel shovel with a sharp edge is a good, versatile choice for most soils.
How do I dig a neat hole?
Cut a plug of turf on three sides, fold it open, remove your find and put the plug back neatly. That way you leave the field as you found it.
What’s the difference between a shovel and a grass knife?
A shovel digs deeper holes, even in hard ground. A grass knife is smaller and ideal for shallow finds in grass.
