{"product_id":"council-tool-6-lbs-flathead-axe-32-dual-grip-hickory-handle-60f32dg","title":"Council Tool 6 lbs. Flathead Axe - 32\" Dual Grip Hickory Handle (60F32DG)","description":"\u003cp\u003e6.0 lbs. Flathead fireman’s style single bit axe with a 32 in. Dual Grip handle. Dayton patterned head. Used in all manner of municipal fire fighting applications, chopping, battering, door stop, ect. Cutting edge is approximately 5″ in. overall length and the poll is square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged tool steel head. \u003cb\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody fully polished, hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody coated with fire engine red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 in. Dual Grip hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1\/2 in. of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Council Tool has changed the style of factory edge, to a less deep grind, on this axe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\/\/\/brand_for_product_detail=Council Tool,close_out=No,companydescription=Council Tool - Made in USA,condition=New,condition_google=new,cost=41.830000,countrymade=Made in the USA,country_flag=\/p\/1\/p1210055-639x480.jpg,featured=0,flag=\/p\/1\/p1210055-639x480.jpg,identifier_exists=0,instock=in stock,madeby=Yes,madeinusa=No,manufacture_country=United States,product_image_size=Default,product_page_type=Default,shopping_ad_bestseller=No,smart_campaign_bestsellers=Smart Campaign Bestsellers,square_product_image=0,square_updated_at=0,store_price=54.000000,sw_featured=No\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Council Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52857263391017,"sku":"60F32DG","price":62.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4640\/6441\/files\/IMG_8136.jpg?v=1774034865","url":"https:\/\/www.harryepstein.com\/products\/council-tool-6-lbs-flathead-axe-32-dual-grip-hickory-handle-60f32dg","provider":"Harry J. Epstein Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}