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What if copper tools looked unique from other materials? (hammer, saw, etc)

I'm excited as anyone to get the long-awaited copper tools, but to me it does feel a bit unexciting that they're not much more than just another set of tools. I've always loved that copper has primarily been a material for utility and building, so I think it would be fitting to have copper equipment stand out from other tools in terms of looks.

As an example, the copper pickaxe could instead be a copper (sledge) hammer. It would have the exact same functionality as a pickaxe, but now we can use it to dress up smithing or steampunk related areas. The shovel could be a copper spade or trowel, the hoe could be a  copper pitchfork or sickle, and the axe could be a copper saw or hatchet. All of these would be wonderful unique options for builders that might want to incorporate them using item frames or armor stands!
For the sword, I would also suggest a copper sabre or gladius, as a nod to the many bronze-age leaf shaped swords that are often kept in their weathered green condition.

These are just what I could come up with, so I'm sure there are many more ways to approach this. With this change, copper tools could fill a very unique niche that no other item fulfills, giving players a reason to craft it outside of the early progression stages. In any case, I hope you consider this feature suggestion!

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    now this does somewhat make sense! since copper is a soft metal that deforms easly, something like a hammer being used over a pickaxe would make way more sense since the tip of the copper pickaxe would easly deform and become some sort of a sledge anyways

     

    also though bronze is made from copper, bronze has completly different properties than copper so comparing it to bronze weaponry that can keep its shape easier is kind of too much but i like the idea ur going for