In reply to DaveHK:
There is a big adze, that will work for both the Vertex and new apex, in the pipeline.
I’ve got a prototype one - it looks very similar to the big adze on the old Apex.
To the OP: there a new Apex out but it has a rubber grip like the old one. It’s a lot lighter and slightly less aggressive than the old one. Feel a lot like a Petzl Quark. I’ve got a pair with me in Nepal this month. I’m looking forward to using them.