Hand picks, anyone?

[Charlie_K]

Does anyone have recommendations for good quality small, handheld pick/mattock tools? Something like the geological/brick hammers that work on tough soil in tight confines where a full-sized pick is too large and cumbersome?

 

[neo71665]

estwing

 

[Square_peg]

The old army surplus picks are the best. There are some new Chinese one-handed pick mattocks that aren't too bad so long as you recognize their limitation. The steel will break if used hard on rocks. But for most work they are fine.

 

[JLRubicon]

If you can find one of these at a garage sale for $2.