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Originally Posted by Mule Packer
Hmmmm. I think you've got me there, Texas Star. Doesn't Fiskars own Gerber? I always thought Fiskars were made in Finland and Gerbers were made in China. But, if they're both made in Finland, the only difference I can see is the color of the handles.  |
You got it: the handle color. And the brand name, of course.
Maybe 20 years ago, Fiskars bought Gerber and I understand that Fiskars axes are mainly sold in garden and big discount stores like Home Depot. Gerber is marketed more to sportsmen and costs more and is sold in sporting goods stores. Or, so I've read. Supposedly, hunters and campers will pay more for an axe than will other users.
However, I think that some Gerber items are now made in China, like their Bear Grylls stuff. That line may include some axes or hatchets. But their basic, better ones are Finnish. I hope they still make those. If not, just get the Fiskars versions.