Sport Utility Camp Hatchet 2lb

The 2 lb. Dayton axe head comes equipped with a 14″ curved hickory handle, making it an ideal one-handed hatchet for camping, designed for easy portability. The Dayton pattern originates from the Dayton, Ohio, area and features a forged tool steel head, hand-sharpened with a tapered bit for cutting and light splitting tasks.

Manufactured in the USA, the axe head meets ANSI Standards for bit hardness (Rc 45-60), ensuring durability up to at least ½ inch from the cutting edge. Council Tool, adhering to its internal standards, targets a tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55, extending 1-1/4 inches from the edge. The poll and eye walls of the head remain in their as-forged state, providing robustness.

To protect against corrosion and enhance durability, the head is coated with boiled Linseed Oil over its forged finish. The 14″ curved American hickory handle undergoes a meticulous process: the eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content, minimizing shrinkage and reducing the risk of loosening over time. The axe head is securely hafted high on the handle, hydraulically seated, and further secured with a traditional double wedge system.

The tapered interior detail of the eye ensures a strong mechanical bond between the head and handle. During assembly, approximately 1/4″ of the handle's overall length is trimmed to achieve optimal balance and functionality.

In summary, the 2 lb. Dayton axe with its 14″ curved hickory handle offers a versatile and durable tool suitable for camping and outdoor activities, crafted with precision and expertise in the USA to meet rigorous standards of quality and performance.

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