Swords
The Swords are the main attacking tool in Minecraft along-side the bow. You can see the different swords in the picture.
Axes
The Axes are the same as the swords accept that this is used for trees. All the tools can be made out of the same materials the swords.
Hoes
The Hoes are used for gardening.That's just about all they do.
Shovels
The Shovels can be used for digging various things such as dirt, sand, ect. Also the famous Youtuber SlyFoxHound's favorite weapon to attack the Chicken with.
Pickaxe
The Pickaxe is used as the main tool for over half the things in the game. Stone, Iron, Diamonds, all that.