Fiskars Goes Old School But Is It Better?

[@Larry-gs8gb]

For $90 I'll take the original, and a good companion knife to go with it. 3 times the price for a wooden handle is ridiculous

[@tylermuss8616]

Also carbon steel... More durable, can spark, holds edge.

[@razbiton173]

they have the same steel and same treatment for both x7 and n7. i asked fiskars myself, the only difference is that the n7 has wooden handle@@tylermuss8616

[@mikeboone4425]

I found out about 50 years a go that a leather rapped handle on most everything works for me gives me that good secure feel whether it's with a gloved or naked hand even my hand drills. Happy Trails

[@Checkyoursix77]

Like the hickory handle and the better balance it gives but the price difference is hard to justify for an average user.

[@PTSDexplosion]

Head heavy is all around better than center heavy, both for chopping and splitting; you’re just not putting in as much effort swinging it.

[@StonrMoose69]

They can keep that shit for $108

[@MiguelTorres-hg1kn]

Great review. However, for the price, you cant beat the value of the X7! I will stick to my X7.

[@ScentitarFragrance]

For 90 dollars, spend a bit more and go for a gran fors bruks or council tool

[@steveholt3089]

current GB axes has QC issues..the premium line of council tool axes is where its at!

[@supermoon1430]

Husqvarna

[@masemasemasie]

Council tool axes are like twenty dollars

[@redcanoe14]

@@steveholt3089 GB quality issues? Where did you hear that?

[@redcanoe14]

@@supermoon1430 good quality for the money.

[@texasnannyjoe2049]

So, we went from $30 to $90 to obtain the same ax with a wood handle? No thank you.

[@uncleiroh2844]

Also better steel

[@Shedabusehelphotline420]

Bro thats a 60 piece of wood

[@Larry-gs8gb]

@@uncleiroh2844 The whole " better steel" thing is way overblown,if no one told you,you wouldn't notice the difference in actual use.

[@kinguin7]

@@Matthew_Australia oh wow, you told him, that evidence you provided was impossible to argue with, totally not just a pointless jumble of words there.

[@pubplays368]

@@Matthew_Australia The funniest part is that a butter knife with a decent edge and heat treat will perform just as good as a $200 custom knife like a L.T Wright. At the end of the day, it’s a piece of compressed iron shaped and cooked. There’s only so much improvement you can make on an ancient tool. It’s ludicrous to believe otherwise. When people spend hundreds on custom knives. It’s not because they’re paying for value. They’re paying for that persons “art” if you will. When I spend $300 on a Collins. I don’t expect anything more compared to my $20 mora. I buy it because I enjoy the hobby. People need to realize this.

[@tntanto]

I have to ask: What is “recycled leather”? Is the sheath made from an old boot? An old football? An old wallet that’s now empty because you spent so much for the wood handle?

[@jonnyboat2]

The sheath is probably bonded leather like they use on less expensive bibles with leather covers. It’s a leather mush of chopped up leather that has some kind of glue mixed in and then made/pressed into a sheet of leather. It’s not as strong or as easy to maintain as full grain leather.

[@tntanto]

@@jonnyboat2 Gotcha, and thanks.

[@steveholt3089]

isn't all leather recycled if you really think about it

[@steellovingyou8673]

@@steveholt3089 Thanks that's funny.

[@johnlieske8908]

Old boot 🤣😂

[@jesseadams45]

I'm leery of it just because there's no wood mushroomed through a standard eye so I'm wondering what sort of magic is going on in there so it doesn't just separate. I like my traditional axes but also have an x7 that I thinned and convexed and it performs really well.

[@kathrynlucas6848]

I've been looking for a comparison review for the X7 and N7 for a while, so thank you. Fiskars axes are very popular over here in the UK, so as of Feb 2021, they hold their value and they're often out of stock - meaning that at the moment (if you can find them in stock from reputable sellers), the X7 is around £35-£40, and the N7 is around £55-70. The big reason for me to consider the N7 over the X7, was whether the steel was of better quality enough to be worth the extra £20-£40 rise in cost. I've never minded the X7 aesthetic (the orange is easily visible when out in the forest), so if the steel isn't any better, I'll go for the X7. Thanks again.

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

My X7 hasn't let me down so far. I like the classic look of the N7, but for now I can't see the 3 times price difference.

[@riverrunner23]

I have almost the entire line of the original fiskars, they're great. No fuss, no muss, no worries of mistreating them. At the current price, I will steer clear of the new edition. Though it looks nice, there are plenty of wood handled hatchets and axes in my collection already. Great video, thanks.

[@redcanoe14]

They should be good because they bought out the legendary Billnas Forge, read their history, it is interesting.

[@charlessalmond7076]

To me, the point of a wood handle is so you can replace it in the outdoors. Theyve made it less reliable, and more expensive. But it looks cool, so it'll sell.(sad)

[@jb7707]

While I see what you're saying, the over strike portion should make it more durable than a full wood handle hatchet and give it more comfortable grip than the X7 but like Aaron said its what features are you willing to pay for.

[@greekveteran2715]

The wood they have used, is much harder and tougher, than any wooden axe handle on the market. The overstrike, also makes it even tougher. The balance is very improved, the performance just a bit, because of the added weight. You get what you pay for.

[@charlessalmond7076]

I firmly believe you get what you pay for. I also believe there's a sucker born every minute.

[@greekveteran2715]

@@charlessalmond7076 I own both, also here in Europe, we get them cheaper. Looks aside, you still get a better tool, both in performance, feel and a better sheath. Anyway,Happy new year, with lots of health, to you and your family!!

[@charlessalmond7076]

@@greekveteran2715 happy new years to you as well sir.

[@jimbrown6139]

Has anyone who's tried both noticed if the hybrid handle transfers more or less shock and vibration to your elbow compared to the X7? That's why I preferred wooden handles on my tinner's hammers and why I won't use an Estwing--don't like the vibration transfer and bounce-back. Wood mutes the shock, typically.

[@Ve-suvius]

Estwing's are awful. Lots of shock to the wrist. I used several of their axes/hatchets. I find the Fiskars X7 and X10 , also X17 quite comfortable. No problems with shock..

[@treeshaker101]

My original fiskars is around 20 yrs old and has seen hard use. It’s sheath was the old snap in without the retention tab is now replaced with some old fire hose and a leather strap looking similar to their new sheaths design. My hatchet has literally saved lives and although I have a new one it’s hard not to carry it. I would like to try the N7 sometime just to see if it connects to my hand like the original. Thanks for the great review.

[@MichaelCruzCPP]

Can you do a video showing how you sharpen the axe

[@antonwearsakilt5209]

Really? Do you own a File? Your that idiotic that you need a video of how to sharpen a axe? You've gotta be taking a piss with that question.

[@kathrynlucas6848]

@@antonwearsakilt5209 Bloody hell, that's a bit judgemental. What if you're only starting out, and not confident in your sharpening; and would just like some reassurance from an experienced person that you're doing it right and got the angles correct? Everyone has to start somewhere.

[@antonwearsakilt5209]

@@kathrynlucas6848 Don't care if it's judgemental or not, a axe has two sides and one edge it's bloody hard to bastardize the thing. It's a axe not a scalpel FFS. My advice buy a axe go outside chop wood until dull then use a File to resharpen it, follow the factory profile it's not real hard, unless your the type of person who believes Brawndo is what plants crave.

[@dropkickengage2194]

Doesn’t seem worth the extra coin. Dig the sheath though.

[@DoberDudeProductions]

Since the N10 and N12 are just a few bucks more than the N7, I found them to be a better value. And since I own an all black X7 as well as a classic orange/black X7 - which is redundant enough lol - those are the two I've purchased. I chose the N10 initially, but liked it so much I ordered an N12 for some light splitting. Now the N12 is now my go-to hatchet / camp axe (for light property maintenance and fireside). Keeping in mind a real Husqvarna forest axe, or Fiskars splitting maul, or comparable beast, will be needed for the serious tasks.

[@aarde7036]

I own an all black (carbon) X5 as well as a classic orange/black X5... 😂 Not sure yet wich one is going to be redundant hahaha I just bought them together because I couldn't decide wich one was the better one... and from therout decide wich X7... Any thoughts from you? Would like to hear.. Greetings from Holland 🖐

[@huejanus5505]

Funny how people will poo-poo on a hatchet for costing $40 or $50 more than the other version saying it works the same, but will then pay $2000 or $3000 for aftermarket rims and tires.

[@SlasherSociety09]

So awesome, now I can get one of my favorite tools in a version that isn't balanced right, has enough wood in the handle to break and enough plastic so that it will be unfixable AND it sounds like it'll be basically 100$!!? Sounds like somebody feels like it's time for a paid vacation ..... your new tool might last 10 years or it might break when you really need it

[@gideonstactical]

Hahaha could be

[@xjeepmanx]

Like grandpa used to say...if it ain't broke don't fix it...I will keep my original fiskers and will probley buy another down the road..

[@tumblingdown8612]

whole appeal of wood for me is repair-ability but you don't gain that with this.

[@m0riss]

Ill tak e the leather sheath ... but since i'm back and bike packing mostly - i'll stick to the composite

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

You can get the sheath alone for $30. I'm thinking of making one for mine and see how it goes.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Wood is a living organic material. As such, it is susceptible to swelling, shrinkage, degradation, splitting, etc. That's why some folks go with the synthetic handled tools. I don't see the point of a hybrid axe handle design. If you like wooden handles, go wood all the way. Anyone who uses a hatchet or axe should have gained certain skills, one of which is how to use it without overstrikes that would damage the handle, so it stands to reason that it comes down to "old school wood or new age synthetic!!!

[@wolw66]

I just recently got two of the X series. One X5 to go on camping and motorcycle trips and one X10 to replace my grandfathers 150 year old in the motorhome. X series out of practicality. I'm getting another in the N series for the look and feel of wood. That one for using around the house. I'm retiring my grandfathers axe, it's going up on a wall instead. Lots of sentimental value.

[@Trav0m0f0]

Gorgeous. Love the combination of the old fashioned handle design combined with the modern head. It would be a great present to give to someone but I hear the price isn't budget which is one of the reasons why the original polymer handled version did so well

[@gladeshunter8796]

Fiskars steel tends to run a bit soft compared to other axes but you can’t argue with the performance to value they offer .

[@robcullingworth]

i have a DC4 just for axe heads and use it as a puck. then strop. They definitely need maintaining eh.

[@Ve-suvius]

Didn't see that in Wranglestar's video when he did some testing between a Gransfors and a Fiskars. The Fiskars had less edge damage. Or should I say, Fiskars' edge is less brittle. No big chunk out of the edge...

[@JayKoczan]

Love the astetics of the th N, but pricing would drive me to go with the X.

[@MrTangent]

Love my Fiskars 36” Super Splitting Axe, 28” Splitting Axe, and my 14” Hatchet (the all black versions; w/o orange handles). They. Are. Indestructible. Been splitting wood by hand for my wood stove for the past three years using the Super Splitting Axe and boy howdy does it rip through oak. The hatchet and other axe are amazing for felling trees and limbing. With that said, there’s something about wooden-handled axes. I have been eyeing Gränsfors Bruk axes for some time but can’t afford yet. This might fill that gap perfectly.

[@jeffwrinkle575]

$90 for a wood handle when I can get the same axe head for $30 with the composite. If they made a version with better steel that would justify the extra cost. Like GT stated you can get better quality steel with other brands with a wood handle. That is a tough sell at $90. Really feel Fiskars put out a wood handle version due to all the criticism from the hard care woodsmen. If you really like this version of the axe get one soon. If the sales numbers don't justify the manufacture of the wooden handle Fiskars will discontinue making it. The X7 is my go to camp axe. The cover + handle does an excellent job of protecting the blade edge when stored in our camp tote. I have leather covers for my other axes and they deteriorate very quickly. Looking to get custom kydex covers for all my axes.

[@aarde7036]

I prefer the hollow handle because you can carry another tool in there, like a silky saw or knife. And if necessary you can put it on a stick to reach places. That is for bushcrafting/backpacking, for at home I really prefer a wooden handle.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I have an X11 I replaced once just to have a second around. Both are still ticking. It's indispensable both at home and in camp. I'd rather have 3 of those than one of these for the same $, though. Thanks and be well, Aaron.

[@YH-rd4kt]

Personally i see N7's wood & plastic handle is just ready to structure failure. It' s still not possible to replace handle in garage workshop too. What was Fiskars even thinking?

[@jonnyboat2]

It just seems like anything that is fastened together at a joint will come apart sooner or later. Although, aren’t broken bones supposed to be stronger where they were broken. Maybe it’s a new super duper glue.

[@joeyjones9041]

For the money I'd rather go with Husqvarna, Hults Bruks, or even Gransfors Bruk. Nothing wrong with the X7 though.

[@steveholt3089]

the rockwell hardness of those swedish blades are too high for real world uses imo.. the fiskers seem to have a softer/tougher edge that doesn't chip out when it hits a knot in the wood in cold weather. also traditional wood handled axes tend to loosen up in colder/winter conditions going from your 70 degree house to 0 degree winter days..

[@ApocGuy]

i love carbon steel, but triple the price of X7 just doesnt bode well for most people. im still unsure why would they make hybrid (composite/wood) handle, while still having overmold head. just doesnt make much sense.

[@petermcgrory5267]

I really like the hickory handle; great all purpose hatchet!

[@peterheytens4539]

Thanks for the review too pricey for me compared to what else is out there. Is anyone selling the sheath only? Have you ever compared the estwing with other american axe makers of similar price like council tool or Fiskars with similar priced european makers maybe Prandi?

[@rickkerans8485]

Really good review. However at the price point of the N7 I personally do not see the sense in that big a price jump for very little in return. Great idea but they need to get the pricing better on it. Maybe they will if it is not a big seller at that price. If you had to spend your money would you go N7 or X7???

[@neemancallender9092]

X7 is excellent for its price There are plenty of very good hatchets for $50 The N7 is way over priced

[@wmsatic]

What did you tape the X7 with and I assume you like it? Electric, friction, silicone (1/2", 3/4", ...).

[@informatiimanu9]

I think is a great upgrade for nature lovers ,champing etc being more camo with the nature

[@Saw_Squatch]

For the money the 15" hults bruk (formerly hultafors) tarnaby hatchet is only $10 more and a LOT more axe for the money. The 13" husqvarna hatchet is also made by hults bruk and only comes in at $45. Heck council tools makes some awesome american made axes for under that $90 price point. It's just a hard sell when the $30 version has the same head

[@PabloP169]

I went downsize to the X5 for a hatchet to go with my X24 as an axe. I have half a dozen other full-sized axes and several other hatchets plus a couple of mauls. Most of the other axes being chopping axes rather than splitting, plus a couple of smaller hatchet for use around the yard.

[@davegiannotti758]

N-7 Great axe I carry one,but for cutting wood a Silky Saw Big Boy can cut three times the wood as a Fiskars in the time & energy expended. Work smarter not harder

[@greekveteran2715]

I chop way faster with Fiskars, than any other axe, not that big difference with a saw, especially if you know how to make the axe work for you and not the opposite. It's all matter of experience and a bit of knowledge. PS Saws cant split!! Happy New Year!!

[@GoodPhotos]

Folks keep balking at the price. I have the X7. It's great (and I wouldn't have thought that of a plastic fantastic before I got it in a trade.) For $90 though...for a hatchet that SHOULD last a lifetime but has much nicer aesthetics? That's not that outrageous.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

I love the X7. It worked right out of the box 4 years ago and still works like a champ. I put a file and the Lansky puck to it as needed which isn't all that often. Ninety bucks isn't worth it even for the looks. As far as a sheath, I made a leather sheath for my X7.

[@Kojimalosophy]

hmmm... there is a ton of reviews with pictures on amazon on how the Fiskars X7 dings really easily on the cutting edge and how it doesn't last heavy duty chopping

[@gideonstactical]

As I said in the video, I put a convex edge and that helps a lot.

[@Ve-suvius]

Well to be fair, Wranglestar has a video where he hit both a Fiskars axe edge and a Gransfors edge against metal. The Fiskars held up better.

[@jonathanrockstar1]

So glad you talked about the secondary bevel edge. I was freaking out with my blade bending over on hardwood with my x27 when cross cutting. I think this is the solution

[@roncar1761]

Correct me if I am wrong and forgetting the brands, cost, and handle types. For occasional useage do I want a heavier over a lighter weight hatchet for splitting down bigger wood to make kindling? So far my search at Estates/Garage Sales is zero. No problem buying new, but I do have sharpening stones. Thanks in advance from Portland Oregon via Seattle! 🪓🪓🔪 P.S. I love my x25 Fiskars!

[@avilavance7915]

Got my N7 for 45€ on a special Deal at some german DIY store and really like that little thing.

[@nikeduck24]

Council Tool is the best hatchets and axes for the price.

[@josephbrennan7637]

I love my council axe!

[@nikeduck24]

@@josephbrennan7637 better than any plastic axe out there.

[@Trevlee74]

^^^What he said^^^

[@cainkopczynskie6296]

That's cool I'm not an axe snob but to me the only reason of wood is so it can be replaced of it breaks

[@chewher4171]

Cost made the decision for me. I will stick to affordability and functionality.

[@tested123]

its nice to be able to re finish the handle now and then and also never have to get into fixin a loose head. its the best of both worlds. all outdoor tools should be bright orange.

[@jdnotariano]

Before I looked up the price I honestly thought it might be a $10 “upgrade”. At this price I would just go with a better hatchet with a wooden handle. In fact you can buy a very nice wooden handled hatchet for half the price.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Thanks for the Review, Especially the Comparison between X7 and N7. You hit all the essential points. Current Price of the N7 on Aʍazon as of 14 August 2023 : $108.99 On the same day, the X7 is priced at $32.48

[@jackmalone130]

I was dead set on getting one size up because it had a chopping head instead of the splitting head on the same length polymer one. So - around a 17 IN axe. I would have already bought that in the polymer if it had the head I wanted...the chopping head performs very well. THEN I saw the new Gerber Brushcraft ax coming out in the length I wanted with an interesting head...so that displaced the Fiskars I was about to buy. Also - excellent point about the price point and other options at that 100 dollar mark- that’s a big consideration.

[@cliffeshelman9228]

@gideonstactical what angle are you convexing the edge? I have a worksharp with the grinder attachment .

[@gideonstactical]

I just free hand it on the worksharp. I would suggest 25 to 30 each side.

[@bosse641]

Interesting hatchet. Looks better as well.

[@whatittooye]

Honestly more interested in the N10, longer handle would equal too more power and the double hardened head.

[@russrath3]

Love your videos. But nope, not gonna spend that much for a $25 hatchet.

[@kentnorman5461]

I think it looks great! Something bothered me about the handle on the older one. That’s why I never bought the older one but, I already put an order in for this new one.

[@outthere79stefanobisanti31]

Just ordered one from Europe. It looks so beautiful!!

[@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu]

Basically you are running a university with connected but various courses. Just wanted you to know many people like me enjoy, learn, and shape visions here. Thank you Respect, from Iran

[@gideonstactical]

Cool perspective, thank for the comment and glad you enjoy it.

[@christopherkeillor9728]

Natural handles all ways you can even make them out of pine if you need to make a couple at a time

[@peterhuggins9267]

My x7 is a constant companion with me in the woods. For a hickory handle hatchet I am going to look for something like a Council Tools Flying Fox (in keeping with my budget and price range.) Also, the bonded hickory handle gives me pause - I like, and trust, my beloved x7. I never worry about the handle.

[@chanmoua]

I like fishers but I also want to be able to change the handle when and if ever needed. Especially for the price I might just give in and get a fisker instead of custom

[@edwinmason123]

Look at that birch bark just waiting to be harvested! (0:50). Also, love Fiskars axes, great review.

[@J.sh_CDN]

Wonder if you just leather wrapped your x7. Get a bit more classic look for cheaper than the wood handle

[@Ponttiaika]

I think the N-series is just a trick. I've seen two broken X-series axes and the owners admitted they had used it to hit wedges, so they kinda knew they could break the tools. So they just stand a bit too much of beating and the company needed new models just to keep sales. The hickory needs another joint on the handle, compared to the X-series that has only the head and the handle. Hickory doesn't stand that much stress as the composite handle has the reputation of surviving a tractor. Hickory is a good handle material but in this case it weakens the axe as a whole. If I wanted a wooden handle, I would stick with a normal axe head and take the benefit of changeable handles.

[@NGMonocrom]

Thoughts? Okay.... It's 2 pieces bonded together to form the handle. I mean, just like a folding knife with the world's strongest lock mechanism will *never* be as strong as a fixed blade knife of the same size, or bigger, or smaller; the N7 will _never_ be as strong as it's single handle constructed X7. I mean, that's just a given. So what's the point of it? If you want a strong, hickory handled, traditional hatchet that can do work. Buy one! It's handle construction will also clearly be stronger than that of the N7. Plus, if you accidentally break the handle off of your traditional hatchet; you can replace it. Can't do that with the N7. Granted, can't do that with the X7. But the X7's handle is practically indestructible. So clearly, what the N7 offers is the worst of both worlds. A breakable handle, but one that you can't replace. It feels as though this thing was made for Weekend Bushcraft Warriors who want to feel like traditional woodsmen, but don't want to bother doing any research or putting in real effort to see which traditional hatchet offerings are going to do the best job out in the woods. (At least without costing over $150.oo, or requiring some work be put in to get the head and handle to a proper state for outdoor use. Grinding, filing, sharpening the edge, putting a proper coating or 3 or 4 on the handle while waiting for that to dry.) Also, how is the N7 an upgrade? Upgrade in price, definitely at 3x as much as the X7. You get a weaker handle, and a blade cover that isn't as good. Seriously, where's the upgrade?

[@RhysTucker2603]

Nah, I'd say if you're gonnna upgrade, you can just go for a husqvarna/ Gransfors Bruks/ Hults Bruk. Nothing wrong with an original X7 other than looks but if that's such a big deal, definately go for a swedish made axe.

[@larryschmidt3594]

Love the look have had an X7 for years, only thing I haven't liked is the all plastic nature of this little beast. If price was closer to X7 I would be looking at this as a replacement.

[@BM4A]

If you order from lamnia its a little bit cheaper. Not sure by the time you add in shipping it is. But if you can reach the free shipping mark it would be worth it. Thats how I got my N12.

[@progeda666]

I'm a little confused why people want a "old school look" over a over performing composite handle You take it for hiking, the amount of weight matters.

[@paullester6048]

personally, i prefer the composite handles, they are lighter, i dont mind wood handles due to the convivence of easy handle replacement, but not sure i would like the hybrid , but havent used it so couldnt badmouth it

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I love the concept, but I'm assuming that the neck is still hollow like the original X7's?

[@isaaclopez1592]

Question for the Gideon community what are good throwing 🪓 axes? Thank you

[@gideonstactical]

I know most throwing axe 🪓 companies use Estwing hatchets because they are cheap, tough, and full tang.

[@dimi7055]

Looks good but that's it. one piece construction will always be best imho and a lot cheaper even. will rust quicker in leather also. Original is way better value and overall just my 2 cents.

[@AlexT-md9df]

The benefit of a wood handle is its replaceable, with this it’s not. No benefit for an added cost

[@ks24317]

Thanks for trying before i buy. Your reviews are always correct

[@gideonstactical]

So glad to hear that!

[@kongandbasses8732]

Every joint, when two parts or materials are put together, is a weakening point. So at this moment I would prefer the polymer version. I realy would like to see an XRay of the handle and how they fixed it together. Looks like they mounted the wooden handle onto the metal piece, and thisý onto the polymer shaft. This equals two joints alone. An axe head with a good hardwood handle, proper hanged, seems to be more trustworthy. There are real old axes and hatchets that still have their first handle. If the head is so great, why not giving it the right eye, so you have the possibility to give it a hardwood handle? Can you hear me, #Fiskar?

[@siegfriedhorner4436]

That is the question. How will it hold up ? And, if it's equal in durability, is it worth the far higher price ? 3X the price is a disqualifier. Do you really factor aesthetics in your judgement of a tool ? Really ? How would it hold up to long term accidental submersion in water ? Yeah, it would rust, But that can be dealt with. But the wood ? Finally, since wood and polymer could possibly be broken under severe stress, how can the handle be replaced, as with a traditional axe ? A good overall review.

[@f4nunez612]

The N7 is beautiful but the high price + less durable construction = X7 for the win!!

[@tntanto]

Love the look of the wood handle, and looks seems to be what this product is about in comparison to the standard version. Good review.

[@lvenegasp]

Hi, What are the main differences between both in the metal? Hardness Sharp retention Other particular difference that makes N7 more valuable in this particular ?

[@razbiton173]

there is no difference, they are the same. fiskars said it to me after i sent an email to them. the only difference is the handle

[@stanlindert6332]

The hollow handle is an awesome place to stuff something inside. There’s enough room for fishing stuff, fire making kit,cordage.

[@Ve-suvius]

Just like the Rambo knives. Rambo approves the Fiskars X7 for splitting the Sheriff's skull.

[@renato3]

🤣👍

[@dmitriyk.7461]

Is there comparison with different brands same size and price +/- ? But which one has better steel than dose not going dull that fast. I just got X7 for myself and after this video I would like to know which one stays sharp longer?

[@DamionJR4923]

Rocking the Paul Bunyon flannel!

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

So if it's ugly then it doesn't work?

[@Larry-gs8gb]

Yeah ,try telling that to a Glock pistol.

[@GaryHorn]

Thank you for these 'value-to-performance' evaluations, as I want the best value for the dollar!

[@BrewCityRider]

Not a hatchet guy, but holy crap, you sold me on that X7! Serious question though... Why do you think your edge is better than the edge of a company who's been doing this for centuries? Do you think it's just because it would be too expensive to manufacture axes with the convex edge?

[@gideonstactical]

The V grind is very easy to sharpen in the field and less time to manufacture 👍

[@BrewCityRider]

@@gideonstactical Ok thanks. Makes sense.

[@Ve-suvius]

It's easy to convex the Fiskars edge. Easy peasy. Use sandpaper on a sanding block with a rubber layer underneath it. Works real nice. Any simple belt sander works also. Proxxon BS/E, Makita 9032 , Powerfile etc.

[@alanparks7919]

Hmmm...I’ve carried an X5 for years, and it’s as bullet-proof as the X27 I use at home. Sure, the best Swedish axes and hatchets are better, but to me, when a small Fiskars X does as well as it does at $28 or so, I can’t justify spending $200. As for the price of this new Fiskars, it’s just not worth it to me.

[@alphanumeric1529]

Fiskars roll their edges, way to easy. Might have to look at convexing. I use the X7 for carving, I wonder if the scandi carves better though? Have to CONSTANTLY sharpen it, though.

[@greekveteran2715]

Properly reprofiled and after a couple more sarpening sessions, not only it will never rol it's edge again but also it will hold 2-times more it's edge sharpness. That's the only downside with Fiskars, you have to know, how to reprofile them. Actually, same goes for most if not all factory knives and axes. We have to remove that burnt steel, for the tool to perform as it should.

[@Elias.Agg.]

Great video man! Love your reviews!

[@Lord-Snowflake]

So....for an extra $60, i can have the same hatchet, with a handle that can break?

[@gideonstactical]

Yep 👍

[@Lord-Snowflake]

@@gideonstactical sold

[@Zapheteroped]

Love Fiskars products and own a couple. I'm a little doubtful of that polymer-to-hickory bond. Temperatures inside my work truck's toolbox get to over 150° all summer, here in the desert. That hickory will be dried and shrunk in only a year or two - I predict it won't last more than 2 years of regular use, in the desert. Otherwise, all other Fiskars tools I've bought are superior to most btw - It's pronounced Fiss- cars not Fiss curs.

[@ajh1079]

I ordered the n12 and plan on gifting it to my dad. Then I ordered the n10 to keep for myself. I realize the value in the x7 but the look and feel of the norden series got me 😂

[@steellovingyou8673]

Hi Aaron. Great review solid reasoning , diminishing returns for myself it's not worth it BUT if it was a $10 to $15 dollar increase that would be really great . Thanks I really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@OsOQRT]

Great review, i already own an X7 but i will be buying the N7 to switch out from my camping equipment and move the x7 to my BOB