Sword

Swords are a common weapon found in the Hunger Games. Due to it's multi purpose ability to slash or stab, it is a favorite among many tributes.

Description
The common sword is similar to the Machete, though different in many ways. It is composed of a steel handle composed with a rod on the bottom and crossguards on top, with a double-edged blade 3 and a half feet in length, ending in a sharp point. The bottom rod of the handle can be used to strike opponents with blunt force, the blade for slashing and cutting, and the blade's tip for impaling or piercing. This makes it one of the only weapons capable of all three attacks.

Child of the Wind: The 109th Hunger Games
Axes first appear in Child of the Wind: The 109th Hunger Games, wielded by a variety of tributes.