Best Pickaxes

Updated April 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Truper 31614 Pickaxe
Truper
31614 Pickaxe
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Bottom Line

A good all-around pickaxe that should be a part of any tool set for DIY and home projects around the house.

Pros

Fiberglass handle is extremely durable, resisting major impacts and strikes when using on hard surfaces like rocks.

Cons

Rather heavy for extended use. Can cause hand fatigue.

Best Bang for the Buck
Razor-Back Versa
Razor-Back
Versa
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The best option for anyone looking for a multipurpose tool that actually does both jobs well.

Pros

We love the unique head design. It sports a sharp pick on one side and a blunt trowel, making it easy to switch uses on the fly with a single tool.

Cons

The larger trowel section adds some weight other options lack.

The AMES Companies, INC True Temper Garden Pick
The AMES Companies, INC
True Temper Garden Pick
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A smaller pickaxe with a 2 pound head that takes a more traditional approach to its design and construction.

Pros

Long wooden handle offers plenty of comfort for extended use. Wood helps to absorb vibrations after each strike, reducing hand fatigue.

Cons

Combination of wood and metal can cause too much reverb or shaking with each strike.

Razor-Back Mattock
Razor-Back
Mattock
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A large pickaxe that can handle more abuse than other options.

Pros

Forged steel head is designed in a way to make the axe multipurpose. Edge is flat and sharp for digging in dirt and chopping hard surfaces. Ideal for major projects.

Cons

More expensive than other options.

Fiskars Garden IsoCore
Fiskars
Garden IsoCore
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Bottom Line

A good option if you want the most in terms of vibration reduction and durability.

Pros

Handle is specially designed with the patented IsoCore Shock Control System. Surface is insulated from inner core shocks. Comfortable to use and grip.

Cons

Wood tool lovers will want to stay clear from the foam and rubber handle.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

10 Models Considered
5 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
98 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
FITOOL
Forged Adze Pickaxe
AMES
Mini Dig EZ Pick Tool
Truper
5-Pound Pick Mattock with 36" Fiberglass Handle
Nupla
Pick Mattock
TABOR TOOLS
Pick Mattock with Fiberglass Handle
The team that worked on this review
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
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Truper

31614 Pickaxe

Truper

31614 Pickaxe

A good all-around pickaxe that should be a part of any tool set for DIY and home projects around the house.

$48
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The AMES Companies, INC

True Temper Garden Pick

The AMES Companies, INC

True Temper Garden Pick

A smaller pickaxe with a 2 pound head that takes a more traditional approach to its design and construction.

$48
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Razor-Back

Mattock

Razor-Back

Mattock

A large pickaxe that can handle more abuse than other options.

$43
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Fiskars

Garden IsoCore

Fiskars

Garden IsoCore

A good option if you want the most in terms of vibration reduction and durability.

$52
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Razor-Back

Versa

Razor-Back

Versa

The best option for anyone looking for a multipurpose tool that actually does both jobs well.
$180

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