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Council Tool

COUNCIL TOOL 3.5 lb. Single Bit Axe, 36" Curved Handle, Made in USA

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Condition
New
Model
35DR36C
Dimensions
35.8"L x 7.6"W
Weight
0.27 g
Color
Red
Handle Material
Hickory Wood
Head Type
Dayton
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Unit^Instruction Guide

Features 5

  • CLASSIC DAYTON PATTERN A full-sized single bit felling axe ideal for general-purpose chopping, splitting, and clearing tasks. The 4.75 cutting edge and square poll make it a versatile choice for both professional and recreational users. Everything is made in the USA.
  • 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.
  • HAND SHARPENED TAPERED BIT Bit is ground and honed by hand for precise, smooth cutting. The taper allows for better penetration and efficiency, making quick work of tough wood.
  • AMERICAN HICKORY HANDLE WITH RUST-RESISTANT HEAD Made from tough, straight-grain American hickory for excellent balance and control; kiln-dried to reduce shrinkage and ensure a secure fit; paired with a heat-treated, red enamel-coated head and clear lacquered edges for lasting durability and rust protection.

Description

Council Tool Company is as much about people as it is about tools. After all, it’s people who design and manufacture them. We specialize in professional-grade, American-made forged striking tools: axes, mauls, sledgehammers, pry bars, fire tools, and more. Our full product line is backed by more than 135 years of quality, reliability, and expertise from one of the oldest tool-making and forging operations in the United States. We are proud of our American associates who produce the highest quality hand tools available at our Lake Waccamaw, NC facility. Combining sleek design with exceptional function, our axes deliver striking looks and top-tier performance for any task or collection. Since the 1930s, Council Tool has supplied the USFS and continues to offer America’s premier tools for forestry and fighting wildfires. Trusted by firefighters, our American-made axes and tools deliver strength, reliability and performance in critical moments. Made in the USA with American materials, our tools deliver top quality while supporting local jobs and strengthening our economy. Founded in 1886 by John Pickett Council, Council Tool has endured wars, fires and change while crafting tools for four generations. Council Tool is still a family-owned and family-managed business, led by the fourth and fifth generation of the Council family.

Specs 21

Brand Council Tool
Product Dimensions 35.8"L x 7.6"W
Handle Material Hickory Wood
Color Red
Head Type Dayton
Brand Name Council Tool
Unit Count 1 Count
Number of Items 1

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One of the best kept secrets for an affordable axe.
Collins does a wonderful forging job on this axe. It has an even hardness behind the bit. Soft enough to sharpen fast, and hard enough to get very sharp. If you take the factory axe and put a little effort into it, you will have very nice axe. As soon as it arrived I took it out to the shop and put it on the belt grinder to smooth out the grinding marks on the cheeks, and thin the bit or edge down with progressively finer belts to get a thinner profile, and a fairly shiny surface. Although very capable of felling trees, I'll be using this one to rough in logs for hewing timbers before I bring out the Gransfors Bruk hewing axe. I sure wish Collins would bring back their hewing axes again... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023 by B.E.
Great Dayton Pattern Axe at any Cost
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This is my second Council Tool axe. My first was a Jersey pattern axe. This Dayton pattern is similar. The 3-1/2 pound head is nice for working on bigger trees. The 36" curved handle feels good in hand and has excellant grain orientation. There is almost no runout. The handle is worth half the cost of the axe! I repainted the red paint (it will wear off anyway) and finished the handle with boiled linseed oil. I added a leather collar and mask. This is a good quality tool! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023 by Denny S.
Awesome Made In The USA Axe
Superlative made in the USA craftsmanship. Comes sharp, and the edge lasts well. The handle is wax coated. The milled curvature of the handle makes cutting nearly fatigue free and permits powerful swings from this relatively light-weight 3.5 lb. head. I'm not sure if the red paint serves a function, but i like it just for the pizazz factor. From what I understand, Council Tool is the number one provider of hand axes to fire departments. Those axes cost 2-3 times what this one does, and my understanding is there are two primary differences: included sheaths and different handle coating. But what kind of strange name is "Council Tool?" The last name of the guy who founded the company way back when was "Council." It's an unusual last name, but explains the company's name. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026 by B
Great Value
I am quite impressed with the quality of this axe. It arrived with a servicable edge, better than most hardware store axes but not up to my standard. I sharpened it on my belt sander to hair popping sharp. Yes I do know axes don't need to be this sharp but I wanted to see if it would take that good of an edge and how long it would last. So far I have fell 5 trees, 2 ash and 3 white burch, with very little edge degradation. It won't easily shave hair cleanly off my arm but it will still shave. That level of quality steel at this price point has impressed me. The finish and my axe is not at the same level as my Gransfor but the performance is almost identical. I would definitely recommend this American made axe to anyone who wants to fell a tree by hand. If you want to split wood I wouldn't recommend this as there are much more effective head designs out there for splitting than the Dayton head. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2011 by Tom R.
Great product
Very lightweight and easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019 by John Walsh
Didn't Know I Needed This...
What a great axe, has good build quality, a solid feel, good chopper, and while it's technically not a splitter, it does a very good job of splitting. The only gripe is the handle has a satin finish, it's still pretty grippy, but I'll probably remove the clear coat.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024 by Martin
Axe head broke off within the first 30 minutes of use.
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I bought this axe to upgrade from the husky axe I had from Home Depot. Within the first 30 minutes of use cutting down small trees 4-6” thick, the axe head broke off, while my cheaper husky axe has been doing great for over a year on various different trunk sizes and conditions. Won’t be buying again unfortunately. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2025 by Nilson Thober
Excellent for the price
Great value for a quality American made product. People seem to want to compare this to axes that cost three or four times as much. It makes you wonder if they're even using them. Performance wise, there is no difference. If you're planning on using the axe rather than simply displaying it, go with this one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022 by Steve
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