Fiskars hatchet mods?

[mtwarden]

found this in another forum (made by sharpshooter)- I sent him an email if they were still available

 

[Stormstaff]

That's cool how it hooks around the back of the head

 

[shotgunner11]

Here's my kydex head cover. It works pretty good but it's not nearly as cool as that Sharpshooter setup.

 

[Stormstaff]

Shotgunner,

Shock cord or paracord with a keeper? Sorry, on phone so pic is little, hehe

 

[adaman04]

Looks like paracord, but I was wrong once, a long time ago.

 

[Gaurdian_A1]

fiskars hatchets and axes are awesome...i own 2

 

[shotgunner11]

Paracord.

I tried shock cord but it allowed the cover to be too loose. I just slide the compression keeper out a little and it can slide over the poll and release the cover.

 

[texastonydobbs]

dang this thread going to make me buy one :grumpy:

 

[Stormstaff]

dang this thread going to make me buy one :grumpy:

Good thing is they're only like $20. Got mine at the local Menards.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I broke handle off, not a mod but I've used just the head a few times. Been meaning to send it back for warrenty just haven't got the chance. Any one else have problems with them in colder weather?

I had a new 14" model that suffered a shattered handle under normal use on a cold day. The splitter (23"?) model that I own has been reliable under the same conditions, though.

 

[mtwarden]

gents if anyone is interested Kiah has agreed to make some kydex covers for the Fiskars/Gerber hatchets/axes- pretty reasonable too

thread is here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690579

 

[mtwarden]

got my sheath today from Kiah- fit is spot on, the sheath snaps on w/ authority

figured I'd wrap the handle at the same time

 

[KuRUpTD]

the sheath and orange paracord wrap look great.

 

[Switchblade61]

This orange "mod." looks awesome!

 

[Gaurdian_A1]

Ive been using fiskars axes and hatchets in cold Canadian winter for years without a problem whatsoever.

Wood handles break too.

-G

 

[NO F-Bdy Bs]

got my sheath today from Kiah- fit is spot on, the sheath snaps on w/ authority

figured I'd wrap the handle at the same time

Thats a good looking wrap:thumbup:

I have a full size Axe from them, and have been telling myself that im going to wrap the handle on it, but my fingers get sore just thinking about it. :thumbdn:

 

[paracordist]

maybe kinda old to bring back; but I'd say a paracord wrap like a turks head (holds really well); and an adjustable lanyard that can be used "thumb style". Many people make the edge more durable w/ convex grind; personally I like the sharp scandi edge as it doubles as a "knife" blade for me. just need to be careful of the hard knots so you don't ding it. this video shows the finished version, I've got other vids showing more detail how-tos

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt4ty5WEwc8
[youtube]zt4ty5WEwc8[/youtube]

 

[schmittie]

That is really a great idea! I enjoy your ideas and I've got to check out how do that turks head knot. Thanks for the post.

 

[paracordist]

Thanks schmittie! I'm working on some jeep grab handles (paracord of course) which I hope to take the opportunity to film a couple knots I've not done a how-to on yet (multi-strand diamond and the double matthew walker)!

That is really a great idea! I enjoy your ideas and I've got to check out how do that turks head knot. Thanks for the post.

 

[trailbum]

Just use it, It's a hatchet.
And a good one for the money.