I was able to use a crowbar like a mattock (i.e. reveal to add a die on any non-combat str check)

I was able to use a crowbar like a mattock (i.e. reveal to add a die on any non-combat str check)

That is one of the things the Crowbar can do. It says:

 

Reveal this card to add 1 die to your non-Combat Strength check or your check to defeat a barrier that has the Lock or Obstacle trait; you may additionally discard this card to add another die. 

 

So, you can use it when making a Strength non-combat check or when you are making a check to defeat a barrier that has the Lock or Obstacle trait.

 

I was able to use a crowbar like a mattock (i.e. reveal to add a die on any non-combat str check)

That is one of the things the Crowbar can do. It says:

 

Reveal this card to add 1 die to your non-Combat Strength check or your check to defeat a barrier that has the Lock or Obstacle trait; you may additionally discard this card to add another die. 

 

So, you can use it when making a Strength non-combat check or when you are making a check to defeat a barrier that has the Lock or Obstacle trait.

 

Oh wow I totally didn't read the "or your check" part so I thought it only applied to lock/obstacles. Thanks for clarifying