Council Tool Wood Handle Flathead Axe – Sold in Packs of 4
Flathead firemen’s style single bit axe with curved handle. Dayton patterned head. Used in all manner of municipal fire fighting applications – chopping, battering, door stop, etc.
Sold in Packs of 4
Forged tool steel head. Cutting edge is approximately 5″ in overall length and the poll is square.
- Body fully polished, hand sharpened tapered cutting edge and pick.
- 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. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as forged condition
- Body coated with fire engine red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust
- Curved 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″ of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly
- Made in the USA
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This forcible entry tool is one piece, drop forged from alloy steel. Working ends are heat treated for maximum strength, toughness, and wear resistance.
Sold in Packs of 2
McLeod tool with 48″ wooden handle. Produced in accordance with USDA Forest Service specification 5100-353D.
Sold in Packs of 6
Made in the Pulaski Style, it weighs about 6 lbs and the head is 5½” wide by 13″ in length. The pick is 4″ wide.
The Pry-Axe is a lightweight, multipurpose, ‘Slam & Ram’ tool designed to pry, enlarge openings, cut sheet metal and twist off locks and latches. This efficient tool lets every firefighter force entry, rescue and ventilate without waiting for help. The Pry-Axe is small enough to carry and rugged enough for most jobs.
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