Raven Ice Axe
Black Diamond's Raven is a classic ice ace based off Chouinard's original pick. Modern updates include a lighter feel, redesigned geometry, and a better handle whether you're ascending steep, icy couloirs or traversing glaciars. The investment-cast, curved, stainless steel head's shape improves handling for traverses, and it has a large hole for carabiners of any size.
Details
- Classic ice axe redesigned to be lighter and tougher
- Investment-cast, stainless steel head improved for traversing
- Updated pick and adze geometry allows secure placements
- Trapezoidal, aluminum shaft with grippy cross-section
- Item #BLDZ9BZ
- Material
- [shaft] aluminum, [head, spike] stainless steel
- Length
- 55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm, 80cm, 90cm
- Rating
- B-rated
- Leash Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- [55cm] 15oz, [60cm] 15.6oz, [65cm] 1lb 0.2oz, [70cm] 1lb 0.7oz, [75cm] 1lb 1.3oz, [80cm] 1lb 1.9oz, [90cm] 1lb 2.5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
5 based on 16 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 6, 2023
BD Raven
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 80
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 130
I have really enjoyed my time with the raven. I have tested this to about everything it is designed to do from general mountaineering to building steps up steep ice, and used as a shovel in a pinch summer camping. It's built like a tank. I would say this is the ice axe for someone in steep terrain with deep snow or flatter hard pack/ice. Personally wish I would have spent the little extra for the pro model.
October 13, 2023
Couldn't be happier
Its a basic ice axe. Strong, light, I've used it quite extensively for non ice axe things and it proved to be a useful peace of gear for a good price
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 12, 2023
Solid Raven
This is exactly how an ice axe should be. Great price too. Another quality piece of equipment by black diamond.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 10, 2023
Perfect general purpose axe
Super comfortable to carry from the head. Easy to secure with carabiner, very sturdy when driving in. Couldn't ask for more!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 10, 2023
@blackdiamond
if you're looking to make donations this is a great tool for many tasks that I've encountered while farming, foraging, and trapping... while it may not be intentional, this tool is great for general purpose living and could improve the lives of many people with heavier, less efficient versions.. while it is irreparable without advanced technology it sure does last. maybe consider giving some to people who need them, I know I'm happy to have one🙂
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 20, 2023
Straightforward and solid
Good balance, not too heavy, and very solidly built. No complaints, excellent tool
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 28, 2023
BlackDiamond Axe review !!
Thank you BlackDiamond for producing Raven Ice Axe, super cool !!!! Like the weight & feel of the Raven. Hard to find a sweet ice axe, but this one is super sweet !! Thank you, sincerely:) Grant
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 15, 2023
Excellent choice
This is a solid, go-to mountaineering ice axe. I’ve used their older model for a long time and I’m excited to upgrade to the newer version. Can’t go wrong with this classic!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 23, 2022
Perfect for my needs
Used to live in the Eastern Sierra where I would borrow my friends well loved Grivel. This axe reminds me of that one. I don’t do any really crazy mountaineering, so this fits my needs as extra safety in snowy slopey conditions.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 4, 2022
Lightweight and exactly what I
Lightweight and exactly what I was looking for for early season hiking crossing snowfields
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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