Masses for ice axes for technical mountaineering, ice climbing and dry tooling balanced. The balance weights are positioned on each side of the axe blade. At the time of the stop, the balance of the ice axe improves for precise anchors in hard ice. The geometry of the balance compounds optimises the blade fits into the slots. The compensation compounds are removable. The technique of the axe is based on the expected rise. Ice axe balanced for better anchoring in the ice. Settings in the cracks optimised.