(1) The handle (also known as the haft or helve ) of the axe, like the carpenter, has a neck, shoulders, back, heel, foot, and toe, propelling the tool into the physical act of shaping a piece of material.

(2) After a few seconds the axe flashes into view, helve over blade, and lands with a heavy slap of foam in the stream.

(3) As he attempted to shoot the second time, he struck the pistol out of his hand with the helve of the axe.