Black Diamond Axe Protector

Bought this (along with the BD spike protector) for use with a DMM Raptor, fits fine, and the Arde end is flexible enough and it holds in place on both ends nicely. Mainly got it to protect my pack, and as I found with the spike protector it's useful for storing the axe too (depends how you store I guess - it's useful for me - I use boxes). Haven't had enough experience of using axes to have had any nasty accidents (yet), but I partly got this after hearing too many tales of others who had already done the damage. Nice bright colour too. Well worth the money.

This is a simple bit of kit that will help you avoid slashing your friends' waterproofs/scratching cars/threatening passers-by when you are carrying a walking axe on the back of a rucksack. It also identifies you as a responsible type when trying to convince Eurostar check in staff that your luggage is not dangerous for international train travel. I have a couple of these which fit on my Black Diamond Raven and DMM Cirque walking axes. In my experience, the bottom spike on a walking axe becomes blunt fairly soon and I've never felt the need for a spike protector. Parts of the pick and adze always remain sharp and bitter experience lead me to start using protectors when I'm around people who aren't used to spiky mountaineering gear.

Perfect product. Use it for my Grivel Haute Route ice axe but it fits my DMM Cirque too. Easily adjustable and secure once fastened. I like the colour so that it stands out in my kit bag and makes finding the axe easier and also reminding me to keep Gore-Tex away from it! Cheap and light, so spot on.

This fits my 20 year old Camp walking axe perfectly and I like the idea of the shock corded link between the pick and adze protector end caps. The protection covers are quite flexible so seem to fit nicely with various axes I have. The colour and ability to tie the protectors to something will hopefully mean I manage to keep this for a while rather than lose it as I have with other (more expensive) but actually less useful protectors. Great product and I'll order another 2 for other axes I use.

Really useful. These are great for protecting your other equipment from damage. Plus if you are car sharing or on public transport it protects you from damaging other people's kit and a possible insurance claim! I have also found it helps stop the kids from doing any damage whilst 'looking' at it at home. Great buy.