COUNCIL TOOL 2 lb Wood-Craft Pack Axe, 19" Straight Handle, Made in USA

I bought this, I don't know why, I live in an apartment, but I love it. It is so beautiful just to look at. I have often found myself just staring at it. The hammer side and the blade area are hardened steel. There is a little bluing, where it was hardened, which is very impressive looking. I would never use it to hammer anything as I am sure I would split my head open-even with the sheath on. I did sand the handle and apply a few coats of boiled linseed oil because you know. It didn't change the color much. The handle is ever so slightly warped to one side. I could bend it back but I think I'll just leave it be since it is barely noticeable and it is wood after all. I tried it out on a tree that had fallen and it was fine but not much better than my $13 hardware store hatchet, which has a shorter handle, is lighter and, which I had sharpened. I will, of course, take this Wood-Craft Pack Axe camping. I may just go camping so I can take it. Myself, I would have liked a smaller and thicker handle. The experts, however, like a thin longer handle because it is less tiresome to use, they say. The price is very fair considering the competition is almost twice as expensive. All in all, I feel like I should put on a suit of armor, mount a horse and carry this bad boy into medieval battle.

I’m no Pro or even close to it but, as a carpenter that does wood carving for the love of the game (I’m a rookie at best), I love the perfect weight and feel of my Council hatchet!!! It was extremely sharp and super clean when I got it. Plus, it’s made in Merica!!!

The axe itself was perfectly fine. Not the sharpest out of the box but a very good working edge. I found the size of the handle was a little too big for my hands when I choked up on it, but that's not a fault of the axe. And it was a little top heavy because of the shorter length. I think I might have preferred the 24" handle with the 2lb head. I was a fan of everything but the size so I ended up buying a Camp Carver with the 22" straight handle and it feels much nicer. I would 100% recommend this one for anyone who wants a nice packable axe. It does everything the reviews say. I think the 24" might be a little more well balanced, though it is a bit less packable. If you are a little smaller like me, the 22" camp carver is a wonderful alternative. (You may have to find it outside of Amazon. They were only selling the 16" version when I was in the market.)

Beautiful axe !

In my humble opinion this is one of the best production back packing axes money can buy. Easy to sharpen, great tempering job. Nocely fit for a production axe. Check you head centering though as I have heard that it can sometimes be off a tad. But this is a strong high quality axe for the field. And for the price, you are getting more value for your money than if you spent hundreds on a swedish axe brand. again in mine and many others opinions.

This axe is incredible. Comes razor sharp. Great for camp.

Sharp as a razor. Great grind, great handle and grain orientation, great mask. Great value for a US made bushcraft and camping axe. Love it.

Excellent product quality

Wow I love this axe! This seller had a great price on the 18 inch model. I changed the handle to a 26 inch and couldn't be happier. Blade came razor sharp 👌