Article Archives

This is a collection of previously released or published articles that Thomas Dankowski has written over the years or that feature Thomas in his works as a detectorist.

Above All Others

By: Thomas Dankowski

1998. Unedited version, portions used by KellyCo.

At the request of professional treasure hunters, Thomas field tested the Minelab 'SD' series detectors on the beach. This Head-to-head comparison is the most understood universal language among detectorists. Minelab Excalibur and Fisher 'CZ' series owners, this is your wake-up call. Click Here to View Article

Beneath the Mask

By: Thomas Dankowski

2000. Unedited version of article published in
Western & Eastern Treasures March, 2000.

Thomas investigates and explains the complex phenomena of masking and silent masking. His findings from extensive research over a five month period are revealed in this very informative article. This article is crucial reading material for the serious metal detectorist! Click Here to View Article

Left Behind

By: Thomas Dankowski

2000. Unedited version of article published in
Western & Eastern Treasures March, 2000.

Thomas features a Minelab SD2200d metal detector in this interesting adventure. This article is a great example of how a superior metal detector used with proper techniques can find the treasures 'left behind' in areas that some would consider 'hunted out'. Click Here to View Article

Love is Deep!

By: Thomas Dankowski

2000. Unedited version of article published in
Western & Eastern Treasures March, 2000.

An educational and informative article that exhibits how depth is related to the age of objects found. This article illustrates how Thomas painstakingly gathers data to increase the knowledge base of metal detecting. This article also shows how a well tuned, well adjusted detector can find coins that you would have never known were there. Click Here to View Article

Paid in Cache!

By: Thomas Dankowski and Michael Holman

1999, Unedited version of article published in
Western & Eastern Treasures, January 1999.

This article written by Thomas Dankowski and Michael Holman describes a good old fashion treasure hunting rivalry between two good friends who both happen to be great THers. Their adventure together shows that 'hunted out' areas can produce overlooked deep coins if hunted properly and methodically. Thomas finds a Civil War button, taking the lead in the rivalry, until he sees the cache that Michael Holman had found! Click Here to View Article.

Head-To-Head Comparison Testing

By: Thomas Dankowski

Drafted.... May 2006

A head-to-head comparison is VERY difficult to perform. Absolutely ALL variables must be removed if any form of validity is to be ascertained. The slightest changing variable can completely void the test. This article explains the parameters and conditions that must be considered and how to turn these variables into constants. By keeping an open mind, avoiding pre-conceived bias and using this knowledge you can increase your volume of 'keeper' finds. Click Here to View Article.

Hunt Wisely!

By: Thomas Dankowski

Drafted.... April 2006
Unedited version
Submitted to Fisher Research Laboratory for inclusion into the
Fisher Intelligent Hunting 5th Edition.

Now that the video is complete, I have more time to write articles. This is the unedited article that I submitted to Fisher Research Laboratory for inclusion into the Fisher Intelligence Fifth edition. This article concerns research I performed a few years ago in trying to determine the depth of the 1962 dirt strata. 1962 is the year when the metal detectorists' worst nightmare was introduced, the pull-tab. I think you might find this article interesting. Knowing the depth of the 1962 dirt strata can help you make better decisions on which targets to dig so that you will recover better, older stuff. Click Here to View Article.

The Most Impressive Find, Missed

By: Walter Shivel

During the video shoot for the Inland Coin and Relic Hunting DVD, we captured a lot of really great finds on video, but we missed what I considered to be the most impressive find. This article tells the story of this truly amazing find, missed. Click Here to View Article.

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