Okay, so listen. Metal detecting is actually a legit hobby. Like, real people do it. With machines. Outside. On purpose. But for some reason, people believe the most ridiculous things about it. So let’s clear some stuff up. Here are 5 metal detecting myths that need to get buried forever. (See what I did there?) Okay, so listen. Metal detecting is actually a legit hobby. Like, real people do it. With machines. Outside. On purpose. But for some reason, people believe the most ridiculous things about it. So let’s clear some stuff up. Here are 5 metal detecting myths that need to get buried forever. (See what I did there?) Myth #1: You’re Gonna Find Treasure and Be Rich by Friday LOL okay Indiana Jones, calm down. Yes, it’s possible to find cool stuff. But like... most of the time you’re digging up bottle caps, rusty nails, or that one weird old spoon that makes you question your life choices. If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me if I’ve found gold yet, I could ac...

  1. Don’t Be a Dirt Goblin. Fill Your Holes. If you dig a hole and leave it like a raccoon went to town on it, you're basically telling the world you have no manners. Fill it in, pat it down, and make it look like you were never there. 2. Ask First, Dig Later. Your detector isn’t a “go anywhere” pass. Parks, private land, beaches—ask permission. It’s not jail, but trespassing might get you there. 3. If It’s Trash, Stash It. You will find garbage. It’s part of the deal. Just carry a bag and toss it in there. Be a trash hero. The world already has enough jerks. 4. Respect the OGs. If you see another detectorist, don’t be a weirdo and start scanning next to them like you’re in a metal detecting mosh pit. Give space, say hi, maybe trade stories. 5. Don’t Hunt Angry. If you’re mad, maybe skip the hunt. Swinging around a metal stick with rage isn’t fun for anyone, and your detector will probably sense your bad vibes and beep at squirrels. 6. Know Your Beeps, Bro. Every b...

After years of swinging a detector and chasing beeps in the dirt, you end up with a lot of stuff. Some of it’s exciting right away, and other things... well, they get tossed in “the bucket.” You know the one—the catch-all container for the rusted, the weird, the unidentifiable. Mine sat untouched in a crawl space for a couple of years until curiosity got the better of me. Bucket #1 So, I pulled it out, dusted it off, and started the satisfying process of bucket sorting . It’s like a time capsule of past hunts and forgotten excitement. Axe Head with a Story One of the first items I pulled out was this old axe head (photo #2). Caked in rust, but still holding its form. The shape and wear suggest it could be early to mid-20th century. What really caught my eye, though, was the faint lettering still visible on one side. It looks like it might say " AMGENT " or something similar, possibly a brand or owner's mark. I haven’t nailed it down yet—if anyone out there recognizes it...