Council Tool 2# Hatchet with 14″ Curved Hickory Handle

Council Tool 2# Hatchet with 14" Curved Hickory Handle Features The Council Tool 2# Hatchet is ideal for one-handed work and general camp chores. Forged tool steel head Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least 1/2 inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of RC 48-55 and target 1-1/4 inches from the cutting edge. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as forged condition Heat coated with red enamel and cutting edge in clear lacquer to deter rust 14" 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 overall length of the handle is removed during assembly