Classic Yosemite hammer suitable for big nail-ups.
Alpine Hammers
↑ 050: Chouinard Alpine
Made in USA [ca. 1968].
29x18 mm.
Early Chouinard Alpine Hammer. Negative clearance pick.
↑ 051: Chouinard Alpine
Made in USA [ca. 1977].
29x17 mm.
Later Chouinard Alpine Hammer. Negative clearance pick. The underside notch was added in 1973-74. Additional underpick teeth were added between 1974 and 1977 in various patterns.