| Manufacturer | Council Tool |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 50DR28S |
| Item Weight | 6.98 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 28.5 x 9.4 x 4.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Material | Steel |
| Blade Edge | Straight |
| Batteries Required? | No |
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| Sold By | Gritr | Gritr | Aardvark Trading | Smith Safety & Supply | Wisemen Trading and Supply | Smith Safety & Supply |
| head type | Dayton | — | — | Dayton | Felling | — |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel | 1060 Steel | — | Alloy Steel |
| blade edge | Straight | convex,straight | — | Single Bit | serrated | — |
| handle material | — | Alloy Steel | Hickory Wood | Hickory Wood | Steel,Wood | Alloy Steel |
| style | — | Traditional | — | — | Classic | Traditional |
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Good axe for my intended use
Purchased this axe as a practice axe for underhand chopping on a collegiate logging sports team primarily, as well as a full-size chore axe. It's weight is close to a rigger, and it's very affordable, which were my 2 main concerns for timbersports.The bad:-Fit and finish is pretty rough. The paint dip leaves the back with a nasty seam, and the edges around the poll are unevenly rounded off-Handle grain orientation came perpendicular to cutting edge, which is less than ideal. Grain is straight with no runout however.-the head and wedge came essentially placed but not seated. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. The head came lose after about 15 swings. This was easily remedied by driving the head further onto the handle, and the aluminum wedge deeper also. It's now held firm through 5 13" alder blocks, and about 45 minutes of splitting wood.- THIS AXE IS THE SAME AXE AS THE WOODLAND PRO FALLERS AXE for more money-factory edge is shaped but not sharpened as with most axes. Be prepared to use a file for a functional tool.-toe to heel, profile is not great. Forged in hollows behind the edge are present but faint.-unless you're chopping underhand the handle is too short for easy use(slightly shorter than a boys axe handle). Not a con, per say, but consider a full falling handle for general chore use.The good:-bit to poll, the profile is pretty good and very thin. No question, this axe will SINK in good wood (attached image shows about 3.5" penetration into a fresh fir block).-the steel seems very nice. Will take a very sharp (shaving) edge and will stay quite sharp through 3 or 4 blocks before honing (about 48" of wood chopped through). I put a very thin bevel on it, intentionally pushing the limits, and when I hit a knot it rolled not chipped which is nice for a work axe.-a 5lb head is great. Finding a current production axe this heavy is not easy so if you're looking for a big axe this is one of your only options. (Keep in mind that a 5 lb head is BIG compared to a typical single bit. For general chore use, especially with inexperienced users, a typical 3.5 falling head will probably be a better choice. See attached image for comparison to 2.5 lb boys axe)Overall:- This is a good large work axe. Fit and finish are lacking but made up for by quality steel and a decent profile. If you need a big axe and are comfortable with a small amount of work to seat the head fully and sharpen, I would recommend this.-remember this axe has a very short straight handle, less suitable for all around work.Note: the woodland pro 5lb falling axe appears to have the same council head for a lower price.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
Purchased this axe as a practice axe for underhand chopping on a collegiate logging sports team primarily, as well as a full-size chore axe. It's weight is close to a rigger, and it's very affordable, which were my 2 main concerns for timbersports.
The bad:
-Fit and finish is pretty rough. The paint dip leaves the back with a nasty seam, and the edges around the poll are unevenly rounded off
-Handle grain orientation came perpendicular to cutting edge, which is less than ideal. Grain is straight with no runout however.
-the head and wedge came essentially placed but not seated. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. The head came lose after about 15 swings. This was easily remedied by driving the head further onto the handle, and the aluminum wedge deeper also. It's now held firm through 5 13" alder blocks, and about 45 minutes of splitting wood.
- THIS AXE IS THE SAME AXE AS THE WOODLAND PRO FALLERS AXE for more money
-factory edge is shaped but not sharpened as with most axes. Be prepared to use a file for a functional tool.
-toe to heel, profile is not great. Forged in hollows behind the edge are present but faint.
-unless you're chopping underhand the handle is too short for easy use(slightly shorter than a boys axe handle). Not a con, per say, but consider a full falling handle for general chore use.
The good:
-bit to poll, the profile is pretty good and very thin. No question, this axe will SINK in good wood (attached image shows about 3.5" penetration into a fresh fir block).
-the steel seems very nice. Will take a very sharp (shaving) edge and will stay quite sharp through 3 or 4 blocks before honing (about 48" of wood chopped through). I put a very thin bevel on it, intentionally pushing the limits, and when I hit a knot it rolled not chipped which is nice for a work axe.
-a 5lb head is great. Finding a current production axe this heavy is not easy so if you're looking for a big axe this is one of your only options. (Keep in mind that a 5 lb head is BIG compared to a typical single bit. For general chore use, especially with inexperienced users, a typical 3.5 falling head will probably be a better choice. See attached image for comparison to 2.5 lb boys axe)
Overall:
- This is a good large work axe. Fit and finish are lacking but made up for by quality steel and a decent profile. If you need a big axe and are comfortable with a small amount of work to seat the head fully and sharpen, I would recommend this.
-remember this axe has a very short straight handle, less suitable for all around work.
Note: the woodland pro 5lb falling axe appears to have the same council head for a lower price.
The bad:
-Fit and finish is pretty rough. The paint dip leaves the back with a nasty seam, and the edges around the poll are unevenly rounded off
-Handle grain orientation came perpendicular to cutting edge, which is less than ideal. Grain is straight with no runout however.
-the head and wedge came essentially placed but not seated. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. The head came lose after about 15 swings. This was easily remedied by driving the head further onto the handle, and the aluminum wedge deeper also. It's now held firm through 5 13" alder blocks, and about 45 minutes of splitting wood.
- THIS AXE IS THE SAME AXE AS THE WOODLAND PRO FALLERS AXE for more money
-factory edge is shaped but not sharpened as with most axes. Be prepared to use a file for a functional tool.
-toe to heel, profile is not great. Forged in hollows behind the edge are present but faint.
-unless you're chopping underhand the handle is too short for easy use(slightly shorter than a boys axe handle). Not a con, per say, but consider a full falling handle for general chore use.
The good:
-bit to poll, the profile is pretty good and very thin. No question, this axe will SINK in good wood (attached image shows about 3.5" penetration into a fresh fir block).
-the steel seems very nice. Will take a very sharp (shaving) edge and will stay quite sharp through 3 or 4 blocks before honing (about 48" of wood chopped through). I put a very thin bevel on it, intentionally pushing the limits, and when I hit a knot it rolled not chipped which is nice for a work axe.
-a 5lb head is great. Finding a current production axe this heavy is not easy so if you're looking for a big axe this is one of your only options. (Keep in mind that a 5 lb head is BIG compared to a typical single bit. For general chore use, especially with inexperienced users, a typical 3.5 falling head will probably be a better choice. See attached image for comparison to 2.5 lb boys axe)
Overall:
- This is a good large work axe. Fit and finish are lacking but made up for by quality steel and a decent profile. If you need a big axe and are comfortable with a small amount of work to seat the head fully and sharpen, I would recommend this.
-remember this axe has a very short straight handle, less suitable for all around work.
Note: the woodland pro 5lb falling axe appears to have the same council head for a lower price.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015
