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title: "Council Tool Velvicut 2.25 Pound Premium Bad Axe Boy's Axe with Sheath"
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# 28" Grade A American hickory handle 2.25 lbs premium forged head Heat-treated Rc 52-56 edge hardness Council Tool Velvicut 2.25 Pound Premium Bad Axe Boy's Axe with Sheath

**Brand:** council tool
**Price:** € 449.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Own the legacy of precision and power in every swing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Council Tool Velvicut 2.25 Pound Premium Bad Axe Boy's Axe with Sheath by council tool
- **How much does it cost?** € 449.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/20015068-council-tool-velvicut-2-25-pound-premium-bad-axe-boys)

## Best For

- council tool enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted council tool brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Hickory Handle:** 28-inch American hickory handle selected for optimal grain and density for strength and comfort.
- • **Lifetime Forged Strength:** 5160 alloy steel head built to last a lifetime with unmatched durability.
- • **Premium USA Craftsmanship:** Hand-finished with oil coatings and paired with a genuine leather sheath for protection and style.
- • **Precision Edge Performance:** Heat treated and quenched blade ensures razor-sharp cuts and superior edge retention.
- • **Secure Traditional Mounting:** Dual wedge system locks head firmly for safety and longevity during heavy use.

## Overview

The Council Tool Velvicut 2.25 Pound Premium Bad Axe combines over 120 years of American forging expertise with modern performance. Featuring a 5160 alloy steel head, heat-treated for maximum edge retention (Rc 52-56), and a 28-inch Grade A American hickory handle, this axe delivers durability, balance, and precision. Its traditional dual wedge mounting and protective linseed oil finish ensure long-lasting reliability, while the premium leather sheath adds a touch of rugged sophistication. Perfectly sized for camping, kindling, or felling small to medium trees, this axe is a trusted tool for professionals and enthusiasts who demand quality and heritage.

## Description

Council has been making hand tools since 1886 and set the standard for quality and design. All Council axe heads are drop forged from high quality tool steel. DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Velvicut 2.25 Lb Premium Bad Axe Boy’s Axe is pierced with a special punch forming ribs horizontally and vertically inside the eye, creating more contact area between the head and handle and resulting in a more durable tool. The Dayton patterned head features somewhat thicker cheeks although slightly convex. This feature, combined with a sharp edge, means a deeper bite without sticking, and each axe is hand sharpened to fit a gauge, ensuring consistency. This Council Tool axe is a great mid-sized tool for camping, carrying in a vehicle and at home – small enough to split kindling for the cook stove yet big enough to fell a tree. Forged from 5160 grade alloy steel 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 28 Inch Handle is made of grade A American hickory and selected for grain orientation and density, making it strong. Mounted to head in the traditional manner using a softwood wedge along with a round steel wedge for added security Axe head is coated with light oil to prevent rusting; a Linseed oil coating is applied to protect the handle Premium leather sheath protects the tool and user and features a buckle for fastening, a belt slit and an embossed logo ABOUT US Council Tool Company is as much about people as it is about tools. After all, it’s people who design the tools and manufacture and market them. All products are backed by more than 120 years of quality, reliability and tool-making expertise from one of the oldest forging operations in the United States.

Review: Velvicut better than Hults Bruk. - Bought this from desertcart and a hults bruk kisa from REI. One for me, this one, and the kisa for my son. The kisa is comparable in specs. The kisa is a couple of inches shorter and about half a pound lighter. Hults bruk is said to be comparable to gransfors bruk but there isn't anyplace i can handle a GB in person. REI carries HB. I went and took my pick of three. The HB i bought had the most symmetric head grind, best hang, straightest handle, and best grain of the three there. It's a very nice axe and limbs and fells small to medium oaks very well. The council velvicut boys axe is better made. The head is finished fairly similarly, similar bit width, similar slight hollow cheeks. Everything about the overall profile is very similar. Some cosmetic differences. The handle on the council tool is surprisingly well done. One of the best axe handles I've personally seen. I'm not an avid axe man but I've used them since i was a boy. The grain is incredible. Almost completely straight from heel to head with the exception of the natural growth ring curvature. Tight, well hung. The only real problem is that they left grind marks on the head. Forge marks are ok with me but not grind marks. The handle on the HB needed to be reworked. It is far to thick near the head and the grain was left splitting where it runs off. I spent about 5 hours over the last two days sanding and filing the split grains and making the handle more appropriately thick for the light head weight. Even after a LOT of sanding with 80 grit paper i could not get beneath the splits. I eventually gave up and dug small divots to cut the splits out and sanded them smooth. There are probably 10 divots left. If i had to choose I'd keep the Council but since the HB is my son's first axe I'll expect that at some point he'll have to put a new handle on it. The heads are fairly equivalent and could be left up to what you personally like better. Council prides itself on producing the best handles for their velvicut line and based on this example i can see why. For reference i make knives and rehandle a lot if other's knives which let's me be familiar with quite a bit of wood. I was disappointed with the HB handle. I can and will likely make my own handle for it when my son inevitably breaks this one. I really don't see how Gransfors Bruk could objectively produce something better. Equivalent, sure. Different, sure. But obviously better? I doubt it. Not if Hults Bruk can't produce even one out of three that's on the same level of a random velvicut axe i bought from desertcart sight unseen. Edit to add: It's been awhile since i bought these two and I'd wholeheartedly suggest this over a Hults Bruk. It's really to the point where i wonder if people who would advocate for a hults bruk over a CT velvicut have actually used them. This is an unashamed endorsement of the CT velvicut line based on the axe i received. It's really, really good.
Review: Amen brother. Lol. - Aint much to say, she seems pretty spot on to me. My first actual axe i decided to buy (id rather not with that fiberglass stuff at Lowe’s and Home Depot sorry), but seems like everything is good to me. Im still new to general axe head/handle knowledge but the grain looks pretty good, axe head isnt perfect its got some scuffs but its not like its warped or cracked or anything. Axe head will hang down when you rest the handle on your fingers to balance it, some people dont care some people do just throwing that out there. Feels very solid in the hands not heavy at all, have yet to swing it at some wood though been a bit mucky outside but will update this review after ive used it for awhile. Sharp part of the axe head is all weird looking from me sharpening it, it comes decently sharp but not... “hair shaving sharp” or “skin cutting sharp” but after a few grinds with the Lansky Puck it was skin cutting sharp easily. Hope the pictures did justice! (Edit a few days after this post): So far this axe is amazing, bites hard and deep but with how thin the profile is it tends to stick quite a bit and i find myself using more energy prying it out vs actually chopping the wood. Also in the description it says the handle was coated in Linseed Oil but it doesnt seem like it was coated with anything to be honest it just looks and feels as if they made the handle and threw it on there. Doesnt look or feel any different, if thats the case though ill just do it myself just thought id throw that out there.

## Features

- 2.25 lbs head will last a lifetime, we guarantee it. (overall tool weight is right at 3.5lbs)
- Forged using 5160 grade alloy steel. Council is displayed on one side of the head and the other is proudly marked USA.
- 28 inch handle (before assembly) is made of grade A American hickory and selected for grain orientation and density, making it strong. Mounted to head in the traditional manner using a softwood wedge along with a round 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.
- 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. Premium leather sheath protects the tool and user and features a buckle for fastening, a belt slit and an embossed logo. Like its companion axe, the sheath is MADE IN USA.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FEOQ3HQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #543,154 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #452 in Gardening Axes |
| Blade Edge | Razor sharp |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Brand | Council Tool |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (41) |
| Handle Material | Hickory Wood |
| Head Type | Dayton |
| Head Weight | 2.25 Pounds |
| Included Components | Sheath |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Item model number | JP22DV28C |
| Manufacturer | COUNCIL TOOL |
| Product Dimensions | 30"L x 9"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
| Style | felling |
| UPC | 008298152456 008929821522 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Council Tool
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Hickory Wood
- **Head Type:** Dayton
- **Product Dimensions:** 30"L x 9"W

## Images

![Council Tool Velvicut 2.25 Pound Premium Bad Axe Boy's Axe with Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qLVq5Hm4L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Velvicut better than Hults Bruk.
*by O***N on April 7, 2018*

Bought this from Amazon and a hults bruk kisa from REI. One for me, this one, and the kisa for my son. The kisa is comparable in specs. The kisa is a couple of inches shorter and about half a pound lighter. Hults bruk is said to be comparable to gransfors bruk but there isn't anyplace i can handle a GB in person. REI carries HB. I went and took my pick of three. The HB i bought had the most symmetric head grind, best hang, straightest handle, and best grain of the three there. It's a very nice axe and limbs and fells small to medium oaks very well. The council velvicut boys axe is better made. The head is finished fairly similarly, similar bit width, similar slight hollow cheeks. Everything about the overall profile is very similar. Some cosmetic differences. The handle on the council tool is surprisingly well done. One of the best axe handles I've personally seen. I'm not an avid axe man but I've used them since i was a boy. The grain is incredible. Almost completely straight from heel to head with the exception of the natural growth ring curvature. Tight, well hung. The only real problem is that they left grind marks on the head. Forge marks are ok with me but not grind marks. The handle on the HB needed to be reworked. It is far to thick near the head and the grain was left splitting where it runs off. I spent about 5 hours over the last two days sanding and filing the split grains and making the handle more appropriately thick for the light head weight. Even after a LOT of sanding with 80 grit paper i could not get beneath the splits. I eventually gave up and dug small divots to cut the splits out and sanded them smooth. There are probably 10 divots left. If i had to choose I'd keep the Council but since the HB is my son's first axe I'll expect that at some point he'll have to put a new handle on it. The heads are fairly equivalent and could be left up to what you personally like better. Council prides itself on producing the best handles for their velvicut line and based on this example i can see why. For reference i make knives and rehandle a lot if other's knives which let's me be familiar with quite a bit of wood. I was disappointed with the HB handle. I can and will likely make my own handle for it when my son inevitably breaks this one. I really don't see how Gransfors Bruk could objectively produce something better. Equivalent, sure. Different, sure. But obviously better? I doubt it. Not if Hults Bruk can't produce even one out of three that's on the same level of a random velvicut axe i bought from amazon sight unseen. Edit to add: It's been awhile since i bought these two and I'd wholeheartedly suggest this over a Hults Bruk. It's really to the point where i wonder if people who would advocate for a hults bruk over a CT velvicut have actually used them. This is an unashamed endorsement of the CT velvicut line based on the axe i received. It's really, really good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amen brother. Lol.
*by M***. on June 25, 2021*

Aint much to say, she seems pretty spot on to me. My first actual axe i decided to buy (id rather not with that fiberglass stuff at Lowe’s and Home Depot sorry), but seems like everything is good to me. Im still new to general axe head/handle knowledge but the grain looks pretty good, axe head isnt perfect its got some scuffs but its not like its warped or cracked or anything. Axe head will hang down when you rest the handle on your fingers to balance it, some people dont care some people do just throwing that out there. Feels very solid in the hands not heavy at all, have yet to swing it at some wood though been a bit mucky outside but will update this review after ive used it for awhile. Sharp part of the axe head is all weird looking from me sharpening it, it comes decently sharp but not... “hair shaving sharp” or “skin cutting sharp” but after a few grinds with the Lansky Puck it was skin cutting sharp easily. Hope the pictures did justice! (Edit a few days after this post): So far this axe is amazing, bites hard and deep but with how thin the profile is it tends to stick quite a bit and i find myself using more energy prying it out vs actually chopping the wood. Also in the description it says the handle was coated in Linseed Oil but it doesnt seem like it was coated with anything to be honest it just looks and feels as if they made the handle and threw it on there. Doesnt look or feel any different, if thats the case though ill just do it myself just thought id throw that out there.

### ⭐ Soft, like a baby.
*by Z***H on November 10, 2021*

I give it one star because it was packaged nice, and the sheath is quality. Do not waste your money on this axe. You are paying for a name brand. Used it once on wood only, and blade edge dinted right away. My $30 collins axe from the hardware store has stronger steel. Buy a collins, or spend a little extra for a GF. I wanted to like this axe so much, but i guess it belongs in the hands of a little boy. thumbs down for council.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*