what kind of hammer/mallet would you use with this? new to tools and rock hunting. thx

I use it with my rock hammer or 4lb sledge. I also use it without a hammer as a scraper or a pry bar. This is an awesome tool for extracting agate seams from the host rock

Is this tool good for digging up garden rock to sink a 4x4?

This tool is an excellent high quality tool. I use it for gold prospecting...prying, breaking rock, etc. This along with a post-hole digger should do the trick for you.

Should the chisel end of estwing - gp18 gad pry bar - 18" be sharp? what i bought is at least 1.5 mm wide (dull).

I just checked mine: it is NOT sharp, but the flat is slightly less than 1 mm across. The taper starts there and goes into the meaty part of the bar. Guessing for most purposes you don't want it sharp because it would just dull up quickly with serious use. If I needed it sharp I would just hit it with a grinder and MAKE it sharp. I use mine on rocks, so do NOT want it sharp. Hope that helps.

I'm looking for a tool to help pry out expansion joint wood out of my driveway and something just narrower than 3/4". How wide is the tip of this?

The gad is pointed at the tip only and would be limited. I would use an Estwing pry bar which is flat and slide it along the crevice. A large flat headscrewdriver would also help.

Estwing Gad Pry Bar 18 Forged Geological Tool With Pointed

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Description

🪨 Pry Like a Pro: Tough, Precise, Unstoppable

TRUSTED BY THE PROS - Join the global community of geologists, prospectors, and contractors who rely on Estwing’s #1 choice for rock work.
DUAL ACTION PRECISION - Switch effortlessly between prying with the angled chisel end and breaking rocks with the sharp pointed tip—your all-in-one heavy-duty companion.
PROUDLY AMERICAN MADE - Crafted in Rockford, IL from premium American steel—quality and heritage you can feel in every strike.
VIBRATION FREE COMFORT - Work longer with less fatigue thanks to the patented shock reduction grip that slashes impact vibration by 70%.
BUILT TO LAST FORGED AS ONE - Experience the unmatched strength of a single-piece forged steel tool designed to endure the toughest geological challenges.

The Estwing GAD Pry Bar GP-18 is an 18-inch, one-piece forged geological tool featuring a dual-ended design with a pointed tip and chisel end for versatile heavy-duty rock work. Engineered with a patented shock reduction grip that reduces vibration by 70%, it offers superior comfort and durability. Made in the USA from premium chromium-vanadium steel, it is the top choice among geologists, prospectors, and contractors worldwide.

Specifications

ASIN	B000E7PFFE
Best Sellers Rank	476,675 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 530 in Crowbars
Blade Edge	Pointed
Blade Material	Chromium-Vanadium Steel
Blade edge	Pointed
Blade material	Chromium-Vanadium Steel
Brand	Estwing
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 925 Reviews
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Handle material	Alloy Steel
Included Components	Tool
Item Dimensions L x W	47L x 9.4W centimetres
Item Type Name	Pry Bar
Item Weight	0.04 Pounds
Manufacturer	Estwing
Model Number	GP-18
Number of Items	1
Part Number	GP-18
Product dimensions	47L x 9.4W centimetres
Size	18 inches
UPC	034139650010
Unit Count	1.0 count

Reviews

C**G

Pry bar

Good product thanks

24.06.2026

K**M

Brilliant

Great from estwing as always

20.01.2024

B**T

Surprised

Bought the product on recommendation, but noticed it seemed to blunt after the first use. Rather disappointed

14.08.2022

1**E

Good

16.01.2026

A**ー

頼りになる

とても気に入って使っている

8.11.2021

R**G

Einfach top

Ein super teil mit der gewohnten qualität von estwing einfach nur zu empfehlen Super verarbeitung und liegt auch sehr gut in der hand

2.05.2018

M**T

THE rockhound

Ive been wanting one for sometime after using my friends. They are extremely light weight and strong. It does not disappoint and I do not regret the purchase.

24.03.2026

J**É

Es otro nivel de calidad .., lo Máximo .

La calidad de las herramientas de esta marca es muy elevada . Bien vale el precio que se paga . Esta herramienta es lo máximo para fracturar roca.

30.11.2020

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