Council Tool 35MD20 Dayton Pattern Miner's Axe w/ Straight Hickory Handle

<b>3.5 LB DAYTON PATTERN MINERS AXE, 20 INCH STRAIGHT HANDLE</b><br></br> 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. <br><br><b>DESCRIPTION & USAGE: <br><br></b> Known as a miner’s axe, the short handle is used for close quarters work. Cutting edge is approximately 4.75 inch of overall length and the poll is square <br><br><b>DETAILS & FEATURES: </b><ul><li> Ideal for Camping or Backpacking</li><li> Forged steel head. Made in the USA</li><li> Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and splitting </li><li> Body coated with red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust </li><li> 20 inch straight American hickory handle</li><li>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 </li><li> The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately ? inch of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly </li></ul><b><br>ABOUT US</b><br><br> 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.