The Venom Hammer from Black Diamond is an interchangeable head designed for mountaineers and ice climbers who want to tailor their ice tools to the conditions they face. It’s part of Black Diamond’s Bergsport range, fitting into the Pickels & Ice Tools category to provide extra functionality when tackling ice or mixed terrain.
This hammer head comes equipped with either a Mountain Tech pick or, when paired with the adze, a Mountain Classic pick. The Mountain Tech pick has a narrower profile for precise placements in hard ice, while the broader Mountain Classic pick is better suited to chopping and step cutting. Being able to swap between these picks means you can adjust your tool on the fly without carrying multiple heads.
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Black Diamond says about the Venom Hammer
A technical mountain tool designed for weight conscious alpinists and ski mountaineers, the Venom features a fully interchangeable pick, sliding FlickLock pommel and an ergonomically shaped, angled shaft.