Dwarves, sometimes refered to as 'Stout Folk' are a short and heavy race. They might be vertically challenged but they more then make up for that with their bulk and strength.

A battle hardened Dwarven Barbarian weilding a crude dual handed axe, heavy and dull it may be but the sheer strength of this dwarf more then makes up for the sub-optimal weapon. Barbarians are strong, fast and fearless, they're quick to anger so just don't make fun of his mohawk.