Fiskars 14" Black Hatchet with Sheath - Model 375501-1001

avid: This is an update to my original review in which I was disappointed that this was not the same as the super-premium original orange-handled hatchet... despite customer reassurances to the contrary. Now after having used this, however, I have chosen to give it five stars on its own merits. The short handle enables the user to carry it inside a backpack... AFTER one has fashioned some sort of reasonable edge cover as the huge plastic one provided is fine for inside a workshop but is not a portable option. The "sheath" was the reason I gave four rather than five stars. For such a light tool, this hatchet's geometry enables it to split small wood effectively. (Because of the head's slippery coating, it's best to split kindling that is lying on its side rather than standing on end.) However, it is also an effective limbing or chopping hatchet as its sharp edge bites very effectively into wood. For processing small wood, building shelters, carrying on hikes, and potentially personal defense, this hatchet is a good very good purchase!

United States on Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Roy B. Mccammon: The handle on my old hatchet from 1970 was cracking, so I decided to buy a new one. I was expecting this new one to cut like the old one. I was surprised. I would guess that the new one cuts limbs with about half the effort. Kicking myself for waiting so long. Note, I keep my old hatchet sharp.

United States on Jul 15, 2023

Seth C. Howard: i have MANY fiskars products multiple axes and splitters , pole saw , clippers , loppers and enjoy them all . X7 no exception . i LOST 2 , x7 so this is replacement . the ONLY complaint is this X7 doesnt have the silicone laminated grip as the old X7s , but still , good leather gloves and wont know the difference ..... as sharp as these are , the plastic cover is a GREAT thing , easy off/on

United States on Mar 28, 2023

Brian: Fiskar has made some great products over the years. I like the ax over all but my main complaint is that it comes as dull as a babies bottom. ok not quite that dull, but close. I recommend that you buy a good sharpening stone with it. I recomend the puck thaey fit in a backpack nicely.

I also marked it down because it is NOT light weight. but I like a little weight in my ax.

United States on Feb 18, 2023

DB: The weight is nice and it sinks in well when cutting, it’s very tough and doesn’t fail during hard use. The factory edge isn’t perfect for hard use but if you know how to work on your blade and give it a good edge it’s not a problem, this thing is well worth the money and I couldn’t recommend it more.

United States on Nov 12, 2022

AdamAdam: Machado incrível! Embora o cabo dê uma sensação de leveza ao conjunto, ele é bastante sólido e a base da empunhadura mais larga dá mais firmeza à pegada. Pretendo fazer uma customização com cordelete e quem sabe colocar alguns itens indispensáveis dentro do cabo também. Amantes do Bushcraft, esse é o machado!

Brazil on Jun 20, 2022

Nathan Leithner: Does the job, light, compact, easy to store. Brought it out camping for the first time and it held it's own.

Canada on Jun 26, 2019

atomic mellons: arrived quickly and was exactly as described, though it seemed almost too light when i used it, it was able to cut through every thing i needed it to. all in all an excellent little hatchet and it was around 10-15$ cheaper then i could have gotten it at the local stores for. if u want a good quality hatchet for a good price then this is for you.

Canada on May 21, 2019

Hunter-Gatherer: A small, sharp hatchet that is handy around camp. I like the included case that keeps the sharp edge concealed. The case also includes a generous sized handle for carry or hanging up. Someone wrote that the handle is too slippery but I didn't find that an issue. The handle has a large rear portion that stops your hand.
We use it for splitting kindling.
For $30 CDN it is a good buy.
I'd buy again.

Canada on May 03, 2019

Cameron Garden: I absolutely love this axe, it arrived quickly and was razor sharp on arrival. It's very light and the head guard is well fitted and sturdy. It holds an edge extremely well as I've axed through logs and such and it's still been sharp as hell. The handle is hollow which makes it lighter. I know some people have a preference over wood or plastic but after using this I only think that that opinion is based on aesthetic value. This axe is really tough and the only way it'd snap is if you were using the handle instead of the blade, like with a wooden axe.

United Kingdom on Jul 28, 2014