Hand axes, of stone, and used without handles (hafts) were the first axes. They had knapped (chipped) cutting edges of flint or other stone. Early examples of hand axes date back to … 展开

Hammer axes (or axe-hammers) typically feature an extended poll, opposite the blade, shaped and sometimes hardened for use as a hammer. The name axe-hammer is often applied to … 展开

Neolithic axes
• Borkowski, W. (1995). Krzemionki mining complex. Warsaw.
• Bradley, R.; … 展开

At least since the late Neolithic, elaborate axes (battle-axes, T-axes, etc.) had a religious significance and probably indicated the exalted status of their owner. Certain types almost … 展开

The axe has two primary components: the axe head, and the haft.
Axe head
The axe head is typically bounded by the bit (or blade) at one end, … 展开

Axes designed to cut or shape wood
• Felling axe: Cuts across the grain of wood, as in the felling of trees; in single or double bit (the bit is the cutting edge of the head) forms and many … 展开

• Axe manufacturing in Pennsylvania
• Axe murder
• Blade
• Cleaving axe
• Corded Ware culture 展开