The sun was shining, the detectors were swinging, and the fields were full of excitement. Digstock 2026 has officially come to a close, and what an incredible event it was! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by the QUEST Metal Detectors booth. It was a pleasure meeting so many passionate detectorists, sharing stories from the field, and showing you our latest machines in action. Whether you were a long-time treasure hunter or just gettin

Learn what recovery speed and discrimination do on a metal detector, how to adjust them for different sites, and what mistakes to avoid — a practical guide for beginners and intermediate detectorists.

Summer beach season means more lost rings and coins. Learn how to read beach zones, time your hunts around low tide, and make the most of post-storm windows.

Just started metal detecting and not finding much? You're probably making one of these five common beginner mistakes. The good news: they're all easy to fix, and most take less than five minutes to correct.

Compare professional and hobbyist metal detectors to find the perfect Quest model for your needs. Learn what features matter for different detecting applications.

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Single-frequency or multi-frequency? Here's how the two technologies differ, where each shines, and how to choose the right metal detector for the way you hunt — plus why SimultiQ multi-frequency removes the compromises.

Most beginners turn on their metal detector and start swinging right away. They leave every setting at default, push sensitivity too high, or ignore important features like discrimination and recovery speed. Then the detector becomes noisy, unstable, or confusing. It beeps at trash, misses good targets, and gives signals that seem impossible to understand. After a few frustrating hunts, many new users start to think the detector is weak, inaccurate, or simply not worth using.

Many beginners believe that turning sensitivity to the maximum will help them find deeper targets on the beach. In dry sand, that may sometimes work. But once you move into wet salt sand, black sand, or the surf line, the rules change. Saltwater is conductive, and mineralized sand can create constant background noise. When the detector becomes too “chatty,” real targets can disappear inside the noise. QUEST S Pro metal detector on the beach. That is why stability matters more

Erlend Bore bought his first metal detector to get off the couch. Fifty-one years old, living just outside Stavanger, he thought of it as a hobby — maybe some scrap, maybe a stray coin. For weeks, that's exactly what he got. Then, on the island of Rennesøy, his detector sang differently. What he pulled from the soil turned out to be one of the most significant gold finds in Norwegian history: nine coin-shaped gold pendants engraved with a rare horse motif, ten gold beads, and

Two Hobbyists in Norway Just Uncovered 2,970 Viking Silver Coins — Here's What the Hoard Reveals About Inland Trade Routes On a quiet Friday in April 2026, Vegard Sørlie and Rune Sætre were sweeping a farm field near the village of Rena, about 45 miles northeast of Oslo. Nineteen silver coins came up in quick succession. They stopped. They called the authorities. They did the right thing — and then the field kept giving. By the time archaeologists from the University of Oslo'

Earlier this year, one of our customers made an extraordinary underwater discovery using the QUEST Scuba Tector — a heavily encrusted sword handle recovered from the seabed. At the time of recovery, the object appeared completely black, with no visible indication of what lay beneath decades of corrosion and marine buildup. Provided by Mark Pearce from UK Date: January 14th, 2026 After careful conservation work by a professional conservator, the story became even

In the heat of the desert, Ali Benamar holds a heavy meteorite he has just found. The moment looks perfect—except for one missing element. A metal detector！ Image source: 𓂀 Into The Chasm 𓂀 , via Facebook Serious meteorite hunting is not just about sharp eyes or good luck. The reason is simple: meteorites contain iron and nickel, making them ideal targets for metal detectors. Without a detector, meteorite hunting is mostly about luck. With one, it becomes a systematic

This map shows every known location where Roman coin hoards have already been discovered. At a glance, it traces the footprint of Roman expansion—stretching astonishingly far, even as far as the ancient Western Regions of China. Image source: Epic Maps (@theepicmap), via X (formerly Twitter) But the most interesting part of the map might not be those clusters of dots at all. Try flipping your perspective. Think in reverse. Suddenly, the blank areas start to look far more te

At QUEST, we are proud to see our underwater metal detectors playing a part in remarkable discoveries. A recent find by one of our diver friends highlights this perfectly. In May, a 17th-century pewter chamber pot was recovered from a 1691 shipwreck in British waters. This rare, high-status item, one of only six known examples, had lain concealed for centuries on a frequently dived site. The key detail for us is that it was located using a QUEST detector in an area where

As the 2026 New Year begins, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our customers and partners around the world for your continued trust and support. Over the past year, your cooperation has motivated us to keep improving our metal detectors and delivering reliable products for explorers everywhere. Looking ahead, we remain committed to innovation, quality, and long-term partnerships. We look forward to exploring new opportunities together and achieving shared succes

All of us at QUEST Metal Detectors would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄🎉✨ Christmas is a time for reflection, gratitude, and new beginnings. Over the past year, we’ve been honored to be part of your journeys — from beach walks and field searches to unforgettable discoveries shared with family and friends. Your passion for exploration is what inspires us to continue designing reliable, innovative, and easy-to-use metal detectors for adventur

With Christmas just around the corner, have you chosen the perfect gift yet? For those who enjoy adventure, love the outdoors, and are always curious about discovering something new, a metal detector can be a thoughtful and exciting present. QUEST metal detectors are designed for people who enjoy exploration at their own pace — whether it’s searching along the beach, walking through open fields, or simply enjoying time outdoors with family and friends. Easy to use and built

Hold on to your hats! One of our diver friends, Mark Pearce, just made an astounding discovery with the upgraded magnetic Scuba Tector Pro . He unearthed a Shako plate, an incredibly rare military artifact from the British Marines, dating back to around 1800! This historic relic, once proudly worn on the front of a soldier’s hat, is now being preserved in a museum. Talk about a find of a lifetime! Provided by Mark Pearce from UK Date: November 21st, 2025 Mark was

Today is a special day — not only is it Thanksgiving, but it’s also the day we announce the lucky winners of our Scuba Tector II DEMA Launch Giveaway! First, from all of us at Quest Metal Detectors, we want to wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Happy Thanksgiving. We are truly grateful for our amazing community of explorers, divers, and treasure hunters who continue to support and inspire us every day. To celebrate both the holiday and the official release of the