hatchet, axe, tomahawk . . . what's the difference?

[Alberto Salas]

I read about hatchets, axes, tomahawks, but in pictures they all look the same (or almost the same )

So, is there any difference, aside the name?

That's all, thank you guys!


BETO
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Sorry for my english

 

[LedSled]

I always thought an axe had a long handle and was used two-handed. A hatchet (also known as a hand axe) had a short handle and was used one-handed. Both were wood-choppers, while a tomahawk was a one-handed fighting weapon.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Alberto Salas]

Thanks LedSled!

Anyone alse with another opinion?



BETO
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Sorry for my english

 

[outlaw918692000]

I think he summed it up nicely.