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Your cart is empty. 3.5 LB DAYTON PATTERN MINERS AXE, 20 INCH STRAIGHT HANDLE
Council has been making hand tools since 1886, and they set the standard for quality and design. All Council axe heads are drop forged from high quality tool steel.
DESCRIPTION & USAGE:
Known as a miner’s axe, the short handle is used for close quarters work. Cutting edge is approximately 4.75 inch of overall length and the poll is square
DETAILS & FEATURES:
- Ideal for Camping or Backpacking
- Forged steel head. Made in the USA
- Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and splitting
- Body coated with red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust
- 20 inch straight American hickory handle
- 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 ? inch of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly
ABOUT US
Council Tool Company is as much about people as it is about tools. After all, it’s people who design the tools and manufacture and market them. All products are backed by more than 120 years of quality, reliability and tool-making expertise from one of the oldest forging operations in the United States.
Seth C. Howard
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
now this ax is NOT well balanced , HOWEVER , i wanted a shorter handle , head-heavy head for wedge pounding as well as ax work ; i got it . 👍 NOW the surpize is the cutting ANGLES are besterthan usual production axes ; will split wood well , also . i dont carry 50 - 100 lb blocks anymore , i split all i can . this is good for all i wanted as homeowner firewood guy
person of interest
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022
This axe arrived on time, is solidly built and is Exactly as the description indicates. Materials are good and workmanship is solid. I’ve had mine out for about 5 days of falling work as my utility axe for pounding wedges and chopping out my saw when I get it bound in a smaller tree kerf. This tool has performed well. Only criticism is that the factory edge it had when it arrived was comically bad and needed some work to file and hone into a proper edge. I don’t perceive that as a big deal.
D. Burklund
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019
This is a beast on wood. I use it primarily to process wood for campfires. This thing is easily packable and really chops and splits well. I have noticed some reviewers had issues with the edge on their axes. I did not. The thing was quite sharp and chopping ready right out of the box. Tool had replaced all my axes and hatchets for the woods. Such a good value.
Matthew D. Weaver
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019
I use this axe to drive wedges when felling trees. It's easy to carry around. The head seems well made. The handle is nice wood with appropriate grain orientation. If chopping, the axe will require substantial sharpening. Made in USA!
Outdoors609
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
I got it in a flash, opened the box and made a cursory inspection. A few things I noticed right off is; 1) the grain orientation in the handle is less than ideal (2) the handle has an obvious split of about 2+ inches at the junction of head and handle and (3) when sighting down the edge from the top of the head it appears the edge is off center hooking towards the right ever so slightly. The edge itself wasn't much to brag about either but I was able to quickly sharpen it. That said, it is a beast of an axe and wasn't terribly expensive. I purchased it specifically for backpacking into winter camp to split large rounds of hardwoods. For this purpose I have no doubts it will perform assuming the handle split doesn't open up during the shock of impact. Time will tell. If I end up rehafting I think I will make my own handle for it to correct grain orientation and perhaps add a few inches in length.
Amy G
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2017
For the price great tool. Edge will need work as it is crudely sharpened but works right out of the box. Works perfectly for how it is designed: short well controlled powerful splitting. Don't expect to swing this overhead your head and not bury it in your leg. Destined for kneeling position and is very safe when used that way. Great axe great price
Johnny Flick
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015
Bought this as a git or my 14 yr.old son.I wanted to get him something more compact than a long axe he was using to split logs for kindling.When the axe arrived we were not disapointed.This axe has a good weight at 3.5 pounds,and the blade is quality and extremely sharp.I read one review which stated they hit the edge with a file before use,maybe this was done to dull blade a bit because the edge is sharpest and finest i have ever seen.It will cut paper.Actualy it is so sharp and heavy I am concerned when my son uses it and have supervised him and tell him repeatedly that the axe will not distinguish between wood and toes,fingers etc...I am in the trades and buy many hand tools.Seldom am i fortunate enough to find a quality tool made in USA that is of such quality.This is the real deal and worth every penny.Expect my son will have this axe for life and was proud to give it to him.
Soaplady
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014
This is a nice and well built axe. The 3 1/2 lb. head and the 20' handle makes it a heavy hatchet, but used in the way it was designed it is a handy and capable axe. Having a large oak fall in our yard this winter due to a snow and ice storm this axe was used to remove tree limbs and branches, chop off large sections of the tree, and even split some wood (with a tall enough splitting/chopping block). It performed admirably with no problems whatsoever. Keeps a good edge for long use and easy enough to sharpen with a mill bastard file.When the axe arrived on my door step it came impressively sharp, a few swipes with a file and it was good to go. I also lightly sanded the handle and applied a few coats of boiled linseed oil to the handle to help protect it and feels good in the hand.Keep in mind this is a full size heavy axe head on a short handle, designed to be used in confined space preferably on your knees to reduce accidents or mishaps. This axe excels in chopping small diameter wood, removing small trees, and general clearing of trails and pathways, especially in dense brush where a longer handled axe would be cumbersome.Bottom line: The Council Tools Miner's Axe is a well built USA made axe, for the price you can't really beat it. It's very comfortable to use and short enough to carry and easily maneuver in the woods. Would recommend it.
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