The Teknetics T2 Classic Metal Detector is a high-performance VLF detector designed for relic hunting, coin shooting, jewelry hunting, and general treasure detecting across a wide range of ground conditions.

Operating at 13 kHz, the T2 Classic delivers a versatile balance of target sensitivity, fast response, and ground performance. Its 11" waterproof Bi-Axial DD search coil provides excellent ground coverage and target separation while maintaining strong performance in mineralized soil.

With 0–99 numeric Target ID, FASTGRAB™ computerized ground balancing, manual ground balance, adjustable discrimination, multiple audio options, ground mineralization information, frequency shifting, and static pinpointing, the T2 Classic gives experienced detectorists substantial control while maintaining a straightforward menu-driven interface.

Key Features

• 13 kHz VLF Operating Frequency – Versatile performance for coins, jewelry, relics, and smaller targets.

• 11" Waterproof Bi-Axial DD Search Coil – Provides wide ground coverage, strong target separation, and effective performance in mineralized soil.

• 0–99 Numeric Target ID – Provides detailed visual target information to help evaluate signals before digging.

• FASTGRAB™ Ground Balance – Quickly balances the detector to current ground conditions.

• Manual Ground Balance – Allows experienced users to fine-tune ground settings for challenging soil.

• All Metal Mode – Provides maximum target information with independently adjustable sensitivity and threshold.

• Discrimination Mode – Reject unwanted targets while maintaining fast target response.

• Multiple Audio ID Options – Select different audio configurations to match your target preferences and hunting conditions.

• Static Pinpoint Mode – Helps accurately locate the center of detected targets for faster recovery.

• Target Depth Information – Provides an approximate depth indication for coin-sized targets.

• Fe3O4 Ground Mineralization Meter – Shows the concentration of magnetic mineralization in the soil.

• Ground Phase Information – Helps experienced users understand changing ground conditions.

• Frequency Shift – Helps reduce interference from nearby metal detectors and electromagnetic sources.

• Fast Target Response – Useful when desirable targets are located close to iron or other unwanted metal.

• Large LCD Display – Clearly presents Target ID, depth, ground information, and detector settings.

• Approx. 3.5 lb Design – Well balanced for extended detecting sessions.

• Approx. 40-Hour Battery Life – Runs on four readily available AA alkaline batteries.

Who Is the Teknetics T2 Classic Best For?

The T2 Classic is an excellent choice for detectorists who want strong performance and meaningful control over ground balance, discrimination, and audio without moving into an overly complicated detector platform.

It is particularly well suited for:

• Relic hunting

• Coin shooting

• Jewelry hunting

• Old home sites

• Farm fields

• Parks and public areas

• Iron-contaminated locations

• Mineralized ground

• Experienced hobbyists

• Detectorists who want manual ground-balance control

The combination of a 13 kHz operating frequency, fast target response, 11" DD coil, and detailed ground information makes the T2 Classic particularly useful for demanding relic and general treasure-hunting sites.

13 kHz VLF Performance

The T2 Classic operates at 13 kHz, giving it versatile sensitivity across a broad range of targets.

This makes it suitable for detecting:

• Coins

• Rings and jewelry

• Brass and lead relics

• Buttons and buckles

• Tokens

• Small metallic artifacts

• Other general treasure targets

Its operating frequency provides a useful balance for detectorists who search for several different target types rather than specializing in only one.

11" Waterproof Bi-Axial DD Search Coil

The included 11-inch Bi-Axial DD search coil provides excellent ground coverage while maintaining good target separation.

The DD configuration is especially useful in mineralized soil, where consistent ground performance can become important.

The 11-inch footprint also lets you cover larger areas efficiently, making it well suited for:

• Fields

• Relic sites

• Parks

• Old properties

• Open ground

The search coil is waterproof, allowing it to be used in wet grass and shallow water.

The detector's control housing is not waterproof and should be kept dry.

0–99 Numeric Target ID

The T2 Classic uses a 0–99 numeric Target ID system to provide information about the probable conductivity of detected targets.

The LCD combines numeric identification with target-category information, helping you evaluate a signal before deciding whether to recover it.

Target ID can vary according to target depth, orientation, soil mineralization, nearby metal, and other site conditions, so experienced users generally evaluate the visual ID together with the audio response and signal repeatability.

FASTGRAB™ Ground Balance

Mineralized soil can produce unwanted responses and reduce detector stability.

The T2 Classic's FASTGRAB™ computerized ground-balancing system allows the detector to quickly measure the soil and establish an appropriate ground setting.

Pump the search coil over clean ground while activating FASTGRAB, and the detector rapidly adjusts itself to the site's ground conditions.

This makes it easy to rebalance when moving between areas with different levels of mineralization.

Manual Ground Balance

The T2 Classic also provides manual ground-balance adjustment.

This gives experienced detectorists greater control when:

• Ground mineralization changes rapidly

• FASTGRAB requires additional fine-tuning

• Searching difficult mineralized soil

• Working specialized relic sites

• Precise ground response is important

Having both FASTGRAB and manual adjustment provides a useful combination of quick setup and advanced control.

Ground Mineralization Information

The T2 Classic does more than simply balance against the ground.

Its Fe3O4 mineralization meter provides information about the concentration of magnetic minerals beneath the search coil.

The detector also displays ground-phase information, allowing experienced users to better understand the type and intensity of mineralization at a detecting site.

This information can help guide sensitivity, ground balance, and search-technique adjustments.

All Metal Mode

All Metal Mode is designed for detectorists who want to hear all detected metal targets rather than rejecting selected conductivity ranges.

Sensitivity and threshold can be adjusted independently, giving the user greater control over weak target responses.

All Metal Mode is particularly useful when:

• Searching relatively clean sites

• Looking for small targets

• Investigating weak or deep signals

• Maximum target information is preferred over discrimination

Discrimination Mode

In Discrimination Mode, unwanted lower-conductivity targets can be rejected.

The discrimination setting can be adjusted from 0–80, allowing the detector to be configured differently depending on the hunting location.

A relic hunter working an old field, for example, may use relatively little discrimination, while a coin hunter in a trashy park may choose a more selective setup.

Multiple Audio Options

The T2 Classic provides multiple audio-response configurations in Discrimination Mode.

These allow detectorists to choose how different target ranges are represented by sound.

Depending on the selected audio process, the detector can provide anything from simplified target responses to more detailed tonal information.

This allows users to configure the detector around their preferred hunting style rather than relying on one fixed audio system.

Fast Target Response

Target separation becomes especially important at older detecting locations where nails, iron fragments, and desirable targets may be located close together.

The T2 Classic is designed for fast target response, helping users recognize separate targets during a sweep rather than hearing every nearby object as one combined signal.

Combined with the 11" DD search coil and adjustable discrimination, this makes the detector particularly useful at relic sites and other target-dense locations.

Static Pinpoint Mode

After locating a target, use the dedicated Pinpoint function to narrow down its exact location.

Pinpoint is a static/no-motion function, so the detector continues responding while the search coil is held over the target.

The display also provides approximate target-depth information to help plan a cleaner and more efficient recovery.

Frequency Shift

Electromagnetic interference can cause chatter, false signals, and unstable detector operation.

The T2 Classic provides frequency shifting, allowing the operating frequency to be moved slightly when interference is encountered.

This can be particularly useful when hunting:

• Near another metal detector

• Around electrical infrastructure

• Near communication equipment

• In locations affected by electromagnetic interference

Sensitivity can also be reduced when additional stability is needed.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Teknetics
Model	T2 Classic
Detector Technology	VLF
Operating Frequency	13 kHz
Search Coil	11" Bi-Axial DD
Search Coil Waterproof	Yes
Control Housing Waterproof	No
Numeric Target ID	0–99
Search Modes	All Metal, Discrimination
Ground Balance	FASTGRAB™ Automatic + Manual
Ground Balance Range	0–99.9
Ground Mineralization Meter	Fe3O4
Ground Phase Display	Yes
Discrimination	Adjustable 0–80
Audio Identification	Multiple Selectable Audio Processes
All Metal Audio	VCO
Sensitivity	Adjustable
Threshold	Adjustable in All Metal Mode
Pinpoint	Yes, Static / No-Motion
Depth Indicator	Yes
Frequency Shift	Yes
Display	LCD
Headphone Jack	1/4"
Weight	Approx. 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg
Battery	4 × AA Alkaline
Approximate Battery Life	Up to Approx. 40 Hours

What's Included

• Teknetics T2 Classic Metal Detector

• 11" Waterproof Bi-Axial DD Search Coil

• Shaft and stem assembly

• Armrest assembly

• Search coil mounting hardware

• User documentation

Why Choose the Teknetics T2 Classic?

The T2 Classic combines a proven 13 kHz VLF platform with the controls serious detectorists need for challenging hunting locations.

Its FASTGRAB automatic and manual ground balancing make it adaptable to changing soil conditions, while 0–99 Target ID, adjustable discrimination, multiple audio options, mineralization information, frequency shifting, and static pinpointing provide useful control over target identification and detector performance.

The included 11" waterproof DD search coil provides wide ground coverage and strong separation while remaining well suited to mineralized soil.

For relic hunters, coin shooters, jewelry hunters, and experienced hobbyists looking for a responsive general-purpose detector, the Teknetics T2 Classic offers a strong combination of target information, ground control, and field performance.