Apex Pick Badger 24-Inch Hickory Handle with Three Super Magnets

The Apex Pick Badger 24-inch is a prospecting pick built for bedrock crevicing and tight-access mineral recovery, with a 10-inch x 3.5-inch head that fits into narrow fractures where full-size picks bind. Prospectors working hard-rock claims and dry-wash channels reach for the Badger when the larger Talon or Extreme won't fit the crack geometry. Three super magnets embedded in the head pull ferrous targets and black sand out of crevices without a separate scoop, and the 24-inch hickory handle balances swing control with enough power to pry loose material. At 4 pounds, the Badger is light enough to pack all day on foot-access claims.

Why Prospectors Reach for the Apex Pick Badger 24-Inch

• Compact 10-inch head clears tight bedrock crevices and fractures where full-size picks bind, letting you work narrow targets other tools miss.
• Three super magnets pull black sand and ferrous targets directly from cracks without a separate scoop, speeding recovery on iron-rich placers.
• 24-inch hickory handle gives enough power for prying loose material while keeping the tool light enough for all-day packing on foot-access claims.
• 4-pound weight reduces fatigue on multi-hour sessions compared to heavier picks, and the hickory absorbs strike shock.
• Need more reach? The Badger 30-inch adds 6 inches of handle for deeper crevices at the same head size.

Hickory Handle Construction for Bedrock Prying

The Badger's 24-inch hickory handle provides impact resistance and flex under prying loads. Hickory absorbs strike shock, reducing hand fatigue when you're chiseling hardpan or wedging loose cobbles. The 6mm head thickness is thick enough to pry without bending but thin enough to slip into hairline cracks. Three super magnets are embedded in the head, so ferrous targets stick to the pick face when you scrape a crevice clean. Our team runs the Badger on desert dry washes and Sierra bedrock claims where the compact head geometry pays off in narrow fractures.

How it compares to other Apex Picks

Specifications

• Part Number: GC1035-6-24-3M
• Handle Length: 24in (61cm) hickory
• Head Size: 10in x 3.5in (25cm x 9cm)
• Head Thickness: 6mm
• Weight: 4 lbs (1.8kg)
• Magnets: Three super magnets
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Apex Picks dealer, so your Badger ships with the manufacturer warranty and direct support from Apex's USA facility. Our team has run the Badger series on bedrock claims and dry-wash channels across the Southwest, and we stock the full handle-length range for prospectors who need a specific reach. For more options browse our metal detecting tips and FAQs page.