Council Tool 3.5lb Classic Michigan Double Bit, 36" Straight Wooden Handle

3.5 lbs. Michigan pattern double-bit axe with a 36 in. straight handle. Michigan pattern originated from the state of the same name. Double-bit axes were sometimes sharpened in different ways. One end was thinner and sharper and used for knot-free cutting; the other end was thicker and blunter and was used when knots were present or to cut near the ground where contact with dirt was likely.

• Forged tool steel head.
• Made in USA.
• Hand-sharpened double bits for cutting and splitting sharpened in the same manner.
• ANSI 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.
• Head coated with red enamel and cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust.
• 36 in. double-bit 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 in. of overall length of handle is removed during assembly.

 Prop 65 Warning: This product contains Nickel (metallic), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

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