A small [[:Category:Axes|axe]] specifically made for [[woodcutting]], and is much better at this task than any other type of axe. It is a poor weapon for [[fighting]], however.
As of a patch in late 2007, this tool is now given out as part of the Newbie newbie starter kit from an NPC guide in [[Newtown]] instead of the [[small axe]] that was provided before. It is made from [[birchwood]], is not improvable, and will burn if put in any kind of fire. Take care as to not accidentally lose it in this way.
Hatchets made after the fight fix in late 2007 will weigh 1kg more than those made before the fight fix. This applies to self made and newbie hatchets.
[[Category:Axes]]
[[Category:Babel/H]]