Council Tool Hachet 2 lbs. w/14" Curved Hickory Handle
Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting. ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least 1/2 inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tool internal standards call for te...
Read moreHand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting.
ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least 1/2 inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55 and Council Tools target 1-1/4 inches from the cutting edge.
The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as forged condition.
Heat coated with red enamel and cutting edge in clear lacquer to deter rust.
14" 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 Aluminium 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 Overall Length of the handle is removed during assembly.
SKU | CT-20HCT14C |
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Brand | COUNCIL TOOL |
Colour | Wood/Red |
Overall Length | 36 cm |
Handle | American Hickory |