SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[ammoaddict]

Council tool makes some really nice axe heads I don't have one of their doubles as I have a few older nice double bits but I have 2 of their 5# single bits one on a whisky river 30c and the other on the factory handle and also a 6# and an 8# fire axe made by them.

I didn't even know of council until I found that orange axe in daddy's old building and found out from you guys that it was a council made in NC so then I started reading about them. Interesting story, still family owned since 1886. I've never really been an axe guy, just used one when I had to. I've recently gotten in to learning about the different patterns and when they originated. When I saw that phantom bevel double bit michigan I knew i had to have it. I was also looking at that 6 lb fire axe or forcible entry as they call it. I was wondering if it would be a good splitting axe or would a maul be better.

 

[chiselbit]

I didn't even know of council until I found that orange axe in daddy's old building and found out from you guys that it was a council made in NC so then I started reading about them. Interesting story, still family owned since 1886. I've never really been an axe guy, just used one when I had to. I've recently gotten in to learning about the different patterns and when they originated. When I saw that phantom bevel double bit michigan I knew i had to have it. I was also looking at that 6 lb fire axe or forcible entry as they call it. I was wondering if it would be a good splitting axe or would a maul be better.

@davidwyby

 

[davidwyby]

I didn't even know of council until I found that orange axe in daddy's old building and found out from you guys that it was a council made in NC so then I started reading about them. Interesting story, still family owned since 1886. I've never really been an axe guy, just used one when I had to. I've recently gotten in to learning about the different patterns and when they originated. When I saw that phantom bevel double bit michigan I knew i had to have it. I was also looking at that 6 lb fire axe or forcible entry as they call it. I was wondering if it would be a good splitting axe or would a maul be better.

What are you splitting?

Funny this splitter and codominant tree comes up at the same time @chiselbit

Council is my first choice - USA made and not $$$.

I like a curved handle for splitting. The 7 will split more better than the fire axe 6. I’d run the 6 unless what I was splitting was tough.

 

[davidwyby]

**the handle on my No 7 broke, I can’t remember if it was a fluke or I broke it or what. One of several heads I need to rehang.

 

[ammoaddict]

What are you splitting?

Funny this splitter and codominant tree comes up at the same time @chiselbit

Council is my first choice - USA made and not $$$.

I like a curved handle for splitting. The 7 will split more better than the fire axe 6. I’d run the 6 unless what I was splitting was tough.

Actually I don't split much at all as I'm getting older and more arthritis affecting my strength and mobility. I just start reading and wanting stuff that I don't really need. My mind says I want a 7 lb maul but my body won't be able to handle it. I figure 5 lbs would be about all i could handle. The Wood we have here is mostly maple, yellow pine, poplar, red and white oak. The majority of it is hard to split with a 3.5 lb jersey axe which is what I have. I've heard good things about the fiskars x27 and just wondering how they compared to the council 5 lb splitting axe.

 

[davidwyby]

Actually I don't split much at all as I'm getting older and more arthritis affecting my strength and mobility. I just start reading and wanting stuff that I don't really need. My mind says I want a 7 lb maul but my body won't be able to handle it. I figure 5 lbs would be about all i could handle. The Wood we have here is mostly maple, yellow pine, poplar, red and white oak. The majority of it is hard to split with a 3.5 lb jersey axe which is what I have. I've heard good things about the fiskars x27 and just wondering how they compared to the council 5 lb splitting axe.

Get the council!

 

[davidwyby]

Actually, if you want a council splitter, I have one. I have their wedge banger and splitter which are the same head, just long handle on the splitter.

 

[ammoaddict]

Actually, if you want a council splitter, I have one

Ok. How much you need for it?

 

[davidwyby]

Ok. How much you need for it?

Well, you want it with or without a handle? Cuz somebody broke it. They come with a straight handle but I'd go curved.

 

[ammoaddict]

Well, you want it with or without a handle? Cuz somebody broke it. They come with a straight handle but I'd go curved.

Well after some thinking, I'm having wrist surgery next month and I'll be out of work for 3 months so I probably shouldn't be spending unnecessary money right now and I won't be able to use it anyway. If you still have it after that time maybe we can work something out.