Council has been making hand tools since 1886 and set the standard for quality and design. DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Forest rake with a 52 inch handle. Produced in accordance with USDA Forest Service Specification 5100-284C. Durable forestry too is ideal for chopping, raking, moving underbrush, vines and briars. Designed for construction of lines during controlled burns. Originally developed by Council Tool Company in the 1920’s it proves its quality and reliability.DETAILS AND FEATURES-Triangular shaped tool steel cutting teeth (4), specially sharpened and hardened-Securely riveted to a tough angle iron structural member-Red enamel coating on body, teeth are natural steel finish coated to deter rust-Tamp down style handle socket. Can break down easily for storage and handling-American ash handle. This material produces long, straight grain and provides strength, flexibility and memory; round eye detailABOUT USCouncil Tool Company is as much about people as it is about tools. After all, it’s people who design the tools, manufacture and market them. All products are backed by more than 120 years of quality, reliability and tool-making expertise from one of the oldest forging operations in the United States.