Defined by the elements – The North Machine Carbon Ice Axe is a multi-purpose technical ice axe, suitable for the most demanding alpinists perfect for high-level mountaineering. Built for fixing lines, opening a mountain route, ice climbing or for digging into the ice to forge a path. High performance carbon composite shaft makes it lightweight, steel blade, G-bone shape for greater strength and rigidity with lower thickness, and an overall shape designed to protect your fingers.