Ratings & Reviews for Fiskars 1-lb Forged steel Hatchet with 12-in Composite Handle

Very good quality

The blade is sharp and works very well, but the weight balance of this product is not good for one hand use.

Light weight but splits wood with ease.

Great tool for finishing off firewood .

used it twice

use twice and the blade chipped/rolled. returning

Best AXE for everyday use (for me). X5 and X7

Best AXE for everyday use (for me). I have the X5 and the X7. And yes overall the X7 is the best, because has the bigger handle.

bad product

very bad quality. used it to chop down bushes and the edge ended up chipped/rolled after about 4 2" stems of soft green wood.

feels very good in the hand

Performed as expected, very light but very sturdy

This hatchet is scary sharp.

This hatchet is very, very sharp. It instills fear when you hold it, because if you're not careful you will absolutely injure yourself. The handle is firm and sturdy. Comes with a locking sheath which is a great feature. Able to hang it in a safe elevated position from either sheath or handle. Costs a bit more than traditional hatchets, but so far I'm very pleased.

Well worth it

This is a perfectly weighted hatchet and really does the job. Blade is sharp enough to cut through even the densest of limbs…err, tree limbs… and such. And with previous purchases, I was always worried about leaving traces of the job behind, but not so with this product. Cleanup’s a breeze! Simply submerge it in bleach for an hour or two, and it’s like yesterday never happened.

Great quality

Very nice

Won't Even Split a Soft Pine Log!!

I purchased this item because I have an identical one that I purchased several years ago. I am extremely happy with the one that I've been using for years. Today, I tried to use the one I just purchase online and it is so dull that it won't even split a soft pine log. When I tried to submit an online Customer Service request to Fiskers Brands, Inc., the website would not accept my info and errored out. Totally dissatisfied!!!

Good for wood

Pretty good. Nice and sharp. Good for cutting stuff.

Making Kindling

I purchased this item to complement my larger wood splitting equipment. Easy to use to make smaller kindling from my wood. Also convenient to chop small things. One should resist holding the lumber to split, which is more possible with a smaller tool such as this.

Works well!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great hatchet! It works well. My favorite feature is the carrying handle as I can attach it to the wall or hold it easily. It could use more grip on the handle you hold while in use, but is fine as is.

Perfectly compact

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I never knew I needed a hatchet until I had one in my hands. Sometimes and ask him be overkill. The smaller hatchet makes her a lot more feasibility and getting into tighter spaces. It’s not as heavy as an ax obviously which allows for greater swing and force. I also like that it comes with a guard for storage.

Perfect for my Backpack

Super sharp and chops great. I keep it in my riding backpack to clear fallen debris on trails and its perfect for that. The fact that is cuts so fast and efficiently helps save valuable energy needed for riding, definitely recommend to others.

Handy tool. Great for small branches.

Light, balanced, cuts well. Works great at cutting off weird edges on wood. Great tool to have nearby if cutting down trees or chopping firewood.