Pickaxe handle

The Pickaxe Handle is a crucial component in the world of Old School RuneScape, serving as the foundational part for crafting a pickaxe. As an essential tool for miners, the Pickaxe Handle is used in conjunction with various metal heads to create pickaxes that players utilize for mining ores and other materials throughout Gielinor. With its sturdy design, the handle ensures that players can efficiently gather resources necessary for training skills, completing quests, and crafting items.

This item can be obtained through various means, such as looting from specific monsters, treasure chests, or even as a rare reward from certain activities. Players looking to enhance their mining experience find the Pickaxe Handle indispensable, as it allows them to upgrade their pickaxes to tackle tougher ores. As you embark on your mining adventures, remember that a reliable pickaxe is just as important as the ores you seek!

Released	25 September 2019 (Update)
Members	Yes
Quest item	No
Properties
Tradeable	No
Equipable	No
Stackable	No
Noteable	No
Options	Read, Drop
Examine	A sturdy handle for a pickaxe.
Values
Value	1 coin
High alch	0 coins
Low alch	0 coins
Weight	0.5 kg

Overview of the Pickaxe Handle

The Pickaxe Handle is a crucial item in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), primarily used in the creation of pickaxes. Pickaxes are essential tools for mining, which is one of the fundamental skills in the game. The versatility of the pickaxe handle allows players to craft various types of pickaxes with different mining efficiencies.

How to Obtain a Pickaxe Handle

Players can acquire a pickaxe handle in several ways:

Crafting: Players with a crafting level of 1 can create a pickaxe handle by using a wooden log on a knife.
Looting: The pickaxe handle can be found in various loot chests throughout Gielinor, particularly in dungeons and caves.
Monster Drops: Certain monsters, like the Skeletons and Goblins, have a chance to drop a pickaxe handle when defeated.

Using the Pickaxe Handle

To utilize a pickaxe handle, players must combine it with a blade or head to create a complete pickaxe. The crafting process requires a specific crafting level depending on the type of pickaxe being made:

Pickaxe Type	Required Level	Crafting Method
Bronze Pickaxe	1	Combine pickaxe handle with a bronze bar
Iron Pickaxe	1	Combine pickaxe handle with an iron bar
Steel Pickaxe	6	Combine pickaxe handle with a steel bar
Rune Pickaxe	41	Combine pickaxe handle with a rune bar

Mining with the Pickaxe

Once a pickaxe is crafted, it can be used to mine various ores found throughout the game. The type of pickaxe influences mining speed and efficiency:

Bronze Pickaxe: Slowest mining speed, best for beginner players.
Iron Pickaxe: Moderate mining speed, suitable for mining iron ores.
Steel Pickaxe: Faster than iron, preferred for mining higher-level ores.
Rune Pickaxe: Fastest mining speed, ideal for high-level mining activities.

Crafting and Upgrading Pickaxe Handles

Players can also upgrade their pickaxes using the pickaxe handle. The process involves:

Gathering materials: Players must collect the necessary ores and components.
Crafting higher-tier pickaxe handles: Requires higher crafting levels and specific resources.
Upgrading: After crafting, players can upgrade an existing pickaxe by replacing the handle with a higher-tier one.

Pickaxe Handle in Quests

Several quests in OSRS involve the use of a pickaxe or its handle:

One Small Favour: Players must gather various items, including a pickaxe handle, to complete tasks for NPCs.
Family Crest: This quest involves crafting and upgrading items, with the pickaxe handle playing a role in the process.

Trade and Economy

The pickaxe handle has a notable presence in the OSRS economy. Players often trade pickaxe handles for other resources, making it a valuable item:

Market Value: The price fluctuates based on the supply and demand in the Grand Exchange.
Use in Skill Training: Many players seek out pickaxe handles to optimize their mining training.