--- product_id: 19374447 title: "Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch Handle and Sheath" brand: "hudson bay" price: "56.83 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19374447-council-tool-2lb-hudson-bay-axe-with-18-inch-handle store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 2 lb forged steel head 18 inch ergonomic handle Rust-resistant coating Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch Handle and Sheath **Brand:** hudson bay **Price:** 56.83 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌲 Unleash Your Inner Lumberjack! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch Handle and Sheath by hudson bay - **How much does it cost?** 56.83 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19374447-council-tool-2lb-hudson-bay-axe-with-18-inch-handle) ## Best For - hudson bay enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hudson bay brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Utility:** Hand sharpened tapered bit excels in both cutting and light splitting tasks. - β€’ **Rust-Resistant Finish:** Black enamel and lacquer coating protect against the elements. - β€’ **Traditional Construction:** Hydraulically seated head with wooden and steel wedges for secure performance. - β€’ **Ergonomic Design for Comfort:** 18 inch handle provides optimal grip and control for precision cutting. - β€’ **Craftsmanship Meets Durability:** Forged tool steel head ensures longevity and reliability. ## Overview The Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe is a meticulously crafted tool featuring a 2 lb forged steel head and an 18 inch ergonomic handle, designed for both cutting and light splitting. Its rust-resistant finish and traditional construction methods ensure durability and reliability for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike. ## Description All Council axe heads are drop forged from high quality tool steel. The forging is then processed in an abrasive robotic work cell where the trim lines are removed, the shape refined and the cutting edges are ground, which yields highly consistent heads. Cutting edges are then heat treated and tempered. The poll and eye walls are not hardened and remain in the as forged condition. The final sharpening of the cutting edge is by hand using fine grit abrasives. 2.0 LB HUDSON BAY AXE WITH 18 INCH β€œHANDLE AND SHEALTH" NOTE One-handed camp axe. Used for light splitting, chopping, driving tent pegs. Hudson Bay Camp Axe is a compact and sharp tool that is indispensable while camping and outdoor activities The pattern is thought to have originated from β€œBiscayan" in Northern Spain, near France. French traders used this hand axe as a trade tool in their dealings with Native American for fur and other commodities in the Hudson Bay area, St. Lawrence River and other trade routes. PRODUCT DETAILS AT GLANCE: Forged tool steel head American hickory handle. Eye section is dried to below 10% moisture content to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening. Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting Council Tool internal standards call for tempered bit hardness of Rc 48-55 and we target 1-1/4 inches from the cutting edge. ANSI Standards call for bit hardness of Rc 45-60, at least ? inch back from the cutting edge. Head coated with black enamel and the cutting edge in clear lacquer to deter rust Axe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured in a traditional manner with a wooden wedge and a round steel wedge. Durable sheath with snap and belt slit is included. ## Features - 2 lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch handle and sheath - Forged tool steel head - Head coated with black enamel and the cutting edge in clear lacquer to deter rust. - Axe head is hydraulically seated onto handle and secured in a traditional manner with a wooden wedge and a round steel wedge. - Hand sharpened, tapered bit for cutting and light splitting ## Images ![Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch Handle and Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PC5uiXowL.jpg) ![Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch Handle and Sheath - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WSEYeV1rL.jpg) ![Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch Handle and Sheath - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61J9uvTRenL.jpg) ![Council Tool 2lb Hudson Bay Axe with 18 inch Handle and Sheath - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+u5V4vpdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars as it is not that great out of the box *by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017* This is definitely an axe that you buy to personally mod yourself, as it is not that great out of the box. So to begin, the handle was naked/unfinished with a 45 degree grain. This was decent. I sanded it myself with 400 grit sand paper, and coated with linseed oil multiple times. After stripping the black paint from the top, I noticed that the handle was not flush against the eye of the axe leaving two gaps between the handle and the inside of the axe head. So during use, I noticed that when I stuck the axe into a stump, and tried to removed the axe by pushing against the handle, the handle would move, but the head stayed stuck, confirming what I already saw. Once freed however, the axe head was solid, and was not lose on the handle. To remedy this, I feather sticked some curls of wood using my mora companion, and then the curls to size, and inserted it into the gaps. Now its much better. Now to the blade... You need to sharpen it. You need to get a good stone and grind that edge until its useable. Otherwise, the factory edge is almost blunt.Usage:I used it pretty heavily. So far its holding up well. Edge retention is so so. It's sharpness noticeable decreased after being used, but was still sharp enough to chop with.Overall:Decent axe if you mod it. Otherwise not that great of an axe. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars I would not have bought it had I seen it first. *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015* Yes, it has a very nice sheath, and yes it's sharp, and yes, it is marked made in USA.But I was disappointed.First the handle seems small. It is made for someone with a much smaller hand than mine. It is nice straight grained hickory, we'll see how it holds up.The head is crude. The majority of it was never polished out at all, just cast & painted.. It looks to have been sharpened on a coarse abrasive belt, the faces are not smooth at all, just grooved from the coarse abrasive. It may be made in US, but it looks like a cheap import.I would not have bought it had I seen it first. Especially for the price. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Needs a better finish but good design. *by B***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016* Not real impressed! Great head design but roughly made for a $50.00 hatchet. A few more seconds on the buffing wheel would really help. They used thick black paint to cover up the deep grind marks. The hickory handle is satisfactory but not great. I buffed it up, sharpened it, and sanded/oiled the handle and now I like it. It is a great design for a heavier camp hatchet/light axe. Not really for one-handed use unless you choke up pretty short on the handle. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19374447-council-tool-2lb-hudson-bay-axe-with-18-inch-handle](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19374447-council-tool-2lb-hudson-bay-axe-with-18-inch-handle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*