Council Tools 3.5 lb Dayton Pattern Single-Bit Axe

3.5 lbs. Dayton pattern single-bit axe with 36 in. curved wooden handle or straight fiberglass handle. Dayton pattern is named for the Dayton, Ohio area. A full-sized felling axe for general axe chores. The cutting edge is approximately 4.75″ of overall length and the poll is square.

• Forged steel head.
• Made in USA.
• Hand-sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and splitting.
• ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least ½ inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55 and we target 1-1/4 inches from the cutting edge. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the forged condition.
• Head coated with red enamel and cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust.
• 36 in. 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 the 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 in. of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.

 Prop 65 Warning: This product contains Nickel (metallic), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

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