Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe

Oh she’s sleek. She’s sexy. But don’t let her cunning appearances fool you…she packs quite a punch. With a 17-4 investment cast stainless steel head that was designed with both beauty and function in mind, this svelte piolet has a neutral-clearance pick which tapers back to a wasp-waisted platform. Finger notches on each side of her head make for a secure grip and allow for quick, smooth hand rotation when going into a self-arrest. Take this beauty into the mountains and watch how her curved adze chops steps, clears snow and blasts ice with ease. She’s also light and lithe—for her 7075-T6 extruded shaft cuts weight to a minimum without a sacrifice in strength.

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