What are pickaxes clasified as?

[Hasted]

Are they axes, swords, or maces? I just don't know.

[jancawa55]

one hand weapon

[Anzaman]

One-handed axe.

[alexander_dougherty]

Originally posted by Stin:

Are they axes, swords, or maces? I just don't know.

None of those, they are classified as pickaxes, meaning they don't get any benefits from perks relating to swords or axes or maces.

[Licher]

Originally posted by alexander_dougherty:

Originally posted by Stin:

Are they axes, swords, or maces? I just don't know.

None of those, they are classified as pickaxes, meaning they don't get any benefits from perks relating to swords or axes or maces.

That is an absolute lie because i can do 117 damage with a pickaxe whether it's a standard one or an ancient nordic one. You can also enchant them.

[Gamer Lady Jules]

Wiki states they are both One-handed and War Axe - http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Pickaxe_(Skyrim)

I checked the CK and it confirms the wiki info.
http://imgur.com/b1aNN1i