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					Originally Posted by  Saracen
					 
				 
				Yes, I know that now. Thank you for the information and links. I like to learn new things. I also think that two handles for an axe are better than one. One handle is for rough, traditional work, the second for more precise, fine, like a chisel. 
 
PS: RenRen, thank you too) 
			
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 no worries new things are most fascinating.. i understand your confusion about it not looking like an axe  at all.. its VERY - unaxe-like..  
back to the Madagascan question the only thing i can think of is it is indeed some sort of sop so they can cut near the ground without hitting the blade?