Grivel built the Tech Machine Ice Tool to help you conquer today's challenging ice routes and mixed routes. The radically bent shaft helps you to easily clear bulges and "cauliflowers," and the chromoly steel blade is tapered towards the front for effortless penetration, even in hard ice. Rubber on the grip allows for solid hand placement, and the pick is interchangeable, which will come in handy when you wear it out from your new-found love of mixed climbing.