Handaxe

Handaxes are good all-round axes, for performing a variety of timbercraft skills. While it is not the best for any one action, they are good for all of them, and no significant time penalty will be suffered when using one. During one part of the Living in the Wild course, the player will receive a handaxe.

with a weight of 3 lbs, it give a very little bonus to attack and a very little bonus to defense. Handaxe deal 6 edge damage

Regular single bladed axe used in timberwork.

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