Item # JP20HB24C
Council Tool Velvicut 2 lb. Premium Hudson Bay Axe with Sheath - 24" Hickory Handle
$229.99
In Stock
The Velvicut line of products represents Council Tool's finest accomplishment in the axe making craft. This 2 lb. Hudson Bay Premium Velvicut axe is a shape and size ideal for any camping, hunting or hiking expedition. Council Tool forges the head from 5160 alloy steel, and it will outlast any user - Council Tool guarantees it! The Hudson Bay is small enough to pack and carry yet big enough to get the job done. 2 lb. head plus the wood handle combines for an overall tool weight of approximately 2-3/4 lbs.
The Hudson Bay pattern is believed to have originated in the Biscayan area of Northern Spain and was first used in North America as a trading piece along the fur trade routes. In this Velvicut, Council Tool took a traditional Hudson Bay pattern and added some length to the poll to improve the tool's balance. After it is drop forged, the axe head is rough ground in a state-of-the-art robotic work cell. Then the hand work begins: an experienced artisan sharpens the cutting edge using increasingly fine abrasives and then finally with leather stropping. Relative to other patterns, the Hudson Bay has a very short eye length. This reduces the contact area between the head and handle, which can lead to looseness. Using a new and innovative design, they pierce the eye with a special punch forming ribs horizontally and vertically inside the eye. This creates more contact area and bite between the head to handle joint. The result? A stronger and more durable tool.
No two pieces of wood are exactly alike, but Appalachian hickory (as a variety) offers the most shock absorption and has natural spring and memory qualities that have made it the handle stock of choice. The 24-inch hickory handle (before assembly) is produced from a handle blank selected for grain orientation and density, making it strong. The handle pattern features a prominent grip and a slim body that allows the handle to flex a bit, which improves the ergonomics.
A sharp axe is a safe axe because it is less likely to glance out of the cut. Be assured that this axe has been hand honed by skilled craftsmen and is ready to use - but is shaped with enough thickness to split campfire wood. All components are MADE IN THE USA.
The Hudson Bay pattern is believed to have originated in the Biscayan area of Northern Spain and was first used in North America as a trading piece along the fur trade routes. In this Velvicut, Council Tool took a traditional Hudson Bay pattern and added some length to the poll to improve the tool's balance. After it is drop forged, the axe head is rough ground in a state-of-the-art robotic work cell. Then the hand work begins: an experienced artisan sharpens the cutting edge using increasingly fine abrasives and then finally with leather stropping. Relative to other patterns, the Hudson Bay has a very short eye length. This reduces the contact area between the head and handle, which can lead to looseness. Using a new and innovative design, they pierce the eye with a special punch forming ribs horizontally and vertically inside the eye. This creates more contact area and bite between the head to handle joint. The result? A stronger and more durable tool.
No two pieces of wood are exactly alike, but Appalachian hickory (as a variety) offers the most shock absorption and has natural spring and memory qualities that have made it the handle stock of choice. The 24-inch hickory handle (before assembly) is produced from a handle blank selected for grain orientation and density, making it strong. The handle pattern features a prominent grip and a slim body that allows the handle to flex a bit, which improves the ergonomics.
A sharp axe is a safe axe because it is less likely to glance out of the cut. Be assured that this axe has been hand honed by skilled craftsmen and is ready to use - but is shaped with enough thickness to split campfire wood. All components are MADE IN THE USA.
- Head will last a lifetime Council Tool guarantees it.
- Forged from 5160 grade alloy steel. The Council name is proudly displayed on one side of the head and the other is proudly marked "USA".
- Bit is heat treated and quenched approximately 1" inch from the cutting edge then tempered for maximum edge holding and toughness. Final hardness Rc 52-56.
- Handle is made of grade "A" American hickory and its traditional pattern embodies the heirloom quality of axes from times gone by.
- Forged axe head is hung in a traditional manner using a softwood wedge crossed with a steel wedge for added security.
- Linseed oil coating is applied to protect the handle.
- Axe head is coated with light oil to prevent rusting and to showcase the exceptional Council Tool craftsmanship.
- Premium leather sheath protects the tool and the user. It comes with a buckle for fastening a belt slit and an embossed logo.
- Both axe and sheath are MADE IN THE USA.
Specs
- Head will last a lifetime Council Tool guarantees it.
- Forged from 5160 grade alloy steel. The Council name is proudly displayed on one side of the head and the other is proudly marked "USA".
- Bit is heat treated and quenched approximately 1" inch from the cutting edge then tempered for maximum edge holding and toughness. Final hardness Rc 52-56.
- Handle is made of grade "A" American hickory and its traditional pattern embodies the heirloom quality of axes from times gone by.
- Forged axe head is hung in a traditional manner using a softwood wedge crossed with a steel wedge for added security.
- Linseed oil coating is applied to protect the handle.
- Axe head is coated with light oil to prevent rusting and to showcase the exceptional Council Tool craftsmanship.
- Premium leather sheath protects the tool and the user. It comes with a buckle for fastening a belt slit and an embossed logo.
- Both axe and sheath are MADE IN THE USA.