Axe and Hand axe

Axe noun - An edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle.

Hand axe and axe are semantically related in tomahawk topic. In some cases you can use "Hand axe" instead a noun "Axe".

Hand axe noun - A stone tool with a cutting edge; the stone is held in the hand and used for chopping.

Axe and hand axe are semantically related in tomahawk topic. You can use "Axe" instead a noun phrase "Hand axe".