Fiskars Hatchet Cover from On Scene Tactical

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For some time now I have been searching for a sheath for my Fiskars hatchet, the original factory hatchet cover was just plain silly in my mind. I’ve seen a few options but most had a lot of bells and whistles and the price reflected those additions. I wanted something simple and streamlined. I didn’t need any belt loops of other or other gizmos.

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I originally saw these posted on another forum and I contacted Eric from OS/T about making one for me. These seem to fit the bill. Simple streamlined and reasonable priced. It took about a month from when I first contacted him for him to make it. Not a bad turn around for custom work.

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On to the cover itself:
Fit & Finish: Two words can describe it top notch. It fits the hatchet great (although the first time I put it on it was tight) and it is very secure. All the rivets are set perfectly. All the edges are nicely rounded and evenly polished.

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Ease of Use:
It is very easy to use. Removal is simple pull the sting. Installing it is easy hold the cover in one hand and slip the hatchet head in and push. The first time I did this it was tight and I was nervous when pushing it in. Usually I don’t want my hand in the path of the blade as I sheath a knife unfortunately you have no choice when sheathing the hatchet. The cover has loosened up a bit and now works very smoothly and is quite secure.

Conclusion:
No doubt about it works well and meets my needs. It’s just icing on the cake that it’s also beautifully executed.

*A note about the transaction. I should probably mention the communication was all done through email. After the cover was done I sent him payment and communication just dropped off completely. Eric said he was having computer problems. In total it was over 3 weeks from when I paid him till when I received the cover. Well worth the wait, but then again I didn’t have to send him my knife.
 
Yeah the factory cover was just lame. The hatchet is a decent light weight tool that I would carry more but the cover was big and bulky and more often than not I would just leave it home. With the new cover it's more streamlined and easier to carry.

Sometimes I like carrying the fiskars hatchet it takes a good edge holds it fairly well on seasoned wood and is lightweight and cheap to replace should it fall victim to your buddies poor aim. :eek:
 
The Gerber ax I got a few years back had a cordura sheath that was
not bad all things considered- much better than the plastic frame monster I see now.
 
...you see how the plastic holding the head in is starting to wear....
mine is doing this and i think its a crappy design.
i was going to change the bevel on mine until the wearmarks told me not to do it as the edge would be too shallow and more would wear off real quickly.
mine may end up on a trade blanket here very quickly as a matter of fact, i have the camp hatchet that has a sharp little knife tucked away in the handle.
 
BOWGUY said:
...you see how the plastic holding the head in is starting to wear....
mine is doing this and i think its a crappy design.
i was going to change the bevel on mine until the wearmarks told me not to do it as the edge would be too shallow and more would wear off real quickly.
mine may end up on a trade blanket here very quickly as a matter of fact, i have the camp hatchet that has a sharp little knife tucked away in the handle.
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I agree not the greatest design with the way the plastic molds over the head. That plastic does get in the way when spliting wood. I'm not sure when that plastic will wear enough that it will become a problem but considering the price of the hatchet when it needs to be replaced it won't be much of an issue.

FWIW this is obviously no where near the class of a GB or even a wetterling but sometimes you need a lightweight decent tool that you won't mind using (abusing) or mind someone else using (abusing) and this little guy fits the bill for me.
 
acv said:
For some time now I have been searching for a sheath for my Fiskars hatchet, the original factory hatchet cover was just plain silly in my mind. I’ve seen a few options but most had a lot of bells and whistles and the price reflected those additions. I wanted something simple and streamlined. I didn’t need any belt loops of other or other gizmos.

factory supplied cover
IMG_0438.jpg


I originally saw these posted on another forum and I contacted Eric from OS/T about making one for me. These seem to fit the bill. Simple streamlined and reasonable priced. It took about a month from when I first contacted him for him to make it. Not a bad turn around for custom work.

IMG_0435.jpg


On to the cover itself:
Fit & Finish: Two words can describe it top notch. It fits the hatchet great (although the first time I put it on it was tight) and it is very secure. All the rivets are set perfectly. All the edges are nicely rounded and evenly polished.

IMG_0436.jpg


Ease of Use:
It is very easy to use. Removal is simple pull the sting. Installing it is easy hold the cover in one hand and slip the hatchet head in and push. The first time I did this it was tight and I was nervous when pushing it in. Usually I don’t want my hand in the path of the blade as I sheath a knife unfortunately you have no choice when sheathing the hatchet. The cover has loosened up a bit and now works very smoothly and is quite secure.

Conclusion:
No doubt about it works well and meets my needs. It’s just icing on the cake that it’s also beautifully executed.

*A note about the transaction. I should probably mention the communication was all done through email. After the cover was done I sent him payment and communication just dropped off completely. Eric said he was having computer problems. In total it was over 3 weeks from when I paid him till when I received the cover. Well worth the wait, but then again I didn’t have to send him my knife.
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Eric makes great sheath's the one for a SAK Rucksack model is an awesome neck carry sheath!

Steve
 
+1 for Eric's work...I have a couple of Grohmann sheaths he made for me.
 
Looking for that replacement case

As for the sheaths. The hatchets used to come with a decent cordura with foam reinforcing the blade end and riveted together. It accompanied me on hikes throughout Alaska, Colorado and Missouri.
I've lost the nylon case. Where did you get the one shown above?
 
Eric's work is appealing.. but his communication is really awful. I contacted him once about work and it would usually be 1-2 weeks before I heard back from him.

I see Kiah at BF (customkydex.com) for all my kydex; superb work, to your specs, with many options. Great communication and prices.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
Eric's work is appealing.. but his communication is really awful. I contacted him once about work and it would usually be 1-2 weeks before I heard back from him.

I see Kiah at BF (customkydex.com) for all my kydex; superb work, to your specs, with many options. Great communication and prices.
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I've had very bad experiences with Kiah. I've ordered a sheath from him for this hatchet and never got it. Ever. No communication, no nothing.

Decided to make my own and included a buckle strap to secure it as well.
 
FWIW this is obviously no where near the class of a GB or even a wetterling but sometimes you need a lightweight decent tool that you won't mind using (abusing) or mind someone else using (abusing) and this little guy fits the bill for me.
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That's exactly how I feel about mine.
 
I personally like the Fiskars hatchet, its a good beater, and cheaper than the one with the Gerber name on it. What I found out is you can contact Gerber via email and tell them you lost your sheath, and of course make no mention of the fact you have a Fiskars branded hatchet, and they will respond with a request for your shipping info and have a new sheath at your doorstep in a matter of days. GERBER has great customer service that way
 
Anyone have Eric's contact info? I have lost it. I have had several sheaths from him and they all have been top notch!
 
i have this same hatchet and hate the "sheath". I may need to contact ots to get one like yours. thanks for the review!
 
thanks for showing that, I use that hatchet and that's a perfect sheath.
 
I tried to go to onscene tacticals site but it's all broken links. I was interested in a sheath too but don't know how to get in touch with them.

David
 
SC_Dave said:
I tried to go to onscene tacticals site but it's all broken links. I was interested in a sheath too but don't know how to get in touch with them.

David
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David,
The communication was some what of an issue for me as well. There are a lot of kydex sheath makers out there and Eric is one of the best but it's hard to do business with someone that you can't get in touch with.
 
illiteratti said:
I personally like the Fiskars hatchet, its a good beater, and cheaper than the one with the Gerber name on it. What I found out is you can contact Gerber via email and tell them you lost your sheath, and of course make no mention of the fact you have a Fiskars branded hatchet, and they will respond with a request for your shipping info and have a new sheath at your doorstep in a matter of days. GERBER has great customer service that way
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I emailed Gerber on Monday, saying I'd love the sheath to my Gerber Sport Axe. Got a free replacement in the mail today.

As said, great customer service.
 
acv said:
David,
The communication was some what of an issue for me as well. There are a lot of kydex sheath makers out there and Eric is one of the best but it's hard to do business with someone that you can't get in touch with.
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I couldn't agree more. I actually need two made but like you say it's hard to do business with someone if you can't get in touch with them. It looks as though he does great work the Fiskars sheath looks great!

David
 
acv said:
I agree not the greatest design with the way the plastic molds over the head. That plastic does get in the way when spliting wood. I'm not sure when that plastic will wear enough that it will become a problem but considering the price of the hatchet when it needs to be replaced it won't be much of an issue.

FWIW this is obviously no where near the class of a GB or even a wetterling but sometimes you need a lightweight decent tool that you won't mind using (abusing) or mind someone else using (abusing) and this little guy fits the bill for me.
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I recently got one of these, which is a light splitting axe. Bearing in mind that most of the damage done to my axes has been while splitting, it seemed a good idea.

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23.5" Splitting Axe

On this design the axe head flares out further than the plastic handle so the haft should never be exposed to wear. A much better way of doing it in my opinion.
 
Wayland said:
I recently got one of these, which is a light splitting axe. Bearing in mind that most of the damage done to my axes has been while splitting, it seemed a good idea.

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23.5" Splitting Axe

On this design the axe head flares out further than the plastic handle so the haft should never be exposed to wear. A much better way of doing it in my opinion.
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How do you like that Fiskars so far, Wayland? My local Sears has them on sale for $20 but I wasn't sure if the flares were more gimmick than useful.
 
Nice work ACV I'am planning to do a kydex sheath for my Sog Hawk, any good idea's that May help??
 
goosefacer said:
How do you like that Fiskars so far, Wayland? My local Sears has them on sale for $20 but I wasn't sure if the flares were more gimmick than useful.
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I haven't used mine yet but I bought it after trying a mates 28" version which was very good indeed.

My needs were for a camp splitter so I didn't want the longer, heavier axe and this one looked ideal when I saw it in my local hardware shop.

It was reasonably sharp out of the store and it feels like it might handle other more general axe jobs too after a bit of work with a stone.

As Adam found, the mask it is supplied with is not much cop but I'm working on that.
 
Just an idea by the way.

The hollow handle of these axes would make an ideal place to stow a saw blade with a bit of cord wrapped around it for packing.

I sometimes carry one wound around the inside of a billy can and I've also heard of them stored in belts before now.

With a little bit of ingenuity a quick buck saw can then be made if required.
 
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