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Fiskars Hatchet with 14-Inch Handle and #7/8 Head #7850 | List Price: $24.99
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Brand: Fiskars
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - An ideal hatchet for home or recreational use
- Forged steel head features an integrated wedge design that won't come loose
- Virtually unbreakable handle made of Nyglass, a fiberglass reinforced composite
- Non-stick coated axe head
- Includes a handy plastic sheath for easy carrying and safe storage
Light and Effective [Posted on 2007-05-07]
Surprisingly good for splitting firewood considering how light it is. Works well - recommended.
Good handle, not so good head/steel [Posted on 2007-06-20]
I bought this axe after watching the Fiskars axes being run over with a giant truck and not breaking. Fiskars axes being made in Finland so they seem like good quality. I've been using this axe to split a lot of wood. It does a decent job on softer wood like pine. It doesn't do so well on the harder woods. This is due to the edge being too soft. It rolls very easily. Now, I'm not a metalurgist but I can tell you that either the steel used in these axes is very low quality or they just harden it very soft (53-54RC)so edges won't chip. I think it's both. In contrast, a high quality, axe type steel can be very though yet at the same time can have a thin edge to chop well. This isn't the case here. I do like the fiberglass handle that's why I still use this axe. The handle is very light so most of the weight is on the head. In summary: Good hande, not so good head/steel.
Tops [Posted on 2007-07-20]
I haven't gotten mine yet but my friend has one that I've used several times and it's the best hatchet I've ever seen, so I'm getting one from Amazon instead of stealing his. My ethics should be a shining example to everyone.
*Later* The handle gets slippery in winter and after a couple slips I wrapped it with athletic tape, 1/4" cord-spiral wound with gaps about 3/4 finger width, and another two, tight layers of athletic tape. And I cut the top handle off the case to save space in my pack. Holds its edge very well; which is a good reason to improve the grip; and I still think it's the best you can get.
one awesome ax ! [Posted on 2008-03-05]
I have purchased several of these axes for my family and we love them, they are extremely sharp and cut with ease, the one fault that I'm willing to put up with is that they do dent and nick the cutting edge pretty easily because the blade is so fine edged, even when nicked up they cut way better than other axes, I have never found a better cutting edge than these
hatchet [Posted on 2008-04-15]
Never had an hatchet that worked this good right out of the box. Great for cutting small camp wood, limbs and branches.
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