An axe ... what type ?

[Timo Nieminen]

Originally Posted by fernando

I must admit in any case that this 'bagasse cutter' is a beast, with its 2829 grams.(6 1/4 pounds); enough for a full swinging martial weapon, i would say.

Given that weight, I'd think "tool", not "weapon". There are weapons of this weight, but generally long two-handed weapons. Big two-handed swords, halberds, etc. I don't think I've ever seen a battleaxe that heavy.