Manual

11
Once you have pinpointed a target, your objective is to
recover it quickly and neatly, leaving virtually no trace of your
excavation. There are almost as many ways to do this as there
are Treasure Hunters. Whatever works for you is good enough
as long as you don’t break any laws, damage vegetation, or
leave your search area looking like a World War II battlefield.
Generally speaking, beachcombers do little if any damage
to the environment while recovering targets. However, if you
plan to use your 1212-X on lawns or in parks, your target
recovery method can be very important. Two of the most
successful methods are illustrated in a separate booklet
enclosed with your 1212-X. WHICHEVER TOOL OR METHOD YOU
CHOOSE, REMEMBER THAT RESPONSIBLE TREASURE HUNTERS
TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR ABILITY TO LEAVE SOIL AND VEGETATION
INTACT AND UNDAMAGED.
TARGET RECOVERY
RECOVERY TOOLS
1. A thin, dull probe is the preferred tool for precise
target location, such as heavy duty, blunt
screwdriver.
2. A sturdy hunting knife with a 5 inch blade will
suffice in most soils. A high quality double-edged
“survival” knife is an even better (and more
expensive) choice since it will be almost impossible
to bend or break.
CAUTION: Using a jackknife without a locking blade
is a good way to lose a finger!
3. A narrow garden trowel will work in loose or wet
soil.
4. Several excellent digging tools are made just for
the treasure hunter and especially designed sand
scoops are available for beach combing.