Is that why it is sometimes referred to as an “axe”?
Indeed!
The Two-Octave Schechter has incredible balance , and when held by the neck and swung can do remarkable damage with its Solid Swamp Ash Body, Steel reinforced maple neck, and Four monster Piano-Wire like strings (about the thickness of the Octave below Middle C!), and very pointy stainless steel bridge. I was stalked by four Youts who were carrying baseball bats, but when i flipped the bass around, held it by the neck and swung it like a battleaxe, they fled.
It was a good thing i wasn’t playing the mandolin. Not NEARLY as scary.