The Andenmatten Brothers of Saas Almagel, Switzerland started making ice axes in 1918.
Ice Axes
↑ 140: Andenmatten Mischabel
- Made in Switzerland [1950s?].
- 76x28 cm.
- Wood Shaft.
- Fixed Head.
- Straight adze with straight edge.
- Straight Alpine pick with a pointed tip.
- Square spike.
- The pointed tip and lack of teeth are well-suited for step-cutting but are inappropriate for technical climbing on steeper ice.
