Fireman’s Flathead Axe; 36 in. Curved Wooden Handle
Call for Quote-Minimum Order 4 6.0 lbs. Flathead fireman’s style single-bit axe with a 36 in. curved handle. Perfect for the firefighter on your list. Dayton patterned head. Used in all municipal fire fighting applications, chopping, battering, door stop, ect. The cutting edge is approximately 5″ in. overall length and the poll is square. Forged tool steel head. Made in the USA. Body fully polished, hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting. 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. The body is coated with fire engine red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust. 36 in. curved hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. The axe head is hydraulic