{"product_id":"blue-ice-blackbird-ice-axe","title":"Blackbird Ice Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Ice Blackbird is a straight-shafted classic mountaineering ice axe built for glacier travel, alpine approaches, and moderate snow and ice terrain. Its Chromoly steel head — hot forged and ergonomically shaped — provides a more rigid and effectively lighter anchoring platform than standard stainless steel at equivalent weight, while the aircraft-grade anodized aluminium shaft keeps overall weight to 330g at 49cm. Assembled at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChromoly steel head\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chromoly (chrome-molybdenum alloy steel) is significantly stronger and stiffer than standard stainless steel at the same weight, allowing a more effective ergonomic head geometry without adding mass to the pick, adze, or overall balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft-grade anodized aluminium shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — sandblasted for grip, anodized for corrosion resistance; the straight shaft is the correct geometry for classic mountaineering, glacier travel, and self-arrest technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-textured grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — grip zone uses two distinct textures to provide secure handling across a range of conditions and grip positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 1\/B certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Type 1 denotes a classic straight-shaft walking axe, appropriate for moderate snow and glacier terrain; B (Basic) is the standard CE EN 13 089 load certification for mountaineering axes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick, adze, and spike protectors included\u003c\/strong\u003e — three dedicated protectors ship with the axe for safe transport and storage; most comparable axes at this price point do not include all three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in four lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e — 49cm, 54cm, 60cm, and 67cm, covering the full range of terrain angles and user heights for classic mountaineering use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional personalised engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blue Ice offer custom engraving on the back edge of the shaft, just below the head, as standard across the range. A discreet way to identify your axe in a guide's quiver or shared gear rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackbird pairs naturally with crampons for classic mountaineering objectives — see our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatoutdoors.ie\/collections\/crampons\"\u003ecrampon range\u003c\/a\u003e or check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatoutdoors.ie\/blogs\/expert-advice\/mountaineering-checklist\"\u003emountaineering gear checklist\u003c\/a\u003e to build a complete kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7381\/3103\/files\/EU-Declaration_-_100121_-_Blackbird.pdf?v=1725870662\"\u003eEU Declaration of Conformity\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7381\/3103\/files\/100082_Icetools_Instructions_Web_fd11d0f2-2455-4d15-9260-5f268edbbd21.pdf?v=1748247228\"\u003eIce Axe Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Ice","offers":[{"title":"54cm \/ Black","offer_id":53684666073427,"sku":"100121002","price":134.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm \/ Black","offer_id":53684666106195,"sku":"100121003","price":134.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0259\/3584\/files\/BC_Upload_f50a3ed8-682d-4bf8-a281-11c4a0da89b2.jpg?v=1778153729","url":"https:\/\/www.greatoutdoors.ie\/products\/blue-ice-blackbird-ice-axe","provider":"Great Outdoors ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}