The #1 Slate Ripper preferred by slaters. This 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. A one piece forging provides years of use and is superior to a welded construction ripper. Its thin, spring-tempered blade makes sliding under slate for repairs easy without breaking adjoining slates. The re-enforced handle will withstand a beating over its lifetime, and is equally useful on cedar shake and tile shingles.