Testers loved the tools for everything from hard cold ice to slimey limestone hooking. We agree and that's why we called the ALL MOUNTAIN … it truly climbs everything.                             See the review here: http://www.backpacker.com/fall-winter-gear-guide-2011-gear-review-cassin-x-all-mountain-ice-climbing-tool/gear/15985 Read more about the tools here: https://www.camp-usa.com/outdoor/products/cassin/cassin-technical-ice/x-all-mountain-ice-tool-3000S.asp