The Stortz Slate Ripper is the #1 choice for any roofing professional or homeowner in need of removing slate/shingles. Superior strength and durability, while maintaining a flexible spring shaft makes this the optimum ripper on the market for decades A one piece forging provides years of use and is superior to a welded construction ripper A spring tempered, thin blade makes sliding under slate for repairs easy without breaking adjoining slates The reinforced handle will withstand a beating over its lifetime The tool is equally useful on tile shingles and cedar shake A slate ripper is used to slide underneath broken pieces of slate and hook the nail that secures the slate. By hitting the handle with a hammer, the nail is pulled out, thus allowing the slate to be removed OAL 30 1/2” Blade Length 24 1/2”
