noun
- the process or method of attaching a blade or head to a handle or shaft
- the handle or shaft of a tool or weapon, such as an axe or spear
Usage: archaic or specialized
verb
- present participle of haft; to attach a blade or head to a handle or shaft
Examples
- The hafting of the axe head required careful alignment to ensure durability.
- Archaeologists studied ancient hafting techniques to understand how early tools were made.
- He was hafting a new blade onto the old wooden handle.
- The stone tool's hafting showed signs of wear from centuries of use.
- Proper hafting is essential for the tool to function safely and effectively.
- The craftsman demonstrated hafting methods used by traditional toolmakers.