{"product":{"id":8289664827676,"title":"Apex Pick Extreme 30\" - Professional Gold Prospecting Pick","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Apex Pick Extreme delivers professional-grade performance for serious gold prospectors and metal detectorists. This 30\" magnet-free pick penetrates tough ground conditions that would defeat standard tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8mm solid steel head\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cuts through roots, clay, and compacted soil with ease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30\" hickory handle\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides optimal leverage while maintaining comfortable control\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo magnets design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Won't interfere with metal detector signals or attract unwanted debris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\" x 4.5\" head size\u003c\/strong\u003e - Large enough for efficient digging, precise enough for careful recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e - Built by Apex Picks to professional prospector specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 lb balanced weight\u003c\/strong\u003e - Heavy enough for power, light enough for extended use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePerfect for Professional Prospecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped with input from working prospectors, the Apex Pick Extreme handles everything short of hard-rock mining. The magnet-free design makes it ideal for metal detecting in mineralized ground where magnetic interference is a concern. The 8mm thick steel head maintains its edge through rocky soil and root systems that would damage thinner tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 30\" hickory handle provides the sweet spot between leverage and control - long enough to generate serious digging force, but short enough for precise work around sensitive targets. Whether you're recovering deep coins, cleaning out crevices, or following a gold signal, this pick delivers consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Choose Apex Over Other Brands\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApex fills the gap between cheap hardware store picks and expensive specialty tools. Each pick is made in the USA using feedback from professional prospectors who need tools that work day after day in demanding conditions. The simple, durable design focuses on what matters: reliable performance when you need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete selection of \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline\" href=\"\/collections\/apex-picks\"\u003eApex prospecting picks\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline\" href=\"\/collections\/shovels-diggers-picks\"\u003edigging tools and picks\u003c\/a\u003e to find the perfect setup for your detecting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Number: GC1245-8-30-0M\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal Length: 30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead Size: 12.0\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHead Thickness: 8mm solid steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandle: Premium hickory wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approximately 5 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagnets: None (magnet-free design)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Apex Picks","product_type":"Shovels, Diggers \u0026 Picks","created_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:23-04:00","handle":"apex-pick-extreme-30-inch-gold-prospecting","updated_at":"2026-06-04T10:57:37-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:23-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"30 inch, apex picks, digging tools, gold prospecting, hickory handle, metal detecting pick, no magnets, professional grade, prospecting tools, solid steel, treasure hunting, usa made","variants":[{"id":45212402516252,"product_id":8289664827676,"title":"Default Title","price":"111.54","sku":"GC1245-8-30-0M","position":1,"compare_at_price":"150.58","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:24-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T10:57:37-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"9068006757","grams":2018,"image_id":null,"weight":4.45,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":10507795235100,"product_id":8289664827676,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":41208201937180,"product_id":8289664827676,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:24-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:24-04:00","alt":"Apex Pick Extreme 30 inch gold prospecting pick with hickory handle and steel head","width":1332,"height":1332,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/Untitled-1-1-4.jpg?v=1684472484","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41208201969948,"product_id":8289664827676,"position":2,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:24-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:24-04:00","alt":"Close-up view of Apex Pick Extreme solid steel head showing 12x4.5 inch dimensions","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/12-136-2.jpg?v=1684472484","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":41208201937180,"product_id":8289664827676,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:24-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T01:01:24-04:00","alt":"Apex Pick Extreme 30 inch gold prospecting pick with hickory handle and steel head","width":1332,"height":1332,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/Untitled-1-1-4.jpg?v=1684472484","variant_ids":[]}}}