Sport Utility 2.25lb Boy's Axe w/24" Curved Hickory Handle

2.25 lb. Dayton axe head outfitted with a 24″ curved hickory handle. Popularly referred to as a “boy’s” axe. A “mid” sized tool. Dayton pattern originated from the Dayton, Ohio, area. Forged tool steel head. Made in USA. Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light 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. Head coated with boiled Linseed Oil over the "as forged" finish. 24″ curved American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. Hafted high and proud. Axe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured with a traditional double wedge system. The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximate