Pickaxe (Gainti)

A pickaxe, commonly known as Gainti in South Asia, is a heavy-duty hand tool designed for breaking hard and compact surfaces during excavation and construction work. It is widely used for breaking stony soil, dry clay, asphalt, concrete layers, and other tough materials, as well as for removing rocks, boulders, and deep-rooted obstacles from the ground. A pickaxe typically features a pointed end for penetrating hard surfaces and a flat chisel end for cutting roots, loosening soil, and prying materials apart. The tool is fitted with a strong wooden or fiberglass handle secured through the central eye, providing durability, control, and effective force transfer. It is commonly used in construction, landscaping, excavation, and heavy-duty ground preparation tasks.