The PEA Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard 18-IN, featuring a light wooden handle and metal head with a brown leather guard, is displayed on a white background.
The PEA Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard 18-IN features a worn, rusty metal head and a smooth, light-colored wooden handle, shown on a plain white background.
A close-up of the PEA Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard 18-IN features its metal head attached to a light wooden handle, displayed against a plain white background.
The PEA Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard 18-IN, featuring a wood handle and metal blade, is shown against a white background with the blade facing forward and the handle extending back.

Peavey Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard 18-in

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The Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard delivers versatile camp and trail performance through its 2-pound head and 18-inch curved hickory handle, sized perfectly for light splitting, chopping, and camp tasks like driving tent pegs. This classic pattern axe features a hand-sharpened edge, hydraulically seated head, and specially dried handle eye that minimizes loosening over time.

Key Features:

  • 2-pound head weight for controlled swings
  • Hand-sharpened cutting edge
  • 18-inch curved American hickory handle
  • Eye section dried below 10% moisture content
  • Hydraulically seated head for security
  • Includes protective blade guard
  • Traditional Hudson Bay pattern
  • Made by Council Tool

Specifications:

  • Overall length: 18 inches
  • Head weight: 2 pounds
  • Total weight: 2.75 pounds
  • Handle material: American hickory
  • Handle style: Curved
  • Type: Camp/Pack axe
  • Brand: Council Tool
  • Model: SU20HB18C

Ideal for:

  • Camping and backpacking
  • Trail maintenance
  • Bushcraft activities
  • Canoe camping
  • Light firewood processing
  • Tent and tarp setup
  • Emergency vehicle kit
  • Cabin maintenance

Benefits:

  • Compact size for easy transport
  • Versatile weight handles multiple tasks
  • Reduced moisture content prevents loosening
  • Hydraulic seating ensures head security
  • Hand-sharpened edge ready for immediate use
  • Curved handle improves swing ergonomics
  • Blade guard protects edge and gear
  • Traditional pattern proven over generations

Built for the Trail: The 2-pound head weight and 18-inch length make this Hudson Bay axe the ideal compromise between packability and functionality. Light enough to carry on extended trips yet substantial enough for real work, it handles everything from splitting kindling to clearing trail obstacles to driving the stoutest tent pegs. The curved hickory handle follows the natural arc of your swing, improving accuracy while reducing wrist strain during repetitive tasks. The eye section's sub-10% moisture content represents careful preparation—this extra drying step ensures the wood won't shrink further and loosen the head, a common failure point in lesser axes. Combined with hydraulic seating that drives the head onto the handle with tons of pressure, you get a connection that stays tight through temperature swings and hard use.

Traditional Design, Modern Reliability: The Hudson Bay pattern earned its reputation in the North American fur trade where reliability meant survival, and this modern version maintains those essential characteristics. The hand-sharpened edge arrives ready for work, saving you the initial sharpening that mass-produced axes require. The included blade guard protects both the edge and your gear during transport, essential when the axe shares pack space with sleeping bags and food supplies. Council Tool's American manufacturing ensures consistent quality in both metallurgy and handle selection. Whether you're maintaining a remote cabin, preparing camp each night on a wilderness trip, or keeping one in your vehicle for emergencies, this axe provides the dependable performance that made the Hudson Bay pattern a wilderness standard for over two centuries.

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In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579 · Usually ready in 24 hours

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Peavey Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard 18-in

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

The Hudson Bay Axe with Blade Guard delivers versatile camp and trail performance through its 2-pound head and 18-inch curved hickory handle, sized perfectly for light splitting, chopping, and camp tasks like driving tent pegs. This classic pattern axe features a hand-sharpened edge, hydraulically seated head, and specially dried handle eye that minimizes loosening over time.

Key Features:

  • 2-pound head weight for controlled swings
  • Hand-sharpened cutting edge
  • 18-inch curved American hickory handle
  • Eye section dried below 10% moisture content
  • Hydraulically seated head for security
  • Includes protective blade guard
  • Traditional Hudson Bay pattern
  • Made by Council Tool

Specifications:

  • Overall length: 18 inches
  • Head weight: 2 pounds
  • Total weight: 2.75 pounds
  • Handle material: American hickory
  • Handle style: Curved
  • Type: Camp/Pack axe
  • Brand: Council Tool
  • Model: SU20HB18C

Ideal for:

  • Camping and backpacking
  • Trail maintenance
  • Bushcraft activities
  • Canoe camping
  • Light firewood processing
  • Tent and tarp setup
  • Emergency vehicle kit
  • Cabin maintenance

Benefits:

  • Compact size for easy transport
  • Versatile weight handles multiple tasks
  • Reduced moisture content prevents loosening
  • Hydraulic seating ensures head security
  • Hand-sharpened edge ready for immediate use
  • Curved handle improves swing ergonomics
  • Blade guard protects edge and gear
  • Traditional pattern proven over generations

Built for the Trail: The 2-pound head weight and 18-inch length make this Hudson Bay axe the ideal compromise between packability and functionality. Light enough to carry on extended trips yet substantial enough for real work, it handles everything from splitting kindling to clearing trail obstacles to driving the stoutest tent pegs. The curved hickory handle follows the natural arc of your swing, improving accuracy while reducing wrist strain during repetitive tasks. The eye section's sub-10% moisture content represents careful preparation—this extra drying step ensures the wood won't shrink further and loosen the head, a common failure point in lesser axes. Combined with hydraulic seating that drives the head onto the handle with tons of pressure, you get a connection that stays tight through temperature swings and hard use.

Traditional Design, Modern Reliability: The Hudson Bay pattern earned its reputation in the North American fur trade where reliability meant survival, and this modern version maintains those essential characteristics. The hand-sharpened edge arrives ready for work, saving you the initial sharpening that mass-produced axes require. The included blade guard protects both the edge and your gear during transport, essential when the axe shares pack space with sleeping bags and food supplies. Council Tool's American manufacturing ensures consistent quality in both metallurgy and handle selection. Whether you're maintaining a remote cabin, preparing camp each night on a wilderness trip, or keeping one in your vehicle for emergencies, this axe provides the dependable performance that made the Hudson Bay pattern a wilderness standard for over two centuries.

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