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Jun 05, 2026 - 09:22 AM
The 24-inch handle gives enough reach for most surface crevices and shallow bedrock fractures, but prospectors working deeper cracks often step up to the Badger 30-inch or 36-inch for the extra leverage. The 24-inch length is optimized for tight-access targets where a longer handle would bind or make the tool awkward to swing in confined spaces. If you're working crevices deeper than 18 inches or need more prying leverage on hardpan, the longer Badger models carry the same 10-inch head with extended handles. Browse the full range at apex picks.
