Council Tool 3.5 lbs Single Bit Dayton Axe - 36" Curved Handle

3.5 lbs. Dayton pattern single bit axe with 36 in. curved wooden handle. Dayton pattern so named for the Dayton, Ohio area. A full-sized felling axe for general axe chores. 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 1/2" back from the cutting edge
  • Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55 and we target 1-1/4" from the cutting edge
  • The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as forged condition
• 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" of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly