Axe

The Ax(e) is an ancient and ubiquitous tool that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, harvest timber, as a weapon and a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. The axe has many forms and specialized uses but generally consists of an axe head with a handle, or helve.

Other Web Resources

"An Axe to Grind" Practical axe manual

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http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/fspubs/99232823/toc.htm

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