Handaxe

A handaxe is a light, martial melee weapon of the axe family.

Description
The handaxe is similar to a hatchet in size and shape. The haft is usually made of wood or sometimes metal and is about a foot and a half long (45cm). The blade is single-edged and the back side may be unadorned, spiked, or have a peen. Handaxes are heavier than throwing axes and not balanced for throwing. An average handaxe costs 6gp and weighs 3lbs (1.4kg).

Weaponology
Classified as a light weapon, the handaxe can be used while grappling. Some training is required to use the handaxe as an off-hand weapon in conjunction with another weapon, therefore it is considered a martial weapon. For the ranged version of this weapon, see throwing axe.

Realmslore
Dwarves favor the handaxe as an off-hand weapon.