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[David Martin]

No, my Council ax (the red one) is under 6 lb. flat head and it has flat cheeks. V shaped to the poll. DM

 

[David Martin]

This morning I gave this Hults a test drive on 6 logs that needed splitting. They are 6-8" in diameter and this ax handled them better with this
slimmer V grind than the before with the convex grind. DM

 

[David Martin]

I know ax men on here will at times use a lighter ax to split with. But this 4 lb. is at my lower end limit to use as a spliting ax on my Emory oak. Still, I improved it's performance so it can be used with greater effectiveness on any chopping task. Now,
you have the understanding on how to improve your ax too. Good luck & thanks. DM

 

[muleman77]

Does the Council axe have a convex / high centerline shape? I didn't realize that Council axes were still convex.

I have a "newer" (probably 90s +/- ??) Barco "kelly perfect" jersey that has flat sides - not convex, like the old ones.

I've got quite a few Red Council Jerseys, stamped anywhere from 2011-2016. They have a slightly high centerline. Not as pronounced as many older axes, but enough you can see it.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I'm not sure about the full-sized Daytons, but the boy's axe is flat-cheeked. The Jersey, on the other hand, has a moderate high centerline.

 

[David Martin]

I examined my Council closer: it has slight cheeks starting 1" back from the edge. Then back to a hollowed out space until the front of the eye where it starts to widen out to 1 3/8". This runs to the poll. It is stamped 18. DM

 

[Square_peg]

Does the Council axe have a convex / high centerline shape? I didn't realize that Council axes were still convex.

I have a "newer" (probably 90s +/- ??) Barco "kelly perfect" jersey that has flat sides - not convex, like the old ones.

The flat head fire axe has a pronounced high centerline like a vintage axe. It's one of the features that drew me to buying one. The handles are pretty good on them, too.

 

[crbnSteeladdict]

The flat head fire axe has a pronounced high centerline like a vintage axe. It's one of the features that drew me to buying one. The handles are pretty good on them, too.

Is it aluminum wedge?
It is sometimes hard to show high centerline: pencil or ruler helps a lot.

pic taken from
http://axeconnected.blogspot.com/2011/05/notes-on-ax-head-geometry-part-2-of.htmlm

 

[David Martin]

Yes,^ it comes with an aluminum wedge. I have an ax with a rounded poll on it like yours. A Wards Master Quality 3 1/2 lb.. My best felling and limb cutting ax. DM