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3.5 Lb Dayton Pattern Single Bit Axe w/ 36" straight handle

Council Tools

3.5 Lb Dayton Pattern Single Bit Axe w/ 36" straight handle

Item Number: 35DR36S
$ 65.00
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3.5lb. Dayton pattern single bit Axe with 36" Handle straight 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 inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tools 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.
* Head coated with red enamel and cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust.
* 36" Handle straight 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.

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