Poacher's Axe

The Poacher's Axe is a weapon and tool available in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It serves the same function as a regular Woodcutter's Axe, however it does 3 extra points of damage to animals. It can be found at Halted Stream Camp.

The axe can also be disenchanted, learning the effect Huntsman's Prowess. It will increase damage dealt to animals, and may be useful for roleplayers.

The Poacher's Axe does appear in the list of upgradable weapons when used at a grindstone, and it requires steel ingots to upgrade.

Interestingly trying to disenchant this item and re-enchant another item with this effect will not make it upgradable making the original poacher's axe one of the few upgradeable tools in the game.