Recent content by Ghost_Who_Walks

No reason for it to be Roman. They didn't invent the chariot and many civilisations were using them long before they arrived.

Rainbow?

Thanks for the heads up, you've further reinforced my new decision to eventually buy a handmade and more traditionally shaped pick. How long roughly do you feel is good for a handle considering I'd likely be walking around with it a fair bit when detecting?

Actually nevermind, I found what I assume is Ron's eBay with the picks he offers. They're far more affordable than I expected and free shipping too. Usually anything with a longer handle in these kind of tools costs an arm and a leg, but even the little ripper has a 600mm handle which, when I...

I was aware that there are hand made options out there. And one day I would be inclined towards one. However the reason I was looking at Bunnings offering is because of money. Usually the hand made options are a bit pricier (for good reason I will add) and seeing as I wouldn't be using it super...

Hi all, looking for a bit of advice. I've been keen to get a pick for my detecting and fossicking. I mainly go for relics and gems but may also go looking for gold one day. When relic hunting I usually make do with a hori garden knife that cuts nice plugs, but when I go further out away from...