A good hammer may suffice for most uses, but there are times when the rocks require a little extra persuasion to yield their innards.

For such occasions, we provide chisels in a range of sizes, with and without hand guards.

For general use, we recommend our 19 × 250mm model. We find that a hand guard makes for more comfortable use.

A good hammer may suffice for most uses, but there are times when the rocks require a little extra persuasion to yield their innards.

For such occasions, we provide chisels in a range of sizes, with and without hand guards.

For general use, we recommend our 19 × 250mm model. We find that a hand guard makes for more comfortable use.

Our pry bars are the perfect tool for splitting rocks along planes of weakness. They are invaluable when liberating fossils from shales.

Solid forged from a single piece of steel, these robust tools are ideal for cutting through compacted soil and friable sediments. The hardened, tempered, carbon steel blade is precisely tapered for flexibility and strength. Their softgrip handle makes the tool easy and comfortable to use.

Even the toughest soils will find this tool difficult to resist. Don't let poor exposure hinder you any longer!

Blade length: 28 cm / 11 in

Smaller and less robust than our solid forged trowel, this tool is nevertheless a handy item for clearing away overlying sediment from the rocks you are really interested in.

Any geologist who has spend time in the British moorlands will no doubt have spend some time frustrated by an overlying carpet of boggy sphagnum; with a trowel to hand, this can be cleared away in seconds, and the bedrock brought to bear, ready for a hammering.

Blade length: 20 cm / 8 in