Thanks Mark, I also rolled a few flat ground axes before and carried those lessons foward when I purchased the Fiskars!

Thank you for the kind words, I am glad the video is of interest!

A trick: watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

@Roberto Legend Yup, been using flixzone for years myself :)

Thanks for the feedback, hope it worked out for you!

Thank you, glad it was useful!

I was not a big fan of the Fiskars for a long time, however I purchased an X15 to mount on my truck for recovery gear. I figured the handle would hold up to the elements better than wood. I liked it enough to buy the X7 and quickly found that I liked them very much. I still prefer a classic wood handle tool but do not feel at a loss carrying the Fiskars at all. I especially like the X11, decent all around use, compact enough to pack but has enough heft to split larger rounds.

Sounds like a support group is needed. I understand, and just bought 2 more yesterday.

@@Scablands_Scavenger I just bought the x11. And no I don't have a problem. ok maybe.

@@FeguerFineArt Maybe? So what happened.

How does that micro bevel work in a serrated blade that is hollow ground?

@@urjnlegend I don't have many serrated knives. It's been years since I sharpened one. I think I used ceramic rods to sharpen each concave tooth of the serrated blade. I think the concept of a micro bevel would work just as well for serrated blades. Slightly reduced sharpness in favor of more strength and fold/chip resistance.

Thank you, glad you found it useful. the worksharp field sharpener has been very handy for sharpening lots of stuff, from fish hooks to axes I really like it!

I think it has been out for a while but not many available in US yet, The price is a bit high but still a nice hatchet.

Thanks, Fiskars makes a great tool!

You are welcome!

Glad it was useful!

My same question those sheaths are nice. Could you post a link where you got them? Thanks

They are great axes, and still a fair price!

Hmm well sorry if the video was not clear enough. I thought I pretty plainly stated what the problem is, how it can cause issues, how to fix it and how it can still be "shaving sharp" if needed. As to not being able to get a secondary bevel "sharp" did you watch the video? I show step by step how to do it and show it being able to shave arm hair when finished. Weird.

@@Scablands_Scavenger It wasn't an issue with me not understanding what you said, what I was saying is every time I buy fiskars tools from home depot whether it's and axe or a brush knife or anything with a blade, it comes with a large double bevel. I don't like that 45 degree angle that you are talking about, I notice that with you you only made a couple passes so you still retained that razor sharpness. I don't even bother. All I was saying is for me every time I buy a new fiskars axe, I have to spend hours turning that damn 45 degree double bevel but down to a much more gradual angle with my files or whetstones, as long as I'm not hitting rocks I never have too many issues. But I am guessing even with your technique if you hit a rock your probably going to have rolls and nicks. I just find it weird you are getting brand new fiskars tools with a nice single bevel just the way i like them, yes it is weird. no matter, it still is a good informational video thank you.

Partial Wooden Handle 😆

They have been out for a while in Finland/Europe and just starting to show up in US. Kind of spendy but a nice hatchet. I purchased mainly for sheath making.

Thanks, hope someone finds it useful! I might re make my sharpening video in the future because I get many people asking how I sharpen. I honestly do not use my belt sander much, I normally use a 4" grinder with sanding disc to re profile and finish with hand tools.

I only purchased it to ensure the sheaths I was making would fit with the x-7 and x-5 model line. I would not buy it again, handle is bigger around and feels unbalanced to me. I purchased 2 of them (7&10 models) and one developed a split at the end of handle. Not worth the extra price in my opinion.

I would use a coarse stone/diamond steel... possibly a fine file if available to work the edge down until the chips are removed. Then re profile as shown in the video with small secondary bevel to prevent it from happening again.

Well I am a little biased, I used to make the kydex ones ha ha.... the main reason I prefer the kydex to leather is durability in wet weather. I had several issues with leather failing when wet. Once during a winter camp one of my sheaths got sopping wet, on the return trip my axe was on the floorboard of my truck and with the heater going it dried out too fast in one spot and the leather cracked. Another time I had a small hatchet in my pack, leather was again sopping wet and from jostling around the sheath slipped up a little and the axe sliced through the side of the wet leather. There are pros and cons I guess to both. the plastic will hold moisture against the blade and promote rust, but unlike leather it can be dried out faster. Kydex can warp and lose shape in extreme heat peak summer 100plus in a parked car for instance. Because it is close fitting, if the blade is put in dirty can imbed grit into the plastic scratching the blade. The kydex does work better for larger axes that are vehicle mounted (overlanding type mounts etc) where leather would not do well exposed to the elements for long periods.

Maybe, I have noticed they all are not quite the same profile. Might be why some people have issues and others do not.

Thanks, glad it was of use to you!

Ha ha, yeah my collection has grown in the last year. Most of these I purchased for making sheaths, the Fiskars are probably my top seller. I agree...it is odd they ship these out with the edge profile they do considering the number of people I have seen give poor reviews. From what I understand they use a very highly automated process to make them, I guess they don't want to add that little bit of labor to tune the edge.

@@Scablands_Scavenger That's probably the case. Fiskars could see it as a manufacturing cost savings that's ideal since the axes' users will need to put a compound bevel on numerous times during the life of the product. They might want to put a little sticker or tag on new axes alerting the user to apply their preferred tune to the edge. Since there's a lot of bad reviews, there's clearly many purchases being made by customers who are new to axes.

I have used Fiskars axes with the factory edge and the only thing I noticed was the deformation of the heavy teflon coating on the X series. The edges themselves do not actually deform despite the internet myths.

@@turtlewolfpack6061 watch the wranglerstar x27 review, my factory edge did basically the same on my x25 and its never touched anything but wood and some tire rubber.

@@ryan92084 I wouldn't watch one of his videos if I was paid too. He has ZERO credibility when it comes to anything. Fact is, if you actually have a lemon then Fiskars will replace it, lifetime warranty. Fact, I know that Fiskars axes and splitters have been (by me and others) in extreme cold for years with zero issues.

Agreed, my x27 needs a simple touch up after processing well over 250 tons of wood within 12 months ahahaha

I know this is old but I just got an x25 and it chipped right out of the box going through some knotty applewood so....

@@blakelocati dry and cured? If it was I might be hesitant to use any axe on it! Of course splitting should have less of an effect. Fiskars has a lifetime warranty so if you got a bad one they should make it right.

@@turtlewolfpack6061 just splitting. I resharpened the edge at a less aggressive angle and it’s holding up much better now

@@blakelocati it is always good to hear and try to understand equipment failure stories. Thankyou for following up!

glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

Its a bit of a draw I guess. Just like most Scandi ground knives, they will be more robust with a secondary edge. Once the edge on the Fiskars is adjusted I have found them to be very reliable. I like my standard wood handle axes and have many, I also have most the Fiskars models as well and like them for certain things. For me, especially in the mid size axes not having the head come loose while camping is a bonus. I have had to re-handle and re-wedge several high end axes when using in shoulder seasons, especially when they get soaking wet in the snow. In the end I suppose its nice to have the choice to use what works best for you needs.

Pretty sure it is the Fine mesh/600 DMT card. Mine lost the sticker years ago.

@@Scablands_Scavenger Thank you!

I think they are the same material/heat treat, but do not know for sure. I have found them to perform similarly.

The sharpener is the "fine" mesh, 600 I believe. The sheath is made by me, I have listed links to both in the video description, thanks for watching!

@@Scablands_Scavenger Thank you kindly. Cheers 🍻 🍻

Agreed, most of mine end up that way naturally from hand sharpening, super tough when hitting knots and the occasional drop or ground strike.

I make them and sell them on Ebay. I am currently only shipping to the US though : www.ebay.com/usr/ratherbwheelin

@@Scablands_Scavenger I’ve already ordered one from you. Thanks!

@@kennyburkhart3543 Thank you, On its way!

You can sharpen it the same way you put the bevel on, go with the same angle (as close as possible) unless the edge was damaged it should only take a few passes on each side. after a while you will get a feel for it. You can also color the edge with a sharpie pen to see where you are taking material off if that helps.

Sure, if that is what you want to use I don't see why it wouldn't work just fine.

The sheaths are made by me, I have a link to my seller page in the description.

I believe it is fine, 600 mesh for the DMT pocket card.

@@Scablands_Scavenger It took a while lol . Thanks all the same 😀. Cheers 🍻

I am glad it was useful! The sheaths I make myself.

Yes I make the sheaths in the video, I have a seller page on Ebay the link is in the description box. I have a few x7 in stock but no X11/N12 at the moment.

This is basically sharpening the axe, I cannot see it voiding a warranty. Now if you took a belt sander or grinder to it maybe...

@@Scablands_Scavenger okay thanks!