Definitely a nice tool

Reviews: Fiskars 7855 8-Inch Hatchet

I bought this even as the name implies to suit in my backpack, bug-out-bag, etc. Its nice for what it's supposed for: a lightweight weight very little chopper. It has to be used intrinsically. Sure, it will be ironed to try to to additional however it'll most likely disappoint of a additional suitably sized hatchet or axe in doing the task. it's well designed, feels solid, and incorporates a coated head for rust protection. I got mine for $20 and a few amendment on Amazon. Its not that sharp out of the box, and that i have nonetheless to place a far better edge thereon (just arrived yesterday), in order that has nonetheless to be seen however well it sharpens. I wont even inquire into those who don't acumen to sharpen a knife, hatchet, axe or different cutting/chopping tool. I did depart to the fuel pile and split a couple of three and four in. diameter logs into kindling, and it performed well. I actually have ne'er had a hatchet this short before however it did not take long to induce accustomed it. It's carrying case is not the best designed since its beaked as a backpack tool, however it will be more secured from coming back off within your backpack simply enough with one thing wrap/tied around it: rubber bands, twine, recent tubing, etc. The case is quite large tho'. A sheath, like Gerber's, would are a far better all around resolution. It may then be worn at the waist, carried within your pack, or different wise connected to your gear via the highest loop on the sheath moreover. If you'll be able to notice a replacement sheath for any of the Gerber hatchets, it ought to work. the image on Amazon shows AN all black handle (at least below the department that i ordered it from) however the one I received had AN orange coloured section at the lowest of the handle, that I really prefer. I simply want Amazon either mounted their footage, or offer choices with a change posture menu on that one you wish. they are doing this with different things. i prefer to understand what i'm obtaining, not all surprises area unit pleasant ones, therein facet. Anyway, if you utilize it as supposed, you would be arduous ironed to search out something wrong with it.