Council Tool 3.5 lb Michigan Pattern Double Bit Axe with 36 Inch Straight Wooden Handle
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Brand | Council Tool |
Product Dimensions | 36"L x 36"W |
Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
Color | Red |
Head Type | Double Bit |
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- Forged tool steel head
- Hand sharpened double bits for cutting and splitting, sharpened in the same manner
- Head coated with red enamel and cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust
- Axe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured in a traditional manner with a wooden wedge and a round steel wedge
- The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond
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Craftsmanship | 3.6 | 4.7 | — | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.8 | — | — | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
Light weight | — | 3.8 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | Smith Safety & Supply | Gritr | Zentra, LLC | Gritr | ICB. | Wisemen Trading and Supply |
head type | Double Bit | — | Felling | — | — | Felling |
blade material | Alloy Steel | — | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | — |
blade edge | Straight | convex,straight | — | — | serrated,straight | serrated |
handle material | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Plastic,Steel | Alloy Steel | Hickory,Steel | Steel,Wood |
style | Traditional | Traditional | — | Traditional | Classic | Classic |
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Product Description
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 MICHIGAN PATTERN DOUBLE BIT AXE WITH 36 INCH STRAIGHT WOODEN HANDLE
NOTE:
Michigan pattern originated from the state of the same name. One end is thinner and sharper and used for knot-free cutting; the other end is thicker and blunter and is used when knots were present or to cut near the ground where contact with dirt is likely.
PRODUCT DETAILS AT GLANCE:
- Forged tool steel head
- Hand sharpened double bits for cutting and splitting, sharpened in the same manner
- ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least ? 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.
- Head coated with red enamel and cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust
- 36 inch double-bit 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 ? inch of overall length of handle is removed during assembly.
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 State.
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Brand | Council Tool |
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Product Dimensions | 36"L x 36"W |
Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
Color | Red |
Head Type | Double Bit |
Item Weight | 5.3 Pounds |
Style | Traditional |
Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
Blade Edge | Straight |
Item Weight | 5.25 pounds |
Department | Axes |
Manufacturer | COUNCIL TOOL COMPANY |
ASIN | B000IJRISU |
Item model number | 35-2MR |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #410,668 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #517 in Gardening Axes |
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Customers like the quality, value, and swing of the axe. For example, they mention it's a solid tool, it does a decent felling, and it'll bite deep into hard wood. That said, opinions are mixed on the sharpness.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the axe. They mention that it is a solid tool, and is of great American quality. Some say that the wood handle holds up better than the plastic handles.
"The wood handle holds up a lot better than the plastic handles. If you intend to use the ax to chop trees this is the way to go." Read more
"...Great American quality at a fair price. If you want a good American tool that is easy to sharpen yet holds it's edge well this axe is a good choice...." Read more
"...I initially had hugh hopes as it was a very nice looking axe, but it is far to expensive to be a one time use." Read more
"The ax is sturdy, well balanced, and an effective tool. It does what it is supposed to do well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the axe. They mention that it is a great American quality at a fair price.
"...Great American quality at a fair price. If you want a good American tool that is easy to sharpen yet holds it's edge well this axe is a good choice...." Read more
"Good quality product for the money." Read more
"Looks like good quality for the money haven’t used it yet" Read more
"Real nice tool at a great price point. Steel is very hard and holds an edge well and the handle has good grain orientation and a tight grain pattern." Read more
Customers like the swing of the axe. They mention that it swings nicely and bites deep into hard wood. Overall, customers find it to be a decent felling, limbing, and underbucker axe that is easy to handle.
"...This thing swings nicely, and easily drops decent sized (12-18 inch ) pines on my property...." Read more
"...a little sanding and a smoother finish to improve handling, but it swing nicely and bites deep into hard wood...." Read more
"...comparisoon to my antique axe heads, but overall, a decent felling, limbing, and underbucker...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the axe. Some mention it's easy to sharpen yet holds its edge well, while others say it does require some work and does need sharpening. The edges from the factory are usable, but really benefit from some hand sharpen. However, some customers say it takes about 40 minutes to sharp with a file and stones.
"I don't get why others complain that it doesn't come sharpened...." Read more
"This axe came relatively sharp and took a great felling edge and also a good utility edge for limbing and other ground work...." Read more
"...This was a budget price axe and does require some work, definetly needed sharpening if you want to actually cut with it...." Read more
"...Very strong and easy to use!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the tightness of the axe. They mention that the head became very loose after felling one tree and that it fell off on first use.
"The head fell off the first time I used it. Not at all what I was expecting...." Read more
"...After felling one tree, the head became very loose and I was no longer able to use the axe...." Read more
"...The axe sits on a shelf and gets loose but doesn’t come off." Read more
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I own several of theyre axes, i wanted a double for awhile. This was a budget price axe and does require some work, definetly needed sharpening if you want to actually cut with it. Handle profile is fine i dont care for the shellac or whatever is on it i striped off and linseed oil handle. The overall fit and finish and balance of Axe are good its just not ready to go to the field upon arrival, hence the price i suppose. If someone handed mine to me as it is now id rate 5 star.