Finland's Fiskars Axe vs Sweden's Husqvarna Axe 

+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

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

Is he saying friskars

Gadd Danno Didn't know that. Thanks.

+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!

+Anucirq Oh, yes Fiskars scissors are great. Scotch brand scissors are outstanding too but Fiskars has a wider variety. Have a great day!

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.

Yes but not with this axe

Several different types of axes would usually be neccesary but that is true.

+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.

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.

+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.

Ha yeah I cringe every time he mispronounces it. "Fiskars" not "Friskars". There's only one "R". Good vid though.

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.

Nice comment. I think the Fiskars X15 is perfect for light to medium duty bushcraft. Have a great trip.

Thanks very much! It was work & it was fun. I learn a lot doing these too. Stay safe.

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!

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 RU-vid 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.

+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.

4200 rubles is $57.00 USD right now. Not too bad. Enjoy you new small axe brother.

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.

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.

Whoops I meant cut scene

+Vede eski Suomi on hyvä maa. Kiitoksia ajaksi kaikki.

Haake Palle Poijan Poika!

PERKELE!

You got me but I had to girlfriend was Swedish (Navy Vet here).

+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 ; )

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👍.

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.

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.

Thanks. Shoes: Crocs Unisex Mammoth Lined Clogs ($40 USD). Wonderfull footwear that saved my freezing cold feet on the 1st day at the cabin.

In video at 6:33.

You are right ✅️.

LOL, good one. Happy New Years to you too!

+newbtuber333 That was Fiskars 29 chops and the Husqvarna 27 chops. But thanks for a nice thoughtful comment newbtuber333. Have an excellent day.

That was too bad but the good thing is you did not lose a *Gansfor Bruks axe.* Stay happy & safe.

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!

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.

+Charles W God See minute: 0:25 for why I should not.

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!

Good review though, btw.

@@MrTangent he also managed to mispronounce husqvarna

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.

+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.

+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!

+brybo86 yeah bc u need ur suit and shining leather shoes when making some firewood in the woods

Thanks for the comment. God bless.

💯 percent Husqvarna copied Fiskars and are trying (unsuccessfully) to steel market share from Fiskar. In testing I found for my test axes: - Fiskar was kind of soft but fine for what if was designed to do. - The Husqvarna was very hard steel and much harder to sharpen. A classic trade off. But Fiskar's price and warranty is unbeatable. Fiskar does stand behind their products. Full replacement or a full money refund if the item(s) you bought a defective in any way. God bless 🙌

My opinion brother *First* - The Khukuri House makes tourist kukris for export. The Nepali people do not use these because they are: too big/heavy and they can not afford them anyway. The kukris Nepalis use are made to order by a local Kami and those knives are not flashy but basic working tools. *Second* - Honesty from a Nepali business is suspect at the very least. So do not believe a word they say about the kukri being real and/or used by Gurkhas. In the kukris you linked to "if the figures are correct" the *Khaki Issue* (20th Century) is the closest to an effective kukri that is really used by Gurkhas or the Nepali Army. It is 12 inches long, has an 8mm spine, and weighs 615 grams. These a fairly good specifications for a traditional old fighting kukri. *If those numbers are right.* Have an excellent day!

sweetcostarica Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! I had a very strong suspicion in relation to "The Khukuri House", thank you for giving the right advice. In the near future will order 3 kukri on torablades.kom (by the way the torus wrote us an answer for what they are great respect). Tell someone other than the Torah and makes such "original real-kukri"? With great respect, Oleg. Ukraine

Леонид Агро You said, "Tell someone other than the Torah and makes such "original real-kukri"?". The only other manufacturer of kukris close to the originals and will export are Himalayan Imports (HI). HI has an OK BSI Service No.1 (means British Service Issue) they call it the British Army Service Issue. It is not bad for a smaller kukri. They used to make more traditional ones but these days they are following the tourist style of big, thick, and heavy blades that lack grace and balance. Himalayan Imports strong point is that their kukris are well built & highly polished. I hope you get the kukri you really want Oleg.

sweetcostarica Thank you clarify the situation with kukri !!! And how do you evaluate this model - WWII khukuri the M43 (www.himalayan-imports.com/new.html) (yhst-7333098713883.stores.yahoo.net/m431.html), how much it is close to the historical combat the original? Received a message from torablades.kom! Unfortunately they do only two models (Tora * NEW * Goorkha Army Kukri) and (Tora WW2 1 / 2nd Battalion Kukri) ... That's literally...... (the only Kukri currently available for fairly quick delivery are the ww2 1/2nd Kukri and the GAK. We have a new order in the early stages of production which will be a available to pre-order soon. If you place a "pre-order", you have to pay in full upfront and you need to be prepared to wait upto 9 months.) Today, make an order for Tora Thank you very much helped me with their good advice.

Леонид Агро Tora Blades only have the Tora *NEW* Goorkha Army Kukri and Tora WW2 1 / 2nd Battalion Kukri? Oh, I see. I love the WW2 1/2 Battalion kukri but 9 months (at the most) is quite a while to wait for it. About Himalayan Imports' M43. They say it is: "Based on the WWII khukuri, the M43". Well I have had one made for me special order. I waited 3 months and 10 days for it to be made and delivered. When I opened the box the HI M43 was highly polished and well built but I was very disappointed by it's weight, thickness, and bad balance. It was way too big to be used unless you were slaughtering big animals. So I returned the large and heavy M43 to HI for a full refund.