{"product_id":"chouinard-zero-x-ice-axe-climbing-classic-pick-tool-usa-blue-shaft-vintage-1984","title":"Chouinard Zero X Ice Axe Climbing Classic Pick Tool USA Blue Shaft Vintage 1984","description":"Vintage Chouinard ice climbing axe featuring a steel head with pick and adze, mounted on a blue metal shaft. Marked “CHOUINARD U.S.A.” on the head, this example dates to the early period of modern technical climbing equipment development in the 1970s. Chouinard equipment is highly collectible due to its connection to the origins of modern alpine climbing gear and the later founding of Black Diamond Equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tool shows honest use wear consistent with mountaineering equipment and displays well as part of a climbing collection or outdoor gear display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem: Ice climbing axe \/ hammer\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Chouinard Equipment\u003cbr\u003eMarking: “CHOUINARD U.S.A.”\u003cbr\u003eDesign Style: Technical mountaineering tool\u003cbr\u003eDate of Manufacture: Circa 1980\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Steel head, metal shaft with coated grip\u003cbr\u003eColor: Blue shaft\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: Serrated pick, adze blade, wrist-hole in head\u003cbr\u003eLength: 19 1\/2\" ( 50 cm)\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Manufacture: United States\u003cbr\u003eVintage used condition with surface wear and handling marks\u003cbr\u003e19 1\/2\" (50cm) x 10 1\/4 x 2 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e1 lb 9 oz\u003cbr\u003eSKU 9316","brand":"Chouinard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43042847948918,"sku":"9316","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6547\/8518\/files\/chouinard-zero-x-ice-axe-climbing-classic-pick-tool-usa-blue-shaft-vintage-1984-9316-1224894399.jpg?v=1772762530","url":"https:\/\/templetonantiques.com\/products\/chouinard-zero-x-ice-axe-climbing-classic-pick-tool-usa-blue-shaft-vintage-1984","provider":"Templeton Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}