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- Forged tool steel head. Made in USA
- Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting
- ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least 1/2 inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55 and they target 1-1/4 inches from the cutting edge
- Head coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the as forged finish
- 24 in. curved American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. Hafted high and proud
- Axe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system
- The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1/4 in. of overall length of the handle is removed during assembly
The COUNCIL TOOL Sport Utility 2.25lb Boy's Axe is a mid-sized axe that features a 2.25 lb. Dayton axe head with a curved hickory handle. Forged tool steel head. Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting. Axe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system. Made in USA.
