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

The Apex Pick Badger LT features a slightly smaller head design (10.0" x 3.5") that allows you to get into tight places where larger picks can't reach. At approximately 4 lbs, it's lightweight yet built from tough materials with a 6mm head thickness for durability. The 36" hickory handle provides excellent leverage while the included super magnet helps separate ferrous targets from your finds, making it specifically designed for serious metal detecting applications.

The super magnet included with the Apex Pick Badger LT is designed to help you quickly identify and separate ferrous (iron-based) targets from non-ferrous finds like coins, jewelry, and relics. Simply hold the magnet near your recovered target - if it sticks strongly, it's likely iron trash that you can discard. This saves valuable time in the field by helping you focus on the good finds rather than digging up unwanted iron objects.

The 36" hickory handle provides excellent leverage for most digging situations, making it ideal for general metal detecting, relic hunting, and gold prospecting. The longer handle reduces back strain and gives you more digging power for deeper targets. However, in very tight spaces or dense brush, you might find it slightly less maneuverable than shorter tools. For questions about which Apex Picks length would work best for your specific detecting style, contact our experts at Serious Detecting.

Hickory wood is renowned for its exceptional strength, shock resistance, and durability - it's the same wood traditionally used for tool handles and baseball bats. The natural flex of hickory absorbs impact better than rigid materials, reducing stress on your hands and wrists during extended digging sessions. Unlike synthetic handles, hickory provides a comfortable grip that doesn't become slippery when wet and actually improves with age and use when properly maintained.

The Apex Pick Badger LT excels at precision digging around smaller targets like coins, jewelry, and small relics thanks to its compact 10.0" x 3.5" head design. The 6mm head thickness provides enough strength for moderately compacted soil, clay, and sandy conditions. While it can handle most general detecting scenarios, extremely rocky or heavily rooted ground might require a heavier-duty tool. Check out our full selection of Apex Picks or contact Serious Detecting to find the perfect digging tool for your specific detecting conditions.

The Apex Pick Badger LT ships with one super magnet as configured in this SKU. While Apex offers the Badger series in zero, one, or three magnet configurations at the time of purchase, the manufacturer does not sell standalone magnet upgrade kits. Adding additional magnets later requires manual drilling and epoxy modification. If you anticipate working in heavy ferrous trash environments, we highly recommend purchasing the three-magnet configuration from the start. For more setup configurations, browse our metal detecting tips and FAQs.

Yes, the super magnet embedded in the heavy-duty head is strong enough to lift and hold multiple ferrous items—such as iron nails, old bottle caps, and small hot rocks—during a single dig. Its primary purpose is to quickly sort subsurface trash away from your target pile so you don't waste time scooping iron. For optimal efficiency, clean the collected debris off the pick head periodically throughout your hunt.

ickory's natural grain and density make handle failures rare under normal prospecting conditions. However, if your 36-inch handle ever splinters or breaks from heavy prying, replacement options may be available. You can contact Apex directly or reach out to our support staff at Serious Detecting to inquire about compatible replacement handles and installation guidance to keep your tool in service.

Hickory handles on the Apex Pick Badger LT benefit from occasional treatment with linseed oil or another wood conditioner to prevent drying and cracking, especially if you're prospecting in arid climates or leaving the pick in a hot vehicle between trips. Wipe the handle down after muddy or wet sessions to prevent moisture from penetrating the wood grain, which can lead to swelling or splitting over time. Most prospectors apply a light coat of linseed oil every few months or whenever the wood starts to look dry. Hickory is naturally durable, but basic wood care extends the handle's lifespan significantly.

The Apex Pick Badger LT can chip at the edges of hardpan and caliche layers, but it's not the ideal tool for sustained work in extremely hard or cemented soils where a heavier pick with a thicker head (like the Apex Talon or Extreme series) delivers more breaking force per swing. The Badger LT's lighter weight and smaller head make it better suited for mixed soil conditions where you encounter occasional hard layers but aren't breaking solid caliche for hours. If your primary prospecting ground is hardpan desert or cemented gold-bearing layers, consider the Talon or Extreme series for the added head mass.

The Apex Pick Badger LT features a slightly smaller head design (10.0 inches x 3.5 inches) compared to the standard Badger, making it lighter and more maneuverable in tight spaces around smaller targets like coins, jewelry, and small relics. Both picks share the same hickory handle options (12-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, and 36-inch) and magnet configurations (zero, one, or three magnets), but the LT's reduced head size drops the overall weight to approximately 4 pounds. Prospectors who prioritize precision digging and all-day carry comfort over maximum breaking force prefer the LT, while those working larger targets or tougher ground stick with the standard Badger. Explore the full range of metal detecting hand diggers and gold picks with standard handles.

The super magnet embedded in the Apex Pick Badger LT is strong enough to hold multiple ferrous items at once (nails, bottle caps, small iron fragments) during a single dig, though the exact capacity depends on the size and weight of the trash. The magnet's primary function is sorting ferrous trash from non-ferrous targets as you dig, not serving as a long-term storage point, so you'll still need a separate trash pouch or pile to discard the collected items. Most prospectors clear the magnet periodically as they work through a target-rich area to maintain optimal magnetic attraction.

The Apex Pick Badger LT's hickory handle can be replaced if it cracks or splits after extended use. Hickory's natural durability means handle breaks are uncommon with proper care, but if your 36-inch handle does fail, contact Apex or Serious Detecting to inquire about replacement handle availability and installation guidance. The manufacturer lists accessories and replacement parts as part of their product line, so replacement options may be available to keep your pick in service without replacing the entire tool. For sourcing replacement parts, contact our team at Serious Detecting.