A modern version of Chouinard&';s original curved-pick mountain axe, the Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe is the classic mountaineer&';s piolet that has been used on classic climbs the world over for decades. The Raven&';s durable aircraft aluminum shaft and investment-cast stainless steel pick are engineered for secure self-arresting. Durable, aircraft-grade aluminum shaft Investment-cast, one-piece stainless steel head with a large hole for a carabiner Pick&';s curve and teeth engineered for secure self-arresting CEN-B certified