Megalodoodle Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 So, I recently received an Estwing geo/paleo pickaxe for Christmas. After its first use I learned that there are many more uses for the tool than tearing up sedimentary exposures. 1. Perfect climbing pick. Ever seen someone climb a sheer cliff in a movie? Well, you can use the paleo pick to climb steep slopes. (Just never cliffs, ALWAYS climb with a rope or don’t climb at all.) 2. Awesome wall mount. Display it on your wall and pretend you’re a gold prospector! Go ahead and share your alternate uses for the Estwing geo/paleo pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Backscratcher. 2 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norki Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) Masonry hammer. The chisel-ended type is essentially the same as the ones that bricklayers use. Edited December 30, 2021 by Norki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Really good on those stubborn pistachios. Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Megalodoodle said: So, I recently received an Estwing geo/paleo pickaxe for Christmas. Do you have the prospector type pick axe? Send us a photo. At least you can dig a scat hole / latrine. The pick end rock hammer also has lots of uses. Edited December 30, 2021 by DPS Ammonite My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty_Crab Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Have you ever driven in California? I keep one in my trunk as a road rage deterrent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0b Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I have got the chisel and (brick hammer) and almost regret not getting the pick, probably just have to get one of those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 The pick portion is great for getting popcorn kernels out of your teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodoodle Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 12/29/2021 at 8:08 PM, DPS Ammonite said: Do you have the prospector type pick axe? Send us a photo. At least you can dig a scat hole / latrine. The pick end rock hammer also has lots of uses. I got the prospector type pickaxe. Exactly like the one you pictured. I already have the pick-end hammer. Based on what I was able to lift with just the pick-end hammer, this thing (the prospector-type pickaxe you pictured) could probably easily flip pretty large boulders. I could also see it being used to knock down walls for construction on a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocksWillShoutHisGlory Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 My wife used it as a hint for me to propose... she got me the pick so I'd get her the diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRatKing Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I use mine as a climbing pick. Honestly I found this tool to be useless in most circumstances. It is great for scree and talus, but does nothing a folding shovel and geo hammer can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead42 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I have one of these larger Estwings as well. So far, I haven't found a single place near me I need it. I figure once I start traveling further to look for fossils it might have more use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAcrab Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Hmmmm...old post but I'll take a swing. We just got one for HVAC work. We use it to trench for refrigeration lines/electrical etc. when they need to be underground. In residential construction in confined locations, and or short trenches, it is very useful. It breaks up the topsoil quickly. The weight is much lighter than say a 5lb pick, its shorter, and easier to swing. Ohh and I happened to have it in my truck last week at STH, and can say that it also does a good job of removing overburden.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 The absolutely best alternative for one Estwing are two Estwings! Tried several pick-hammers (professionel and not...) and think the Estwings are the best. Good to handle, good quality and a good service I used some pickhammers, some bricklayerhammers and some of the fat ones (Drilling hammer) now over 40 years and all had been good up to perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadrosauridae Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 When Estwing first released these, I wanted one really bad. After a while of not getting one I began to realize I didnt really have a need for it. I'm sure it can help move some some big and stubborn rocks, but I would also have to carry it around everywhere and that doesnt sound enjoyable. As for Estwings in general, I absolutely love them. My primary geology pick is an Estwing I bought 40 years ago. 1 "There is no shortage of fossils. There is only a shortage of paleontologists to study them." - Larry Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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