GhostMiner Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Any thoughts on the best pick axe to use for heavy work. Durability & weight is a consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klunker Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 A tool commonly used for fire line building called a Pulaski works well if you truly need a good axe on one side but it's kind of a compromise for a pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMiner Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, klunker said: A tool commonly used for fire line building called a Pulaski works well if you truly need a good axe on one side but it's kind of a compromise for a pick. Yes I don't need the axe for chopping but a traditional pick axe. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Seeker Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 48 minutes ago, GhostMiner said: Any thoughts on the best pick axe to use for heavy work. Durability & weight is a consideration. Not your traditional pick but it's a great pick none the less, see one in person before buying, just so you know what it looks and feels like. https://www.bing.com/search?pc=CBHS&ptag=N3132D041519A9DFA1A1FF2&form=CONBDF&conlogo=CT3210127&q=estwing+paleo+pick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 As both Gold Seeker and klunker said. I use the geo paleo pick regularly but I don’t go out without a pulaski. Ever since I was a kid I have used both including the original geo paleo before they changed the handle. It is still at my old man’s house. I bought it after striking a rock and breaking a wooden handle pick. I found a old FS Pulaski and quick realized the usefulness for prospecting. Wish I still had that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geof_junk Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 The old vintage pick does the job in Alluvial Ground. The old timers used the two pointy ends picks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 That beast looks like a backache waiting to happen ! Sure looks like it would take at least a couple of days to wear it out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 May I suggest Apex picks...they are made in the USA.. strick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMiner Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, strick said: May I suggest Apex picks...they are made in the USA.. strick Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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