Hand axe is a small axe used for intermediate chopping, similar to hatchets.
Broad axes are used with the grain of the wood for more precise cutting. Broad axe bits are most commonly chisel-shaped
Splitting axe is used in wood splitting to split the grain of the wood. Splitting axe bits are more wedged shaped.
The double bit axe was a common axe in the ancient world; the heavy head makes it ideal for felling trees.
A Pulaski is an axe with a mattock blade built into the rear of the main axe blade, used for digging through and around roots as well as chopping.
A dagger axe is a variant of Chinese axe weapon with a divided two-part head, consisting of the usual straight blade and a scythe-like blade.
Hand axe is a small axe used for intermediate chopping,
similar to hatchets.
Splitting axe is used in wood splitting to split the grain
of the wood. Splitting axe bits are more wedged shaped.
A Slater's axe is an axe intended for cutting roofing slate,
with a long point for punching nail holes.
106 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×