{"product_id":"premium-hudson-bay-2lb-24-curved-handle-w-sheath","title":"2lb Hudson Bay, 24\" Curved Handle: Hardened Poll","description":"2# Hudson Bay Premium Velvicut® axe is a shape and size ideal for camping, hunting or hiking expeditions. The Hudson Bay is small enough to pack and carry yet big enough to get the job done. 2# head plus handle combines for an overall tool weight of approximately 2-3\/4 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hudson Bay pattern is believed to have originated in the Biscayan area of Northern Spain and was first used in North America as a trading piece along the fur trade routes. In this Velvicut®, we took a traditional Hudson Bay pattern and added some length to the poll to improve the tool’s balance. After it is drop forged, the axe head is rough ground in a state-of-the-art robotic work cell. Then the hand work begins: an experienced artisan sharpens the cutting edge using increasingly fine abrasives and then finally with leather stropping. Relative to other patterns, the Hudson Bay has a very short eye length. This reduces the contact area between the head and handle, which can lead to looseness. Using our new and innovative design, we pierce the eye with a special punch forming ribs horizontally and vertically inside the eye. This creates more contact area and bite between the head to handle joint. The result? A stronger and more durable tool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 24-inch hickory handle (before assembly) is produced from a blank selected for grain orientation and density, making it strong. Our handle pattern features a prominent grip and a slim body that allows the handle to flex a bit, improving its ergonomics. OAL length of finished tool is +-22?.","brand":"Council Tool","offers":[{"title":"Not Applicable \/ -","offer_id":48025638142274,"sku":"CCTHB24C-  -","price":340.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3708\/0642\/files\/VPO_CouncilTool_Premium_Hudson_Bay_2lb_24_Curved_Handle_wSheath_not_applicable_1_1c4035b2-4d0b-4057-a94c-1bd658444a6b.jpg?v=1724279812","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vpo.ca\/products\/premium-hudson-bay-2lb-24-curved-handle-w-sheath","provider":"Valhalla Pure Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}