I got a fiskar chopping axe as a 7 year old boy. We had a wood stove and I loved splitting wood but struggled with my daddys axe but it was to heavy, 20 years later I'm 27 and still use it year around. I loved mine so much when my kobalt hatchet broke immediately wanted a fiskars hatchet. My ex has an orange handle so I kind of wanted one with the orange handled but the price was about $10 cheaper for the black one online so I ended up getting. Immediately fell in love with it and I plan before winter hits to have a full set of fiskars, I'm going to buy a news chopping axe and put my current old chopping axe on the wall above all my tools in memory of my father. And I'm going to buy set the full black ones chopping splitting and a chopping axe and hatchet for my truck

The X7 is the absolute best multi purpose hatchet/axe I've ever owned. Its amazing how well the chop albeit on really dry and seasoned Australian Hardwood there can be some collateral damage dings and small gouges, but they hone out easily. I love the Fiskars hatchet. I'm looking to buy/try the new XXL long handle axe.

Just got this hatchet. Was definitely skeptical about that plastic handle and steel. But it's solid, splits campire wood in one chop and is super easy to sharpen.

The local Walmart in September is always a great place for deals as they unload "seasonal" items at reduced prices. Case in point? Last week I paid under $9 for my Fiskars 14" hatchet found on the Clearance aisle, and so far everything good being said about them seems true. Wonderfully lightweight, easy to wield even for an older man (like me) plus easy to restore the edge to a dangerously sharp degree! The new textured handle works great but it feels even better after I added some of the Wilson "Ultra Wrap" tape (for tennis rackets) to the grip area. A great hatchet even at its usual price, enjoyed your review too!

I know this is an old vid but I picked up an orange x7 a few days ago at Home Depot for $28... if anyone cares lol.

😅😂😭 man, everything after you laid the “big piece of pine” down is hilarious! Probably not intentional, but good stuff.

I have the new all black hatchet and I'm very happy with it. I'd heard that fiskars steel was too soft, and that it dulled quickly or rolled. I haven't had any problems. The edge has held up fine.

I've got the new one and like it a lot. It's light but cuts far better than I expected. It's my camping favorite!

Got two of the X7’s while they’re still being made in Finland. Works great, and I’ve used them as my all-around ax for practically all my cutting jobs. For the exceptionally heavy ones, like the hard, massive tree stumps, I switch to the bigger X11 splitter.

Got the next gen a few weeks ago. I was skeptical of it being only $20 at wal mart but that thing has really impressed me.

Finland steel is one of the very best in the world. That’s one of the reasons why Sako rifles are so good.

The Fiskars handles are way, way, WAAAYYYYY tougher than wood handle. Period. I guarantee a person could purposely overstrike, smash the handle into a tree trunk dozens and dozens of times, and probably not even scratch the fiberglass handle. Try doing that with the best, toughest wood handle money can buy, and you’d be lucky to get 5 strikes in before your axe handle snapped like a toothpick. These fiberglass handled axes and hatchets are exactly what you want, when you’re out in the wilderness, with even a chance of getting into a survival-type situation, and here’s why: * They’re lightweight. I’m sure I don’t need to elaborate as to why this is extremely desirable and beneficial. * They’re tough as hell. Three or four overstrikes with a wood handle (collar, or no collar), and your axe kicks the bucket. But with fiberglass handles, you’ll break, before your axe/hatchet does. * In the unlikely event that your fiberglass handle breaks, while you are simultaneously in a survival situation, you’ll be thrilled you chose fiberglass over wood. I’ve read, and heard, many people claim the opposite. The idea is that, if your wood handle breaks, you can find suitable wood, shape it and haft an axe, whereas with fiberglass, you cannot. WRONG! LOL... Seriously, this in completely untrue. People who say the opposite aren’t trying to deceive, they simply haven’t thought it through. Sure, it’s POSSIBLE to replace a wood handle while out in the wilds, but it is going to be extremely time consuming. But, if a fiberglass handle breaks - again, good luck trying - especially axe/hatchets like Fiskars, where the fiberglass wraps around the head, versus going through the had, as in traditional axes/hatchets. Simply remove all the fiberglass (which will be the most time consuming, irritating part), use sturdy cordage, whether bankline or natural cordage, and use the axe head to fashion an axe, like the stone axes our primitive ancestors made, but with a metal head, instead of stone, and in half the time, maybe less, of trying to create a replacement wood handle.

I just purchased the 14” black handled version for inclusion in my survival gear and I’m satisfied with its performance. I really like the light weight, cutting and durability. Great hatchet for the price. I paid $35 but this was at True Value Hardware, where you get good quality products but there’s no real value to you. Everything is a bit expensive. Things cost a little more than elsewhere. But hey.. it’s only a few dollars more and my store is within two blocks, very convenient. Nice demonstration. Thanks. 👍

I just bought an x7. I’m in love with the ergonomics of it. My guess is they are very much the same except the all black newer one takes out a manufacturing step and is cheaper to make at the company. Mine is still a virgin and is strictly for when the SHTF. Until then my cheap Chinese hatchet serves me well enough around my home. X7 is still available at Amazon, November 8 2022.

The Mora of hatchets. Excellent quality tool at an affordable price. Plastic, yes, but it's very durable. And it's light weight for a backpack. Another nice thing about these hatchets is they are hollow which allows you to store items inside, like paracord or possibly a few survival items. That hollow handle can also be used as a water container. Catch some rainwater from a tree for a few swallows of water in a survival situation. Combine this hatchet with a Mora Bushcraft Black knife and a Bacho Laplander folding saw and you have a high quality light weight trio.

Agree 100%, I find it comical when Wranglerstar talks bad about this style of tools.

Thank you for putting in the work. I decided to go with the 17.5 inch Gerber Freescape Hatchet in black and green. My hope is that the steel used on the Gerber is of better quality. I payed with tax included $51.40 on Amazon.

(Lay the small branches down on the log and split them lengthways - instead of aiming for a small small centre on the top. Much easier matey)

Broken Fiskars handles? How? Did they run it over with a dump truck?

They change the look a bit from time to time and make small adjustments. The newer hatchets all have a black blade and that patterning on the lower handle. You can also get it with orange handle still but also the black one is available. Basically they are both the exactly same hatchet. It was a customers hope that they add the pattern to the handle to improve grip.

Good review. I agree, these axes are a great value. I polished mine using jeweler's rouge and can easily do semi to true fine shaving/whittling tasks with it. Very easy geometry (skandi?) to keep sharp, axe is lightweight, always has a space in my pack when I'm out.

I have the newer one. The 14 inch not x7. But I believe it’s just as good. My buddy has the x7. I have had mine for four years noI love it never any issues with it. The only thing the x7 is the orange is nice to see when you lay it down. But my buddies x7 orange is coming off and looks rough. With mine the black handle will look good years to come. My next one is going to be the fiskars bush axe. For me it’s fiskars for life.

My granfather was a carpenter and he knew how to work efficiently all day. Support the branch on the edge of the stomp, keep upright position, hit the branch just a bit on the inside of the stomp. In this way there is no undesirable springing, you achieve proper work angle by moving the axe in the vertical plane and subject your holding hand to no unnecessary stress. Working at the right pace, giving the blade proper speed/energy in the most economical way, etc. is another subject.

just ordered the 14 inch thanks for the information

I dont know about there but here in Denmark its still the X7 hatchet.

Lay the log on it's side and split it that way. It's a lot safer. And works almost as well.

Shorten your reviews by 15 minutes and gain 15k extra followers. Really appreciate your review. I’m planning on getting the 14” after performance of their larger log splitting axe.

Good for killing or seriously wounding an intruder?

Not sure if there being fazed out, there's plenty here.

Say Heah, Your should of had a face off between the Estwing Sportsman Hatchet and the Fiskar. But I like the Estwing Double Bit Hatchet even better.

Today: March 2, 2019. Amazon price for X7: $22 Just bought one a few weeks ago.

Thank you! Most impressive. I surely appreciate the Demo and the Comparison between the two hatchets.

The perfect weapon for a zombie slayer, light and well built 😍

Well the black one I found to be stocked at home Depot. The orange handle one I find it to be stocked at Lowe's.. I Carrie a fiskars with me when I go hiking and I carry the steel will roamer clip point fixed blade in 9cr stainless steel. Works great for me

A little under 4 years after this video was made and I can confirm that the 14 inch X7 hatchet with the orange handle is still available but its about $12-$14 more than the black handle 14 inch hatchet for some reason. The only difference I can see between the two is the handle, not gonna spend $12 more for the same thing. In 2020 the Fiskers 14 inch hatchet cost me $24 at wallyworld (the 14 inch X7 Fiskers hatchet was $36) and I cannot find another 14 inch hatchet of the same quality for the same price or less, most other quality hatchets are a LOT more money and the cheapo $10-$15 hatchets are made in china and break on the first or second swing and dangerous as the axe head flies off of the handle

Good test and demonstration. I realize the newer model lacks the texturing and finish, but it's not a terribly reduced product in terms of quality or features.

I really enjoyed your video. U made it seem as though, I was the one chopping the wood. I like how u give the ultimate torture test. U give it the no bull trial. 😁👍

I have the All Black version. Bu it said Fiskarsx7 on the sticker when i bought mine several years back now.

March 2018 x7 is 24.97 and that's not a sale price. Getting one today. Home Depot BTW.

I just ordered the orange one this morning

Nice review! And yes, without the camera they are spliting so nice! It's never the same with the camera on!

My friend used to have this cheap ass like 8 dollar ozark trail hatchet, one day he was chopping wood and a piece of metal from the fucking blade flew off and hit him in the eye, fortunately he didnt lose vision in that eye but that taught him not to use cheap ass tools lmao, or just wear safety glasses lol but he was stubborn and refused to wear them. Not only that he's gotten chips of wood in his eyes multiple times, not the hatchets fault that was because he wasnt wearing eye protection lol

Thanks for the excellent video bro! Just got the X7 as part of our single portage canoe outfit.

Love my X7, I personally prefer the safety orange rubber overmolding or whatever it is, I can lay it down in camp and never really worry about not finding it again, that black certainly looks sharp, but I would be very concerned about seeing it (especially at night) and losing it...I know they are very affordable, but I don't like throwing money away because of a style choice

Where are they made though?

I didn’t read all your comments, so I don’t know if anyone has told you already. If you peel the label off the all black one it says “X7” on the handle. I bought mine at Lowe’s and thought the same as you. I thought the X7 was gone, but as soon as I peeled off the label, there it was, a big “X7” staring me in the face.

the x7 is 70 dollars CAD at amazon atm (54 us) and that's not including shipping. cant find the x7 anywhere near me or online for cheaper. Just the 14 inch, hope its actually equal quality

Fishkars?

Excellent video. Those Fiskars hatchet are excellent tools to have. They won't let you down. Easy to make razor sharp also.

This axe is $15 at Target right now.

it fiskars not fishkars

my Gerber's polymer handle broke yesterday after 12 years of use. I was doing very light kindling and handle just snapped. I wonder if the polymer just dries out over time. Anyone know? Anyway, I'll probably get a Fiskars for kindling work.

Once it gets in to about 1/3 - 1/2 you should life the whole hatchet in log and slam it down. It saves energy that is wasted from trying to pull it out.

Ive been using Fiskars hatchets since before the X7 excisted and even my original hatchet is still going strong. The new all black hatchet is just a cheaper version of the X7, the handle design is easier to mold, the tough teflon coating of the X7 is replaced by cheap black paint. I own it and two X7s as well and although the new one is a good tool it is not the same quality.

Thanks for this. Both are available locally to me and I was curious what the difference was.

Thanks for the video! Just got an x7 today!

Thank you for the video, Great review. : )Tyler

I also would imagine if you cut the V shape less than the width of the tree the V shape would converge before you reach the other side

I think the 14 inch is just the no frills walmart version. Here in Oz ,,, no walmart and the X7 is still stocked at Bunnings.

I just got this. Definitely happy with my purchase.

Great work on video mate greetings from Spain

Im sorry but that log worked you pretty good, huh? Lol 😆 😆 😆 I run a landscape crew down here in Florida, I could hear you breathing heavy and by the way you slowed down in the end, you probably wanted to stop but you were filming so you got stuck pushing rhrough it...lol 😆 😆 😆 I have beem there so many times, just without the camera brother.....lol Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I daily carry my x7 have been for 5 months now

I enjoy all four of my fiskars axes/hatchets. But a saw and a knife will do all of this with much less sweating and much more efficiency/safety imo. Cheers!

I don't know what this dudes reviewing but its certainly not fisHKars

Fishkers??

Impressed! That is one badass hatchett

So the all black model is newer but less expensive?

Is there a warning pic above the handle that forbids the X7 to be struck with a sledge from the back side?

I noticed your video was posted on George Washington's birthday. It is a fitting reminder that Washington's act of chopping down a cherry tree contributed to his character for honesty and hard work.

Thank you

Bonjour So which one is the best ?

Is the black one, the Friskars A6 ?

i didnt realize it was pronounced "Fish Kurs" until he said it

I watched a large size guy whack a fisker's axe on the throat against a tree 100 shots and he still couldn't break it finally he took a shotgun and it took two shots to break the handle first shot he just grazed it.

great review

I got one for 16 bucks at lowes gonna tie it to my pack give it a good test this summer.

The original x7 is back at my local home Depot

great review well shown

Can you do WorkPro with Saw in the handle...

Their website explains the differences.

I'm scared to strike with an axe. You seem very bold with your hits.

Are the dimensions on the head the exact same? I have a black one and can't find a sheath anywhere. Wondering if I can just buy an x7 sheath and use that? Help

The problem with the x7 is it costs $35 and the x15 cost $40. The x15 can do just about anything except maybe carve but I don’t do that away.

Demonstratively concise. Excellent review.

I think it'd saw smaller shorter logs then split them those are to long it's prolonging the agony

Bro. Hold the end of the fuckin handle when you're chopping. What is with people using hammers and hatchets with their hand halfway up the handle... I didn't think it was necessary to teach people how to hold a hatchet or a hammer

yep

Why are you batoning a hatchet.

It is pronounced Fiskars. Not "Fishgars" There is no h & g in the name. In a previous video you mispronounced it as well. It's just a little irksome. Especially because you said the name about 300 times & mispronounced it every time. Otherwise, good review on a good little axe. On a side note; I would strongly recommend watching some videos on proper axe use & technique. Ray Mears has a good video on safe, proper axe use. You are using your axe very carelessly with very poor technique & as a result, just an accident waiting to happen. It would be much easier to watch some good videos on this subject than me trying to explain what you are doing wrong & proper use. Please, for your sake & your loved ones, get some training & tips in safe use. Cheers.

Are these hatchets good for cutting threw meat?

"Fishkars"?

Sheesh I'm tired just watching need a nap

You should try a granfors bruks

Literally who has this kind of energy though? I would rather just watch TV

Pity. If Gerber buys them there will be no more quality Fiskars products anymore.

Peel that sticker off. It says x7 under it.

I just purchased one of the new Fiskars 14in hatchets for backpacking, and camping with the guys. We often tend to have quite a selection of various hand axes, Kukris, and various other edged choppers. Straight out of the box I was thoroughly unimpressed with this Fiskars hatchet. It's a good backpacking weight, however it's so light, that with the factory edge it doesn't cut very well. It will need to be re-profiled. The biggest fault I found with it though is the lack of texturing on the handle. I found it downright dangerous. It was cold out, I had dry hands, and the axe flew out of my hand on a missed stroke. There was absolutely no grip. I ended up putting it away and using the other more traditional wood handled hatchets, as it felt very unsafe. I'm going to wrap the handle and re-profile the edge before attempting to use it again.

whats with the all black handle one...is it a knock off?

x5 does more than any knife and smaller.