{"product_id":"council-tool-5lbs-splitting-axe-36","title":"Council Tool 5lbs Splitting Axe 36\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Council Tool:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6# axe-eye style splitting maul with a 36″ American hickory handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged tool steel head, Made in USA, with clear lacquer finish to deter rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treatment of bit end produces fine grain structure and Rc 45-50 (Rockwell) for safety and toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking face is intended for driving steel wedges (Council # 5W) that are used in conjunction with splitting logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36″ hickory handle is kiln dried before turning. Eye section is then dried below 10% moisture content prior to assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is hydraulically inserted into head and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge, providing a very secure mechanical bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** This is a standard axe so grain orientation is not guaranteed. **\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Council Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50216970682645,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1725\/8891\/files\/4_1a7d863b-b176-4e6a-bcaa-9ccf65702df9.png?v=1790784151","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrivertrading.com\/products\/council-tool-5lbs-splitting-axe-36","provider":"Whiskey River Art and Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}