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Fiskars

Post in 'The Wood Shed' started by chuck172, Dec 21, 2008.

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  1. chuck172 Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 24, 2008
    1,011 posts
    Sussex County, NJ
    I'm thinking about buying a fiskars splitting axe and hatchet. Are they made in China?
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  2. fugazi42 New Member

    joined: Jan 22, 2008
    97 posts
    Connecticut
    I don't own the Fiskars axe or hatchet but I own other tools.. I do own some Fiskars tools and can tell you that if you manage to break them, Fiskars stands behind their lifetime warranty. I managed to break a bow saw and two pairs of bypass lopers and on all three occasions Fiskars sent replacements without any questions. I wasn't even asked to return the broken tools.As for where the tools are made, I can't say. But their customer service department is in Milwaukee.

    Josh
  3. bebopin New Member

    joined: Dec 29, 2007
    78 posts
    Wisconsin
    Fiskars is made in the USA.
  4. sixminus1 Member

    joined: Jan 11, 2008
    84 posts
    Coastal NJ
    Fiskars is from Finland. I don't know if the axes are actually manufactured there, but it would be difficult to give their axes too much praise.

    I have the splitting, chopping, and hatchet axes. They're easily the best I've ever owned. You'll pay a little more for them than you will for the Home Depot special, but you'll never regret the few extra dollars.

    The heads are lighter, the edges are sharper, and the handles are shorter, so you'll have to adjust your stance and your swing so you don't get hit in the toes or shins. Once you get used to it, it's easy to see the benefit of the Fiskars axes.
  5. Jeff S Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 31, 2008
    281 posts
    Kimball,Michigan
    I own both the Fiskars Pro Splitting Axe @2.25 lbs and the Super spitting Axe @4.25 lbs,I would hate to part with either one for they both have there application.They are made in Finland and are top quality.I believe the body of the head is 45 Rockwell hardness with the edge about 55 giving it a both toughness and a sharp edge.
  6. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,148 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    I have both splitting axes, a chopping axe, and two hatchets (12" & 16"). Razor sharp and nicely designed. Some of the best tools I've ever owned. What else can I say? Rick
  7. chuck172 Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 24, 2008
    1,011 posts
    Sussex County, NJ
    O.K, thats good to hear, I'm gonna order the hatchet and the 4 lb. splitting axe and the sharpener. Thanks.
  8. Jeff S Feeling the Heat

    joined: Aug 31, 2008
    281 posts
    Kimball,Michigan
    I had to order the 4.25 lb splitting axe but Sears sells the hatchet in my area for $25 and the 2.25 lb splitting axe for $39.
  9. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 19, 2008
    2,943 posts
    Shelton, WA
    I've got the 23" splitting ax and it's the best $40 I've ever spent on a tool. It splits beautifully and it's small enough to use with one hand.

    EDIT - They're made in Finland.
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