Glacier-climbing tool (3,3)

I believe the answer is:

ice axe

(Other definitions for ice axe that I've seen before include "SW London area" , "Mountaineering tool" , "Mountaineer's equipment" , "Climber's tool" , "which a climber may use" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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