Walco Picks history
Walco Picks originated in Shepparton back in 1996 when fellow prospectors Cliff & Rob were having trouble finding a solid prospecting digging tool.
The pair produced their own prospecting pick out of used plough discs and word spread across the country that finally a pick designed by prospectors for prospectors was available.
Today, Walco picks are manufactured in Central Victoria, using the same methods as the original design. Although the hardened steel has now changed the Walco Pick is still regarded as Australia’s finest prospecting recovery tool.
Walco Picks range
Walco Picks are hand crafted in Central Victoria using a spotted gum handle and bisalloy steel. Each pick is individually glued and pinned to stop the handle pulling off whilst striking. All picks are painted and lacquered to seal.
Walco Mini Pick
The Walco Mini pick is ideal for gold panning, casual goldfield metal detecting and rock-hounding.
Made from durable Bisalloy steel.
Specifications
- Handle: 400mm
- Pick & Hoe Size: 240 x 90 x 4.5mm
- Weight: 900g
Walco Mini Pick Wooden Handle
The Walco mini pick with wooden handle is suitable for gold panning, casual goldfield metal detecting and rock-hounding.
Made from durable Bisalloy steel with hardwood handle
Specifications
- Handle: 400mm
- Head: 240 x 90 x 4.5mm
- Weight: 1kg
Walco Small Pick
The Walco small pick is suitable for general gold prospecting, goldfield metal detecting and gem stone fossicking.
Made from durable Bisalloy steel with hardwood handle.
Specifications
- Handle: 555mm
- Head: 270 x 100 x 4.5mm
- Weight: 1.25kg
Walco Medium Pick
The Walco medium pick is an ideal pick for every day use. It is the most popular choice for gold prospectors and gem stone fossickers.
Made from durable Bisalloy steel with hardwood handle.
Specifications
- Handle: 610mm
- Head: 300 x 105 x 4.5mm
- Weight: 1.4kg
Walco Heavy Duty Pick
The Walco heavy duty pick is suitable for hard core gold prospectors and gem stone hunters. It is great for digging those extra deep holes.
Made from durable Bisalloy steel with long hardwood handle.
Specifications
- Handle: 760mm
- Head: 260 x 120 x 4.5mm
- Weight: 1.90kg
Walco Jumbo Pick
The Walco Jumbo pick is the BIGGEST of the Walco range.
Suitable for heavy duty gold prospecting in areas such as Western Australia, that need some extra weight for busting through hard cap-rock!
The scraper end is slightly concave to “scoop” gravel out of deep holes.
Made from a 2 piece durable Bisalloy steel head with long hardwood handle.
Specifications
- Handle: 920mm
- Head: 410 x 150 x 4.5 – 9mm
- Weight: