{"product_id":"pulaski-axe-with-36-straight-wood-handle","title":"Pulaski Axe with 36\" Straight Wood Handle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collapse\" id=\"collapse-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.75 lbs. Pulaski axe with 36 in. hickory handle. Thought to have been developed in the early 1900’s by Edward Pulaski, a legendary Forest Service Ranger in Idaho. It is said that in August, 1910 his presence saved the lives of 45 men during a difficult time in a large fire. A traditional style bit axe blade on one end and a mattock blade for digging or grubbing on the other end. Used in a variety of settings including forestry and general landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged from 1060 steel.\u003cb\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand sharpened, single bit edge and mattock blade.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody coated with red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 in. double bit American 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. OAL is nominal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THE COUNCIL TOOL CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62295264625010,"sku":"via1788766443939","price":77.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8567\/6658\/files\/pulaski-axe-with-36-straight-wood-handle_1.png?v=1788766449","url":"https:\/\/www.lorvorina.com\/products\/pulaski-axe-with-36-straight-wood-handle","provider":"Vexlune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}