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Best Pick Axes

Updated October 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Truper
31614
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Bottom Line

A good all-around pick axe 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 lead to hand fatigue.

The AMES Companies, INC
True Temper Garden Pick
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Bottom Line

A smaller pick axe with a 2 lb. 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 lead to too much reverb or shaking with each strike.

Razor-Back
Mattock
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A large pick axe 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
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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.

Best Bang for the Buck
Razor-Back
Versa
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Bottom Line

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.

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.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Austin
      Austin
      Writer
    • Linsay
      Linsay
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Truper

    31614

    Truper

    31614

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

    $31
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    The AMES Companies, INC

    True Temper Garden Pick

    The AMES Companies, INC

    True Temper Garden Pick

    A smaller pick axe with a 2 lb. head that takes a more traditional approach to its design and construction.

    $32
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    Razor-Back

    Mattock

    Razor-Back

    Mattock

    A large pick axe that can handle more abuse than other options.

    $47
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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.

    $49

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