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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. 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Forcible Entry Flathead fireman’s style single bit axe with a 36 in. curved 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, etc. 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. 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Forcible Entry Flathead fireman’s style single bit axe with a 34.5″ Fiberglass 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. 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He thought very highly of it and showed that a $40 tool made in the USA could compete with Wetterlings and Gransfors Bruks. I ended up buying a Boy’s Axe online and just used it for the first time this weekend. It is an excellent axe! I am very, very pleased with it and I’m looking forward to many long years of use.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Sept 2011\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I recently acquired a Council Tool Boys Ax.  Considering the relatively low cost of the item, I would have expected some manufacturing defects, but much to my surprise, there were none.  After beveling and sharpening the bit, which was pretty easy to do, I have found this ax to be my favorite.  It may not out perform a bigger ax cut for cut, but it is far less tiring to use, and the job is more pleasant because of it.  A word on the haft is in order.  If you study what the professional ax men of the last century preferred, you will see that they liked thinner, whippier handles.  This was because less shock was transmitted to their hands and arms on each swing.  Today, most ax hafts are pretty thick, no doubt to help prevent breakage from wild swings.  The Council Tool hafts are the best I’ve seen yet, and the thin haft of the Boys Ax makes it a joy to use for extended periods of time.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Council Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286303858877,"sku":"CT-SU22B24C","price":439.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/0604\/9122\/files\/CT-SU22B24C1.jpg?v=1754315756"},{"product_id":"council-tool-2-25-lbs-boy-s-axe-28-in-curved-wooden-handle-sport-utility-finish","title":"Council Tool 2.25 lbs. 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