When you are done chopping up rocks, and get released, he takes your Mining Axe away. When you are dual-wielding, however, only one gets taken away, letting you keep the other.

Furthermore, when you have collected enough rocks and talk to him, he only takes one rock at a time, instead of all of the required amount.

Coldburn When you are done chopping up rocks, and get released, he takes your Mining Axe away. When you are dual-wielding, however, only one gets taken away, letting you keep the other.

Coldburn Furthermore, when you have collected enough rocks and talk to him, he only takes one rock at a time, instead of all of the required amount.