This 28-inch axe is popularly referred to as a "boy's" axe and is the perfect mid-sized tool to have handy around the house.
Details
The Dayton pattern originated from the Dayton, Ohio area and features a Dayton forged steel axe head that is outfitted with a 28″ curved American hickory handle. Hafted high and proud, it is hand sharpened with a tapered bit for cutting and light splitting. ANSI 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 axe head is hydraulically seated onto the handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as-forged condition, while the head is coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the as-forged finish. The eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1/4″ of overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.
The Dayton pattern originated from the Dayton, Ohio area and features a Dayton forged steel axe head that is outfitted with a 28″ curved American hickory handle. Hafted high and proud, it is hand sharpened with a tapered bit for cutting and light splitting. ANSI 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 axe head is hydraulically seated onto the handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as-forged condition, while the head is coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the as-forged finish. The eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1/4″ of overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.
Weighs 2.25 lb.
Made in USA.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Brand: Council Tools
Program or Logo: Universal Emblem
Materials: Wood and steel
Length: 27.25 Inches
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Details
The Dayton pattern originated from the Dayton, Ohio area and features a Dayton forged steel axe head that is outfitted with a 28″ curved American hickory handle. Hafted high and proud, it is hand sharpened with a tapered bit for cutting and light splitting. ANSI 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 axe head is hydraulically seated onto the handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as-forged condition, while the head is coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the as-forged finish. The eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1/4″ of overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.
The Dayton pattern originated from the Dayton, Ohio area and features a Dayton forged steel axe head that is outfitted with a 28″ curved American hickory handle. Hafted high and proud, it is hand sharpened with a tapered bit for cutting and light splitting. ANSI 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 axe head is hydraulically seated onto the handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as-forged condition, while the head is coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the as-forged finish. The eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1/4″ of overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.
Weighs 2.25 lb.
Made in USA.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 
