Player reference / Equipment
Description and lore
An extended lower blade gives this axe its distinctive hanging beard.
The empty space behind that lower edge is as recognizable as the edge itself.
The hooked lower edge recalls woodworking even when the axe hangs beside other weapons.
At a glance
An extended lower blade gives this axe its distinctive hanging beard.
Equipment · Alpha v44 reference
Tier / Capacity / Price: Common (0) · 100 G
Requires: Might d8
Use: Mundane, Melee Weapon, One-Handed, Heavy, Hooking · Primary Die: d8 Wound (slashing) · Skills: Force, Maneuver
A bearded axe has an extended lower blade that creates a hook beneath the main cutting edge. It is most commonly used for chopping while retaining the ability to catch and pull objects.
Effect - Other uses: Hooking branches, dragging loose material, controlling ropes, pulling shields or tools, woodworking, and splitting timber.
A finger follows the lower blade's inward curve without touching its edge.