Forestry Service Pulaski - 3.75 lb Wildfire Axe with 36" Hickory Handle & Forged Steel Head, Made in The USA - 38PE136 NFES

This American made product is of high quality and is the same as those used by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires.

After ten swings, cutting a root, the head flew off. Now I need to reseat the head every few swings. A complete waste of money.

This Pulauski Axe turned out to be the quality product I was hoping for. I tested it by chopping a tree root, and it worked well for that. I expect to use this tool a lot.

To start off, I have yet to use the Pulaski but I’ve noticed some not so good things when taking it out of the box. First off, the hoe blade is totally covered in paint, you will need to file the paint off. Second, there is a glue or some type of sticky substance on the axe blade, which you will also need to file off. Third and probably most important, the product came with a sticker on it, reading: “This product contains nickel (metallic). A chemical known to the state of california to cause cancer.” Then after that, “WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm” so if you do decide to get this tool and sharpen off the paint, you could run the risk of nickle contamination. Other than that, looks like a sturdy, useful tool.

the head was hung crooked. the grain on the handle is poor. If I were actually a firefighter I would not want to stake my life on this mass produced piece of garbage. I try to buy American but with products like this why bother pay the premium?

Purchased to do trail maintenance. Sturdy, sharp, and good quality.

Pic shows it comes with orange sheath. It did not.

Nice steel, sharpens well. Handle is second rate