The TOUGHSTRIKE 2.5 lb. Cutter Mattock features a 36 American hickory handle to reduce shock, a 2.5 lb. forged steel pick head for maximum durability, overstrike protection to prevent handle breakage, and a slip-eye connection for trusted head retention. Most users prefer this pick to dig in harden soils, trenching, and chopping roots. The TOUGHSTRIKE 2.5 lb. Cutter Mattock is backed by a 15 year warranty.