Small axes with short handles (8)

I believe the answer is:

hatchets

'small axes with short handles' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for hatchets that I've seen before include "Small axes with short handles" , "Choppers" , "tools" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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