Axe handle (historical)

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StandardDragon
Axe handle
Released29 March 2004 (Update)
Removal17 July 2007 (Update)
MembersNo
Quest itemNo
Properties
TradeableYes
EquipableYes
StackableNo
NoteableYes
OptionsDrop
ExamineUseless without the head.
Values
Value1 coin
High alch0 coins
Low alch0 coins
Weight0.453 kg
Advanced data
Item ID492
LinkMOID

Axe handles were items created through a random event that caused axe heads to fly off whilst Woodcutting. Heads and handles were either re-attached or deleted to prevent them from becoming discontinued items.

Dragon axes were included in this event. As they were worth over 2 million at the time, players who were not paying constant attention risked substantial losses. Curiously, although a special version of the Dragon axe handle was added in 2006, it was still possible to combine a Dragon axe head and a regular Axe handle.

Axe handles were removed in an update on 17 July 2007, prior to the release of Old School RuneScape, so they have never been obtainable.

Combat stats

StandardDragon
 Attack bonuses
StabSlashCrushMagicRanged
+0+0+0+0+0
 Defence bonuses
StabSlashCrushMagicRanged
+0+0+0+0+0
 Other bonusesSlot
StrengthRangedMagic damagePrayerOne-handed slot table
+0+0+0%+0List

Changes

Date Changes
9 – 16 October 2014

The item was graphically updated.

11 September 2014
(Update)
  • The "Wield" option was removed.
  • The Dragon axe handle was made usable by free-to-play players.
27 March –
2 April 2007

A "Wield" option was added.

4 – 10 January 2007

The Dragon axe handle was made members-only.

29 March 2004
(Update)

The item became permanently available with the launch of RuneScape 2.

2 February 2004
(Update)

The item was added to the RuneScape 2 Beta.

29 March 2004 –
9-16 October 2014
9-16 October 2014 –
present

Trivia