[kia345]

Yeah, but it's on the side that will obviously be used for chopping. Since it curves in that way, I imagine it would be clipping on your forearm or demanding odd wrist positions, depending on how you hold it. Imagine slashing at someone while holding a banana, you have to bend to fit the shape. If you attempted to use it the other way (predominantly attacking with that point), the axe heads would get in your way.