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RECOVERY TOOLS
1. Sand scoops designed especially for
beachcombers and shallow- water treasure
hunters are available at metal detector outlets.
2. Divers use a variety of recovery tools, depending
on the condition of the sea bed or lake bottom. A
sturdy dive knife will suffice in packed mud or small
rocks. Most divers prefer to use their hands in loose
sand. Professional treasure hunters often use an air
hose fed by a surface compressor to blow away
loose sand, gravel or mud.
3. For land recovery, 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
choice (and more expensive) because it will be
almost impossible to bend or break.
CAUTION: Using a jack knife without a locking
blade is a good way to lose a finger.
4. A heavy duty, blunt screwdriver is commonly
used for shallow targets where digging or
“plugging” is objectionable.
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