Could this ever happen to a BKT?

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There was a thread in the ESEE forum about wanting to see a new axe. I had just come back from a snow camp and had my Fiskar Axe shatter while chopping some wood. I overshot the wood and it contacted on the handle. It literally shattered like a piece of glass. I really have no complaints because it's been a great little hatchet.

I just figured I'd post this up here and see if any of you all have had similar experiences with Fiskar?

Another question I have is why do the Gerber line of axes look so similar to the Fiskar line?

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Nope. I do have a splitter with a fiberglass handle, but my other axes/hatchets are hickory-handled Wetterlings or Granfors Bruks.
I've never quite trusted the hollow handle on the Fiskars. My splitting axe has a solid fiberglass handle.

However, here is an interesting note from the GB site:

All handles are made of selected high quality (prima) American hickory. Fiberglass handles are stronger than hickory handles but we believe that wooden handles are more ecological. Gränsfors Bruks axe handles are soaked in hot linseed oil and dripped dry. They are then covered with beeswax to help keep the dirt off.
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Fiskar bought Gerber years ago, it probably broke like glass because it is glass injected nylon lol. I never used one but have heard theyre strong, shitty breaking one though...
 
damn, thats no good...any ideas for the head? Id be happy to take it off your hands if it causes too many painful memories ;)
 
The cold raises h3ll with materials dosen't it.

Timely post. I'm looking to upgrade my small hatchet. Was looking at this.
Small enough to carry. No too expensive. Anyone have any S&N? Just looking for feedback.


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Never seen those. Nice looking hatchet, and from what I'm reading, quality American made. Very cool.
They don't Google well though, and you have to go through the manufacturer's retailer recommendations to find the suckers.
 
I've done a little digging in the Axe forum and found a few others that have had problems with Fiskars in cold weather. I'm going to send it in under their warranty and see what happens.

I really like the feel of the axe and it's been great up until now.
 
Yeah, from everything I can find, it's suposed to be a nice little ax.
Weight is a factor for me on this one. These things can get heavy right quick.
Want something to carry/pack ax.
 
I have the snow and Nealey Penbescot kindling hatchet. The one on the 18" handle, sold in a set with a little maul. I love the thing. It's not too big to carry, but will out chop and camp hatchet.
Here is a pic when it was new. It's next to my Wetterling large hunter on the 20" handle.
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I think it is superior to the Wetterling. Edge holding is similar, but the bit is a little larger and chops significantly better. They are drop forged, rather than hand, but the RC is said to be the same at RC57. I polished mine and put a shaving edge on it... For back packing I most often carry my little Husky.
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I think the Husky wilderness hatchet is the biggest bargain out there. I like it better than any of the Wetterlings I have gotten, and think it's on par with GB... Way less money!!
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They don't come polished like this. I needed to rehandle my husky, so I polished it before the rehandle.
Fiskars has a life time warrany on the handles. They will replace it!!
 
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Husky looks good.

Size handle ? Weight ?

I was looking at the 18" S&N too. Maybe worth the trade off weight/function.
 
The husky has a 12" handle, and a 1.2lb bit. I like them both. For a long pack trip I would take the husky. For something shorter, where weight is not as much an issue, the Snow and Nealey. The Husky is cheaper than the S&N camp hatchet. They are harder to find. This place has both, for a comparison... http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=HVA 505 69 45 09 MODS: if it's not ok to direct him there please delete it.
 
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Never seen those. Nice looking hatchet, and from what I'm reading, quality American made. Very cool.
They don't Google well though, and you have to go through the manufacturer's retailer recommendations to find the suckers.
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I dont believe SnN are American made anymore

I believe there home office is still in Maine, but they outsource them made in Mexico and China

there was a thread about them in axe and hatchets

post 3 and 4 of this thread

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=811024
 
i have some old snow and neallley, good stuff. will probably keep :) i did break a handle on one, and in the process, BENT the head, mostly hammered back, new handle, almost straight - hard to find a good straight handle!

fiskars. got a lot. used them a lot. haven't broken one, but they claim they are guaranteed forever against ANY breakage. i've read you don't even have to send it in (no cost to you).

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please take a picture of the inside of the handle at the break! that would be awesome!

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i got rid of the carving axe a while ago, should probably replace that SOMEDAY. awesome piece of steel, but good trade :) have a few more wetterlings/GBs and fiskars as well now. many (most) of them are users even. woo.

i just love the GB fit and finish, but a wetterling is nothing to sneeze at.

snagged a bunch of random swiss axe heads from sportsmansguide place a few years back. they appear to be fantastic steel, but came with nasty handles, and will likely not replace them for years. if ever :) good paperweights for now.

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My meager stable...

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Oh yeah, I have one of these too, but I don't really consider it a hatchet/axe. It's more of an "oh shit" tool.

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Return it to where you bought it. I thought those were warranteed for a long time. I'll check tomorrow for you on that though.
 
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I was thinking I could make a wooden split handle for it...I have the same hatchet, but didn't have the guts to just cut the head loose. i wasn't sure how the head is shaped under there (if it thins out, or stays the same)
 
whoa. glad you're okay! i remember seeing one of those fiskars/gerber axe handles underneath a truck's tire and coming off still straight, demonstrating it's flexibility. the extreme cold really does weird things.

oh yeah, i know that axe thread over there. i finally pulled the trigger and my gb scandinavian forest axe was just delivered today.
 
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