1970's Council Tool Velvicut Fire Axe

FORGED BY: Council Tool
DATE FORGED: 1970's
HEAD WEIGHT: 6LBS
HANDLE LENGTH: 36"
AXE TYPE: Full Size Fire Axe
RATING: New old stock
 
HISTORY
John Pickett Council began making tools for the turpentine harvesting industry in the late 1800s.  Mr. Council was a farmer, woodsman and a “producer” of turpentine.  He began making tools because he was dissatisfied with the quality of tools available for purchase. Word spread about the value of the tools he handcrafted, and he subsequently found himself selling tools. The business was incorporated in 1886, and is still in business today making axes.
 
ABOUT THE AXE
With premium Velvicut® axe production, toolmaking expertise gained over a period spanning three centuries is combined with superlative materials to produce axes for those who simply want the ultimate in an axe.  The 5160 alloy head was drop forged at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.  Forging is a superior process because it produces refined grain flow in the steel.  As a result, the grain is continuous throughout the axe, thereby greatly enhancing strength.  The haft is finished with a light wipe of Vintage Axe Oil and the head with a dab of Vintage Axe Wax.
 
This expertly restored, heirloom quality axe instantly turns heads and becomes the go-to conversation piece in your den, office or home.  Included with the purchase of the axe is a frame quality writeup about it's history.