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Frost River Wood Craft Axes are made to be used by our friends at Council Tool. Commonly called their Wood-Craft Pack Axes, when these get Henry the Frost River Caribou on the handle and are fixed with the Frost River Bridle Axe Sheath, they become the Frost River Wood Craft Axe.
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Description

Comes in a 19in length with a 2lb head. Ships with the proud Frost River laser engraving on the handle, a handy manual from Council Tool detailing axe care and history and our premium Boreal Axe Sheath, hand-built from harness leather, complete with hand-pound harness rivets and solid brass snap for a durable, secure fit to protect your edge, the things you carry it in, and yourself! Though they would do well displayed above a mantle, these are not wispy wall hangers, they’re rugged, robust, and built to last.

Features & Specifications

- Materials: US Premium 5160 steel, US Hickory handle, premium bridle leather sheath with solid Brass hand-pounded rivets.

- Forged from 5160 grade alloy steel. The “Council” makers mark is displayed on one side of the head, and the other is proudly marked “USA”.

- Bit is heat treated and quenched approximately 1 inch from the cutting edge, then tempered for maximum edge holding and toughness. Final hardness Rc 52-56.

- Handle is made of grade “A” American hickory and its traditional pattern embodies the heirloom quality of axes from times gone by.

- Forged axe head is hung in a traditional manner using a softwood wedge along with a steel wedge for added security.

- Axe head is coated with light oil to prevent rusting and to showcase the exceptional Council Tool craftsmanship. A Linseed oil coating is applied to protect the handle.

SPECIFICATIONS:

DIMENSIONS: 19in Total Length

WEIGHT: 2.80 lb

Sustainability

When you invest in a Frost River made-in-the USA item, you’re not just getting gear that’s handcrafted and locally-made, you’re getting a piece made with intent. 
  • Lifetime Guarantee and robust repair program to keep your Frost River gear going for years to come.
  • Premium Materials sourced from businesses that have sustainability in mind.
  • Solar-Powered Manufacturing facility allowing us to craft Frost River goods with clean, renewable energy.
  • Investments in Technology that ensure the highest yield of our materials is consumed.

  • Made in USA

  • 30 - Day return

  • Secured payment

  • Quality Assurance

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  • Made In USA

    Duluth, Minnesota

  • Lifetime Guarantee

    Build to Last

  • Handcrafted

    Heritage Goods

  • Premium Materials

    Raw Reliability

The 19” handle allows portability in a pack like our Isle Royale Jr. or Mini or in a compact canoe camp kit. The folks at Council Tool have been building tools in the USA to get the job done since 1886. These axes are built right, 100% in the USA and offer a winning combination of portability and usability. 130 years of American axe crafting experience go into the Wood Craft line. These are sharp right out of the box, made of US premium 5160 steel and US premium Hickory handles. All are branded with Frost River logo on the premium hickory handle. Ships with a Frost River handmade harness leather sheath. Keep the Wood Craft Axe, and other edged tools, sharp with our Arctic Fox Sharpening Puck, or haul your own puck with our Buckskin Drawstring Pouch or Canvas Belt Pouch, all made in the USA. Utility with just the right heft, an elegant tool - See the axe in action here. Note: When sheathing your Wood Craft Axe, place it heel (bottom corner) first into the sheath, and seat the heel, before sliding the toe (top corner) of the axe into the sheath. Secure using the brass snap.

SPECIFICATIONS:

DIMENSIONS: 19in Total Length

WEIGHT: 2.80 lb

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CUSTOMER Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Jimmy Jo
American Best

The Frost River axe by Council Tool is the BEST!
When I have an opportunity to purchase American made products I often do.
This axe quality surpasses any Swedish axe I own.
The steel is better, the hickory handle is straight grain, smooth and finished to perfection.
The Scandigrind cuts, chops, bites, splits and creates fuss sticks like no other. The head shape and handle length are perfect for fine/detailed work.
The leather sheath is as beautiful and tuff as the axe.
In this tool, American made is BEST MADE.

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Galen Boucher
Wood craft axe is great.

I am very happy with this axe

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John ward
Made in america

Quality item. At 73 years old it’s hard to find things worth buying.This axe is worth your money

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David Wieder
Frost river wood craft axe

Excellent tool for the woods, perfect size and made to last a lifetime (several lifetimes). Fine crafted heavy duty leather sheath. More than satisfied!

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D.V.
Beautiful axe!

Couldn't be happier. Great axe. Razor sharp. Do yourself a favor and order one

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