Pulaski Axe, 3-3/4 lb, Hickory, 34-1/2 in L

I purchased a similar Pulaski that’s red, and it did not fit tightly into the handle, and Pulaski came of the handle but this one I’ve now have several hours on it, and the handle is still fitting snug and hasn’t moved at all in the Pulaski

I really hope they spent a lot more time on the quality of the metal than they did on the finishes of the product! The handle was covered in a thick varnish that was rough and had runs and bubbles in it. The head of the Pulaski must have been dipped in paint a couple of times. It was excessively thick and had dried where it dripped off part of it. I opted to spend a little more money on a US made product rather than one made in Mexico, but maybe I should have bought the other one. They may have taken a little more pride in their work. The USA stamp used to stand for quality. Maybe now it just self identifies as a quaintly product and manufacturer. After a good bit of sanding and polishing, I now have something that I wouldn’t be embarrassed to be seen using. Overall I am ashamed that a US manufacturer let that product out their doors. It my eight year old daughter brought something to me she had done that looked like that, I would have made her go back and try again!

To start off, I have yet to use the Pulaski but I’ve noticed some not so good things when taking it out of the box. First off, the hoe blade is totally covered in paint, you will need to file the paint off. Second, there is a glue or some type of sticky substance on the axe blade, which you will also need to file off. Third and probably most important, the product came with a sticker on it, reading: “This product contains nickel (metallic). A chemical known to the state of california to cause cancer.” Then after that, “WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm” so if you do decide to get this tool and sharpen off the paint, you could run the risk of nickle contamination. Other than that, looks like a sturdy, useful tool.

The Black Forestry Axe did not include the orange sheath as it depicts in the photos. To buy the sheath you then also have to pay shipping it’s not prime.

the head was hung crooked. the grain on the handle is poor. If I were actually a firefighter I would not want to stake my life on this mass produced piece of garbage. I try to buy American but with products like this why bother pay the premium?

After ten swings, cutting a root, the head flew off. Now I need to reseat the head every few swings. A complete waste of money.

Purchased to do trail maintenance. Sturdy, sharp, and good quality.

This American made product is of high quality and is the same as those used by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires.