Names of parts of an axe?

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DocG

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Dec 20, 2013
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Hello all.

Please can folk help with some technical terms about axes?

Some books / web sites label the "bottom end / end without the head" of an axe haft / helve / shaft / handle the "toe" and "heel" while others use "toe" and "heel" for the top and bottom of the cutting edge / blade / bit.

I wonder if the issue might be a US / UK / Europe difference (one for Mr Farage to investigate?:rolleyes:)

I'm organising a series of activities for Scouts, preparing new entrants for next summer's camp. Part of the job will be teaching the correct technical names or terms so they can acquire badges as part of the exercise ( and keep a likely VIP visitor happy:o)

Please can those who know clear this up?

All the best.
 

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