Gerber/Fiskars hatchet ?

I recall reading one report of someone breaking one, but I can't remember where I read it or who it was or what the circumstances were. I think I remember them mentioning that it was really cold when it happened.

That having been said, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Fiskars hatchet to anyone. It's really hard to beat for the price. Wetterlings are great if you want something more traditional with a wood handle, and from what I've heard the Gransfors Bruks are king of the heap if you can afford them, but if low price and durability are your main considerations then the Fiskars is it.

1Tracker, the Gerber version of the hatchet comes with a nylon sheath. I've never seen a sheath sold by its self though. I'm planning on making a very basic leather or possibly kydex cover for mine. I usually carry mine in a pack so I don't really want a belt sheath. I just want something to cover the edge.
 
Thanks for your reply salmander. I was thinking I'd like a kydex sheath for the pack after not finding a nylon one. I prefer not to have leather for my steel due to moister issues where I camp. I would like an option to hang the kydex sheath on the exterior of the pack though. Let me know if you get a kydex for your 14" Fiskers, I'll want one too.
 
With regard to all this talk about plastics distorting in the cold, you can forget this problem with Fiskars. Here in Finland it can be -30 or 40c (don't know what that is in fahrenheit..)in some winters, but this doesn't impact on the axe's plastic. They are cheap, but not cheaply made and durable, end.
 
Willgoy/anyone, how do you sharpen up the 14" Fiskars hatchet past the slight rise on the side of the blade? Does it have to be ground off? Seems like that part is what causes these hatchets to stick in the cuts instead of going right through? I had some minor chipping on the edge when it was new but sharpened it off.
 
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