{"product_id":"hercules-hickory-hand-axe-681g-1-1-2lb","title":"Hercules Hickory Hand Axe 681g (1.1\/2lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hercules hand axe weighs 681g (1.1\/2lb) and has a hickory handle fitted to a hardened head rated HRC 48-58. The handle and head are tested to a 2250lbs pull test, and the axe is made to BS2946-95.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features of the hickory hand axe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHickory handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 681g (1.1\/2lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened head, HRC 48-58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle and head tested to 2250lbs pull test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to BS2946-95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHercules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e681g (1.1\/2lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHickory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS2946-95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the pull test means for a Hercules axe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2250lbs pull test checks that the head stays on the handle under load, which is the joint that matters most on any wooden handle axe. The hardened head is rated HRC 48-58.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use a small axe safely\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the head is tight before every use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork on a stable chopping block with clear space around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your free hand and feet well away from the line of the swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the edge and store the axe dry after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow heavy is the Hercules hand axe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e681g, which is 1.1\/2lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich standard is it made to?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBS2946-95.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hercules","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824160899345,"sku":"DS-3336475","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/7323\/0097\/files\/hercules-hickory-hand-axe-681g-1-1-2lb-1.jpg?v=1792511770","url":"https:\/\/diysmith.co.uk\/products\/hercules-hickory-hand-axe-681g-1-1-2lb","provider":"DIYSmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}