COUNCIL TOOL Single Bit Axe - 3.5 lb. Dayton Pattern Axe with 36" Curved Wooden Handle & Forged Steel Head - 35DR36C
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COUNCIL TOOL Single Bit Axe - 3.5 lb. Dayton Pattern Axe with 36" Curved Wooden Handle & Forged Steel Head - 35DR36C
CLASSIC DAYTON PATTERN – A full-sized single bit felling axe ideal for general-purpose chopping, splitting, and clearing tasks. The 4.75″ cutting edge and square poll make it a versatile choice for both professional and recreational users.
HIGH CARBON STEEL HEAD - Crafted from durable high carbon steel and hand-sharpened for a tapered bit, this axe is made in the USA for reliable cutting and splitting in tough conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance and precision.
HAND SHARPENED TAPERED BIT – Bit is ground and honed by hand for precise, smooth cutting. The taper allows for better penetration and efficiency, making quick work of tough wood.
AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - Made from tough, straight-grain American hickory, the handle offers excellent balance and control for close-quarters use, with a low moisture content to reduce shrinkage and ensure a secure fit.
RUST-RESISTANT HEAD - The axe head is heat-treated for durability, then coated with red enamel and clear lacquer on the cutting edges to prevent rust, ensuring long-lasting protection and optimal performance.
Council has been making hand tools since 1886, and they set the standard for quality and design. All Council axe heads are drop forged from high quality tool steel.
3.5 LB DAYTON PATTERN SINGLE BIT AXE WITH 36 INCH CURVED WOODEN HANDLE
NOTE:
Dayton pattern so named for the Dayton, Ohio area. A full-sized felling axe for general axe chores. Cutting edge is approximately 4.75 inch of overall length and the poll is square.
PRODUCT DETAILS AT GLANCE:
Forged steel head
Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and splitting
ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least ? inch back from the cutting edge
Head coated with red enamel and cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust
36? curved American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening.
Axe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge. The serrated shape improves bite and the aluminum choice of material is strong, lightweight and does not change size with moisture content.
The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1/2 inch of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.
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Council Tool Company is as much about people as it is about tools. After all, it's people who design the tools and manufacture and market them. All products are backed by more than 120 years of quality, reliability and tool-making expertise from one of the oldest forging operations in the United States.