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Jun 05, 2026 - 09:35 AM
The handle is made from hickory, a hardwood known for its durability and resistance to splitting under impact. Hickory maintains handle integrity even after repeated impacts during prospecting work. The 30-inch length provides enough reach for standing work on exposed bedrock while remaining short enough to fit diagonally across a backpack for transport to remote claims. The hickory construction offers the strength needed for demanding field use, making it suitable for extended scraping sessions on bedrock. Prospectors working remote sites benefit from the combination of durability and portability that the 30-inch hickory handle provides.
