Council Tool 36" Pulaski Model Axe with Mattock Blade

All of Council Tools axe heads are drop forged from high quality tool steel. The forging is then processed in an abrasive robotic work cell where the trim lines are removed, the shape refined and the cutting edges are ground, which yields highly consistent heads. Cutting edges are then heat treated and tempered. ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least « inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55 targeting 1-1/4" from the cutting edge. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as forged condition. The final sharpening of the cutting edge is by hand using fine grit abrasives. Care is taken to not affect the tempered hardness of the bit. Heads are either painted or lacquered to deter rust and all polished surfaces are lacquered or oiled. American hickory handles are dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. Handles are affixed to the heads using an extruded aluminum wedge which locks the head in a mechanical bond. Tool steel axe head with rust protective coating American hickory handle 4-1/2" cutting edge 7" long mattock head Thickness: 11/16" 35" overall Made in U.S.A.