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Originally Posted by The Colonel
I recall Pratchett described the Discworld "dwarven axe" as "a pick on one side, to go prospecting with and an axehead on the other in case someone tries to dispute your claim". I could actually see a dwarven axe like that being iconic, but not what the dwarves use for warfare. You see them a lot because that's what dwarves travelling on the surface carry as a utility tool and expedient weapon - the actual dwarven military are equipped with more sensible kit, but very few people ever see them.
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'The Other Side of the Tools' might be the single coolest cultural shorthand anyone has ever invented. In one paragraph, Sir Terry told us more interesting stuff about dwarven culture than most fantasy authors manage in a lifetime. He was truly unique. Long may He reign.