Velvicut® 2 lbs. Premium Hudson Bay Bush Craft/Camp Axe with Mask and 24 in. Handle

SKU: JP20HB24C

MSRP $193.58

(4 customer reviews)

2 lbs. Hudson Bay Premium Velvicut® axe is a shape and size ideal for camping, hunting or hiking expeditions.

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2 lbs. 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 lbs. head plus handle combines for an overall tool weight of approximately 2-3/4 lbs.

The 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.  This new design creates more contact area and bite between the head to handle joint. The result? A stronger and more durable tool.

The 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 in.

  • A sharp axe is a safe axe as it is less likely to glance out of the cut. Be assured that this axe has been hand honed by our skilled craftsmen and is ready to use – but is shaped with enough thickness to split campfire wood. All components are Made in USA.
  • Head will last a lifetime, we guarantee it.
  • Forged from 5160 grade alloy steel. “Council” is displayed on one side of the head, and the other is proudly marked “USA”.
  • Bit  and poll is heat treated and quenched approximately 1 in. from the cutting edge, then tempered for maximum edge holding and toughness. Final hardness Rc 52-56.
  • Handle is made of grade “A” American hickory and its traditional pattern embodies the heirloom quality of axes from times gone by.
  • Forged axe head is hung in a traditional manner using a softwood wedge along with a 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.
  • Premium leather mask protects the tool and user and features a buckle for fastening, and an embossed logo. Like its companion axe, the mask is Made in USA.

Prop 65 Warning: This product contains Nickel (Metallic), a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

  1. Richard braden Lawson

    I purchased this axe almost 2 years ago and have fallen in love with the handle length and quality of the steel. I have found it capable of more work than its size would suggest, 50 foot pines, 80 foot sweet gums, and lots of bucking. This hudson bay truly honors the legacy of its predecessors great job!!

  2. robert j. walters

    the best axe I’ve found is the Council Tool Velvicut Hudson Bay axe !!! … perfectly balanced and extremely sharp … with an exceptional ergonomically designed hickory handle , it makes for an effortless chopping/hacking experience !!! … worth every penny !!! … 5 stars !!!!!

  3. Griffith

    A joy to use. Great medium sized workhorse. Still feels brand new after so much hard use. Now I want the small velvicut hudson bay 1.25 lb belt hatchet.

  4. Daniel McGrath

    I was expecting it to be sharp after reading ” an experienced artisan sharpens the cutting edge using increasingly fine abrasives and then finally with leather stropping.” This was not the case , I spent the extra money to save time but it was a waste . Still a very nice ax just not as advertised

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