Fiskars Garden IsoCore 5 lb Pick, 36" Ideal for breaking up rocky surfaces such as gravel and hardened, dried earth (pointed end), or for use as a hoe when digging in tough soil (flat end) Patented IsoCore Shock Control System absorbs strike shock and vibration to reduce the punishment your body takes, transferring 2X less shock and vibration than wood handles Insulation sleeve captures initial strike shock before it can reach your hand Dual-layer handle features a specially formulated combination of insulating materials to dampen lingering vibration Full lifetime warranty