This thing is good for ice and slush! The flat scraping surface is very effective for getting under the ice to really break it up. A lot of crappy scrapers you get elsewhere slide on the ice surface and become streaky/unstable. This thing clears a path the full width of the ledge. The only downside is the short reach, but that's hardly a downside since the scraper fits in your car door, glove box, or a dozen other small spots in your car. When it comes to pushing, it seems solid enough to try and break a window or use as a blunt (actually quite sharp) weapon, but obviously it's not the best tool for it.