COUNCIL TOOL Fireman’s Flathead Axe - 6 lb Fire Axe with 36" Curved Wooden Handle & Forged Steel Head - 60F36C

Built for the rigors of municipal fire service, this 6 lb. Fireman’s Flathead Axe features a Dayton pattern head with a hand-sharpened, tapered bit for chopping and a square poll for prying and battering. Whether you're breaching doors or clearing debris, its forged tool steel construction delivers strength and reliability on every call. Made in the USA and finished with fire engine red enamel and clear lacquered edges to resist rust, the head is hardened to Rc 48–55—exceeding ANSI standards for edge retention. Handle options include a 32-inch dual grip or 36-inch curved hickory profile, both kiln-dried below 10% moisture and hydraulically seated for a secure, lasting fit, as well as a 36-inch yellow fiberglass version with a pultruded core and tough polymer jacket that’s non-conductive, non-corrosive, and built to endure harsh conditions. Trusted by professionals and built to perform under pressure, this axe is a must-have for any firefighter’s gear.

• BUILT FOR FIREFIGHTING – Designed for municipal fire applications, this 6 lb. flathead axe with Dayton pattern head is ideal for chopping, battering, prying, and even serving as a door stop.
• FORGED STEEL HEAD – Made in the USA from high-quality tool steel, fully polished and hand sharpened with a tapered bit and square poll for versatile, heavy-duty use.
• HARDENED FOR PERFORMANCE – Bit is tempered to Rc 48–55, exceeding ANSI standards with targeted hardness 1-1/4" from the cutting edge for enhanced edge retention.
• CURVED HICKORY HANDLE – 36 in. American hickory handle is dried below 10% moisture, hydraulically seated, and secured with a serrated aluminum wedge for maximum grip and durability.
• FIREHOUSE-READY FINISH – Coated in fire engine red enamel with clear lacquered edges to deter rust, this USA-made axe is crafted to handle the toughest fireground environments.