COUNCIL TOOL Velvicut Dayton 28in Handle 2.25lb Axe (JP22DV28C)

2.25# head will last a lifetime; Council Tool's guarantee it; Overall tool weight is right at 3.5#; Forged using 5160 grade alloy steel; Bit is heat treated and quenched approximately 1" inch from the cutting edge, then tempered for maximum edge holding and toughness; Final hardness Rc 52-56; 28" handle (before assembly) is made of grade "A" American hickory and selected for grain orientation and density, making it strong; Mounted to head in the traditional manner using a softwood wedge along with a round steel wedge for added security; Axe head is coated with light oil to prevent rusting and to showcase the exceptional Council Tool craftsmanship; A Linseed oil coating is applied to protect the handle; Premium leather sheath protects the tool and user and features a buckle for fastening, a belt slit and an embossed logo; The Dayton patterned head features somewhat thicker cheeks than other axes in the marketplace; Made in the USA