Best TiCon Tools?

Title says all. I had some questions about what are the best tools/weapons for certain uses.


A hammer for clearing out large areas as quickly and efficiently as possible -

I am looking for something with:

• Can mine any ore
• Good mining speed
• Silk touch
• Repair

I don't mind if no modifiers are left.

Also,

what is the purpose of the frying pan and sign? are they meant to be anything but a troll item?