what kind of hammer/mallet would you use with this? new to tools and rock hunting. thx

I use it with my rock hammer or 4lb sledge. I also use it without a hammer as a scraper or a pry bar. This is an awesome tool for extracting agate seams from the host rock

Is this tool good for digging up garden rock to sink a 4x4?

This tool is an excellent high quality tool. I use it for gold prospecting...prying, breaking rock, etc. This along with a post-hole digger should do the trick for you.

Should the chisel end of estwing - gp18 gad pry bar - 18" be sharp? what i bought is at least 1.5 mm wide (dull).

I just checked mine: it is NOT sharp, but the flat is slightly less than 1 mm across. The taper starts there and goes into the meaty part of the bar. Guessing for most purposes you don't want it sharp because it would just dull up quickly with serious use. If I needed it sharp I would just hit it with a grinder and MAKE it sharp. I use mine on rocks, so do NOT want it sharp. Hope that helps.

I'm looking for a tool to help pry out expansion joint wood out of my driveway and something just narrower than 3/4". How wide is the tip of this?

The gad is pointed at the tip only and would be limited. I would use an Estwing pry bar which is flat and slide it along the crevice. A large flat headscrewdriver would also help.

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ESTWING Gad Pry Bar, 18" Geologist Prying Tool, GP-18

ESTWING Gad Pry Bar, 18" Geologist Prying Tool, GP-18

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Blade Edge
Pointed
Blade Material
Alloy Steel
Brand
Estwing
Handle Material
Alloy Steel
Size
18 inches

⛏️dual chisel & pointed tip precision

🛠️18-inch forged steel strength

🇺🇸100% American-made durability

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Description

⛏️ Pry like a pro, break barriers with every strike!

DUAL FUNCTION DESIGN - Chiseled end for prying + pointed tip for breaking rocks—versatility that gets the job done.
ERGONOMIC SHOCK REDUCTION GRIP - Comfort meets power to reduce fatigue during extended use.
TRUSTED BY GEOLOGISTS WORLDWIDE - Preferred tool of rockhounds and contractors, making you part of an elite community.
PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA SINCE 1923 - Heritage craftsmanship with premium American steel for lasting reliability.
ENGINEERED FOR HEAVY DUTY ROCK WORK - Solid forged steel construction ensures unmatched toughness for the pros.

The ESTWING Gad Pry Bar GP-18 is an 18-inch, one-piece forged steel tool designed for heavy-duty rock and material prying. Featuring a chiseled end and pointed tip, it offers precision and power for geologists, contractors, and rock enthusiasts. Made in the USA since 1923, it combines heritage craftsmanship with modern durability and ergonomic comfort.

Specifications

ASIN	B000E7PFFE
Best Sellers Rank	#81,768 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #117 in Pry Bars
Blade Edge	Pointed
Blade Material	Alloy Steel
Brand	Estwing
Brand Name	Estwing
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 967 Reviews
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Included Components	Pry Bar
Item Dimensions L x W	18.5"L x 3.7"W
Item Highlight	Made in USA, Top Choice Of Geologists Worldwide, Chiseled End & Pointed Tip, Forged In One Piece, Shock Reduction Grip
Item Type Name	Pry Bar
Item Weight	18.14 g
Manufacturer	Estwing
Manufacturer Part Number	GP-18
Model Number	GP-18
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	18.5"L x 3.7"W
Size	18 inches
UPC	034139650010
Unit Count	1 Count

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