
Council Tool 3.5 lbs. Miner’s SB Axe Dayton Pattern; 20 in. Straight Wooden Handle, Pack of 10
Council Tool 3.5 lbs. Miner’s SB Axe Dayton Pattern; 20 in. Straight Wooden Handle, Pack of 10 3.5 lbs. Dayton pattern single bit axe with 20 in. straight handle. 3.5 lbs. Dayton pattern single bit axe with 20″ straight handle. Known as a miner’s axe, the short handle is used for close quarters work. Cutting edge is approximately 4.75″ of overall length and the poll is square. Forged steel head. Made in USA. Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and splitting. 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 red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust. 20″ straight American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. Axe head is h