A pointed end which makes inserting the bar beneath objects easier, for levering applications. The point also channels the force of impact into one point, making it easier to drive through thin tarmac, concrete & rock.
Pinch point
A tapered, wedge-like edge used to penetrate tight spaces when using as a lever or prying bar.
Chisel edge
Similar to that of a digging bar, but shorter and thicker. Force is channeled into the chisel’s edge for breaking applications, and it is also sturdy enough to be used when levering heavy objects.
L-end
For heavy-duty loading and lifting – an L-end on a bar provides a large, in-built fulcrum, for levering very heavy objects.
Types of large crowbar shaft
Cylindrical shaft
A completely rounded shaft, which can make it easier to penetrate hard ground.
Hexagonal shaft
A six-sided shaft which aids grip in wet or otherwise slippery conditions, and makes it easier to apply force to end of the bar when levering, by providing a flat edge (or six!) for the hand to rest on.
Half-round
Allows the user to line up the chisel edge of the crowbar by sight, and provides a flat edge on which to apply force.