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I use this to sample rocks in old mines and when i am gold prospecting. I would not use any other brand of rock hammer. I own the 16oz also.
The best rock hammer there is. It was recommended to me by my geology professor, and I would recommend it to everybody.
My entire family fossil hunts. We bought four if that tells you anything. This is the best all around rock pick we have used.
How well I remember it.the insult.the challenge and the glove across the face.we each embedded the pick end of our Estwing in a handy log, backed up a pace, and stood, sneering and staring each other down until someone in the surrounding crowd yelled "GO.".Seriously, if you have a professional or hobby need to pry apart and break rocks, the 22 oz. And, it can be a handy camp tool - besides the obvious use as a hammer, the pick can be used to reduce downed, cracked tree parts to firewood by prying in the cracks. Estwing is it.
The head already has the corners and edges beveled so it doesn't chip. It would be nice if Amazon advertised the two together. The only thing I've wanted but have not yet seen is a leather carrying attachment for use with a belt; it probably exists, I just haven't found it. This is a typical Estwing construction as far as the handle and grip are concerned. The pick end comes to a point so if you're looking for a chisel edge this is not the tool for you. I've only had this rock pick for a short while and the rocks are already yielding up their treasures. The weight works well - that is, it is sufficiently heavy to accomplish the job, but light enough not to be a burden to carry around and for easy one-handed use.
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