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Not nearly as painful as trying to chip away at an unweathered peridotite with a 14 oz. I carry it with me whether I'm working on seds or ultramafics.works for both. what can I say, this hammer rocks. ;)it is slightly bigger than the standard 14 oz, but not as heavy as a sledge.
(NOT A TOY - Do not give to unsupervised children) An excellent tool for rock-hounding. Sturdy and functional.
It has split and chipped its share of glacial erratics, however. It hasn't even needed grinding to re-point it, but then I work primarily in softer rock. There are fancier looking hammers out there, but the one piece construction and molded-on grip will truly last you a life time. 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.
I would not use any other brand of rock hammer. I use this to sample rocks in old mines and when i am gold prospecting. I own the 16oz also.
It was recommended to me by my geology professor, and I would recommend it to everybody. The best rock hammer there is.
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