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ID Edge---Not seeing much said about it.
- Thread starter Wirechief
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BuckeyeBrad
New member
Personally, I'm not one to try and convince someone else what to buy so that's why you haven't seen much from me. I've been making some really nice finds with it though. 
Jackpine Savage
Active member
We won't attack you for stating your impression of the Edge. I really am curious as to what criteria you base that statement on?
Tom
Tom
mtdoramike
Well-known member
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BuckeyeBrad
New member
NONE!!!!!!!! As with everything, I know it's "different strokes" and all, but when I get a detector that gives me a negative first impression, I figure I'm the problem and put that much more time and effort into learning that detector on a deeper level. Some others try it until the first thing they don't like pops up, sell it, and call it a piece of sh*t forever to everyone. Uh, yeah, thanks for that detailed help. I guess it's just that "glass half full or half empty" thing. And no, I'm not some tree hugging la-la land idiot that thinks everyone should be able to learn to love every detector! 
As with everything, I know it's "different strokes" and all, but when I get a detector that gives me a negative first impression, I figure I'm the problem and put that much more time and effort into learning that detector on a deeper level. Some others try it until the first thing they don't like pops up, sell it, and call it a piece of sh*t forever to everyone. Uh, yeah, thanks for that detailed help. I guess it's just that "glass half full or half empty" thing. And no, I'm not some tree hugging la-la land idiot that thinks everyone should be able to learn to love every detector! I tell ya Bill seems a lot of people are so critical of detectors no matter the brand. I think it has not been so long ago that we didn't have much equipment to choose from. So I'm pretty happy that we have the choices now available. CU later Bill. Have you found anything really neat lately ?
John T., CET
John T., CET
mtdoramike
Well-known member
n/t
Alabama Jim
New member
Well,I thought the coinstrike forum was a classroom forum and the Fisher forum was for posting finds and general discussions.
mtdoramike
Well-known member
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CWRelichunter
New member
Bill,
Please remember that <b>"performance"</b> can mean different things to different detectorists.
There are some people who look for certain qualities within a detector that they purchase, and depending upon their own level of metal detecting experience, they can quickly determine if a new detector can achieve the type of "performance" they look for.
Some look for depth capabilities, while others are more concerned with target separation and masking (or unmasking) abilities. There are, I am sure, many other performance characteristics that people look for in a detector.
Having that said, I own an ID EDGE. It is my 2nd FISHER detector. I previously owned a CoinStrike, and had categorized it as my trashy spot detector to pick thru the iron & trash. However, those locales are NOT very often encountered by me. My spots typically have targets that are few and far between and depth is the #1 concern. The C$ I had just didn't offer <b>me</b> the depth I needed so I eventually sold it. I have read other reports from C$ users that claim depth was very good for them. However, they rarely state if they hunt in DISC mode or all-metal mode. Personally, I could not stand the all-metal mode of the C$. To each their own.
Enter the ID EDGE.
In my opinion it is a baby brother of the CoinStrike. Not as deep, but it does have some operating features that are better than the C$ and overall more enjoyable to use. Target separation seems to be even better than the C$, but I would have to test them side-by-side to be sure. I believe coin hunters will like this detector more than Civil War detectorists. It does hit hard on coins down to a certain depth limitation in my soils, so any coin shooters will be happy I'm sure.
I will most likely keep this ID EDGE because it is unlike any of my other detectors, somewhat fun to use, and I know sooner or later I will indeed detect in a trashy locale. But the "performance" of the ID EDGE is a question mark in my book.
J in VA
Please remember that <b>"performance"</b> can mean different things to different detectorists.
There are some people who look for certain qualities within a detector that they purchase, and depending upon their own level of metal detecting experience, they can quickly determine if a new detector can achieve the type of "performance" they look for.
Some look for depth capabilities, while others are more concerned with target separation and masking (or unmasking) abilities. There are, I am sure, many other performance characteristics that people look for in a detector.
Having that said, I own an ID EDGE. It is my 2nd FISHER detector. I previously owned a CoinStrike, and had categorized it as my trashy spot detector to pick thru the iron & trash. However, those locales are NOT very often encountered by me. My spots typically have targets that are few and far between and depth is the #1 concern. The C$ I had just didn't offer <b>me</b> the depth I needed so I eventually sold it. I have read other reports from C$ users that claim depth was very good for them. However, they rarely state if they hunt in DISC mode or all-metal mode. Personally, I could not stand the all-metal mode of the C$. To each their own.
Enter the ID EDGE.
In my opinion it is a baby brother of the CoinStrike. Not as deep, but it does have some operating features that are better than the C$ and overall more enjoyable to use. Target separation seems to be even better than the C$, but I would have to test them side-by-side to be sure. I believe coin hunters will like this detector more than Civil War detectorists. It does hit hard on coins down to a certain depth limitation in my soils, so any coin shooters will be happy I'm sure.
I will most likely keep this ID EDGE because it is unlike any of my other detectors, somewhat fun to use, and I know sooner or later I will indeed detect in a trashy locale. But the "performance" of the ID EDGE is a question mark in my book.
J in VA
CWRelichunter
New member
n/t
& I agree mostly. To each his own. The C$ is the deepest of the 3 I feel "in my area". Other places it may be different. Most relic hunters force themselves to use the C$ crackle-sounding all metal mode for a few more inches depth. But I can understand why folks say that's not for them...soundwise.
I never saw the original post, & I think you were being mixed up with that very similar screen name. My pet peeve is just the "shortimers" who usually don't read the manual & try a new detector like the Edge for a 1/2 hour and then slam it on every forum they can.......
I never saw the original post, & I think you were being mixed up with that very similar screen name. My pet peeve is just the "shortimers" who usually don't read the manual & try a new detector like the Edge for a 1/2 hour and then slam it on every forum they can.......
Hi Bill and I am giving the Edge a workout myself. I like the little critter. Easy to setup and the tones are easy to learn. Bill does the audio output change in amplitude as the targets become deeper to sort of let you know it s a little farther down in the ground? Some hits I get are very soft in volume of audio. I feel like this one is a keeper.Very straight forward in operation. I will admit at first I wasn't sure if I liked the Edge but it is fun to use and I noticed that it seems to go pretty deep. So I will stick with it and enjoy this one. CU later Bill and God Bless you always.
John Tomlinson, CET
John Tomlinson, CET