CRKT Chogan Mattock — Compact Outdoor Mattock with 1055 Carbon Steel Head and Hickory Handle

Built from a design inspired by British infantry trench tools and refined for modern outdoor use, the Chogan Mattock by CRKT is a portable digging and prying tool that breaks up soil, scrapes roots, and makes short work of campsite tasks. The head detaches for compact storage and the same handle accepts other Chogan heads, adding modular versatility. Rugged materials and utility-focused geometry keep the tool lightweight enough for overlanding, camping, and backyard work without sacrificing toughness.

How does the Chogan Mattock perform for digging and soil work?

The mattock head combines a broad adze blade for scraping and cutting with a pointed spike for penetrating tough, compacted ground. The 1055 carbon steel head is drop-forged for strength and finished with a black coating to resist surface corrosion, making it effective in a variety of soil conditions.

• Broad adze for scraping roots, sod, and shallow trenches
• Spike for breaking compacted earth and prying rocks
• Black-coated 1055 steel for toughness and better corrosion resistance
• Drop-forged construction to withstand repeated impact

Can I transport and store the tool easily?

Yes — the head removes from the handle so the Chogan Mattock packs down to a compact size ideal for vehicles, backpacks, or tool sheds. Optional woven nylon sheaths provide secure carrying and protect surrounding gear during transport.

• Detachable head for compact storage and transport
• Compatible handle accepts other Chogan heads for modular use
• Works with optional woven nylon sheath for safe carry
• Smaller, lighter footprint than full-size pickaxes or mattocks

What materials and construction details matter for longevity?

The Chogan pairs a drop-forged 1055 carbon steel head with a fire-treated Tennessee hickory handle to balance durability and shock resistance. The hickory is heat-treated to create darker textures and increased dimensional stability, while the hardened steel head is built to hold up under repeated impact.

• 1055 carbon steel head for reliable toughness and edge retention
• Black coating improves surface corrosion resistance
• Tennessee hickory handle is dense and fire-treated for durability
• Forged construction enhances strength at impact points

How versatile is the Chogan Mattock for other outdoor tasks?

Beyond digging, the mattock’s adze blade scrapes and shapes wood, clears roots, and can be used for campsite construction tasks. The removable-head design and compatibility with the Chogan T-Hawk handle allow you to swap tools for different tasks without carrying multiple full-length handles.

• Adze blade for scraping, chopping light wood, and shaping stakes
• Spike for splitting roots and levering obstacles
• Interchangeable handle increases tool versatility in the field
• Appropriate for overlanding, camping, trail work, and gardening

Who is this for? The CRKT Chogan Mattock is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, overlanders, camp-builders, and homeowners who want a capable, transportable digging tool that won’t take up the space of a full-size mattock. It’s suited to users who appreciate rugged, serviceable materials—1055 carbon steel and Tennessee hickory—and who value modular tools that can be stowed easily or paired with other Chogan heads for multipurpose use.