Axe

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An axe is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood; to harvest timber; and as a weapon. The axe has many forms and specialized uses but generally consists of an axe head with a handle, or helve.

The axe is an example of a simple machine, as it is a type of wedge, or dual inclined plane. This reduces the effort needed by the wood chopper. It splits the wood into two parts by the pressure concentration at the blade. The handle of the axe also acts as a lever allowing the user to increase the force at the cutting edge—not using the full length of the handle is known as choking the axe.

Most modern axes have steel heads and wooden handles, typically hickory in the US and ash in Europe, although plastic or fibreglass handles are also common. Modern axes are specialized by use, size, and form. As easy-to-make weapons, axes have frequently been used in combat.

Battlefield Hardline
The 'Axe is a weapon set to be introduced in the Battlefield Hardline: Getaway expansion.