Sutherland was often given the role of "hatchet man". He acquired a reputation as Eisenhower's "hatchet man" for his brusque and demanding manner. Mori played Miss Ling, in "The Hatchet Man" (1932). Luther proved to be a master intriguer and became Ribbentrop's favourite hatchet man. To his critics, he was a Long "hatchet man". Abu Tubar has achieved the title "hatchet man" in early 1970s. He also authored another book, "The Hatchet Man of Singapore" (), describing his legal trials. Hatchets were frequently used, leading to the creation of the expression, "hatchet man".