Fiskars X7 | Long-Term Review 

Fiskars is truly the Morakniv of the Axe world

Those are some great hatchet skills. And a great hatchet, I've one myself.

I apreciate the quality of the video man, and don't even get me started on the thumbnail its so nicely made. Keep the good work! ;D

Very good hatches. Cheap and durable. Although I own several german and swedish axes and hatchets and really like them, I absolutely can recommend the X7 too.

The Scandinavians know how to make an axe. I love doing carpentry with axes and I have 8 axes for different jobs, most are antiques I've restored and replaced all the handles. I impulse bought the Fiskars x10 and so far it can do the work of 4 of my speciality axes, in one tool. I'm still a die-hard traditional guy but I think this axe is a good little all-rounder for when weight is an issue

Just bought one of these after a fella in a campsite across from us lent us one of his many fiskars tools.. out of everything I used on the trip, that X7 was the best..

Nice, thanks for the review; reminds me of a more compact version of a Gerber hatchet that I’ve had for about 30 years now. Almost indestructible design. My dream is a Gransfors Bruks, but I wouldn’t mind getting one of these as well.

This was so satisfying to watch.

The Fiskars is an excellent 'Value for Money' Tool. I have a Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet .. a lovely little Piece. However, the X7 is on my 'to buy' list for the more robust work. Putting the Bushcraft Snobbery aside, not a bad purchase for somebody starting out and / or on a budget.

Your dog is really walking around it and looking 'what are you doing' 1:09. Very funny. Dogs seem to react on the sound of chopping I noticed.

Good review!

Love my X7,yesterday i filed and sanded the upper face of the hammer as you did in yours.great idea.

Thanks for the Demo and Review. Reassuring. I've had a few Fiskar tools, and they've all held up pretty well. This looks as if it will be worth a test. Sometimes even the best reputation and price tag are no guarantee.

Excellent video....I have the X7 and also have a Fikars 9 inch.....I'm fine with the X7 sheath....I prefer it over leather....does not retain humidity in my shed.....but my 9 inch did not bring a sheath...was wondering if the ones you sell would fit.....head is just a little smaller.....

The shorter fiskars are the best tool to have IMHO value, durability and effectiveness. The longer x25 for example is also good but the handle durability is an issue because you tend to use a longer and faster swing to split and with enough misses, it might break and there's no replacing the handle. I feel the shorter ones will never break and you can use it for life unless you lose it in a river or something

Easy to sharpen and hard to break.I would reccomend the x7 to anybody wanting a beater type of hatchet.

Cheers Mate !

Agree full with what your telling about the priceworthness of the x7 axe and it's handability in outdoor use. I also find that using it as a hammer you need to terminate that useless ridge. Thank for your time talking and making a Video about it.

Try the Fiskars A6. Nearly the same as the Fiskars X7. The X7 is 354mm long, The A6 is 392mm long. Piet from Germany

I have a Fiskars N7; It looks to be the same size/blade shape as that but with a wooden handle. It is a useful axe.

Link for sheath?

Can you review the fiskars Norden series please, I recently picked one up and love it

I have one it is very practical

Good video, thank you

Thank you, any updates 🤙🏼

3:10 What do you call the technique when you split with the axe butt first? I find it very useful with smaller axes and don't see almost anyone else do it. Thanks for a great long term review.

I really like the ergonomics, but the steel (on mine) seems to be extremely soft. It is easy to sharpen, but one hit on a nail or burying in the ground while chopping and the edge chips. My Ochsenkopf cuts nails in two and is not bothered by the limestones we have in the area.

extra like for cute doggo

Great video. I also like the Fiskars X7 a lot. But you said you have it for several years. Can say precisely how many years, if you know it ofcourse... Or an estimation.. And yes the leather sheath is much better looking on it. Makes it more compact overall as well.

On Amazon I have read many comments where they complain that the steel seems to be to soft. They got edge damage after choping a bit wood.

That dog is so confused about you talking to that piece of wood like it's another hooman.

The label for this says to not hit things with the back of head, like with a hammer. It seems like you've been using it as a hammer quite a bit. Any problems with that since the video was published?

Tricky job with the dog so nearby

Greetings from Finland.

the casting line is actually the fact the axe is laminated

I like those pants where is it from? Heh. I was here to see the axe review. I got the axe. Also I love the leather cover where is that from?

I was going to buy one of the Gerbar/Fiskars hatchets because they looked modern in comparison to traditional types. That was my sum total knowledge of hatchets and axes! Then I read an article on Bushcraft UK about Gransfors Bruks, and became interested in learning more about hatchets and axes. Months later, I found myself really quite fascinated by the GB Mini Hatchet, which I also thought was a thing of beauty. Videos of Old Jimbo doing phenomenal work with the GB Mini Hatchet was the deciding factor! Upon first sight from its shipping package I was struck by what a work of the Smiths art this was, and how good it felt in the hand! Two years on I got a GB Wildlife Hatchet, and again was hugely impressed with it and like my Mini, thought it a thing of beauty. Five years on, a GB Small Forest Axe made it a trio. GB also make a beautiful neck knife, which made it a quartet! I think they're excellent tools and things of beauty, and enjoy owning and handling them, especially the Mini. There appears to be a high degree of snobbery/elitism about certain outdoor gear, and GB are one particular topic of opinions! I'm uninterested in what critics think because the opinion that matters about my choice of gear is mine! I still really like the Gerbar/Fiskars hatchet I originally wanted and will get it, simply because I'll really enjoy owning and using it too. That may lead to liking their larger brothers and I know where that leads...

My experience with it tells me that it is not good for splitting the firewood, but decent chopper

What is the name of the saw in the intro?

Back in the days, (seventies) the warranty of Fiskars was forever and held true. You can't break this ax by hand! These guys were also developing the Nokia 3310. Whoooa. ¤%¤#" Maybe these guys had been in to the moon?

So you’ve never had a problem using the back as a hammer? I see on the hatchet that you’re not supposed to use the back to hammer things, which is a bummer, as I don’t want to have to carry a hammer as well as my hatchet in case I wanna bang in a nail, wedge etc. But if you’ve never had an issue.....

What watch is he wearing?

Kids have taken nicks and dings to mine. What do you suggest for resorting the clean edge?

Not the dog doing Carhartt stuff

These hatchets are awesome dont buy any other

Dont see link for your sheath.

Nice. Thanks. I Do Praise God. - N Idaho -

Maybe he bought a Fiskers for $20 in 1892 not 2023. They are pretty. The Walmart $15 axe, 2 saws one useless and the other wicked, compass, survival cord I use to hang my kukris knives and hatchets. The Walmart set is incredibly durable. The hatchet/are is about 17" x 6" with cover identical to that $60 Fiskars. If you got a Fiskars for $20, I want a case of them. You're full of it.

I have x11, x17, x21, x25 and x27 😁😁👌

Hey, Who's Vlad? :D

x11 is small splitter. perhaps better

Cute doggins

If it dulls, just buy another one. It’s 25$

great axe, especially when you're surrounded by snow and the handle finally breaks, and you can't even give it a temporary wood handle, in fact it cannot be re-handled at all, then you freeze to death.

Six hundred and sixty sixty like

your hand was way too close. holy shit.

nice review, i will forget to praise god though

😂🤣Fiskars come out originally as a scissor and pet nail groomed supplier. Stay away from Chinese gimmicks trying to keep up-to-date!

Don't forget to praise God. Fantastic sign off!