Council Tool Velvicut 2lb Double Bit Saddle Axe w/16" Handle, with Mask

Two different grind angles on a single head means this compact double bit axe handles jobs that would normally require two separate tools. The Council Tool Velvicut Saddle Axe is a backcountry workhorse built for paddlers, hunters, and overland travellers who need serious cutting performance without the bulk.

The head is drop forged from 5160 steel and heat treated for superior edge retention, ground flat on both faces with phantom bevels that reduce surface friction so the bit releases cleanly from deep cuts. The left blade carries a finer 25-degree grind suited to detailed work like carving, shaving, and limbing, while the right blade runs at a sturdier 32-degree grind for notching, splitting, and heavier camp chores. It is a thoughtful design that gives you genuine versatility without compromising on either end.

The name comes from the axe's traditional role as a packable tool carried in a saddle bag, and that packability is just as relevant today on a canoe portage or a hunt camp setup. The 16" straight Appalachian hickory handle keeps the overall footprint small, and each axe ships with a fine leather double bit mask to protect both edges in transit. Handcrafted in the USA by Council Tool, a family-owned manufacturer since 1886.

• Head weight: 2 lbs
• Steel: Drop forged 5160, heat treated and tempered
• Left blade grind: 25-degree flat grind for cutting, carving, and shaving
• Right blade grind: 32-degree flat grind for notching and splitting
• Handle: 16" straight Appalachian hickory
• Includes fine leather double bit blade mask
• Phantom bevels for reduced surface friction and easy bit removal
• American-made by Council Tool, family-owned since 1886