Archaeological Handpicks (patiche) Feature: * Special digging radius Pick-head radius with a focal point at the hand grip/wrist pivot area to make cutting vertical balk walls easier. * Deep handle shank Extra deep internally reverse-tapered shank provides a simple, strong, solid, and secure handle-to-pick connection. * Hickory handle Top-of-the-line 12" (305 mm) adze eye hickory handle with weather-resistant clear lacquer and silicone finish for a slip-resistant grip. Shaped for maximum hand comfort. Best quality available, manufactured from hickory with a density of at least 48 pounds per cubic foot. Wooden handle does not collect heat in the sun, preventing the "too-hot-to-touch" syndrome. Lighter than metal or metal and leather handles, easier to keep clean, and replaceable worldwide. Wood is also easier on the hand because it helps to absorb the vibrations that can numb the hand after day-long use. * 15° beveled sides Straight-edge 15° beveled sides allow for a natural hand angle when using the pick like a trowel to rake together loose rubble into a pile prior to removal without losing leading edge contact with the ground. This prevents the gathered material from "escaping" from under the leading edge of the pick. * Heat-treated alloy steel Heat-treated alloy steel tampered to hold an edge, yet left soft enough to be easily re-grindable for a blunter or sharper digging edge, or different pick tip or hoe corner radius as desired. * Durable, quality product Pick heads are carefully manufactured one at a time as a very high quality, precision thin-wall lost wax casting. The stain-resistant steel alloy is used for the pick's construction is the same tough, stain-resistant steel used in mountain climbing equipment where metal fatigue could mean death. Designed to literally last more than a lifetime. * Four sizes - take your pick! To facilitate all aspects of excavation, the pick is available in four sizes: The Detailer - For careful work around emerging artifacts. Hoe width is 36 mm. The Surveyor - For general exploration as well as daily on-site use. Hoe width is 40 mm. The Expedition - Designed for daily on-site production use. Hoe width is 45 mm. The Earthmover - Excellent where dig site preparation work is required to clear away large quantities of overburden. Hoe width is 55mm. The Detailer Archaeological Handpick (Patiche) $51.95 The Surveyor Archaeological Handpick (Patiche) $51.95 The Expedition Archaeological Handpick (Patiche) $51.95 Ingalls Earthmover Archaeological Handpick (Patiche) $55.95 Need more information? Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-592-6940 - Ask for Extension 547 or Internet Sales.