{"product_id":"council-tool-fe6-6-flathead-fire-axe-60fms36c","title":"Council Tool FE6 6# Flathead Fire Axe 60FMS36C","description":"\u003cp\u003eCouncil Tool FE6 6.0 lb (2.7kg) Forcible Entry Flathead fireman’s style single bit axe with a 36 in. (90cm) curved American hickory handle.  Design elements improve performance and usability while helping to reduce fatigue and injury.  Used in all manner of municipal fire fighting  applications, chopping, battering, door stop, etc. Cutting edge is approximately12cm overall length and the poll is square. This axe will easily pull its weight on the fire-ground and will be an invaluable tool for trainers and student firefighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged 4140 steel head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged in slot to marry most popular Halligan tools to create “The Irons”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered wedge shaped blade allows it to be used a starter wedge and helps capture progress while forcing a door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended poll helps to counter balance the head so that the centre of gravity is within the eye\/handle. Balanced to lay flat in an open hand so no blade drop or flutter when swinging sideways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop of head is flat to stand on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting.\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\u003e36″ (90cm) curved 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 wooden and steel wedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 13mm of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal length: 90cm, total weight 3.3kg. Made in USA. Council Tool part number 60FMS36C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Council Tool Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680606740693,"sku":"2868","price":235.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7577\/8202\/files\/Council-Tool-FE6-60FMS36.jpg?v=1776316048","url":"https:\/\/www.forestrytools.com.au\/products\/council-tool-fe6-6-flathead-fire-axe-60fms36c","provider":"Forestry Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}