Handaxe

Handaxes were a type of light, martial melee weapon in the axe family.

Description
Handaxes were similar to hatchets in size and shape. Their shafts were usually made of wood, though metal was sometimes used. Their blades were single-edged and their back sides were either unadorned, spiked, or had a peen. Handaxes were heavier than throwing axes and not balanced enough to be used effectively as a thrown weapon.

Weaponology
File:Handaxe1.jpg||A photo of a handaxe Classified as a light weapon, handaxes were often used while grappling. Some training was required to use handaxes as an off-hand weapon in conjunction with another, thus they were classified as martial weapons.

Realmslore
Dwarves were known to favor handaxes as an off-hand weapon.