Krumpholz Railway Pick - 1.5kg Head Weight, 90cm Ash Handle - Hand-forged Tool for Heavy Ground Breaking & Stony Soil

Krumpholz Railway Pick - 1.5kg Head Weight - Hand-Forged Tool for Stony Soil & Heavy Ground Breaking

When faced with hard, stony soil, heavily compacted subsoil, or even rock, you need a tool engineered to deliver maximum impact force. The Krumpholz Railway Pick (Cross Hoe / Pickaxe) is the professional solution, forged by a European family blacksmith with over 220 years of experience. With a substantial 1.5 kg head weight and rugged, specialized ends, this tool provides the leverage and power required to fracture rock and easily break up hard soils, making strenuous land preparation efficient and effective.

Best For The serious home gardener, landscaper, or property owner who appreciates master-forged tools and requires an ultra-sturdy, heavy-headed tool for breaking new ground, digging in hard/stony soil, and heavy-duty excavation.

Key Features

• Master Hand-Forged Quality: Crafted by Krumpholz, a traditional European blacksmithing company since 1799, this tool is forged from premium steel for maximum toughness, balance, and guaranteed lifelong durability.

• Heavy 1.5 kg Head Weight: The substantial head weight is designed to maximize impact energy, ensuring deep penetration into compacted clay, hard soil, and rock with powerful, concentrated strikes.

• Specialized Cross Hoe/Pickaxe Design: Features a robust dual-head profile (pick and cross hoe assumed from description) that is perfect for breaking up, prying, and levering tough materials, including large stones and dense root systems.

• Ergonomic 90cm Leverage: Fitted with a durable, lacquered 90 cm Ash Wood handle, providing excellent control and reach, maximizing leverage for powerful downward strikes while minimizing physical strain.

• Built for Longevity: The combination of hardened steel and the robust handle ensures the tool remains stable and resists bending, even during continuous, strenuous work in the toughest soil conditions.

Sizes Available (Sold Individually)

This item is sold as a single, premium, hand-forged tool.

Specifications

• Brand: Krumpholz
  

• Material: Hand-Forged Steel Head; Lacquered Ash Wood Handle

• Capacity: Breaking up stony/hard soils, heavy digging, and excavation

• Dimensions: 90 cm Handle Length; Head Weight about 1.5 kg

• Other specific data: Cross hoe / Pickaxe profile. Made in Europe.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Breaking up deeply compacted clay, shale, and rocky ground when preparing new garden beds or foundations.

• Digging deep, narrow holes for fence posts and structural anchors in hard ground.

• Severing thick tree and shrub roots during removal and excavation.

• Preparing paths and walkways by breaking up and leveling rough, stony surfaces.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Business Delivery:

• Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
• If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
• If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
• Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!