Faithfull P73 Geologists Hammer/Pick 624g (22oz) FAIHGP

Geologist's hammer or geological pick is used for splitting and breaking rocks.
In field geology, they are used to obtain a fresh surface of a rock in order to determine its composition, nature, mineralogy, history and field estimate of rock strength.
In fossil collecting, they are employed to break rocks with the aim of revealing fossils inside.
Used by geologists for taking samples in the field.
One large square striking face and the other end is ground to a point for splitting, cracking and levering.
Hickory handle.