Finland's Fiskars Axe vs Sweden's Husqvarna Axe
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- While at a friend's cabin in the middle of Winter I test and compare one of Husqvarna's newest ultra modern axes, the A 1400 (about $80 USD) to the popular Fishers X15 Axe ($35 USD).
Credits:
- Ben Piersma
- VietNormbo
- Wanglerstar
- The online bushcraft community
- The Boy Scouts of America
- My German-American friend and his good friend
who let me stay at his cabin in the woods.
Music:
1st Song - So Cold by ProSource Karaoke.
Album Title: So Cold (In the style of Breaking Benjamin)
Karaoke Version.
Bought from Amazon MP3 by sweetcostarica online.
2nd Song - God's Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash.
Album Title: American V: A Hundred Highways.
Bought from Amazon MP3 by sweetcostarica online.
Closing music - Take A Chance On Me by ABBA.
Album Title: ABBA Gold. Bought from Amazon MP3 by sweetcostarica online.
So Finland wins. Didn't suprise me u.u
My grandfather has one of the first compositeplastic handle axes from fiskars and it's still going strong.
He says FRISKARS THE WHOLE TIME! LOVE IT.. LOL
Hi I've got 3 Fiskar axes in various sizes. Have been using them for years .No problems with them.Great tools.👍🏴
ironic, that Fiskars cost here in Finland 65-75€. And made in Finland. Then transport in US. And cost only 35$.
+Miika Räsänen Here's the currency conversion today:
65 Finish Marks = $11.82 USD
75 Finish Marks = $13.64 USD
OK let us take the lower price of $11.82 USD
Add % of import taxes and duties maybe around $5 USD
Add overseas packaging & shipping cost about $5 USD
US Store's mark up and US State sales tax maybe $5 USD
The final price to the American consumer is: *$26.82 USD* which is the price of a Fiskars X7 not on sale.
That is not ironic just business and actually pretty fair pricing (IMO).
+sweetcostarica But here in Finland we have euros..came in 2002.
so currency conversion is 1€ is 1,03$ and like i say, factory where they makes that axe is here in finland. =)
+Miika Räsänen 65 euros is $70.46 USD! Ouch, you are right that IS crazy irony.
Sorry, I thought you kept your Finish marks.
Thanks for the information.
+Miika Räsänen Seems to be 50€ at Motonet but yeah still... VAT is 24% though.
+Miika Räsänen in poland fiskars x15 cost about 35 -40 euro
I've been using a Fiskars X15 for a long time now and other than having to fix a few minor dents from when I was splitting in less than ideal conditions it keeps going and going with no issues. It also doesn't seem to care when it gets cold either.
+TurtleWolf Pack Those Scandinavians know how to make good traditional axes and also great modern axes i.e. the Fishars X-Series. Some extreme traditional wood handled axe users scoff at the Fiskars' design but that is OK because they are happy with their tools and we are happy with our technology.
Everyone wins TurtleWolf Pack.
sweetcostarica The Fiskars were a hard sell for me because I was one of those people but when I failed to kill my original 7850 hatchet (pre X series) I was sold and now own a lot of them!
I have 4 Fiskars axe/splitter products, different sizes & models.
Very sharp edged, harder blades than standard axes. $10 quick sharpener 👍🏼
Lifetime warranty. Freedom for Scandinavia now !
Is he saying friskars
5:35 nice technique :D
Little tip:always put the knots on the bottom so it’s easier to cut
I loved your music choices.
Great review, thanks for putting this together! I'm also diggin the JC song!
While husq's wooden axe line is Swedish crafted, this plastic handle is a rebrand of a German made axe.
Gadd Danno Didn't know that. Thanks.
The sound when cutting dry wood transferred to entire forest . Like piano dropped ) Familiar to me . Good review as usual .
Bought the Husky S2800, after a quick sharpen, it splits and cuts great!
Love the ABBA ending.
I really like Fiskars...have you tried their scissors....so good...
+Anucirq Oh, yes Fiskars scissors are great. Scotch brand scissors are outstanding too but Fiskars has a wider variety.
Have a great day!
Nice comparison fiskars all the way all their products are unmatched.
I have Fiskars Sappie ( pickaroon) & x7 Hatchet as well as X27 splitter great products recommended highly👍
Great video enjoyed
Merry xmas from Australia!
I love traditional axes, classic cars/motorcycles & other items but every once in a while an inexpensive but great modern product comes along. Fiskars products are just so effective I buy their hammers, box cutters, picks, scissors, and of course their axes.
God bless. I lived in Melbourne, Victoria for a year (1983 Frazer/Hawk PMs). Nice country Australia... today it is just a little too strict in the civil law department for me.
Am i really watching axe vs axe video. What has gone wrong in my life?
Also you listened to ABBA.
The axe is telling you "Take a Chance On Me"..
You are learning something :)
Are you Axing me?
putinin juusto I cant stop watching them! Hahahahahaha
The fiskars is a chopping axe, they make the same one with more meat on the blade that's used for splitting, I'm not sure about the husky but the splitting axe by fiskars is a beast.
After a while of using the Husky 2800, it performs very well. Though technically a splitting axe, it fells just as well. Keep it sharp and you will have no problem! Very happy with my purchase!!
I use the A2400 and I bring wedges and a maul for the really big or knotty stuff. I can take care of just about anything in the woods with a chainsaw and that setup.
I agree. Music tastes are spot on! I picked up the x15 for a multi month bushcraft trip I am about to go on. Loving it so far. Hope it holds up well on the go. I wish more companies could provide excellent products at the price point fiskars does. Its one of the cheapest pieces of gear I have and arguably one of the best.
Nice comment. I think the Fiskars X15 is perfect for light to medium duty bushcraft.
Have a great trip.
I carry a Fiskars billhook in my work truck to cut vines and weeds off traffic signs. An ultra rugged tool. I'll have to get one of these axes to cut down hickory wood to go in my pit smoker.
Man that Fiskars destroyed that Husqvarna. what a beast and over half the price to boot. seems the handle on the Husqvarna is a bit over engineered. good review. cheers mate.
+Tim V (The Texan Camper) Yes, Tim V, Fiskars are unbelievably good with an equally unbelievably low price tag.
A lot of traditionalist give me heat on the Fiskars X-Series and they really are not for long, extremely hard use that a logger or forester would use since the metal is too soft for them.
BUT it can do long term backyard work, camping, hiking and the Fiskars are great for emergency hard use for home, car, or commercial disasters (IMO).
Plus with other advantages how can you beat a Fiskars Axe?
Stay safe.
sweetcostarica agreed. I own the x7 and will be purchasing soon the x15. great value and wicked awesome axes. you should do a review on the x17, which I believe is a splitting maul.
Can’t beat the fiskars with the lifetime warranty. I bought the x11 splitter with a 17in handle for camping. I always bring my collapsible bow, fiskars x11 and a bushcraft knife when I go camping. I use the saw to buck the wood and cut down a small dead tree. I use the x11 with 1 hand for limbing smaller branches and then I can use it with either one or two hands for splitting the Wood. It’s a perfect size for me and it holds its edge well and splits mid size logs with ease.
You use the Fiskars X11? That is a good, lightweight choice. It was the basic hatchet type I used in the Boy Scouts.
Worked well even when dull.
I noted these days there are soldier or "special operator" folks that love using large survival knives for their splitting, chopping, food prep, almost everything. To me this is the hard way just as if you used one flat head screwdriver for all your screw work: the big screws, the small screws, phillips head screws, torx head screws, etc. You can get the job done in most cases but in saving weight & using one skill you lose out by making the job harder & not being efficient.
BEN DIESEL, your slightly heavier "traditional" cutting tool setup (axe, saw, knife) is perfect and all you need.
Stay safe.
Actually, not 25 but 26 chops for the Husqvarna and 29 chops for the Fiskars. (counted in slow motion replay).
Great vid ! Beautiful cabin ! I already knew the winner was gonna be the fiskars even before the test began lol husqvarna was expensive huh ?! For that price I'd buy the husqvarna carpenter axe ! Actually I think its even cheaper for the carpenter axe and it has a hand forged head ! Love your vids man keep up the great work ! God bless !
That cabin was dirty when I 1st used it last year but the owners cleaned it up real nice this time because I was videoing. There are lots of interesting items in and around that cabin.
Yes, Fishers Axes are hard to beat and their prices are great. Husqvarna is trying to get in on the action (which is normal). Soon other axe makers will try the polymer handled axe niche for profit. Fiskars will probably spank them too.
Thanks VietNormbo for watching.
The so called swedish husqvarna axe is actually made by german brand called Gardena.
Excellent review. I own many classic wood handled axes & hatchets but it is hard to beat the versatility, functionality & every day ease of use & maintenance of the Fiskars axes. Loved the outro with the classic ABBA, nice touch.
There is a popular CZcamsr known for his axe "expertise" but I think him a bit of a luddite when it comes to axes & technology. He refers to the Fiskars axe as "The Hateful Axe". He is a wealthy man with moderate experience playing at homesteading & still has much to learn.
Thanks very much for commenting your thoughts. I just sold my Gransfor Bruk Axes & Council tools Axes because I am moving and must "lighten the load". But the excellent Friskar Axes are coming with me.
Besides the great attributes of the Friskars' X Series you rightly mentioned, I like one of the best things that go with them: A lifetime FREE replacement warranty if for *any reason* they do break. A free axe in three (3) weeks if you get a small crack or something. Wow!
I am not a homesteader or professional outdoors person but in my 55 year of existence I have never seen axes as good as the Fiskars' X Series.
Stay frosty. 2011 is going to be a great year!
The most thorough professional review of these two, or any. axes that I've ever had the pleasure of viewing. Unfortunately the review was overshadowed by the reviewer's inability to pronounce the product name properly. There's no "r" following the "F" in Fiskars.
Thanks, I think ; )
Stay safe out there - COVID-19
Very good review - Thank You :)
It was very very cold test condition I can say because the snow cracked when he walked through it. I would also say that extreme cold affected the test. Personally, I would have chosen the Fiskars X27 which has a longer handle because I am taller and my arms a longer. I would select the X27 that comes with the sharpener from Amazon.
The fiskars is great axe.I have 2 and I've been misstreating them for years.tomorrow my billnäs axe will get a new handle and some shine.
A true finnish builder can build a house with only an axe.
Yes but not with this axe
Several different types of axes would usually be neccesary but that is true.
Hey, thanks for another great video. I love my Fiskars X7! It is great that you can get out there and do these things and make videos. I'd try my hand at a few video reviews as well if could get out of NYC for long enough. It is no place for an outdoorsman lol.
That's right it is had to do knife, gun, axe, etc type of videos in the big city. People will call the Police when they see you with a 3 inch folder and tell the LEO, "He had a Bowie knife cutting all the trees down"!
Also, it is difficult because of your real job that tires you out.
The good thing is you don't have to shoot the video all at once. You could video your project for 1/2 the day. Then next week for 1/4 of the day. After you have the project almost finished you can complete it downloading to CZcams on the 3rd day over a three week period.
The thing is just to start (which is the hardest part, once started the video will build momentum and finish itself. If you're like most folks that is. Remember: "practice makes perfect".
God bless and we hope to see your work soon.
Different philosophy in production of these type of axes. The Finns: Make the best axe for longterm use on limited resources, you have only one try, do not waste your chance, testing it thoroughly, considering all possible purpose - resulting in a superb product. The Swedes on this particular axe: Have this new kind of axetype in the productionline too, the marked wants it, alongside our very excellent traditonal axes, known for good craftmanship, and make a good profit doing so. Even though swedish products are great in general - this specific one was a tribute to Fiskars success. Go with the finnish one - you can never go wrong. Grüsse nach Finnland!
"I love the prices, at least with the FRISKARS ".. That's the axe to use when you get too frisky? Lol
Ha yeah I cringe every time he mispronounces it. "Fiskars" not "Friskars". There's only one "R". Good vid though.
Awesome Video! Thanks much! 😃👍
+ScoutCrafter Thanks, that encourages me to share more about wood working tools for hiking, camping, & bushcraft.
I hope you have a great Christmas and Happy New Year.
HUSQVARNA 👍👍👍
Great review and the music selection is very classy..
Splitting Firewood had been called
"Family Farm Workout!!!" LOVE IT!!!
I agree. I just started splitting at 65.
It is fun, fascinating and...Addicting.
Oh yeah, it is good cardio!!!
"Family Farm Workout!!!" LOVE IT!!!
Which reminds me that I need to get a heart monitor like the kid comparing his 30 lb maul to a Fiskars X 27 had on in his first videos.
My first go round with big rounds,
I tried one with a homemade very heavy, dull, dangerous maul. But I Did it!!!
Next day I tried another, then another, then a third.
You get the picture, between the cold weather, dehydration, lack of sleep, stress...I about killed myself over the next two days from way overdoing it!!
It took me down to feeling like I did the day after I got out of the hospital after heart surgery.
Here is my playlist:
"Splitting Firewood With Mauls and Axes"
czcams.com/play/PLsEWVATMY6q35P7vOFoZvqZCfK8sLzZeT.html
Here is my series on Splitting Firewood:
"Reinventing The Wheels: BOTH Jerry and The Log Splitters" on
czcams.com/video/H-LwOCR5Exs/video.html
My best friend in Alaska, who is the guy that let me stay in the cabin above anytime he was not using it,
actually had a big heart attack. But his day job, hunting/processing game like moose, and outdoor Winter work
all led to that stress on his heart.
I like splitting firewood too but you have to be very careful not to make a _sixth toe._ So use good technique(s) & be safe.
If you go to Alaska you will get a workout if you leave the city for the woods. It is great! but you must be wise in order
to not have a serious accident.
God bless!
Great review. It looks like I will be buying the Fiskar X15 for the price saving and value. Thanks for sharing.
+NTycingProductions I think you will be very happy with it. The X-Series of axes are very effective, easy to sharpen, & have lifetime warranties. If any breaks return it to Fiskars and they will send you a new axe free.
Have a great day.
Fantastic and entertaining video as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much! It was work & it was fun. I learn a lot doing these too.
Stay safe.
gave it a like for the music alone!
Online it says Husqvarna has (shock absorbtion) where Fiskars does not.
Nice review. The only extra thing the Husqvarna has going for it over the Fiskars is the hammer poll - you can use it to hammer aluminium wedges when splitting or felling. Fiskars don't recommend that. I wonder if that's why the temper of the steel is different?
Thank you for your time and efforts. JESUS loves you. God bless!
One difference between the two;
Fiskars are not made to hammer on or with.
Don't use them as a wedge and hit them with a hammer. Don't use then as a hammer.
The Huskys are made to hammer wedges with. You seer then in MANY Forestry videos of loggers using then to drive wedges.
I have NEVER seen a Fiskars used as such.
I have twin 1600 Huskys. Ive never seen a 1400.
I also have Fiskars X 25 and X 27.
Fur splitting, the X 27 is the best...in Axes.
My main weapon of choice for bigger rounds is the Fiskars Isocore Pro Maul.
You said, "Fiskars are not made to hammer on or with".
100% correct that is why *_if I need to hammer on the poll_* I use a
Fiskars maul too:
Fiskars 751110-1003 Maul, 36-Inch from Amazon.com for about $41 USD.
My Alaskan hunter friends love the Isocore mauls that are so good at splitting on their own but are designed to be hammer on too.
Great Video Dude !! Educational and Fun !!!
My hsuqavarna cuts as deep as the fiskars I don’t know if it’s technique but I love mine good video also love the music
I just listened to that intro song 15 minutes before watching
Nice work.
Thanks, every time I go to the mountains and/or the woods I learn a lot. I learn about the items I'm using or reviewing and l learn more about bushcraft/survival. This trip I learned much more about Horseshoe Fungus or Horses Hoof Fungus. It is an excellent tinder but I did not film that learning experience here.
Stay healthy Cliff in 2015.
I love to go chopping! have the X25, it is very durable, heat my house with Fir and Lodgepole pine, thinking of getting an X17. Good review!
Don't forget about Fiskars IsoCore *Maul*, 36" ($53 USD on Amazon). It is a high preforming HD splitting maul that makes the job much easier.
This IsoCore Maul is a rising star on the _"street"._
SMALL SPLITTERS?
The trouble with the smaller wood splitters like the Fiskars X17 23.5" for the amount of splitting done you might as well just use your choppers like the X15 or even the X7. As you don't really need a special wood splitter for the small "wood stuff" short sessions take.
BUT that is just my viewpoint. God bless your Sunday.
"Intimidation is the sincerest form of coercion." -Me
my nigga got those winter crocs
Loved the Johnny Cash!
I agree, have their axe and splitting maul. Of course, my 2 Husky chain saws beat the axes all to hell!
Agreed
Can you use the x27 splitting axe to also do chopping? Can you use the x15 chopping axe to also do splitting? Can you use one axe to do both chopping AND splitting? And if so, which one is best to buy? Thanks
Try the Fiskars 8 pound maul axe- A reasonably heavy tool.....it makes the Fiskars x27 and the Gransfor Bruks look like campfire hatchets.....(kidding aside, they are also good and have purpose)..
I have cut and chopped wood for over 50 years, and have used lots of axes, maul axes, wedges, splitters including Bruks and the x27 (I own both).... bar a splitting machine, this 8 pound maul axe, is , the better choice, for those hardwood chunks, that would be impossible otherwise.....And gives you a decent work out to boot....The heavier the splitter, the better- Cannot get it heavy enough!.... As soon as they put out a 15 pounder, I am all in!!!
Have you tried any emergency type fire axes? Could be nice to know how good they are
great vid btw!
Have not tried an emergency axe but some Firemen responded to a false alarm at my work space and they forgot one of their special pick type axes. I was big & heavy. Somehow I was not impressed but I am sure the axe worked. Strange, it was barely sharp.
EDIT: Stay frosty in 2017.
Jak slouží Husqvarna 1400 ?
I have the H900 and it's awesome but i have handled the A1400 and the other big one and they are heavy, i feel as if they're heavier than the Fiskars X series and even heavier than my Husqvarna forest axe. That might be good for splitting i guess but the handle is a bit thick i find especially if i was splitting for hours.
How did you know that was ABBA , unless you used to listen to them also !!
You got me but I had to girlfriend was Swedish (Navy Vet here).
why do you sharpen your axes sharp enough to cut paper?
Well that helped to make up my mind. The Husqvarna is $99cad and the Friskies is overpriced by private sellers. I'll wait for a better price.
Bonjour So which one is the best ?
why would you chop one 25 times and another 27 times to try and compare. that's not how you do a comparison
+newbtuber333 That was Fiskars 29 chops and the Husqvarna 27 chops. But thanks for a nice thoughtful comment newbtuber333.
Have an excellent day.
Сегодня купил Фискарс Х17 за 4200тыс.руб. в ТЦ Мега, Леруа Мерлен, Ростов на Дону.
4200 rubles is $57.00 USD right now. Not too bad. Enjoy you new small axe brother.
Pity Fiskars isn't available as readily overseas as Huskies...
Breaking Benjamin in the intro, sweet
Whoops I meant cut scene
I have watched a lot of reviews on axes lately......One question cannot escape me...
How can you know that you are swinging down with the same force as you were with the other axe?
Nice video, but what the hell is on your feet
Thanks.
Shoes: Crocs Unisex Mammoth Lined Clogs ($40 USD).
Wonderfull footwear that saved my freezing cold feet on the 1st day at the cabin.
i think it was more chops! otherwise there would be no need to fast forward the vid!
Frisky Fiskars!
is it fiskars or friskars? hope i haven't been mispronouncing it.
Good question 🤔. I just pronounce it the way I like in America. If I where in Finland I would ask how they pronounced the word👍.
Suomi mainittu torilla tavataan :)
+Vede eski Suomi on hyvä maa. Kiitoksia ajaksi kaikki.
Haake Palle Poijan Poika!
PERKELE!
Is that a Gränsfors Bruks book i see in the beginning? (y)
+GGPiggis Yes, I have more than one Gransfors Bruks Axe so those pamphlets are everywhere. This is why I can truly say my opinion based on actually using most axes.
It's a hard job but somebody has got to do it ; )
who the hell is friskers
Its a little cheeky to chip at a few logs, poorly, then without any statistical data, longevity tests etc. make a claim to the 'better' product.
You are right ✅️.
Nice presentation, and I love the song. The Man from Galilee: Jesus the Messiah.
bonjour, I don't understand wery well english, so wich one is the best ? merci
In video at 6:33.
FINNS!!!
I never knew there can be so many differences in axes. I just thought axe is an axe. Then again, people that know over hundred different types of wine, may not know any strains of pears, pear is just a pear (some people know 50 strains of pears). Or that potato is just a potato. Or that computer is just a computer. Life is complicated! :D
Great vid.
I don't think is fair to compare a hand gun made with plastic or an axe with a handle made with plastic because the plastic/polymer on the glock has very little force/friction, that's why the slide is made of metal and the slide only touches the rails inside the polymer, in the other hand the handle/neck of the axe takes a lot of pounds of pressure on every swing you take.
I do think plastic have some advantages but not enough for most of us, they still have to prove themselves to us the customer JUST LIKE GLOCK DID SINCE THE 80S .
Thank you.
Thanks for the compliments. I thought the comparison was appropriate between the Glock polymer handle pistol & the new poly-fiber handled axes because:
- both have metal on their business end that does the actual work
- a hand gun's frame takes a lot of abuse (shock) just like an axe handle
- both have introduced a very lightweight product to the market compared with the competition.
- the Glock Inc. is one of the most popular polymer pistols in the world and
the Fiskars Axe is one of the most popular polymer handled axes in the world.
The Proof is in the Pudding (as Grandma & VietNormbo always says)
I believe *Fiskars Axes have already proven themselves.* Just look at Amazons no. 1 best seller Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe from over 2300 reviews. Plus the legion of 4 and 5 star ratings from Amazon customer reviews (5 stars being the best of course) just back up these futuristic axes.
Also, check out Rocky Mountain Bushcraft's review of the Fiskars Axe out chopping/splitting/shaping many top axes in their review of it. Here's a quote:
"All in all, I believe the Fiskars X15 just might represent the best overall value on the axe market today. With almost unrivaled chopping and splitting performance, the X15 simply blows away the competition. In fact, nothing in my collection of Swedish, German, American and vintage axes, was able to outchop the X15 for its size. With a lifetime warranty and a price that's generally under $35, you might even say it's unbeatable."
The review is here:
rockymountainbushcraft.blogspot.com/2012/07/review-fiskars-x15-chopping-axe-hottest.html
Here's another great review of the Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe on Blade Forums:
www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/928140-REVIEW-Fiskars-X25-Splitting-Axe
You do have some great point there friend, but we can go at this subject for hours, but there's something about holding a wooden handle that makes some of us feel good, what's your preferences on this , wood or polymer?
Thank you.
jugado219 Of course *wood has a better feel.* Wood is natural and a good wooden handle like on a Council Tool or handmade Swedish Axe is very pleasant to use. Unfortunately for wooden axes that is the only area they beat the polymer handle axes (IMO). This "feel" of the axe is just for comfort not for getting the work done.
When talking about getting the work done and not esthetics I go with the modern fiber-comp Fiskars X Series of axes (or Husqvarna A 1400 since now I own one). Husqvarna needs to lower their prices because after my review they are behind the Fishers but are not bad axes.
If you read the posted reviews I gave you, you will know most of the reasons I have for my axe choice. My loyalty is to performance and that is all, period. Whoever makes the best axe & whatever that is has me as a purchaser & backer.
You juado219 have chosen to stick with the traditional wooden axe like many people do because that is what they're used to. No problem. My video is really for those who don't know about these newer space age axes with polymer handles and heads that don't loosen and also aimed at the folks on the fence.
So everybody wins because everyone has the axe they like for their reasons.
Your wright, the only area that polymer wins Is the weather area but only time will tell, I didn't mean to say anything bad or wrong of your review if I did I apologize,
Maybe I'll give a fiskars a shoot by getting one, but I do know if I'm going camping or a shtf situation I will take my wooden handle axe.
Wouldn't you?
jugado219 No insult taken what I do when I talk to folks in the comment sections is debate all my points. If I was not passionate about the things I like then I would not stand for anything and thus be like a politician or business person who works for whoever pays them the most and these guys leave the ethics or true views at home. I'm here only for truth not to be hugged. *Edit* hugs are nice though, don't get me wrong : )
Now since you asked, "Wouldn't you?"
Here is my answer:
To the topic of which area these axes win in or are better than the other:
*Wood wins*
- in shock absorption
- in comfort
- in natural beauty
- in field replacement *when* the handle breaks
Note: replacing an axe handle is a serious pain for the average bushcrafter/camper "if" they know how to do it.
*Polymer Handles wins*
- life time warranty (Fiskars)
- low cost of manufacture & thus low price to the consumer
- is super strong (stronger than steel as they say)
- is warranted not to break like wood from overstrikes
- is weatherproof
- extremely low maintenance if any
- is lighter in weight
Since polymer is lighter jobs require
- less time
- less effort
- less hand strain
In a natural disaster or the type of situation Preppers prepare for I would take the low maintenance easy to sharpen Fiskars X7 or X15 everytime and *if I could* I'd get a 300mm to 400 mm in length Silky saw like a Tsurugi or Zubat too. If I had those two items and my Mora Robust or Bushcraft knife I would not worry at all about the fire or shelter situation.
It is my opinion that "time has told" that the polymer handled axe like the Fiskars X Series with their excellent head design, is *better* than wood. I believe, as I have hinted that these axes easily out fox wooden axes in price and performance.
Don't believe my words or video above? Do what I did, Type: *Fiskars Axe Review* in a search engine. Then you will see what I am saying. Then do side by side test with the best axe you think will beat the Fiskars Axe and then stand by to be amazed.
Real outdoorsmen break out the insulated crocs in the winter time lol
try next fiskars splitting axe
I don't split wood much so all I need on those rare occasions is an eight (8) pound Fiskars Maul.
The reason I don't need to split wood much is that we usually find trees that are the right diameter for the wood stove & then just cut to length. I'm not in the woods as much as I would like.
This video is just a test of the axes against each other. I rarely do the test scenarios you saw. But I do agree the 36" Fiskars Super Splitting axe X27 is amazing.
sweetcostarica ok, thanks for "listening". u got yourself a new sub!
esa parviainen Welcome, I hope to do better video on interesting things.
Have a great day!
What part of Illinois was this video shot?
LOL, good one. Happy New Years to you too!
Could you please make this video available for mobile devices? Thank you!
I'll try. Sorry you might have problems there.
sweetcostarica Thank you! Not a problem, I can view all the rest of your videos just fine!
Jason Stone Try it again in a half an hour. I just pulled a lever and pressed a button to try and fix it.
Thanks for watching Jason Stone.
sweetcostarica Right on!
Originally Fiskars was totally black and totally cool. Then I lost one in the woods near Helsinki in 1986 and started whining in Usenet. And rest is history.
That was too bad but the good thing is you did not lose a *Gansfor Bruks axe.*
Stay happy & safe.
You should by a Gränsfors Bruk woodaxe.
+Charles W God See minute: 0:25 for why I should not.
whats a friskers i think its cat food
I cant see the vid. Is it down?
No, the video is up. But you're the second person to say that. I am playing it fine on my iMac and so are the now 108 viewers on their computers.
I'll check the computers at my workplace and if they are playing it maybe the problem is on your end.
Hold on and I'll get back to you. Sorry for this trouble.
You don't want your axe to be razor sharp. The edge will be destroyed the first time to chop anything. It needs to be sharp but not a scalpel.
+FishFind3000 I 100% agree. In the specification section I was going for paper cutting sharp for the Fiskars like the Husqvarna Axe. But the Fiskars was so easy to sharpen (an advantage) I over did it expecting (like the Husq.) to go over an hour at least to sharpen it. I put that fact in as a note.
Thanks for the comment though & have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Why are you saying “friskars” with an r? No r. ;)
Good review though, btw.
@@MrTangent he also managed to mispronounce husqvarna
Damn i laught the hell out of me^^
HUSQARVANA, HOW YOU SAY ID, I CAN CRY FROM LAUGHTING...^^
Dude, ist called Husqvarna and not Husqarvana!!!!!!
still laughting^^
+Fichtenmoped Stihl Thanks for for tip but if I made you laugh then its a good thing.
Try elongating the u, huus-kvarna
They are different.. fiskars is chopping and husqvarna is splitting axe
+ivan2fast4u Sorry bro you are completely *wrong.*
The Fiskars X15 & Husqvarna A1400 are these companies multi-purpose axes. They have other models with wider heads for designed for pure splitting.
*Please do your research before commenting.*
+ivan2fast4u
Dont know about you but that wedge looked almost identical on the two.
+Dan Kress Exactly Dan. We may be a language problem here. I think ivan2fast4u may not be fluent in English so we'll give him a break.
To be clear, as you said Dan Kress the axes in the video are both chopping axes with very similar wedge shaped heads. They are not the companies wider splitting versions.
Thanks for you comment.
I am not impressed by all the artificial handle materials that have come on the market these last few years. The axe may last a bit longer, but when it breaks, and it will after a time, you have to discard the axe because you can not make a new handle for it. I Live in Norway and I spend about 150-200 hours per year on preparing firewood. I much prefer axes with wooden handles that can easily be replaced for a small investment in time and money.
That's too bad. A lot of folks said the same thing about the Glock pistol and plastic bumpers on cars. Yet these new and way stronger plastics/polymers are really a revolution in lightweight, stronger, weatherproof materials.
As I mentioned, to the purist or traditionalist these new space age products are too far ahead so they are not accepted easily. This is understandable. My Marine friend said the all steel 1911 is better than my sissy plastic Glock.
He is right for himself but wrong for his children.
This is just my opinion.
By the way: you said, " I much prefer axes with wooden handles that can easily be replaced for a small investment in time and money."
The Fiskars Axes have lifetime warranties. "If" you handle breaks/cracks in use they will replace it for free, for life. Some have done this and have gotten a brand new axe in 10 to 12 days.
sweetcostarica I understand your point. And I have a Glock 17 that I have put about a 80.000 rounds through in the last 9 years. I am a big fan of the saved weight and durability.
But when I am at my cabin or trekking in the mountains and my axe breaks I do not want to leave to get in my car and drive 4.5 hours to get it replaced. It only takes a pot of good coffee and a few hours of carving to make a new one. Not to mention I get to make the handle the perfect length for me.
I welcome new technology, but not at the expense of versatility.
Notrollhere You know there are many good solutions to your concerns:
1. Carry a *back up axe* in your vehicle.
2. Use a *baton and the knife* you should always have on you in the woods as a temporary axe replacement.
3. Have a *saw* as part of your field gear. They can do many jobs an axe can do even split wood.
Please also note: These fiber-reinforced handles are stronger than steel and *it is extremely rare that they would break or crack* unlike the big problem with wooden handles.
Do not get me wrong I know many people feel the way you do and I get it. But these polymer handled axes are good axes and the Fishers can compete with all the top axes in the world for cutting and splitting capabilities. They are the future and a bargain at their prices compared to semi-custom axes like Wetterlings or Gransfor Bruk.
sweetcostarica I know this is a 4 month old comment but i just want to say while yes, new age technology has a long life and these plastic handles will last you a long time but everything breaks, just because it's stronger than steel doesn't mean it's going to outlive it and eventually it will break and then you have an unusable tool and a waste of money whereas with a wood handle you can fix it. Most people prefer modern technology because they are too lazy and expect everything to work in their favor, traditional tools do require more maintaning than modern tools but it just brings you closer to the tool in my opinion. That and wood handles look way cooler...
ZombieFighterOf1987 It is never to late too offer an opinion.
You said: "with a wood handle you can fix it. Most people prefer modern technology because they are too lazy and expect everything to work in their favor..."
My Points:
- I don't think saying people are lazy to want a washing machine instead of hand washing their clothes.
- People are not lazy to e-mail friends or family instead of using "The Pony Express".
- Putting plumbing in the cabin instead of having an outhouse is that lazy?
So I disagree with you and think you are wrong calling folks lazy for using newer and better technology. I believe people are smart to want and use polymer axes like polymer pistols, knives, shovels, etc. for their great benefits.
If you think that when (not if) you break your wooden axe handle that, that is going to bring you closer to nature I have to say you have lost it. Not an insult but have you ever changed an axe handle in the woods? IT IS DIFFICULT and TIME CONSUMING especially in my state during Winter.
As advertised and confirmed by owners, polymer axe handles like the polymer used in Glock pistols is extremely hard to break and as said earlier the fix for that is very simple:
1. Carry a back up axe in your vehicle.
2. Use a baton and *the knife you should always have on you* in the woods as a temporary axe replacement.
3. Have a saw as part of your field gear. They can do many jobs an axe can do even split wood.
NOTE: ZombieFighterOf1987 also said: "because it's stronger than steel doesn't mean it's going to outlive it and eventually it will break and then you have an unusable tool and a waste of money"
- PLEASE REMEMBER Fiskars X-Series have a lifetime warrantee/guarantee to replace any axe that breaks free of charge within 3 weeks. Fishars X-Series axes are the best of the new age polymer axes.
we beat real vikings :D what a shame
4:26 Crocs? ROFL
+brybo86 yeah bc u need ur suit and shining leather shoes when making some firewood in the woods