Manufacturer | Council Tools |
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Part Number | 640C |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 51.5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 640CP01 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 16" with 40" Wooden Handle |
Material | Steel |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | axe^handle |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Council Tool 16 Inch Double Edge Ditch Blank Blade, 40 Inch Wooden Handle
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- Blanked From High Carbon Hot-Rolled American Strip Steel
- Made in the USA
- Drawn or Tempered for Best Edge Holding and Toughness
- Machine Ground for Uniform Edge
- High Quality American Hickory Handle
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ASIN | B01C57F5UU |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | September 14, 2004 |
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Product Description
16 INCH DOUBLE EDGE DITCH BANK BLADE WITH 40 INCH WOODEN HANDLE - 3 HOLE
Council ingenuity originally produced the double-edged Bank Blades. All bank blades are double-edged and 109 inches thick (12 guage). They are blanked from high carbon hot-rolled American strip steel and feature sturdy bolted construction.
DESCRIPTION & USAGE
Council Tool 16-Inch double-edge ditch bank blade fastened to a 40-Inch 4-hole wooden handle. It's an excellent all-round clearing product. This is the granddaddy of clearing tools! Designed to be used on growth up to 2 inch in diameter. 12 inch and 14 inch blades are offered for lighter work.They are designed for heavy-duty clearing and shrugging of tough vines, weeds, undergrowth, small saplings and briars.
DETAILS & FEATURES
- Blanked From High Carbon Hot-Rolled American Strip Steel
- Oil quenched for uniform hardness and straightness
- Drawn or tempered for best edge holding and toughness
- Machine Ground for Uniform Edge
- High Quality American Hickory Handle
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.
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Customers like the performance and sharpness of the axe. For example, they mention it's effective, useful, and sharp enough to cut small limbs and clear brush. Some are satisfied with the composition. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, weight, ease of use, and size.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention it's effective, it functions well as a pickeroon and trimming axe for cleaning up a felled tree, and it'll work well for whacking at a bush. The tool is well-made with a hickory handle and sturdily bolted, and is excellent for working in brush and briars. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...its a bit heavy & unwieldy but it is designed for brush removal & works great once you get a nice pendulum motion going the blade doe's the work for..." Read more
"...Other than these few things it seems fairly sturdy and has done fine so far, good for pulling down climbing vines." Read more
"This is very useful for me when trimming iceplant. I just use my grinder to sharpen every once in a while." Read more
"...works pretty well at cutting vines at the base of a tree. can punch straight down to get vines along the ground...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the sling blade. For example, they say it's strong, sharp enough to cut through thick brush and small limbs. Some say the blade is somewhat sharpened on both edges, but it works well. That said, some say it requires sharpening.
"...of over 150 plants in a single afternoon and it is still sharp enough to keep going. A super seller and 5-star product in my opinion." Read more
"...This tool has been doing exactly what you would hope. Ripping through vines from a distance and cutting through limbs with an audible and satisfying..." Read more
"...thickness and swung at the ground for chopping roots; still no damage to the blades edge...." Read more
"...This made quick work of it. Mine arrived plenty sharp for my intended use, so I don't know about all those others that claim theirs was dull...." Read more
Customers like the construction of the tool. For example, they mention it has good contours, is nicely balanced, and feels very heavy duty.
"...It has a good handle length, nice balance and just the right amount of weight to be powerful without feeling unwieldy...." Read more
"...In terms of weight, the tool is solid and well balanced and seems like it will last a long time...." Read more
"...chopping bamboo and similar brush and small trees; is heavy but has a good balance; was able to cut through bamboo with ease even while standing on..." Read more
"...The handle has good contours, it's nicely balanced, and feels very heavy duty. Nothing has loosened up after a few hours of hard use." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the tool. Some mention that it's well made and solid, while others say that it arrived with a bend in the blade and was poorly crafted.
"...The 12" blade was strong and sharp enough to cut even the tallest thick-stemmed parsnip plants...." Read more
"...This tool is very sturdy & there is no assembly required...." Read more
"...but nothing a few minutes with a file couldn't fix, and arrived with a bend in the blade that was clearly not done in transit based on the..." Read more
"...Seriously, this tool is made for heavy duty use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the tool. Some mention it's pretty heavy, while others say it'll do the job. The balance is nice and the tool is hefty. However, some customers feel the handle is unnecessarily heavy and the blade is coarsely made.
"...It has a good handle length, nice balance and just the right amount of weight to be powerful without feeling unwieldy...." Read more
"...it's heavy. getting a good swing is hard when there's brush all around you...." Read more
"...It will hold an edge. It is light and easy to use, I prefer it over the heavier one in general because it is lighter...." Read more
"...It's heavy duty and is sharp enough, it's just a little too big & heavy for my use." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tool. Some mention that it is easy to use, with no assembly required. However, others say that it can be cumbersome and hard to use. Some customers also mention that the tool is pretty sharp, but they got tired of using it pretty quickly.
"...This tool is very sturdy & there is no assembly required...." Read more
"...Very crude edge was almost unusable out of the box, but nothing a few minutes with a file couldn't fix, and arrived with a bend in the blade that..." Read more
"...Though, because of its ease of use, it is more likely to go flying, and it has cutting blades on both edges, so it seems more dangerous than the..." Read more
"This tool is a bit cumbersome for me. It's heavy duty and is sharp enough, it's just a little too big & heavy for my use." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the tool. Some mention it's a nice size (12" blade, 30" handle), while others say it'd be better with a longer handle.
"Nice size (12" blade, 30" handle), cuts well right out of the box, but the handle split the third time I used it...." Read more
"Nice and sharp, cut weeds well. I thought it was too light and too short, my daughter liked it better than our old one because it was lighter and..." Read more
"The blade is massive and very heavy came slightly sharpened but was not sharp at all I have given it a real edge and is extremely sharp now .very..." Read more
"Handle a little short. Could use another foot - next time use a longer limb." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the dullness of the blades. Some mention that the actual blades came a bit dull out of the box, with a crude edge that was almost unusable. Some say that the black finish of the knife wasn't very pretty.
"...Very crude edge was almost unusable out of the box, but nothing a few minutes with a file couldn't fix, and arrived with a bend in the blade that..." Read more
"...The actual blades came a bit dull out of the box (which is understandable), but once I spent some time sharpening the edges it can take out most of..." Read more
"...The black finish of the blade wasn't very pretty, but this doesn't matter if you actually put it to good use...." Read more
"...The edge grind is pathetic. It's not working well for weeds but it does well as a pickeroon\axe...." Read more
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If any of the above is true for you, the best way to do complete this Herculean task is through the might of this legendary hand tool. You will feel like a Dynasty Warrior from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms as you expertly wield this implement of plant's destruction.
The curved blade ruthlessly ripping through vines and small branches like paper people, you will feel mighty and achieve glory in quick order. From performing simple moves like the Galling Eagle Strike, the Swirling Dirvish, and the Falling Sky Hook, Mother Nature's tangles won't stand a chance against your ferocity and grace.
Your shoulders may sting, but your chest will swell with pride as you wear your sweat equity as a crown of glory.
Seriously, this tool is made for heavy duty use. I've been cutting down an acre of dense blackberry brambles, and crepe myrtle choked with wisteria vines. Some of the cane and saplings are up to 3 inches in diameter. This tool has been doing exactly what you would hope. Ripping through vines from a distance and cutting through limbs with an audible and satisfying snap.