Fiskars determination

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btuner

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got a fiskers hatchet a few weeks ago and though i would test it out on a few twigs in the backyard and was very pleased with its performance
tree 1
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tree 2
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tree 3
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tree 4
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cool inch worm that wanted to join in on the fun
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Those are big trees for that sized axe. How long did it take for tree 4?
 
Nice pics, I dont have a Fiskars yet and was looking to get one. How do you think it compares to say a Weterling or a GB?
 
that one was a bear it took like 25 min but i chopped them all down with in a matter of about an hour and a half so i was pretty pooped by the end
 
im not sure how it compares cause ive never tried them but my neighbor came out with his full sized axe and was like ill show you how its really done but we started and finished a similar sized tree in about the same time. i would say it was the best item i have ever bought for $20
 
yeah i sharpened it up shaving sharp right before i started and i could still push cut paper with ease when i was done, even after all that abuse
 
I have one of those! I love it! It is a differentially tempered carbon steel (not stainless) head with a teflon-like coating on it. A touch with a diamond stone on the factory edge got it shaving sharp. It can cut all out of proportion to its cost!

I just wish it came with a nice belt sheath.
 
I love the Fiskers hatchets, on mine I made up spare mini fire kits vac-packed them and put them in the hollow handles. It is very handy knowing you have spare fire in a tool you already are carrying.

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What are you using to sharpen that axe? I just bought the Gerber version of that axe this weekend.

I think Fiskers owns Gerber, right?
 
im using a Smith Tri-hone, the fine arkansas stone works great and makes it shaving sharp in just a couple passes
 
The Gerber version is different. It uses stainless steel instead of plain-ol carbon steel. I've no information on whether there is a performance difference between the two.

What type of a sheath does the Gerber version come with?
 
clembrewer said:
The Gerber version is different. It uses stainless steel instead of plain-ol carbon steel. I've no information on whether there is a performance difference between the two.

What type of a sheath does the Gerber version come with?
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I seriously doubt it's stainless where did you hear that?:confused: They look like the exact same axe just with different handles.
 
I thought it was stainless, I may be mistaken. I know I have seen similar styled hatchets with stainless instead of carbon heads. I had thought it was the Gerber brand, but like I said, I may be wrong.
 
I'm pretty sure it's the same identical axe. I have been visiting trade shows with Fiskars in Europe and Gerber in the US and their product line are identical. And since Fiskars own Gerber I am completly convinced.

Why not have the same, anything else is pretty much just wasting money making other models, easier to just change the brand name.
 
I own one of these and it is just plain awesome. If you thinks it chops good you should try their full sized model you could have dropped those trees in 1/4 of the time. My full size Fiskars throws chips that look like biscuits flying through the air.
 
I have the Gerber version of this axe. I like it. Mine came with a cordura belt sheath.
 
Wow, I just got finished ordering the little "Gator" model Gerber. It is on closeout at SMKW for $14.99, and the exchange-a-blade saw is on closeout as well, for $6.99. I went ahead and got one of each.
 
barrabas74 said:
Nice pics, I dont have a Fiskars yet and was looking to get one. How do you think it compares to say a Weterling or a GB?
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I'm going to try one myself. Having used the Wetterlings, and GB axes I've become a "axe snob". Meanwhile I'm carying a Mora all over hell and gone, telling everyone how great they are for the price, and I don't own a Fiskars:confused:

Like the orange tip.
 
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