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

Given the price, I'll go with the original polymer.

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

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

@certamen832

7 ай бұрын

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.

@connor_mosteller8668

4 ай бұрын

They can keep that shit for $108

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@razbiton173

3 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Great video man! Love your reviews!

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.

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.

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

Thank you for the 101 on these bad boys! Just out of curiosity,what do you have wrapped around the handle? Liked and subbed!

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

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

Rocking the Paul Bunyon flannel!

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.

I have a Fiskars splitting Ax that I love..Such a good value..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Can you do a video showing how you sharpen the axe

@antonwearsakilt5209

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

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.

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..

As usual Aaron, awesomus maximus! Since this is a "beater" (literally) tool, I think I'd go with the ol' cheap one. If I want the pricey stuff, might as well splurge on the Swedish brands!

thank you

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

@steveholt3089

3 жыл бұрын

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

@supermoon1430

3 жыл бұрын

Husqvarna

@masonrains5010

3 жыл бұрын

Council tool axes are like twenty dollars

@redcanoe14

3 жыл бұрын

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

@redcanoe14

3 жыл бұрын

@@supermoon1430 good quality for the money.

Thank You for the great review. This is very useful information. It's a good looking hatchet. Hopefully it will come down in price a little bit. $90 just seems a little bit high.

I own it and the N12. Like em both

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

9 ай бұрын

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 🖐

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonnyboat2 Gotcha, and thanks.

@steveholt3089

3 жыл бұрын

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

@steellovingyou8673

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveholt3089 Thanks that's funny.

@johnlieske8908

3 жыл бұрын

Old boot 🤣😂

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Ve-suvius

3 жыл бұрын

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...

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.

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

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

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!!!

I like the look of the new one

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?

I have one! Its a absolute beater!! If you thinking about it, go for it

I think it is definitely camera worthy, but I think I am going with the original. For me the price point and weight increase was the determining factor. I do like the look, but I like being able to spot the hatchet around camp for safety and it's easier to locate with multiple people using it. Thank you for the review. 👍

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

Looks wise I think its super cool if nothing else

just got a Fiskars N10 for 50.- loving it

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

@OutdoorsWithShawn

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

Great video 👍

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 😂

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???

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

@Ve-suvius

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

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.

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!

Does the sheath fit the X7? If so, I’ll be looking to buy just the sheath if the price is right.

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

I like my hatchet with a mallet on the other side or at least something I can use like a hammer to drive sticks or steaks into the ground. Sometimes you need more than one tool and it’s better to have a mallet and a hatchet and one.

I have a fin one,just fantastic

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

@steveholt3089

3 жыл бұрын

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..

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

3 жыл бұрын

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..

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

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that!

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

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

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

@gideonstactical

3 жыл бұрын

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

For 9 dollars more I’d pick up the N12 since there is no comparison in the standard line. Love the look of these

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?

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.

Hi Price are completely different now !only 20€ of difference. I just received the n7. I feel it a bit heavy ! I noticed the x7 is 100gr lighter. Does anyone tried both ?

Get a saw to accompany your hatchet, one to cut one to split

I already have a few Gransfors Bruks axes/hatchets, but could (always ;)) do with another axe, especially a workhorse. I love the look of the N7 but the price is way too high, so I'm going for the X7 instead. Not going to spend 90 dollars on an axe edge that rolls on day 1. Thanks for the video :)!

I prefer the composite

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

$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.

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@greekveteran2715

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

Please review the Bark River Hunters Axe, please! Brand new product!

Damn it now i need to buy this because I have the other 3 so I need this to go with the set.

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

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.

Dang the pricing is steep in the U.S. In Finland it's going for 65 bucks vs the 35 bucks of the x7. I'm opting for the n7 just for the look.

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

@Larry-gs8gb

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah ,try telling that to a Glock pistol.

Greetings from Finland.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

bonjour so which one is the best ?

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha could be

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

Which one has better steel?

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

@josephbrennan7637

3 жыл бұрын

I love my council axe!

@nikeduck24

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephbrennan7637 better than any plastic axe out there.

@Trevlee74

3 жыл бұрын

^^^What he said^^^