But his symbol shows the pick and shovel as well. So it is clear that mining is an important part of the crafting process.
Most temples of Dorand are natural things, usually dug into a mountain or hill
I think the above argument should have concluded with "I cant see any reason for a dorandite to not take the pick into consideration". That would better follow the premises.
I understand the whole favored weapons thing and the hammer should be one of them but the other is an axe, how does that fit? Why is it an axe over a pick? A pick is on his symbol not an axe.