From the dawn of time, we have always looked for ways to improve our efficiency and output when it comes to daily tasks.
From primitive stone tools to the latest technological innovations, axes have always been essential tools that people have relied on for critical tasks. Historically, axes have been used for felling trees, chopping wood, as a weapon for the hunt or in battle, and as an accessory symbolizing power and status in rituals past and present. As time went on man learned to craft axes out of different materials such as copper, bronze, iron and steel. The axe head was crafted in different designs and styles to accomplish varied tasks from felling trees, to cutting logs, to using and adze to form flat cuts on logs. As other innovations were added, first the village blacksmith and, later, specialized companies took over the process of making axes.
Fiskars, a long-time expert in the field, has been hand-crafting axes and other blade-based tools for well over 350 years. . The company took its name from the village where it was founded, Fiskars Finland, a quiet but active center of art and design and where today old-world craftsmanship meets modern aesthetics. The original Fiskars factory was powered by old-style water wheels, and it’s craftsmen churned out nails, wire and hose; they went on however to found one of Europe’s best knife works. Since then they have been leaders in the cutting tool industry, with products from inside the house to outside in the garden. .
In the world of axes, Fiskars is leading the way with their innovative X-Series. Fiskars latest line includes a whole range of sizes and weights, going from the 36-inch X27 down to the handy Fiskars X5 8-inch hatchet. No matter which size you choose, you will get a top of the line, quality axe. The head of every X-Series axe is sharpened using a proprietary grinding technique, yeilding a sharper blade that powers through the wood. The hardened forged carbon steel, a Fiskars specialty, keeps the blade sharper, longer. A special non-stick coating on the blade helps the axe slice through the wood, and reduces sticking. The extremely strong FiberComp handle is united with the axe head using the “PermaHead” design, permanently bonding the two parts and all but eliminating damage and breakage.
In addition the FiberComp handle is shock-absorbant, lightweight yet super-resilient. The non-slip grip helps improve control and reduce hand strain. Much like an aluminum baseball bat versus its traditional wooden counterpart, all Fiskars X-Series axes are optimally balanced, with a perfect weight ratio that actually speeds up your swing, increasing power. Fiskars X-Series axes come with a cleverly designed sheath, featuring an easy open lock and loop for easy storage on the wall of your garage or shed. In addition, the sheath also prevents unintended damage to the axe blade, and keeps the user from accidentally injuring himself.
Whether you’re thinking “hatchet” for backpacking or camping, or “major wood-eating axe” for those cords of wood you need to get through before winter, one of the products in Fiskars X-Series will do the job flawlessly without draining your wallet. They back up their history and name with a lifetime warranty on every Fiskars axe, should you ever find a defect in the quality or workmanship. So get out there with the axe of your choice, and happy chopping!