NUPLA 24552 Pick Mattock

Nupla 24552 pick mattock combines the functions of an axe and adze, with the latter horizontally oriented and the former vertically. It is used to cut through roots and comes with a pointed tip designed for digging out hard soil and rock in farming applications.

Features:

• Nupla pick mattock, 24552 features fibreglass construction with a carbon steel head for high resistance against corrosion, bending, compression and varying temperatures.
• It comes with a non-skid, cushioned Ergo grip handle for user comfort & safety.
• This unit carries a unique serial number permanently registered at Nupla Corporation for ease of traceability.
• It comes in safety orange colour for electrical insulation and easy identification.
• The Nuplaglas composite handle prevents cold, heat and electric shock.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is the difference between a pick axe and a pick mattock?

A. A pick axe has a longer, thinner blade and is used to break up rocky soil or clean trenches, whereas a mattock has a shorter, horizontal blade that is excellent for digging.

Q. How do you keep a pick mattock?

A. Use either a grind or a manual file to maintain a sharp edge on both ends of a mattock. A mattock's adze blade and axe should be kept free of burrs and any significant dents or chips should be ground or filed out. However, the adze's cutting edge shouldn't be kept as sharp as the axe's.

Q. How heavy is this Nupla pick mattock?

A. 5 lb.