"Give me six hours to cut down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Back when Abraham Lincoln said those words, he was undoubtedly purveying sound advice about the value of preparation. Too bad Abe – who was revered for his ability to split as many rails a day as any three men – never got his hands on a Fiskars Axe.
First off, he'd spend far less time on sharpening, since our drop-forged heads tenaciously hold their edge even as they chew through the flintiest heartwood. He'd admire the finely tuned balance. Appreciate the virtually unbreakable FiberComp™ fiberglass handle, and approve of the artful joinery that locks the head in permanent, wiggle-free position. On second thought, maybe it's a good thing Abe didn't have a Fiskars® Axe, or he might never have gotten around to that career in politics.
 Fiskars 3121121 X5 254mm hatchet |  Gerber 31002536 Freescape Hatchet 17.5". Gerber axes, like all of their products, are built to face down challenges. the 17.5" Freescape Hatchet serves well in its capacity as a rough, ready, and clever tool in the Gerber Freescape series. |  Gerber 31002651 23.5" axe. Light in the handle and tough in the blade, the 23.5" Axe delivers a solid, easy swing with superior control. A new black PTFE coating on the blade ensures it slices through wood without sticking and a forged head that splits wood evenly. A chop that is up to three times deeper than average. Gerber's largest axe offering, this tool is designed for maximum power when splitting logs and chopping roots. |
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 Gerber 31003636 Power splitting 36" axe. Gerber's largest axe offering, this tool is designed for maximum power when splitting logs and chopping roots. A weighted stainless steel head and black PTFE coated blade easily splits large-sized logs in one clean attempt without sticking. The sizable handle is tough and easy to grip. |