Reddit reviews Council Tool 2.25 lb Boy's Axe, 28 inch Curved Handle
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2.25 lb Boy's Axe with 24 inch Curved HandleHand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splittingThe interior detail of the eye is tapered and allows for a strong mechanical bond. Approximately 1/2" of overall length of the handle is removed during assemblyThe serrated shape improves bite, and the aluminum choice of material is strong, lightweight, and does not change size with moisture contentHead coated with black enamel and the cutting edge in clear lacquer to deter rust
I friggin' love this thing. I thinned the handle significantly and re-profiled the bit to be a straight wedge, got it razor sharp and I hope to carry it forever.
Splitting out a bunch of handle blanks from an oak log with an axe and some field-crafted wedges (although steel wedges or additional axes are a better choice.)
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"Splitting an oak log into billets, staves or "rails" for axe handles, bowstaves, and other projects. Traditional and Green woodworking often starts with splitting wood for further processing rather than sawing it. It is possible to split most logs with one axe and disposable wooden wedges.
Link for the Council tool boy's axe, the red one in this video: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IJVDL8 The black headed axe that I use the most in this video is the forest service version of the council tool boy's axe, available only from Omaha Knife. There is another new model out now and 4 versions on the market in total. The red one is the cheapest and when you get a good one they are good axes but there are occasional quality control issues with the tempering resulting in soft edges. I think they are all pretty similar in the long run.