Hatches and Axes

Axes are striking tools that are commonly used for the purpose of cutting as well as chopping wood. It has a blade of sharp metal which is attached to a handle (mostly hickory), at an angle of ninety degrees.

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The word ‘hatchet’, which comes from the French word ‘Hachette’, is used to describe a striking tool which can be used single handedly, for the purpose of cutting or splitting wood. It is a combination of two tools, that is an axe and as well as hammer. Therefore, it consists of a sharp blade, (thus resembling an axe), as well as the head of a hammer (that usually weighs about five hundred to about one thousand five hundred grams.)

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Battle axes are those axes that have been especially designed so as to serve the purpose of a weapon. A battle axe may be regarded as a specialized version of the utility axes. These battle axes may be used single-handedly, or may require one to use both hands. Battle axes that can be used with just one hand are much shorter in length. Battle axes, which are specifically meant for the purpose of fighting wars, generally do not weigh more than about 1lb to over 6lbs. The length of these axes may also vary greatly, ranging from over just about one foot, to about five feet. Examples of such axes are the Sparth axes and the Danish axes. Axes that are more than five feet in length are considered to be belonging to the family of the pole arms.

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Throwing hatchets are newly developed kinds of hatchets. These hatchets aim at allowing successful throwing of hatchets into the air, or hitting a particular target. It is designed such that when one throws the hatchet into the air, not only is the practice easy, because of the way the throwing hatchet balances it self, but it also ensures that the person performing the skill can do it ensuring maximum possible safety.

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Splitting axes are tools that are especially designed for the purpose of splitting wood or wooden pieces. These axes are especially designed to facilitate the splitting of wood, while ensuring minimum risk of damage to the tool. Just like all other axes, splitting axes consist of two parts, one being the handle (generally made of hickory), and a sharp blade, which is made of a strong metal. There are various axe patterns as well as handles that one may choose from while purchasing a splitting axe. The best splitting axe is one which can be gripped well by the user and splits wood conveniently.

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