helve

木匠仔细检查斧柄，看是否有裂痕。

The carpenter inspected the ___helve for any cracks before use.

这把斧头的柄松了，需要重新装紧。

The axe's ___helve became loose and needed to be re-secured.

他握住斧柄，用力劈向木桩。

He gripped the ___helve tightly and struck the log with force.