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Explore our comprehensive range of ice cutting tools, designed for efficiency and precision in icy conditions. Whether you're drilling holes for fishing or navigating snowy terrains, our tools offer durability and ease of use. Featuring lightweight designs and ergonomic grips, these ice cutting tools ensure maximum performance without compromising comfort. From augers to chisels, each product is crafted to tackle tough ice with ease. Equip yourself with the right tools to make your winter adventures seamless and enjoyable.
$69.95
They are old tools, but I still like them and use them regularly. ... Getting the hex nut( on the tool head) loosened was quite difficult, but once that was accomplished, replacement was
5
Heli Ski Guide
Great picks, legendary sticks! One swing placements!
5
Christopher D.
Great picks, legendary sticks! One swing placements!
5
Peter L.
My old picks were worn down past the teeth. These fit perfectly into my old carbon fiber Cobra tools. They are as good as new. They are old tools, but I still like them and use them regularly. Getting the hex nut( on the tool head) loosened was quite difficult, but once that was accomplished, replacement was easy. The tools climb like they are new..
5
John D.
Always nice to swing on fresh picks from the factory. Very easy to replace with a ratchet, skip the BD wrench.
5
Darla P.
I needed a new pair for my carbon fiber axes and these fit great!
$299.99
These really have a great swing and feel natural when placing. ... All in all, a great tool choice that provides both durability and excellent
5
Aaron
So my first set of tools was a old pair of leashed cobras sans pommel, then i got a set of fuels and it was life changing, X dream never felt right... Nomic Never felt right. At the end of the day you got ta find the right tool for you. If you like fuels... you will like these more. Love the swing and it ’s just fantastic hanging on this big meaty handle on a steep piece of ice.
5
Raphael
The Reactor is one of the best pure ice tools I 've used. When paired with the new Natural Ice picks, I find I 'm able to get good placements on the first swing almost every time. The open shaft geometry makes for a very natural swing, no funky wrist flick required. This geometry also makes the Reactors perform well even on less than vertical ice, unlike many more steeply drooped tools. The lightweight construction and even weight distribution also make it easy to accelerate the head of the tool, no big windup needed. Unless the ice is really cold and hard, a fast, short swing is enough. When paired with the Mixed picks, the Reactors perform well on rock as well, though for extensive drytooling the Fuels are still the way to go. But for pitch after pitch of ice, the Reactors are my first choice.
5
Benjamin
Light but really precise, offset of the handle feels great in hard climbs, balance is great and the pick is the nicest goes really smooth into the ice.
5
Topher
These really have a great swing and feel natural when placing. If you have xlarger hands( with gloves) even with the large adjustment, it can seem a little snug but nothing that gets in the way of a good stick. Angles great and seems to help you from getting pumped as fast. Well worth it! Great Job BD!
5
Outdooryves
This is my third pair of ice axes. I personally own the Grivel North Machine with carbon shaft and before that the Petzl This is my third set of ice axes. I presently owns a pair of. Grivel North Machine and my first set was Petzl Quarks. I definitely prefer the BD Reator. Blades are open enough for regular terrain and the curved handles are aggressive for steeper routes. I tried one set of Reactor last year and felt in love with the swing. The pure ice blades penetrate well with less ice diversion than my Grivel. Now so happy to own one. So eager to try it this winter!
$79.99
Great tool ... I was able to make several holes very easy since the blades are sharp ... Excellent quality and it seems to be durable and well made. ... Nice hand
5
Ko12
It drills through ice the way it is supposed to. Good buy.
5
fish
Easily cuts through ice. I was worried about the 8 ” being tough to drill but it was not
5
Rob ice rider
Nice hand auger. Cut through 6 ” of ice with easy. My 10 year old used it just as was for cutting holes.
5
EddS
Excellent quality and it seems to be durable and well made. I was able to make several holes very easy since the blades are sharp
$219.99
Great auger- cuts through the ice like butter! ... Best auger on the market, the centerpoint makes drilling so easy, fast and lightweight. ... Light weight just what I wanted, works great an a great
5
icy fish
Best auger on the market, the centerpoint makes drilling so easy, fast and lightweight.
5
Smitty 01
Light weight just what I wanted, works great an a great price
5
Contender 357
Great auger- cuts through the ice like butter! Very Impressed
5
Jh123456
Used this a couple times already and it ’s a huge upgrade from my old mora drill.
$9.99
This one will hold up not like the ones at other stores. ... Glad he did, this one has a nice little chipper for breaking out the skim ice and a great scoop for when you drill the
5
Kevin
[ I bought this ice skimmer for Ice fishing. It is very strong and well made- great for keeping a fishing hole ice free
5
Nater56
I bought this ice chipper/ scoop to replace the one my grandson dropped down a hole. Glad he did, this one has a nice little chipper for breaking out the skim ice and a great scoop for when you drill the holes
$49.99
Necessary tool for any safe ice fishing trip. ... Meets my expectations and really like hoop at end to insert thumb or connect a strap, so you do n't lose
5
Ice Jockey
I bought this with a Dick's 40% off one item promotion( making it$ 15) and picked it up in store. The form, function, and finish are perfect. This is an essential item for early ice fishing and late ice fishing. Easily check the thickness/safety of the ice with a couple solid strikes. I do n't spud my holes, but I 'm sure you could make fairly quick work out of ice less than 6 '' thick.
5
Justin1983
I bought this and never leave home without it when going out on the ice, love it, very sharp and not heavy at all!!
5
bhac88
Necessary tool for any safe ice fishing trip. Meets my expectations and really like hoop at end to insert thumb or connect a strap, so you do n't lose pole.
5
Hflhfluflkhfkyo
Thus spud is very well built and tough. Works great!
5
Was1
[ I only have had the chance to use this on one trip and was really glad I had it
$49.95
I find it to be a necessary tool. ... personally I like
5
greg
seems there are mixed opinions on the need for the adze. personally I like them. Ive used them to cam into a 1 '' crack as well as chop out bad ice for a screw placement or V- tread. I find it to be a necessary tool.
$209.95
Great tool for high mountain travel. ... Also, unlike most Ice Tools, this axe performs self- arrest quite well using the standard pick that comes
5
Nathan K.
This set of tools are by far the best all mountain combination I ’ ve ever used. They have great balance and feel on alpine ice. The quick lock pommel is comfortable on long sections of alpine slab ice. The adjustment is quick and easy to position for different steepness and conditions. The shaft design anchors well in snow. Also the replaceable picks allow you the option to optimize for conditions from mixed ice and rock to glacier trekking.
5
Melodie Q.
Do it's job perfectly, delivered quickly very pleased with it.
5
Matt O.
I love the build of this axe. It's a heavier than the super lightweight touring axes like the Petzel Gully but imo gives you more stability and is easier to plunge while climbing couloirs and steep terrain. Solid weight to be able to self arrest too.
5
Brent F.
Good ergonomics and swings well. Fidlock grip gives you something to hold onto so you ’ re not as worried about dropping it. Great tool for high mountain travel.
5
Connor L.
Great piece of gear. A little heavier than expected, but the right tool for Rainier ’s Kautz route
$209.95
The titanium head seems strong enough to serve as an anchor. ... The curved design is comfortable. ... Even if I do n't use it it's light enough that I wo n't mind bringing it along for the
5
South Side
[ I have not had the chance to actually use it yet but for my type of class 2- 3 climbing it should be perfect. The titanium head seems strong enough to serve as an anchor. The curved design is comfortable. I appreciate the plug in the bottom but I will need to order a thumb slide. Even if I do n't use it it's light enough that I wo n't mind bringing it along for the ride:)
$69.95
The Natural Ice+ picks have a much more natural swing and I no longer feel like I 'm forcing my tool into the ice. ... The notched head also provides better control when using my tools for unconventional
5
Tonyk
Great replacement pick, easy to install and will be buying more.
5
Dane D.
Ordered as backup because my current ones were towards the end of their life. The quality is remarkable. They are solid, well designed and insanely sharp.
5
Dan S.
Replaced an old new stock fusion pick. Much better swing.
5
William K.
Classic tool tips that result in a nice natural swing. My old picks got to the point where I couldn ’ t sharpen them anymore. These are nice and sharp and I had forgotten how nice that is!
5
aaron j.
Got these picks in hope to replace my old Cobra picks. Ordered 2 pairs after some research. Fit perfectly and now my cobra carbon fiber axes a rocking the ice again. Thanks
$119.95
[ wish I went a little longer but has a great spot for your hand on the top and is super light, very handy tool in steep pitches when it gets a little
5
willie
[ bought this for a lightweight option for mountaineering in the rockies. used it on Conundrum Couloir route last week, axe performed great on the way up and on the glissade down. this axe is about as light as it gets for steel headed options. versatile enough to use on classic mountaineering routes, glacier travel and slightly more technical routes. would stay away from ice routes. overall solid product.
5
54321
[ wish I went a little longer but has a great spot for your hand on the top and is super light, very handy tool in steep pitches when it gets a little icy
5
Climbingfun
[ Super lightweight and ideal for fast and light missions. Not for ice climbing but great for general mountaineering and self arresting. Camp makes good gear
5
ChaneyClimbz
[ Used for the first time today at Rubicon Peak, Tahoe. It was very light and easy to swing and got the job done. Was also so light that it didn ’ t wear my shoulders out swinging. I did have to self arrest a couple times as the snow was very tricky but had no problems stopping myself.
$119.95
[ Exactly as intended, this is a very lightweight iceaxe and perfect for occasional use hiking ridges when backcountry skiing. ... Perfect for light duty ice
5
SW64
[ Exactly as intended, this is a very lightweight iceaxe and perfect for occasional use hiking ridges when backcountry skiing. I purchased the short model and it fits nicely on my day pack and performs well when needed. Very affordable, too.
$249.99
Very, very lite weight, easy to use, and cuts through the ice quickly. ... Light, and cuts great! ... We 're still at about 2ft of ice in northern Wisconsin and it does a great
5
Calgarygringo
Now that ice is over I can write a full season review. Cuts like a knife through butter and no issues at all. Left my gasser in storage all winter. I did have to buy an extension near the end as we were at the bottom and was easy to put on and drilled jyst as good as without. We also opened old holes, side by sides etc. and no issues there either. Totally impressed.
5
Brodben
Great product. Drilled 100+ holes this season and still using original blades. Lightweight and durable. Getting the bit on the drill is sometimes hard with the guard so close to the chuck. Other than this small issue no complaints
5
Blair
Light, and cuts great! Keep your hole clean to save your drill.
5
GPopp
I already owned an 8 '' k- drill( 7 5/8 '') and decided to try the Pistol bit based on a recommendation from a coworker. The cut is smoother and I get more holes out of a battery with similar ice conditions. Since the centering point was added I can make fish ponds as well for those ice derby days. Has been a great addition to my ice gear.
5
Rich
[ The auger works great now but the first time that I used it I couldn ’ t drill anything with it. It turned out the blades were installed backwards from the factory. I took them off and reinstalled them the correct way and now it works great.
$69.95
Dry tooling with them on my vipers felt great. ... Sure, they 're a little tougher to get into and out of pure ice, but they seem like they 'll last
5
Dylan K
These picks inspire confidence. Sure, they 're a little tougher to get into and out of pure ice, but they seem like they 'll last forever. Dry tooling with them on my vipers felt great.
5
Joseph s.
These picks are super strong and can stand the abuse of rock while also slicing through the ice with minimal effort. The fact they work on various BD axes also is a plus with only a single bolt to change out in the field.
5
aaron j.
As I stated above need replacements for my cobra axes and they fit perfectly Thanks
$69.95
Time will tell on durability, but the trade off for weight seems worth it ... Clearly beautifully engineered and amazingly light for a steel screw! ... I also really liked that they are wider than normals screws, which means that you can screw them into used holes as long as they werent originally...
5
Peter
[ Ca n't wait for the ice to come to the Northeast to spin these guys in. Clearly beautifully engineered and amazingly light for a steel screw!
5
Stan
[ Incredibly lightweight, larger bore hole, easy to pick off harness with the bright color hangers. Time will tell on durability, but the trade off for weight seems worth it
5
[ I bought this ice screw for the past season and they have been awesome! They screw in so much easier than other screws that I have used. As a newer ice climber, they gave me a lot of confidence. I also really liked that they are wider than normals screws, which means that you can screw them into used holes as long as they werent originally put there by another Blue Ice screw.
5
Jonas
[ I have the Blue Ice and Camp super stubbies and both are great but the 3 tooth design of the Blue Ice makes it bite even better I would say.
5
dvmnickel
[ Purchased in the summer for this season ’s ice. The screw bites into the ice well and drives nicely. I like the idea that I could use a smaller previous ice screw hole to place the bigger diameter blue ice screw, since as the season progresses this will likely be necessary.
$159.95
It is extremely lightweight and thoughtfully designed to be used in that `` just in case '' scenario. ... This is the perfect solution… insanely llight but fully
5
Travis
[ I bought this to carry on an early season trip in the Sierras from Kearsarge Pass to Whitney Portal. It is extremely lightweight and thoughtfully designed to be used in that `` just in case '' scenario. Great for ultralight backpackers. Did n't end up needing it, but my confidence was boosted knowing I had it should I need it.
5
Mrjakeyoung
[ If you might need it but don ’ t take it, you ’ ll probably end up needing it. But if you might need it and you do take it, you probably won ’ t end up needing it. This is the perfect solution… insanely llight but fully functional
$84.95
They cut just as good as their steel counterparts. ... Significantly lighter than competing brands, and the thinner walls mean they place super easily. ... [ The blue ice aero lite ice screws are definitely itely the best ice screws on the market right
5
zach
[ The blue ice aero lite ice screws are definitely itely the best ice screws on the market right now. Significantly lighter than competing brands, and the thinner walls mean they place super easily.
5
Wudup
[ Super lightweight. I ’ ve heard people complain that aluminum screws bind. I haven ’ t found that at all with these. They cut just as good as their steel counterparts.
There are various types of ice cutting tools designed to handle different ice thicknesses. For thinner ice, lightweight hand tools like ice picks or small augers are often sufficient. As ice thickness increases, more robust options such as power augers or specialized ice axes become necessary to efficiently cut through the ice. Each tool is designed with specific features to enhance performance based on the conditions and thickness of the ice.
When choosing the right ice cutting tool, consider the type of ice fishing or outdoor activity you plan to engage in. Evaluate the thickness of the ice you will be cutting through, as some tools are designed for thicker ice while others are more suitable for thinner layers. Additionally, think about the weight and portability of the tool, especially if you need to transport it over long distances. Finally, assess the specific features that may enhance your experience, such as ease of use, durability, and the type of handle or grip that feels comfortable for you.
When selecting an ice cutting tool, consider the blade material and design, as these factors influence cutting efficiency and durability. Look for features such as ergonomic handles for better grip and control, as well as lightweight construction for ease of use. Additionally, tools with multi-functional capabilities can enhance versatility, allowing for various ice-related tasks. Finally, ensure the tool is designed for the specific type of ice cutting you plan to do, whether for fishing, climbing, or other activities.
Yes, there are specific ice cutting tools designed for various activities like fishing and climbing. For ice fishing, tools such as augers and chisels are commonly used to create holes in the ice. In contrast, climbing activities often require specialized tools like ice axes and picks that provide stability and support on icy surfaces. Each tool is tailored to meet the unique demands of its intended use, ensuring efficiency and safety.
Ice cutting tools are typically constructed from durable materials designed to withstand cold temperatures and harsh conditions. Common materials include high-carbon steel for blades and cutting edges, which provide strength and sharpness. Additionally, lightweight aluminum or composite materials may be used for handles to enhance portability and ease of use. Some tools may also feature rubber or textured grips for improved handling in icy environments.
The design of ice cutting tools plays a crucial role in their performance and ease of use. Features such as blade shape, weight distribution, and handle ergonomics can enhance cutting efficiency and reduce user fatigue. Tools designed with sharp, durable blades can penetrate ice more easily, while lightweight materials can improve maneuverability. Additionally, thoughtful design elements, like comfortable grips and balanced construction, contribute to a more user-friendly experience when cutting through ice.
Manual ice cutting tools offer several advantages over powered options. They are typically lighter and more portable, making them easier to transport and use in remote locations. Additionally, manual tools provide greater control and precision, allowing users to make more accurate cuts in the ice. They also tend to be quieter, which can be beneficial for fishing or other activities where noise might be a concern.
To ensure the durability of your ice cutting tool during use, it's important to follow proper maintenance practices. Regularly inspect the tool for any signs of wear or damage, and clean it after each use to prevent corrosion. Additionally, using the tool as intended and avoiding excessive force can help prolong its lifespan. Storing the tool in a dry place when not in use will also protect it from environmental factors that could lead to deterioration.
When selecting an ice cutting tool, consider features that enhance safety during use. Look for tools with ergonomic handles that provide a secure grip, reducing the risk of slipping. Additionally, tools with protective sheaths or covers can help prevent accidental injuries when not in use. It's also beneficial to choose options that are designed to minimize kickback or sudden movements while cutting through ice.
Ice cutting tools are primarily designed for use in cold weather conditions, as they are intended for activities like ice fishing or mountaineering during winter months. While they can be used in various cold environments, their effectiveness may diminish in warmer temperatures where ice is less stable. It is important to consider the specific conditions and the type of ice when using these tools to ensure optimal performance and safety.
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