Took my old rock hammer vs a new Estwing to a basalt outcrop near Bend

The Estwing's one piece steel handle didn't wobble after 20 solid hits, while my old one with the wooden handle started coming loose. Anyone have a favorite hammer for tough igneous stuff?

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joseph_roberts17d ago

Ever notice how the simple one piece design always wins out? My old camping axe had the same wood handle problem, but my grandpa's solid steel hatchet from the 50s still works perfect. Makes you wonder why we ever moved away from that kind of build for hard use tools?

charlesb8917d ago

Cost cutting, plain and simple?