Good deal for fiskars axe?

jzmtl · **on:** June 20, 2008, 05:56:22 AM

The 14" hatchet is on sale for $12, I don't really need an axe but this sounds like a good deal. Should I go for it? Maybe I can use it for camping trips etc. in the future. I'm totally clueless on axe so I have no idea about their use/construction/quality etc.

It's this one: http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10101&categoryId=10277&productId=10533&page=products

ringzero · **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2008, 06:38:38 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on June 20, 2008, 05:56:22 AM

The 14" hatchet is on sale for $12, I don't really need an axe but this sounds like a good deal. Should I go for it? Maybe I can use it for camping trips etc. in the future. I'm totally clueless on axe so I have no idea about their use/construction/quality etc.

It's this one: http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10101&categoryId=10277&productId=10533&page=products

Bought one of those at Lowes several years back, but now I can't recall what I paid.

It chops quite well, is comfortable to use, and has proved to be very durable.

For most purposes it is plenty Good Enough.

Likely the best best hatchet you'll ever find for $12.

Seriously, there are better hatchets (Granfors Bruk (sp?) for example) but they are way more expensive (well over 100 bucks) and probably are not as durable as the Fiskars.

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Tarrodemierda · **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:00:42 AM

go 4 it,u dont really get any better axe for that price,i have two of fiskars axes,paid a lot more,and ive used them harsly,they keep their sharpness,and the joint between blade and handle is almost bullet proow.i think its one of the best non-handmade axes ever.

NutSAK · **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:25:18 AM

Excellent deal on a really nice axe. I love my Fiskars--it's a great combination of extreme durability and light-weight handling.

Go for it!

jzmtl · **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2008, 09:00:33 PM

Thanks, I'll go pick one up tomorrow, even though I don't really need it, like my multitools.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2008, 09:04:08 PM

I have the " Gerber Combo Axe II. This has a NICE wood saw that is held in place by a magnet in the handle. Plus, it was only $30 bucks!

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2008, 12:49:20 PM

hey you,ive been checkin out that same combotool,hows the saw,cuts well and is sturdy as it can be?and it really doesnt drop from handle any situation?

Leatherman123 · **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2008, 04:25:54 AM

The saw works wonderfully... I have never had the saw come out either..

jzmtl · **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2008, 11:10:43 PM

I finally got to use it today, man this thing is sweet. Had to cut down a lilac bush and it was going through thumb thick branches in one swing, and the main branch which was arm thick went down in under ten seconds. I guess that was pretty good consider I don't know how to chop worth crap.