{"product_id":"council-tool-35-lbs-michigan-double-bit-36-in-straight-wooden-handle","title":"Council Tool 3.5 lbs. Michigan Double Bit; 36 in. Straight Wooden Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e3.5 lbs. Michigan pattern double bit axe with a 36 in. straight handle. Michigan pattern originated from the state of the same name. Double bit axes were sometimes sharpened in different ways. One end was thinner and sharper and used for knot-free cutting; the other end was thicker and blunter and was used when knots were present or to cut near the ground where contact with dirt was likely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged tool steel head. \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand sharpened double bits for cutting and splitting, sharpened in the same manner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least ½ inch back from the cutting edge. Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55 and we target 1-1\/4 inches from the cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead coated with red enamel and cutting edges in clear lacquer to deter rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 in. double-bit American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1\/2 in. of overall length of handle is removed during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Council Tool","offers":[{"title":"3.5 LB","offer_id":67655816053012,"sku":"24700006","price":69.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0194\/1012\/files\/product-media-501232.jpg?v=1791575466","url":"https:\/\/slanesvillestore.com\/products\/council-tool-35-lbs-michigan-double-bit-36-in-straight-wooden-handle","provider":"Slanesville General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}