Black Diamond BD41016860 Raven Ice Axe 60 cm
- 60 cm length
- 0.5 kg item weight
- Stainless steel blade, aluminum handle
- Chisel blade edge
- Compact style, ice head type
- 1 count per listing
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact Black Diamond ice axe with a stainless head, an aluminum handle and a chisel edge. The listing carries only a brand paragraph, so strength and use details are missing.
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ASIN: B08BHVP42DModel: BD410168Category: Ice Axes
Overview
A mountaineer building a light alpine kit gets a compact ice axe with a stainless steel head and an aluminum handle. The blade edge is a chisel type, and the head is listed as an ice head.
Compact size and a stainless head are the reasons to consider it for alpine travel. The listing is thin: no certification, no head weight and no spike or leash details.
Who it's for
Hikers and alpine travelers who want a simple compact axe for snow and ice travel will use the stainless head and light handle. Climbers who need a rated technical tool, or a long shaft, should look at specialized models.
Pros and cons
- Stainless steel head
- Chisel blade edge
- Single axe per listing
- Certification is not listed
- Head weight unspecified
- Leash and spike details unspecified
Performance notes
A chisel edge is shaped to penetrate rather than hook, and a stainless head resists wear and corrosion in wet snow. Aluminum in the handle holds overall weight to about half a kilogram.
Where it stands among ice axes
- #6 most-searched brand and model of the 11 ice axes lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 ice axes we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | BLACK DIAMOND |
|---|---|
| Model | BD410168 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 60 cm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Head Type | Ice |
| Style Name | Compact |
| Blade Edge | Chisel |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Black Diamond Raven need assembly?
The listing describes a complete axe with a stainless blade and an aluminum handle and gives no assembly steps.
Is this the Raven with a grip?
No. The title and item type describe the Raven without a grip.
What is the blade edge?
The listing gives the blade edge as chisel.