Hand Axe

Sprite
Damage 16
Crit 4%
Hit +5%
Value 275 G

Equipped By

Sold In Pravoka (550 G)
The Hand Axe is only a good alternative to the Short Sword in Pravoka if your FIGHTER is at least level 7. At levels 5 and 6, the extra Hit Rate from the Short Sword will grant him a second attack, far outweighing the single extra Damage of the Hand Axe.
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Battle Axe

An axe made for combat.
Damage 16
Crit 4%
Hit +5%
Price 550 gil (450 gil on Easy)
Value 275 gil (225 gil on Easy)
Sold In Pravoca

Equipped By

The Battle Axe is a viable alternative to the Broadsword, also sold in Pravoca, unless your Warrior happens to be level 5 or 6—which he likely will be. At those levels, his base Accuracy is high enough that the Broadsword will grant him two attacks instead of one, far outweighting the Battle Axe's extra point of Attack. Once you hit level 7, though, the Battle Axe gets two attacks as well and hits a bit harder, offering 1–2 more damage per hit at the cost of 2.5% less chance for each hit to connect. Accuracy is usually a better investment than damage, but the choice is yours.

Battle Axe

Sprite
Attack
15
Accuracy
+45%
Type (Icon)Axe
Evasion Bonus +1% × ((Icon)Axe skill + 1)
Magic Penalty 50%
Value 400 gil
Sold In Salamand (800 G)
Found In Snow Cavern B2
Dropped By Dual Heads
The Battle Axe does a lot more damage than the standard Axe, but is also a bit less accurate. Such is the way of axes—and the damage certainly outweighs the accuracy if you're using axes anyway. Between the accuracy hit and the cost, you can probably afford to wait until you find the Battle Axe in the Snow Cavern.