From Council Tool:
- 6# axe-eye style splitting maul with a 36″ American hickory handle.
 - Forged tool steel head, Made in USA, with clear lacquer finish to deter rust.
 - Heat treatment of bit end produces fine grain structure and Rc 45-50 (Rockwell) for safety and toughness.
 - Striking face is intended for driving steel wedges (Council # 5W) that are used in conjunction with splitting logs.
 - 36″ hickory handle is kiln dried before turning. Eye section is then dried below 10% moisture content prior to assembly.
 - Handle is hydraulically inserted into head and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge, providing a very secure mechanical bond.
 
** This is a standard axe so grain orientation is not guaranteed. **