{"product_id":"yos5ejis0nscke2crr83cqg5d69iqg-rxrlj","title":"Council Tool Wood-Craft Pack Axe - 2 lb. head - 24\" curved handle","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWood-Craft Pack Axe, 24 in. Curved Handle, with a high quality Leather Mask:  The Council Tool Co.’s WOOD-CRAFT  Pack Axe design is intended to produce a multi-functional premium axe which can successfully cut, chop, split, carve, shave, hew, hammer, aid in fire starting, and other key WOOD-CRAFT and outdoor activities. At 2.0 pounds, the Wood-Craft “Pack Axe” is made using 5160 steel, heat treated on both ends for superior strength, and this model has a 24” Premium Curved Hickory Handle (handle length is before hanging and assembly) and includes a high quality welted leather Mask to protect your Pack Axe from the elements and you from your extremely sharp Pack Axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eForged tool steel head. Made in USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\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\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHead coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the as forged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e24 in. curved American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening.  Hafted high and proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAxe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1\/4 in. of overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Council Tool Axes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109509865689,"sku":"C8161014","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/2636\/4121\/files\/WC20PA-HEAD-2023-scaled.webp?v=1787075916","url":"https:\/\/www.shenandoahmercantile.com\/products\/yos5ejis0nscke2crr83cqg5d69iqg-rxrlj","provider":"Shenandoah Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}