The Estwing E30 22oz Pointed Tip Rock Pick is a heavy duty geological hammer. It features a one piece steel construction with no joints, offering superior strength and quality over other brands. In addition, the head has both a pointed tip side and flat face. The pointed tip allows you to perform delicate work such as picking, prying or chipping away at geological outcrops. Such as extracting crystals from a matrix or fossil specimens from a nodule. The flat face on the other hand allows you to completely break, crush and pulverise rock and stone with ease. The handle is bound is high quality leather and lacquered. This gives the Estwing E30 22oz Pointed Tip Rock Pick hammer a classic appearance but works well to absorb shock from each strike. Additionally, the handles ergonomic design provides you with comfort and excellent grip when you are using the tool. The hammer is 22 oz in weight, 33 cm in length and has a high metallic finish. The ideal tool for geologists, hobbyists or professional. On geological mapping projects or mineral exploration surveys.