{"product_id":"council-tool-forcible-entry-6lb-flathead-fire-axe-32-w-marrying-slot-straight-handle-fe6-32","title":"Council Tool Forcible Entry 6lb Flathead Fire Axe - 32\" w\/ Marrying Slot - Straight Handle (FE6-32)","description":"\u003cp\u003e6.0 lbs. Forcible Entry Flathead fireman’s style single bit axe with a 32 in. Dual Grip American hickory handle.  Design elements improve performance and usability while helping to reduce fatigue and injury.  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. This axe will easily pull its weight on the fire-ground and will be an invaluable tool for trainers and student firefighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged 4140 steel head to match Council Halligan. Made in USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged in slot to marry most popular Halligan tools to create “The Irons”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered wedge shaped blade allows it to be used a starter wedge and helps capture progress while forcing a door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended poll helps to counter balance the head so that the center of gravity is within the eye\/handle. Balanced to lay flat in an open hand so no blade drop or flutter when swinging sideways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop of head is flat to stand on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand 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\u003e32″ 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 traditional wooden and steel wedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\/\/\/brand_for_product_detail=Council Tool,close_out=No,companydescription=Council Tool - Made in the USA,condition=New,condition_google=new,cost=51.840000,countrymade=Made in the USA,country_flag=\/c\/o\/counciltoolforcibleentryfireaxe.jpg,featured=0,flag=\/c\/o\/counciltoolforcibleentryfireaxe.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,sw_featured=No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Council Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52665864552745,"sku":"FE6-32","price":70.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4640\/6441\/files\/FullSizeRender_586f1c83-4b6a-4a1b-8d89-f992ed364353.heic?v=1770943890","url":"https:\/\/www.harryepstein.com\/products\/council-tool-forcible-entry-6lb-flathead-fire-axe-32-w-marrying-slot-straight-handle-fe6-32","provider":"Harry J. Epstein Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}