< img src=" https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fiskars-x7.jpeg" alt ="" > The Fiskars X7 Hatchet is a great versatile hatchet that is designed to last. This flexible hatchet is a terrific camping companion but can likewise be utilized for self-defense, tossing, and as a family tool. Its intelligent style makes it lightweight and multi-functional, ensuring it lasts for
years. I have actually used the Fiskars X7 Hatchet in different circumstances, such as splitting wood, cutting kindling and lumber, hammering in nails, and reducing small trees and bushes. The hatchet’s lightweight has indicated using it for hours on end is easy, and its ergonomic style provides itself to swinging.
The hatchet’s low cost also means that it is available to almost anyone. Its plastic manage ought to not be viewed to indicate that it is built inexpensively– it, in reality, is as resilient, if not more durable, than a wood manage. It also implies the deal with is hollow, that makes it light-weight. Lastly, a plastic hollow deal with ways that the Fiskars X7 Hatchet is top-heavy, which is excellent for swinging and something you would search for in a good hatchet.
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Hatchet was really impressive. I also utilized it to reduce small branches for kindling. It just took one or two swings where the branch satisfied the trunk of a tree for the Fiskars X7 Hatchet to get a clean cut. Contrast this with my older hatchet, which took 4 or five. Those additional swings accumulate when you are trying to conserve energy.
I utilized the Fiskars X7 Hatchet once again when creating our How to Prepare Over a Campfire guide. I utilized it for both beginning the fire and cooking. The sharp, premium metal makes the hatchet an excellent cooking tool. After sterilizing it in my fire, I utilized it to chop meat and veggies quickly.
Cooking and fires aren’t the only locations you can use the Fiskars X7 Hatchet in the camping site. I utilized the flat back part (likewise called the toe) to hammer in camping tent posts when the ground persisted and had the ability to align a bent pole with it. Its resilient building showed vital when using it as a hammer, as I was never ever fretted it may break.
The Fiskars X7 Hatchet for Treking
< img width =" 1024" height=" 797" src=" https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-1024x797.png 1024w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-300x234.png 300w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-768x598.png 768w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-960x747.png 960w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-1080x841.png 1080w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2.png 1200w" alt="Fiskar x7 2"/ >< img width=" 1024 "height= "797" src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20797'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt =" Fiskar x7 2 "/ >< img width= "1024" height =" 797" src=" https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-1024x797.png 1024w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-300x234.png 300w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-768x598.png 768w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-960x747.png 960w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2-1080x841.png 1080w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiskar-x7-2.png 1200w "alt =" Fiskar x7 2"/ > A hatchet can make a terrific hiking tool, especially when going off-trail. I have utilized the Fiskars X7 Hatchet a number of times when forging my own course. It is a best option to a large knife or machete for bushwhacking and can quickly sculpt a path. Furthermore, unlike a machete or large knife, its style permits you to lower small trees more quickly. The blade is much smaller than a machete, meaning you won’t clear as much in a single swing, however you will have the ability to clear thicker branches. Depending on where you’re treking, this may be much more valuable than removing thick greenery. I picked to bring the Fiskars X7 Hatchet treking instead of a machete for precisely this factor– it helped me cut through the small trees blocking my way and concurrently make fire wood.
The Fiskars X7 Hatchet for Defense and Throwing
While I have not personally utilized the Fiskars X7 Hatchet for defense when treking, it could be an excellent tool of last hope. Its balance and light-weight make it simple to handle, and its ultra-sharp edge is prepared to cut. It might be used for hunting if you ran out options, though a hatchet isn’t usually the best tool for this.
I have actually utilized it as a tossing hatchet a few times, and it easily stuck in. Because it is top-heavy, it tends to spin downwards, so you will need to compensate for that. It is not designed as a fighting or tossing ax, so keep that in mind, but in a pinch, it can certainly be utilized for either.
The Fiskars X7 Hatchet for Home Use
< img width= "1024" height =" 708" src =" https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-1024x708.png 1024w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-300x208.png 300w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-768x531.png 768w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-960x664.png 960w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-1080x747.png 1080w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM.png 1200w "alt=" Fiskar X7 4"/ >< img width =" 1024" height=" 708" src="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20708'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt=" Fiskar X7 4"/ >< img width= "1024 "height= "708" src =" https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-1024x708.png 1024w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-300x208.png 300w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-768x531.png 768w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-960x664.png 960w, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM-1080x747.png 1080w
, https://www.beyondthetent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-02-at-7.43.13-PM.png 1200w “alt =” Fiskar X7 4″/ > While most people do not think about a hatchet as a family tool, it has numerous usages. Integrating both the homes of a light hammer and a knife makes it fantastic for getting small jobs done, specifically around the garden. I utilized the Fiskars X7 Hatchet to clear away stubborn vines and branches that I couldn’t get to with an electrical saw. The vines would clog it, so a handheld hatchet worked much better.
I likewise utilized it to prune back some bushes that had a few unruly branches. I have actually even used it to shave away some drywall and make an opening larger. Just like making tinder, the tapered edge was fantastic for shaving back the drywall just enough to get my measurements right.
If you have a wood fireplace, the Fiskars X7 Hatchet is fantastic for splitting logs to burn in your
fireplace. Simply two whacks is all it took for me to divide a quite big log right down the middle. It is likewise fantastic for cutting open cardboard boxes, splitting them for recycling, cutting rope and twine, and practically anything else you can consider.
Light-weight and Long lasting
The Fiskars X7 Hatchet is not your typically designed hatchet. With its hollow, plastic manage and two-piece head, you might believe that it is not as long lasting as some other, more traditionally designed hatchets. This is an incorrect presumption. During my time utilizing the Fiskars X7 Hatchet, I have actually cut lots of wood, beaten metal stakes, bent metal, and cut everything under the sun with it, and never ever one had a problem.
Its weight makes it extremely easy to use for hours, and the manage is really ergonomic. Because it is top-heavy, gravity helps you swing, making it even much easier to utilize for long periods. The Fiskars X7 even features a sheathing/carrying case, so it’s easy to carry and keep safe. When hiking, I simply strapped the sheath to the beyond my pack and never ever needed to worry about it– the design permits hanging it on a strap or in your home on a peg board when not in use.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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You must not need to hone it frequently, as the forged steel will preserve its edge for a very long time. Of course, this will rather depend on usage– both frequency of usage and what you are using it for– so watch on the edge and sharpen as needed. Fiskars is a recognized high-quality brand name, so you can have faith that the metal they utilize is made to last.
Thanks to its plastic manage, cleaning up the hatchet’s manage is easy. You can use almost any cleaner to clean it off or just warm, soapy water. Unlike wood, you don’t require to worry about discoloration or having a negative effect on a finish. This is among the lots of benefits of plastic over wood.
As for the blade, you will want to clean it off simply with water and not any chemicals. If it is extremely dirty, utilize a moderate soap and make sure to dry it completely. Like any forged blade, it can be susceptible to appear tarnish if damp. Taint does nothing beyond impact the look of the blade; it will not impact the actual metal’s integrity.
Where to Purchase
You can discover the Fiskars X7 Hatchet easily on Amazon.
< img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kd0CkR0TL._SL500_.jpg" alt="Fiskars X7 Hatchet Wood Splitter for Small to Medium Size Kindling with Proprietary Blade-Grinding Method"/ >< img src ="// www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Fiskars X7 Hatchet Wood Splitter for Small to Medium Size Kindling with Proprietary Blade-Grinding Method"/ >< img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kd0CkR0TL._SL500_.jpg" alt="Fiskars X7 Hatchet Wood Splitter for Small to Medium Size Kindling with Proprietary Blade-Grinding Strategy"/ > The Decision I have actually utilized numerous hatchets throughout the years while camping, hiking, and doing general outdoor activities, and the Fiskars X7 Hatchet has actually become my go-to. Not only is it simple to use, well-designed, and lightweight, but I understand that it can withstand whatever I toss at it. If you are looking for a versatile tool that will last for many years to come, this is the one for you.
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Aaron Leeper is a devoted camper, hiker, and outdoorsmen. Having actually invested over two decades refining the skills, Aaron has actually done it all from bushwhacking to directed climbs up and everything in-between. With a bachelors from Skidmore College, Aaron has actually long focused on composing as a passion and likes to write about his preferred outdoor hobbies
The Fiskars X7 Hatchet is a great all-purpose hatchet that is developed to last. This flexible hatchet is a great camping companion however can also