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what can I say, this hammer rocks. Not nearly as painful as trying to chip away at an unweathered peridotite with a 14 oz. ;)it is slightly bigger than the standard 14 oz, but not as heavy as a sledge. I carry it with me whether I'm working on seds or ultramafics.works for both.
An excellent tool for rock-hounding. (NOT A TOY - Do not give to unsupervised children) Sturdy and functional.
It has split and chipped its share of glacial erratics, however. I have had my Estwing for 30 years now- ever since Geology field camp as an undergrad. It has held up with no problems at all. There are fancier looking hammers out there, but the one piece construction and molded-on grip will truly last you a life time. It hasn't even needed grinding to re-point it, but then I work primarily in softer rock.
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.
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