I would say that it might be a Boarding Axe, except that it seems way too small.
(Boarding as in naval warfare in the days of sail.)
 
Perhaps it is some sort of half-scale replica of a Boarding Axe? 
 
John Ruth
 
> From: gyegreene@g...
> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:39:20 +1000
> To: oldtools@r...
> Subject: [OldTools] Unusual hatchet (small firefighter's axe?)
> 
> GGs,
> 
> 
> Sorry -- another one.
> 
> It reminds me of a firefighting axe -- except that it's the size of a hammer.
> 
> http://www.toolexchange.com.au/our-tools/axes-
hatchets/8169">http://www.toolexchange.com.au/our-tools/axes-hatchets/8169
> 
> 
> Why is the cutting edge at such an angle -- rather than parallel to
> the handle?  And what's with the spike?
> 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> --Travis
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