Yes, a type of Broad axe, for smoothing timber.
Very nice shape to it, and differing markedly from the usual broad-axe form, but the flat side gives it away as such.
I never feel disappointed when a 'weapon' turns out as a tool as to me, the history can be very much as interesting either way!
Also, one can guarantee most tools Were used, whereas with weapons, many never really were. :-)
Congrats on a nice find!
Richard.
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