On Guard! - Metal Detecting with a Big Surprise

I just wanted to move a large piece of iron out of the way... I thought it could mask another coin. I was very surprised as I saw the tip of the blade. I thought at first it was a dagger. I misjudged the lenght of the blade, because I happen to swing the coil parallel to it, then turned 180° and did the same.
I'm pretty sure, it is a "M1898" bayonet. It was built for the Mauser rifle. You can read more info and see some pictures of it here: www.gotavapen.s...
2 other pictures I took that day:
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If you liked this video, you may find this one interesting too: • Oh No, I Found A Rifle!

[@zeldarobinson3382]

Your day for sharp objects ,and that cloth had me worried after you finding those said sharp objects. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@slantsix6344]

Great finds. My metal detecting buddies and I have found most military relics in the camps or along routes the armies marched. Every army in the early days had to water their horses and usually would camp near water or on a hill to keep an eye on the enemy. Old military maps or diaries are a great way to locate camps.

[@LyudmilaRGVK]

I like your videos,especially because you are using the Deus so much and I am working on getting one soon.You dig with what ever you fancy.Your Garden Knife is very practical considering the fact that you are taking the train to areas near small villages to detect.As far as your not talking in your videos,I don't see that as being a problem as some viewers do.Having lived in Germany for several years,I do speak Deutsche,but I don't speak Russian or Polish or other European languages (I wish I did) and I watch their Videos. At least you add English subtitles and amusing little captions.A great many people making detecting videos don't show the swinging of the coil,finding targets,or digging up the items.Those Videos that don't show those things are like boring show and tell in grammar school.As much as I like seeing what people have found. I much rather enjoy seeing the items actually being found.I have subscribed.I look forward to watching more of your videos.Happy hunting!

[@MetalDetecting24]

LyudmilaRGVK Thank you very much for the comment (somehow it landed in the spam folder (what was Google only thinking?...)). It is nice to hear that you like my videos (thank you). It seems like there are two kinds of videos. 95% are about the finds and the other 5% are showing "metal detecting". I believe the ratio is appropriate to the demand, which is a little bit strange in my opinion (because there are much better options, like going to a museum for example). This situation can be sometimes a little bit disappointing, because it is often not possible to see, how a detector works (if you are interested in a particular machine). We could also learn from each other (I like to watch other peoples techniques), but it's impossible if you only see the target lying on the ground... Life is strange... Have a great day! Happy Hunting.

[@steveroush4147]

I just love the way people treat each other... Yes, most detectors take the trash with them, however, sometimes it isn't possible. Things just happen.

[@MetalDetecting24]

@Paige Thompson It is the control unit of my metal detector. It receives signals from the coil. I flip it sometimes to switch between two programs. It changes the behaviour of the detector (1. "slower signals" but more depth, 2. faster reaction but not as deep).

[@THing4CSA]

MetalDetecting24 Congrats on the WWI Bayonet and the coins as well as all the other items that you recovered. . Nice video. I do have a few suggestions for you in order to increase your finds; First slow your sweep speed down. I don't know of any metal detector that is able to process information on a target when you sweep as fast as you seem to be going in the video. Keep the coil on the ground and skuff the ground as you go. In your video it does not look like you spend much time overlapping your swings. I have found that by making circular searches I cover a lot of the area. As a safety suggestion wear gloves at all times and never reach into a hole barehanded when you know that there is broken glass in the hole. I would also suggest that you buy a digging shovel as it speeds up your time digging a target. You might also wish to make your hole a bit larger when you can (in the woods where no one will see the hole) as this will also assist you in not damaging your find. As another thing I do is to carry a 5 gallon bucket with me to put all the trash that I find be it on or in the ground. I clean up the environment as I go. I also bury leaves and branches to help make the area look nicer and improve the soil. This is a big plus when I search private property and the owner stops by to see how I am doing and notices that the area looks so much cleaner. This also helps me get invited back to search the property again. These are just suggestions and they will help you keep from getting your fingers cut on glass or rusty items. Thanks you again for a wonderful video keep making them and I will have to visit and do some TH'ing! I sure loved finding old German coins when I was stationed in Augsburg and Klosterlechfeld in 1977 - 1979.

[@MetalDetecting24]

THing4CSA Thank you for the advice. We can always improve something, but in many situations it is simply not possible. I have to find the best compromise. My detector is pretty fast (with this particular setting). I can swing the coil that fast as long as I'm able to process all signals "in my head" (which works pretty well so far). I could take a shovel (I have a "Fiskars") but I do not really need it (in most cases). It adds weight to my backpack and it compromises my movement (I often hunt paths where other people showing up - I feel more uncomfortable with a shovel in my hand). I'm happy with my knife for the most of the time. The holes are often too small. I was developing this (minimalistic) "technique" at my park hunts. It is sometimes a little bit risky, I have to admit... But it saves time. I will try to improve it. About "the bucket" - I wrote about it in the previous comment. Hunting the area around Augsburg in the 70s must have been a very nice experience. The finds were probably amazing back then. Thank you & have a nice day and HH.

[@MrMayberrry]

THing4CSA XP DEUS. Yes, it can sweep that fast. Easily.

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

I dont know how you can be so calm. Id be shacking and screaming. Great finds.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Shawn McPeak - Thank you very much. Maybe some day I will make a noise ;)...

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

even if i didn't scream and holler, i would never have been so calm. I would have been bouncing and shaking. :)

[@pixeltoxgg.6163]

i was scared as shit when i saw the cloth stuff he was pulling on ..i thought he found a body ! xD

[@kurtbaki]

+pixelTox GG. same

[@historyscanner]

Congratulations on the bayonet and the Napoleonic coin ! The bracelet is very interesting too,it looks old. Thanks for the video and HH.

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you very much for watching. The bracelet looks old indeed (unfortunately without any markings or other indicators). Have a great day & HH.

[@revealingthepast]

lovely old bayonet and good video! cheers!

[@MetalDetecting24]

Revealing the Past Thank you very much. Have a nice day!

[@rhondayarnot6270]

wow, nice find!! where I live I would never find anything that amazing or old!

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Rhonda Yarnot Thank you. I thought the same, it was totally unexpected. Never lose hope. I'm sure you can find something, that surprises you. Have a nice day.

[@huckleberrythinz4617]

Great video and what a find.well done

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you very much. Have a nice evening and Happy Hunting.

[@mr.r.vcreations6238]

@@MetalDetecting24 bro come Tamil Nadu get and hunting ok bro

[@arthurmorgan9559]

Nice video man I really enjoyed it

[@MetalDetecting24]

ben melnick Thank you. Have a nice day and Happy Hunting.

[@patrickschoenpflug]

Good grief bro you thrust that digging tool in the ground like you murdering someone 😂😂

[@DetectiemetalMetaldetecting]

Nice bayonet, Congrats ! Until now i found only small pieces from broken bayonets. It's really exciting to find the whole piece unbroken :D

[@MetalDetecting24]

If you find small pieces, I'm sure you will find an unbroken one soon. I wish you luck - Happy Hunting!

[@DetectiemetalMetaldetecting]

MetalDetecting24 Thank you and also GL for you too:D

[@SondelAndy]

Wow, congratulations for the find on 23:05 , I digged something similar, a bit smaler from the middle age last year... best wishes from Germany GL and HH Andy

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you Andy. I was expecting something smaller. I misjudged the lenght completely. I will check out your videos the following days to see your find. Happy Hunting & have a nice evening.

[@wpellizzetti]

What did you find

[@theodhorenathannius1282]

Its a sword???

[@lincolnthinking]

difficult to watch the detector swinging back and forth, makes me dizzy ~ would be great if you could interpret a few of the sounds heard coming from the detector and why you pass up the lower (iron ?) sounds

[@jeffrobinson9758]

Very interesting what was the red thing you dug up was it the remains of a flag

[@kevinsargent79]

are you kiding me 40 min.. your crazy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Kevin Sargent - yes I am.

[@gregwillis6731]

Oh and I love the silent thing. That's probably the way I would do it

[@naturegirl92584]

Also, that large piece of metal with the ring looks like a horse bit.

[@kishanabear]

I enjoyed following your digs. what did you use to video tape yourself? I am thinking of recording my digs but have no idea what to use. go-pro? thanks.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+kishanabear - I'm using a very small camera called: "Mobius Action Cam". It is attached to the shoulder strap of my backpack (with a "Tek Lok"). It actually is sitting on my shoulder. To change the vertical angle, I have to open or close the "Tek Lok". It is not an ideal solution, but it works for me. Have a great day.

[@kishanabear]

+MetalDetecting24 thank you! and happy hunting!

[@naturegirl92584]

Hi, forgive me if this is a stupid question, but why are people commenting that you are crazy? Is it because of the area that you are in? Is it legal there? Fear of unexploded shells? Here in the US, we typically don't have to worry about unexploded ordinances, so I wouldn't know...

[@MetalDetecting24]

+naturegirl92584 - Hi, I have no idea. Maybe it's my fast hunting style, or my recovering ("stabbing") technique. Maybe I'm crazy because the video is too long, or I'm showing metal detecting instead of just targets on top of a plug. Maybe I'm not taking a ton of trash into my backpack. Maybe it's all together ;). Have a great day!

[@naturegirl92584]

Ha ha ha, thanks! You got a great find there. I just got into metal detecting as well...so far I have made exactly 28c clad....yep.

[@naturegirl92584]

But I actually quite enjoyed watching your vid; the whole forty minutes. I sure wish I had your luck. Tchuss!

[@MetalDetecting24]

+naturegirl92584 - Thank you. 28c... I'm sure you will find many good targets in the future. I had difficulties at the beginning too. I often came home empty handed (with trash and bullet cases). When I found 1 coin from 1960, I considered it as a "good" hunt. It can only get better. I wish you all the luck.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+naturegirl92584 - the whole 40 minutes? That's insane ;). I don't know where this luck will lead me... Everything what looks positive now, could have a negative outcome at the very end... Hopefully not.

[@TheHUhelps]

Hi. That's a really cool digging knife! What kind is it? (Sorry if you already answered this!)

[@MetalDetecting24]

Doc Robby Hello. It is a japanese knife. "They" call it "Hori Hori". There is another one with a wooden handle ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZebhqRte6minaM ), but I would recommend the plastic version. It is the best digging tool I had.

[@natepeckofficial]

great video i enjoyed

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you very much.

[@Funnythings945]

Greetings from www.gutfund.de !! We love your vids!!

[@DragoChronicSmoker42]

what was that you were using to dig i mean was it a knife or a shovel type thing i mean the thing you were using to dig through the whole video

[@MetalDetecting24]

DragoChronicSmoker42 It is a Japanese knife (or gardening tool). It has a name: "Hori Hori" (try to find it online).

[@DragoChronicSmoker42]

thanks

[@gregwillis6731]

Is there a particular reason for the glove on left hand no glove on right hand thing,🙌

[@myboi8467]

which one metal detector you use for it

[@racoonman100]

wow talk about hunting in the leaves man what a cool find have you researched what it it is or where its been used in the past?. maybe a military museum could shed some light on it for you. id love to know. by the way check out my new video and cast your vote and have your say as a subscriber to my channel, if you are interested. good luck out there paul

[@MetalDetecting24]

racoonman100 Thank you for the comment. It is a "M1898" bayonet. Please look in the decription (I placed a link to another website with pictures and more info). Cheers and happy hunting!

[@racoonman100]

sorry mate im not in the habit of reading those he he sorry about that thansk for the video great find were you able to restore it at all. Paul

[@MetalDetecting24]

racoonman100 No problem. I placed it in distilled water. It will stay there for a while. I read it should stop the rust process and unveil what's underneath. We will see.

[@racoonman100]

That sounds a really interesting concept cool let me know how it goes. Paul

[@muzicgr8]

Dude you are a speed shooter, what kind of machine do you use, awesome video.

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thank you very much. I like increasing the speed a little bit. It feels more intense that way. I'm using a "XP Deus" detector. It is pretty fast (but only with reactivity set to "3"). I'm also using the "Golden Mask" which has also a very fast recovery speed. Have a nice day and happy hunting.

[@Twelvelight45]

Dude.. you got anger issues :P Throb Throb Throb :P

[@maryhutt4263]

Zohar ya guys talkin bout?? Where here? Can't watch rest right now

[@markduncan6690]

What kind of metal detector do you have?? It seem to be able to perform!!

[@MetalDetecting24]

mark duncan It's the "XP Deus". Not bad with the right setting.

[@gerardofire69]

next time..take with you a little bottle with some water....and be able to clean a little more those little treasures

[@naturegirl92584]

Oh, and those scissors resemble old surgical shears

[@thomaswarren9703]

dude it is kind of creepy to not hear ANYTHING when you find these awesome finds. Did you have permission to be there?lol

[@MetalDetecting24]

I asked a homeless guy who was living in the bushes next to it. He gave me his "OK".

[@thomaswarren9703]

Great guy keep hunting

[@commissarpistols606]

WWI bayonet? Or one for the m1888 rifle?

[@MetalDetecting24]

commissarpistols I believe it is a WWI bayonet for the M1898 rifle.

[@Billyfozz]

I find it a bit disturbing the way there is no voice, just breathing and the stabbing into the ground gets a bit violent at 35:20

[@Billyfozz]

btw... was the bracelet worth anything?

[@MetalDetecting24]

Billyfozz It wasn't anything personal against this hole. It's hard to get thru many layers of clothing with a dull knife like this. I will have to sharpen the tip and work on my breathing technique. Cheers.

[@MetalDetecting24]

Billyfozz I don't think it is worth anything other than memories.

[@DoktorWaffel]

Where can you get that knife?

[@MetalDetecting24]

Doktor Waffel It's a japaneese knife, it is called "Hori Hori". Maybe you can find it (online) at a gardening shop.

[@miguelvaliente8681]

What causes the chatter, hot rocks?

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Miguel Valiente - probably mineralized ground (I'm running a "special" setup with very low ground balance value - the ground noise has 100HZ audio instead of 644HZ). The rest is caused by EMI (the Deus has some issues with that).

[@shadow.banned]

I want to believe...

[@SpaghettiSpaky]

hey nice video ! were do you live ? (country )

[@MetalDetecting24]

Thanks, I live in Germany.

[@chrisbyars4422]

At 5:40, perhaps a meteorite?

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Chris Byars I don't know, it's hard to tell (probably something from the WWII, but you never know). There were many unidentified objects in the ground.

[@Enigmaprince]

Hey is this in germany?

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Zorroborro - Yes.

[@herbhouston5378]

why not brush the leaves off before you start digging!

[@brassbrad7427]

hey dude i finally subscribed, ran across a lot of your vids in past. if you don't already know the hollow bullet shaped lid you found is off a bullet lighter circa 1920s from france. if you'd like to see a complete one check out my lighters, lead and ammo vid . it looks identical with the exact amount of wear except it was found here in ontario canada. they go for 38 - 40 dollars on e-bay like new. gl & hh

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Brass Brad - Hello, thank you very much for the info. It would be nice if that's the case. Have a great day and Happy Hunting.

[@ilariopalazzo9126]

ciao , bella moneta bravo

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Iron Palazzo Thank you, I like this coin too.

[@steveroush4147]

I will add this though... you need to talk about what you find... just because you think your showing what you find on camera doesn't mean those who are watching can see it. Speak up man make your videos entertaining.

[@shadow.banned]

Is Europe really littered with all this war memorabilia? Wow, that's a lot of random stuff for one day.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+SCHIZOPHRENlC - Unfortunately it's not the case. Maybe some parts (with battlefields), but not this area where I was hunting (I would describe it as a small miracle).

[@mrbluenun]

HelloMD24, Really like your videos but am not in a position to make any or do not do anything interesting enough to make em anyway! How do you decide where to search apart from somewhere within driving distance? From all the foreign coins it would suggest you are near a german shopping or fair area? What the most valuable piece and or the easiest to find you have? Did you here of the man who found a huge child’s fist size brooch as he was doing what you are but in a Royal Park in England? It was something used to hold clothes on by King Henry the Vlll and it was found on an old hunting trail through the park. Due to the stupid English Laws he was not allowed to keep it, but was allowed to get it auctioned for several million pounds of which he got a good chunk !!! Cool or what. The money must have changed his live for sure. I will do some research to see if I can find a picture of the brooch and send a link. Take care mrbluenun

[@MetalDetecting24]

+mrbluenun - Hello, I use public transport only. This rules out many interesting remote location. I usualy don't do much research (at least at this point). I often use Google Maps (sat) only and choose places that are "just looking right". What looks "right" to me depends on the environment and many factors. I'm also trying to imagine if people could have been there in the past. I make the decisions quick and spontanious. When I'm scouting an area with my detector, the finds I make can influence my decisions in the future (as I discover the history of a place on my own). Sometimes I'm using older maps and try to find old paths. This only works as an indicator, because I'm not the only one who is doing it... I often prefer to follow my instinct when I'm in the field. It (usually) has to be an area where I can enjoy detecting without beeing "watched" and interrupted by other people (as I'm bored answering always the same questions, they ask). This rules out another huge amount of places. From time to time I like to do some "wild stuff" at noisy or trashy spots, but I prefer quiet areas. I can not answer the question about the most valuable items, because I don't do any research in this direction. I'm not interested in the materialistic value of the finds. I can enjoy finding a bird ring, or a big old nail more than something that could be more "valuable". I'm not going after a "treasure" to be honest. A silver coin from time to time (as a psychological reward) would be enough :). Have a great day.

[@LebSista]

5:45 was that a meteorite?

[@MetalDetecting24]

Hi, I can't say. It has been too long ago... I made another recent find: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX_ddJloqN5mo8U#t=19 (maybe this could be one, but I somehow don't believe it).

[@slantsix6344]

You need to carry a water bottle

[@cesiliofarina9331]

Me gusto la película

[@chrisbyars4422]

Interesting video, however it is lacking in narration.

[@MetalDetecting24]

+Chris Byars Thanks, I know. Maybe some day I will add subtitles to it.

[@PataPannu]

Imagine speaking to yourself for 40 minutes in the woods.

[@dogegamer6544]

i love your vids,no hate but talk a Little bit More!

[@thediggernldcoins9741]

Nederlands?

[@MetalDetecting24]

No, I'm from Germany. But I was hunting in the Netherlands 2 times :).

[@thediggernldcoins9741]

O good

[@wilfredsoto9497]

Who uses a knife to dig?

[@MetalDetecting24]

wilfred soto It's a "special" knife...

[@УриУткин]

Эх, плохо что молча.

[@williamwallace176]

Edit, Edit, PLease

[@sandsifter149]

Are you a mute ? Say something for christ sake..!!!

[@MetalDetecting24]

:-x

[@ThePieman1972]

Corduroy pants and dress shoes ....must be in mommy's back yard!!!!!....ugh!!! ....get lost