The hatchet is a cleaving weapon. It is worth around 4 silver and is sold by most weaponsmiths.

A small hatchet has been left on the ground.
>examine hatchet
This light axe is primarily meant as a light wood-axe, being used to clear
branches and debris. The blade is backed up by a hammer on the opposite side.

>consider hatchet

This cleaving weapon can be wielded one-handed.
It is poor while attacking and poor while defending; its speed is average, and it inflicts very little damage upon hitting.
It weighs three pounds.

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