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Council Tool

COUNCIL TOOL Miner’s Axe - 3.5 lb. Dayton Pattern Axe with 26" Straight Handle & Forged Steel Head - 35MD26

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Features

  • IDEAL FOR CLOSE-QUARTERS WORK - The short handle of this miner's axe is specifically designed for tight spaces, making it perfect for precision cutting, splitting, and tasks in confined areas such as mining, forestry, and construction.
  • HIGH CARBON STEEL HEAD - Crafted from durable high carbon steel and hand-sharpened for a tapered bit, this axe is made in the USA for reliable cutting and splitting in tough conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance and precision.
  • PRECISION HARDENED EDGE The bit is heat-treated to a Rockwell hardness of Rc 4855 up to 1-1/4" from the edgeexceeding ANSI standards for durability, reliable splitting power, and edge retention even under heavy use.
  • AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE - Made from tough, straight-grain American hickory, the handle offers excellent balance and control for close-quarters use, with a low moisture content to reduce shrinkage and ensure a secure fit.
  • RUST-RESISTANT HEAD - The axe head is heat-treated for durability, then coated with red enamel and clear lacquer on the cutting edges to prevent rust, ensuring long-lasting protection and optimal performance.

Description

3.5 LB DAYTON PATTERN MINERS AXE, 26 INCH STRAIGHT HANDLE Council has been making hand tools since 1886, and they set the standard for quality and design. All Council axe heads are drop forged from high quality tool steel. DESCRIPTION & USAGE: Known as a miner’s axe, the short handle is used for close quarters work. Cutting edge is approximately 4.75 inch of overall length and the poll is square DETAILS & FEATURES: Ideal for Camping or Backpacking Forged steel head. Made in the USA Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and splitting Body coated with red enamel and the cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust 26 inch straight American hickory handleAxe 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 The interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately ? inch of the overall length of the handle is removed during assembly ABOUT US Council Tool Company is as much about people as it is about tools. After all, it’s people who design the tools and manufacture and market them. All products are backed by more than 120 years of quality, reliability and tool-making expertise from one of the oldest forging operations in the United States.

Brand: Council Tool


Product Dimensions: 26"L x 4"W


Handle Material: Hickory Wood


Color: Red


Head Type: Dayton


Brand: ‎Council Tool


Product Dimensions: ‎26"L x 4"W


Handle Material: ‎Hickory Wood


Color: ‎Red


Head Type: ‎Dayton


Item Weight: ‎3.5 Pounds


Blade Material: ‎High Carbon Steel


Blade Length: ‎4 Inches


Blade Edge: ‎serrated,straight


Manufacturer: ‎Council Tool


UPC: ‎008298203073


Part Number: ‎35MD26


Item Weight: ‎3.5 pounds


Item model number: ‎35MD26


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Material: ‎Aluminum


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: October 17, 2003


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Boiled linseed oil
Everyone is talking about the handles breaking on these axes made by Council tools. Council tool makes an excellent axhead. Their handles are OK. The press fit is a little less than desirable. The only reason these axes are breaking is because people are using the bare hickory handles without properly oiling them. When you get a roll handle, which I love, you have to put boiled linseed oil on it once a day for a week and then once A month for several months. And then maybe once a year after that. I have used this axe very little. However I have used A 6 1/2 pounder by counsel tool with a 36 inch handle and have had no problems with it. Oil your handles. It takes minutes a day. Overall, these are excellent tools. You are not going to spend the same amount of money elsewhere and get the same quality. However, you can probably spend five times as much and get a little bit better quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023 by Ben Mcbryan
    • That'll do pig
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Everyone knows council tool. I am a huge advocate of buying made in USA. I feel that you get what you pay for in this axe. It's a user, nothing fancy. But In my opinion there is much left to be desired. On the axe that I received, the handle is straight with the grain orientation being "acceptable" for something at this price point and came with a wax (not laquer) finish. Time will tell the durability of how it's hung, with an Aluminum wedge in the kerf and gaps front and back. I will re handle if need be. The grind on the head is pretty sloppy but can be refined if you so please. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025 by S S
    • Good axe for pounding wedges
I bought this axe specifically for pounding wedges and it should work well for that purpose. The fit and finish are very good. The axe head is well hung on a handle with good grain orientation. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023 by Jeff O.
    • Excellent Value and Solid Quality
I refinished and sharpened the head, as well as sanded and used linseed (flaxseed) oil on the handle. I turned this axe into a perfect forest companion, great for chopping, limbing and driving wedges. It's quality will ensure that I will be able to hand it down to my son. Highly recommended. Best for those that put some extra work into the fit and finish after receiving. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016 by Seattle Reader
    • The eye is crooked
**Update** The eye is crooked, not acceptable for me, but I’ve already rehung it and can’t return it. The head was hung crooked. I chopped with it out of the box, it’s fine, always expect to have to tune an axe to your liking. I could have done without the red paint but the handle wasn’t lacquered, which is a definite plus. I attempted to get the aluminum wedge (not a great choice) out so I could save the pretty nice handle and re-hang the head. No dice, I had to cut the handle. Oh well, it’s still a nice axe. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023 by Thomas A Bizzell
    • Five Stars
Great ax for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016 by KW Moore
    • Poorly hung and poorly made handle.
On paper, this is the perfect axe for me. For USFS saw work, I need an axe with a 3 to 5 pound head and I prefer something relatively short that I can carry in a pouch on my belt. This definitely fits the bill, unfortunately the execution left a bit to be desired. The first issue I had was that the it didn't appear to be hung strait. Further investigation indicated that the handle appeared to be poorly carved. There was a bit of a twist to it that caused the top to be about 10 degrees off from the bottom. This wasn't a huge deal as it didn't seem to significantly affect how I held it, so I let it go. I put a good edge on it and oiled up the handle, then a while later I took it out and put it to work. Unfortunately putting it to work only lasted until the second tree as the aluminum wedge came out. Definitely not a good situation to be in when you have to hike quite a ways back to the vehicle to get another axe and then out again to the work site. When I got home, the handle from the shoulder up seemed to be a bit mangled, I guess from the handful of swings I got in while the head was working itself loose. I ended up calling Council Tool to see what could be done about the situation. They offered to send me some wooden wedges to rehang the axe on the same handle. I was reluctant as I wasn't thrilled about that handle in the first place, but I agreed to try. When the wedges showed up, I rehung it only to notice a split in the handle after doing so. Because it had just been hung, I ended up having to cut and drill the handle to get the head back off. To Council Tool's credit, the head seems to be well made, which is why I'm giving this 2 stars instead of 1. Also I appreciate the responsiveness of their customer service. All of that said, I know I probably got a dud but the whole incident has left a sour taste in my mouth. I really just don't want to mess with it anymore right now and I'm outside of the return window anyway. I'm sure at some point this winter I'll stop at the lumberyard and pick up a block of hickory to make a custom handle, but for now I ordered another axe from a different manufacturer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021 by kendalltristan
    • Unhappy
Not to happy with axe. Eye by wedge filled in with some type of wood filler or expox. Can't tell it's been painted. Deep gouges on axe head where they manually pound the handle in place.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020 by Rene Davila

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