Nokta Gold Kruzer Waterproof Metal Detector with 2 Coils

The Nokta Gold Kruzer is a 61 kHz VLF gold detector for prospectors who hunt small natural gold, rated IP68 and submersible to 5 meters (16.4 ft). Nokta's standard package has two waterproof coils, the GK26C 10 x 5.5 inch concentric and the GK19 7.5 x 4 inch DD, plus 2.4 GHz wireless headphones, and the detector weighs 1.4 kg (3 lb) with the coil.

What is in the box with the Nokta Gold Kruzer

Nokta's standard contents for the Gold Kruzer

• Nokta Gold Kruzer detector
• GK26C waterproof concentric search coil, 26 x 14 cm (10 x 5.5 inch), with cover
• GK19 waterproof DD search coil, 19 x 10 cm (7.5 x 4 inch), with cover
• 2.4 GHz wireless headphones (Green Series)
• USB charging and data cable
• User manual

Who the Nokta Gold Kruzer suits

We like the Gold Kruzer for prospectors who hunt small natural gold and want a VLF they can take into the water. It runs at 61 kHz, a high frequency that responds well to small, low-conductivity targets, and Nokta rates it IP68, submersible to 5 meters (16.4 ft). That combination suits rocky creek beds, shallow water and gold-bearing ground where moisture is part of the day.

Picture a creek where the larger nuggets came out years ago. Small flakes and tiny nuggets often remain, and that is the gold 61 kHz is built to hear. Higher frequency does not mean more depth on every target, so we see the Gold Kruzer's strength as sensitivity to small gold.

About the Nokta Gold Kruzer

The Gold Kruzer is a VLF detector that runs at 61 kHz, with a frequency shift in 5 steps. Its four search modes are GEN (all metal), FAST, BOOST and MICRO. The two-digit Target ID reads from 00 to 99, gain runs from 01 to 99, and a 5-level depth indicator shows how close a target is to the surface. Iron volume and tone break apply in MICRO, the audio is adjustable from 150 to 700 Hz, and the custom LCD has a backlight.

Power comes from an internal 3700 mAh lithium polymer battery that Nokta rates at about 14 to 19 hours. Charging takes about 4 to 6 hours with a 5V 2A charging adapter, and you can also power and charge the Gold Kruzer from a power bank, though never use it underwater while a power bank is connected. Nokta announces software updates on the product's web page, with instructions. The detector weighs 1.4 kg (3 lb) with the coil, and the shaft adjusts from 111 to 135.5 cm (44 to 53 inch).

Settings that matter on the Nokta Gold Kruzer

Search modes: Nokta gives the Gold Kruzer four. GEN (all metal) is our starting point for conventional prospecting. FAST suits tough, mineralized ground with hot rocks, and targets lying close together. BOOST adds depth in milder ground. MICRO is Nokta's three-tone mode for micro jewelry, and we also use it on very small gold. Micro or Boost is not automatically best everywhere: the most sensitive settings make ground responses more noticeable.

Ground balance: automatic, manual and tracking. On a hillside with iron-rich soil and hot rocks, where the ground changes as you walk, tracking helps the detector keep up (Nokta recommends it in GEN mode). It does not solve every mineralization problem, so learn manual ground balancing too.

E.U.D. (Extra Underground Depth): Nokta designed it to pick up metals masked by hot rocks, high mineralization or fringe depth. We treat it as an extra tool, not a guarantee of more depth. Mineralization and nearby metal still interfere with target ID, and E.U.D. does not work in GEN mode.

Which Gold Kruzer coil to use

Nokta's standard package has two coils, and they differ in winding design as well as size. The GK19 is a 7.5 x 4 inch DD for narrow crevices, rocky ground and detailed searching for tiny gold. The GK26C is a 10 x 5.5 inch concentric for broader coverage, and it gives a different target response. Picture a morning working bedrock cracks with the GK19, then a switch to the GK26C for the open gravel later in the day.

Where the Nokta Gold Kruzer works well, and where it does not

Creeks and shallow water: the coil and control housing can go under in a shallow creek. The 2.4 GHz wireless headphones in Nokta's package are not waterproof, so submerged work calls for compatible waterproof headphones.

Micro jewelry: in a swimming area with small earrings, thin chains and other tiny jewelry, the 61 kHz frequency is a real help. Don't count on it to tell every small gold item from aluminum or trash, though.

Nokta Gold Kruzer or Nokta Magnetar 9000

The Nokta Magnetar 9000 is Nokta's pulse induction gold detector, built for deep gold and micro nuggets in harsh mineralized ground, and Nokta rates it waterproof to 3 meters (10 ft). The Gold Kruzer is a 61 kHz VLF, waterproof to 5 meters (16.4 ft) and much lighter at 1.4 kg (3 lb). We would pick the Gold Kruzer for small gold and creek work, and look at the Magnetar 9000 for heavily mineralized goldfields where larger, deeper nuggets are the goal.

One mistake to avoid with the Nokta Gold Kruzer

Expecting a small-gold detector to beat lower frequency detectors on large, deep targets. A close second is assuming the wireless headphones are fine underwater.

Our recommendation on the Nokta Gold Kruzer

We recommend the Gold Kruzer to prospectors who search for small natural gold and want a fully waterproof VLF. Its strongest points are the 61 kHz sensitivity, the interchangeable coils, adjustable ground handling and the waterproof build. For other options, see our gold detectors.

Nokta Gold Kruzer specifications

Nokta covers the Gold Kruzer with a 2-year warranty.

Coils, covers and other accessories for this detector are in our Nokta Gold Kruzer collection, and our gold detector guide compares the gold machines we carry.