is designed to prevent the sharpened inner edge from hitting the ground, which would quickly damage or blunt it. Billhooks were the tool of choice for clearing areas of brush and shrubs, since this activity requires chopping close to the ground. In German speaking countries, the billhook is known as a Rodeaxt, which translates to "clearing axe".

A billhook may vary in shape depending from which part of the UK it originates; there are eleven main types.

Northern, Midland and Welsh designs (UK)

;Leicester/Warwickshire:Favoured

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