Apex Pick Badger LT 36" Hickory Handle with One Super Magnet

The Apex Pick Badger LT is a prospecting pick built for precision digging in tight spaces, with a 10.0" x 3.5" head that maneuvers around smaller targets without the bulk of full-size picks. Prospectors working coin caches, relic sites, and gold-bearing crevices need a tool that delivers leverage without sacrificing control, and the 36-inch hickory handle balances reach with swing weight for all-day carry. One embedded super magnet separates ferrous trash from keepers during recovery, cutting sorting time in the field.

What's Included with the Apex Pick Badger LT

• Apex Pick Badger LT with 36" hickory handle
• One super magnet embedded in the head

Why Prospectors and Detectorists Reach for the Badger LT

• Tight-space maneuverability: The 10.0" x 3.5" head fits between rocks and roots where full-size picks bind, letting you extract targets without widening the hole unnecessarily.
• All-day carry weight: At approximately 4 pounds, the Badger LT stays light enough for extended prospecting sessions without the fatigue of heavier tools.
• Ferrous sorting on the fly: The embedded super magnet pulls iron nails, bottle caps, and other ferrous trash away from your target pile, so you spend less time sorting and more time recovering keepers.
• Hickory shock absorption: The 36-inch hickory handle absorbs impact better than fiberglass or composite materials, reducing hand strain when breaking compacted soil or clay.
• USA manufacturing: Built at Apex's domestic facility with materials sourced for rugged field use, not imported mass-production standards.

Head Thickness and Hickory Durability for Compacted Ground

The Badger LT's head is constructed from tough steel, designed to penetrate compacted soil, clay, and rocky ground without bending or chipping. Hickory wood handles are the standard in professional prospecting tools because hickory absorbs shock better than synthetic materials, the same wood used in sledgehammer and axe handles where impact resistance matters. The 36-inch length gives you enough reach to work standing or kneeling without sacrificing control on precision digs. When you're chipping around a target in mineralized soil, the hickory flexes slightly to absorb the shock rather than transmitting it straight into your wrist.

Specifications

• Part Number: GC1035-6-36-1M
• Head Size: 10.0in x 3.5in (25cm x 9cm)
• Head Thickness: 6mm
• Handle Length: 36in (91cm)
• Handle Material: Hickory
• Weight: Approximately 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
• Magnets: One super magnet
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Apex Picks dealer, so your Badger LT ships with the manufacturer's warranty and access to Apex's USA-based customer support. Our team runs Apex picks on relic hunts and prospecting trips, so we can answer questions about handle length, head geometry, and magnet placement from field experience. We offer free shipping on orders over $99, 30-day returns, and a price-match guarantee. For more field setup guidance and optimization strategies, check out our curated metal detecting tips and FAQs.