Is it a solid piece of steel? Or a two piece?

This is two pieces, with a hollow handle. The description saying "forged in one piece" is generic for their one-piece hammers, and geo picks like the Burpee model. You can confirm this on Estwing's website. ALL their products say "solid American steel" but the description for this GP100 does NOT say "forged in once piece" like it does here on Amazon. There are half a dozen reviews with pictures showing where the hollow handle has become disconnected from the wide round socket in the head piece. Estwing's solid models do not have this clearly visible socket/lip where the head and handle connect, and are smooth tapered.

New at fossil-hunting - in addition to this hammer, should I consider a smaller Estwing (maybe 13 oz.) for finer work? Thanks.

Hi, we use this for everything. Most fossils are in some type of limestone or shale. This works very well to clear debris and get into the non exposed layers. We use it for fossil and rock hunting.

How wide is the spade portion of this tool?

Jimmy, I measured mine and it's 2/14 wide. A buddy of mine has one and I used it and liked it so much that I went and bought my own.Glad I did, it's a great pick.It's not anything like those heavy clunky things I'm used to.Hope this helps.

GP-100 Geologist Paleo Pick, Blue, 25"

Product ID: 83172584

Details

Brand
Estwing
Colour
Blue
Handle material
Vinyl
Head material
Alloy Steel
Item weight
4 Pounds

🎯Precision 25-inch length

🦾4-pound balanced weight

🛠️All-steel durability

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Description

🛠️ Dig Deeper, Work Smarter – The Pick That Means Business

POWDER COATED FINISH - Resists rust and wear, keeping your tool looking sharp
COMPACT 25 INCH DESIGN - Perfect for tight underground spaces and precise excavation
UNBREAKABLE ONE PIECE STEEL - Engineered for lifetime toughness and zero weak points
ERGONOMIC VINYL CUSHION GRIP - Anti-vibration comfort for extended use without fatigue
TRUSTED BY PROS COLLECTORS - Estwing quality that elevates your toolkit status

The Estwing GP-100 Geologist Paleo Pick is a 25-inch, 4-pound, all-steel tool designed for professional geologists and serious hobbyists. Featuring a durable one-piece steel construction with a powder-coated finish and a vinyl cushion grip, it offers unmatched strength, comfort, and precision for excavation in tight or hard rock environments. Highly rated and made in the USA, it’s the go-to pick for those who demand reliability and performance.

Specifications

ASIN	B00D3OJD62
Best Sellers Rank	334,349 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 136 in Masonry Hammers
Brand	Estwing
Colour	Blue
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,111)
Global Trade Identification Number	00034139784913, 00743153849897
Grip Type	Textured Vinyl
Handle Material	Vinyl
Head Material Type	Alloy Steel
Head Style	Flat
Included Components	Rock Pick
Item Type Name	Geologist Paleo Pick
Item Weight	4 Pounds
Manufacturer	Estwing
Style	Geo/Paleo Pick
UPC	034139784913 752913155222 732233469858 743153849897
Unit Count	1.0 count

Reviews

M**T

Very nice short pick

Very effective short pick. Have used in hard rock filled ground and it was ideal. The short handle makes it ideal for underground use, although the price makes it a little extravagant. High quality estwing one piece steel design though means it is going to brake or come apart and is very strong, anti vibration handle works very well and the comfort grip feel good all of which helps to justify the price point.

5.10.2025

A**R

Paleo pick extended shaft

Love it,good quality, perfect for hand digging in tight trenches, lighter than a traditional pick axe, would recommend this for trenching & landscape work. Plus its an Estwing so a nice treat for the tool collection 👍

13.08.2025

N**H

Fantastic Pick

Extremely well made, versatile and lightweight pick for geological work.

3.09.2018

R**C

First impression - no mistake. I haven't had it in the field yet.

9.08.2025

Y**N

Necesitaba un pico manejable pero duro de pelar, y esta herramienta me va a servir mucho más que la picoleta que usaba para cavar en la roca

24.02.2025

N**E

Excellent/oddball size ideal for "little" swings and scooping, very versitile, WELL MADE, moves rocks with ease, lever, I mean this thing is pretty gnarly. Its midevil dang near, and feels it. Very good weight distribution, feels like you got a robot appendage almost, nice hammered finish, works great in hard or soft soils, perfect rock finder, doesn't beat the tip...just does what its supposed to, no excuses. If I were a foot taller I'd buy another and use 2.

25.10.2025

S**O

easy to use solid does its job

18.05.2023

E**A

Piccone fantastico. Molto pratico e funzionale

11.01.2025

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