Battle Axe

The Battle Axe (握斧, Akufu) is a weapon that prefers simplicity over complexity compared to other axe weapons (Switch Axe, Charge Blades, Accel Axe).

Advantages

 * High damage output that is comparable to the likes of Great Swords and Hammers.
 * Good mobility when unsheathed.
 * Hunters are able to sidestep.
 * Infinite combos.
 * Its reach is equal to that of the Switch Axe and Charge Blade in Axe Mode.

Disadvantages

 * Cannot be used to block.
 * Sharpness is lost rather quickly.
 * Combos are rather hard to get out of, leaving the hunter vulnerable to attacks.
 * Wide-reaching attacks can hinder other hunters that are too close.

Sheathed

 * Triangle or Y while stationary = Unsheathe
 * Triangle or Y while moving = Unsheathing Counterclockwise Slash
 * Triangle and Circle or Y and B while moving = Unsheathing Spin Slash

Unsheathed

 * Triangle or Y = Clockwise Slash
 * Triangle or Y x2 = Clockwise Slash + Counterclockwise Slash
 * Triangle or Y x3 = Clockwise Slash + Counterclockwise Slash + Upward Slash
 * Triangle or Y x4 = Clockwise Slash + Counterclockwise Slash + Upward Slash + Downward Slash
 * Circle or B = Diagonal Slash
 * Circle or B x2 = Diagonal Slash + Jab
 * Triangle and Circle or Y and B = Spin Slash