The Raven Ice Axe is a classic mountaineer's piolet that has been used on the most famous of climbs for decades now. It has now been redesigned, it's lighter and has an updated investment-cast, stainless steel head which has been ergonomically improved for increased comfort while walking. The updates and adze geometry give you more secure placements along with efficient chopping and the revamped spike gives you better grip on those icy placements with better plunge-ability. The shaft has also been improved with a trapezoidal cross-section making it more comfortable with better grip. Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe