{"product_id":"council-tool-28-sport-utility-axe-su22b28c","title":"Council Tool 28\" Sport Utility Axe SU22B28C","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.25 lbs (1kg) axe head outfitted with a 28\" (70cm) curved hickory handle. A “mid” sized axe featuring a Dayton pattern head which originated from the Dayton, Ohio, area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall side profile closely resembles more vintage and historic versions of the Dayton Pattern axe head. By moving the eye forward and towards the bit, it extends the back of the axe\/poll and gives it better balance from front to back. This “balance” improves accuracy and efficiency, while making it safer to use. This forward eye also creates a slightly thicker upper cheek in front of the eye, to help with medium\/ light splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged tool steel head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI 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 as forged condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the as forged finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 in. curved American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1\/4 in. of overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight 1.45kg, length 71cm, 9.5cm cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCouncil Tool model SU22B28C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Council Tool Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53003236081877,"sku":"2847","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7577\/8202\/files\/Council-Tool-SU22B28C-Axe.jpg?v=1768534733","url":"https:\/\/www.forestrytools.com.au\/products\/council-tool-28-sport-utility-axe-su22b28c","provider":"Forestry Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}