The garden catalogue 2017 Fiskars the garden catalogue 12 10 32 14 39 42 51 47 25 4 James Wong in partnership Grass shears 54 Children’s Tools with Fiskars Servo-System™ Weed pullers Please note! All the measurements 6 New products & innovations Xact™ · Light portrayed in the catalogue are packaging Reel Mowers measurements. 8 Wood Preparation StaySharp™ Axes · Handling and preparation tools · Saws 39 Plant Care 18 Soil Care Scissors Shovels, spades & forks Pruners Xact™ · Light™ · Solid™ PowerGear™ · SmartFit™ · Soil care tools SingleStep™ · Quantum™ · Light · Solid™ Inspiration™ Nursery tools Loppers Over 365 years of history are proof of our Premium Planters™ · Solid™ · PowerGear X™ · PowerGear™ · Inspiration™ SmartFit™ · SingleStep™ commitment to quality. Fiskars products are Hedge shears ingeniously functional, uniquely user-friendly, 32 Lawn Care PowerGear X™ · PowerGear™ · Rakes SmartFit™ · SingleStep™ · impressively long-lasting and aesthetically iconic. Light · Solid™ Quantum™ Tree pruners Accessories James Wong Gardening tips from James Wong in partnership with Fiskars 1. Pruning Almost anything that grows benefits from pruning. We didn’t have to think too hard about who should be the Want supersweet apples? A light pruning of face of our award-winning garden hand tool range in the UK. fruit trees in summer lets in more light to the developing crop. Trials have shown that this can TV presenter, ethnobotanist and best-selling author James make them measurably sweeter, double their Wong ticked all the right boxes. After all, we are not your antioxidant content and intensify their colour. average garden tool company…we don’t make old-fashioned Twice the nutrition for five mins of snipping. tools, we design innovative ranges that take the hard work What’s not to like? out of gardening and put the passion back in. So we needed an expert who is to gardening, as we are to tools. James Wong is a Kew-trained botanist, writer and 2. Weed Pulling broadcaster based in London. Graduating with a Master of A close relative of trendy radicchio, dandelion Science degree in Ethnobotany in 2006, he has pursued leaves are a spring time delicacy across the his key research interests of under-utilised crop species & Mediterranean, from France to Italy. Containing 7x the antioxidants of lettuce, this gourmet green traditional food systems through field work in rural Ecuador, is so easy to grow it literally plants itself. A free Java & Southern China. farmers market on your doorstep? Boom! He is the author of the best-selling books ‘Grow For Flavour’, ‘Grow Your Own Drugs’ and ‘Homegrown Revolution’, as well as a presenter of programmes including BBC2’s award- winning ‘Grow Your Own Drugs’ & ‘Countryfile’ as well as Radio 4’s ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’. 3. Digging Becoming an RHS ambassador in 2014, James is passionate Research has shown that planting trees in about communicating plant science to new audiences in square (NOT round) holes leads to much faster relevant and accessible ways. James’ small London garden establishment and long term health. This works as the pointed corners of the square help direct serves as a testing station for all manner of crops and roots outwards to colonise the surrounding horticultural ideas from around the world. soil much faster, instead of spiralling round and round the trunk. New products New New innovations for 2017 NEW FOR 2017 Feel the power. Our new products will tackle anything, whether it’s thick or thin branches, bushes or shrubs. These products will work with you, side by side, for Enjoy the moment. years to come. PowerGearX ™ Our next generation PowerGear X series New Fiskars PowerGear Tools. combines the best of Fiskars existing technology and new innovations. Market leading performance. Ultra durable yet lightweight. Effortless to use. Wood preparation Axes p.10 WoodXpert™ p.14 Saws p.16 X-Series axes Fiskars next generation splitting axes are a true evolution of craftsmanship CHOPPING AXES SPLITTING AXES −purpose-designed for one strike splits of even the thickest logs. The special blade geometry and finish is complemented by a light sturdy shaft and perfect balance. Pick your size according to the task at hand. < 3–10cm < 3–10cm < 3–10cm 10–20cm 20-30cm 20-30cm > 30cm > 30cm X5 X7 X10 X11 X17 X21 X25 X27 KEY BENEFITS Chopping vs. Splitting 35 degree convex cutting bevel angle for splitting axes - the convex shape strengthens the edge to make it less sensitive to fracture Chopping axes Splitting axes Perfect balance between head and shaft for the most safe, comfortable and efficient swing Fiskars next generation chopping Fiskars next generation splitting axes axes serve all manner of woodwork, are a true evolution of craftsmanship Ultralight and durable FiberComp™ shaft chopping, carpentry and pruning. The −purpose-designed for one strike splits minimizes fatigue and makes the axe virtually range delivers a wonderful package of even the thickest logs. The special unbreakable of minimalist design and sharp-edged blade geometry and finish is comple- functionality with the right fit for all mented by a light sturdy shaft and per- Optimal anti-shock surface structure ensures wood preparation tasks. Pick your size fect balance. Pick your size according a comfortable, firm grip according to the task at hand. to the task at hand. Hooked end of the handle prevents the axe The Universal Chopping Axe’s thin, The Splitting Axe features a unique from slipping out of the hand wide edge ensures a clean, easy cut cutting edge that easily slices into the in fresh, resinous wood, like spruce or wood, which the thick axe blade then Comes with a plastic sheath for easy carrying pine. pushes apart. and storage WOOD PREPARATION WOOD PREPARATION Splitting axes Chopping axes Fiskars Splitting Axe S_X11 Art. no. 1015640 Fiskars Camping Axe XXS_X5 Art. no. 1015617 EAN +!4;;?01"FFHHGM! EAN +!4;;?01"FEEFGE! Height: 33 mm Length: 490 mm Width: 198 mm Weight: 1180 g Old art. no. 122443 Height: 32 mm Length: 260 mm Width: 172 mm Weight: 630 g Old art. no. 121123 • For small size logs <20 cm • For kindling small wood for camp fire • New 3D grip for increased safety and swing speed • Redesigned blade cover for easy transportability • New extended 25 years warranty via web registration • New extended 25 years warranty via web registration • Product: 33 x 444 x 151 mm • Product: 28 x 231 x 130 mm Fiskars Splitting Axe M_X17 Art. no. 1015641 Fiskars Chopping Axe XS_X7 Art. no. 1015618 EAN +!4;;?01"FFHJGK! EAN +!4;;?01"FEHFGF! Height: 38 mm Length: 650 mm Width: 208 mm Weight: 1630 g Old art. no. 122463 Height: 34 mm Length: 399 mm Width: 172 mm Weight: 700 g Old art. no. 121423 • For medium size logs >20 cm • For chopping small wood for camp fire • New 3D grip for increased safety and swing speed • Redesigned blade cover for easy transportability • New extended 25 years warranty via web registration • New extended 25 years warranty via web registration • Product: 36 x 600 x 165 mm • Product: 33 x 354 x 130 mm Fiskars Splitting Axe L_X21 Art. no. 1015642 Fiskars Chopping Axe S_ X10 Art. no. 1015619 EAN +!4;;?01"FFHKGJ! EAN +!4;;?01"FEHHGD! Height: 38 mm Length: 760 mm Width: 208 mm Weight: 1740 g Old art. no. 122473 Height: 34 mm Length: 473 mm Width: 194 mm Weight: 1100 g Old art. no. 121443 • New model with perfected balance and high swing speed • For carpentry and small wood work • For medium size logs 20- 30cm • Redesigned blade cover for easy transportability • New 3D grip for increased safety and swing speed • New extended 25 years warranty via web registration • New extended 25 yrs warranty via web registration • Product: 33 x 445 x 152 mm • Product: 36 x 709 x 165 mm Fiskars Splitting Axe XL_X25 Art. no. 1015643 Art. no. EAN +!4;;?01"FFHLGI! EAN Height: 45 mm Length: 774 mm Width: 235 mm Weight: 2540 g Old art. no. 122483 Height: Length: Width: Weight: Retail box: Old art. no. • For large logs > 30 cm • New 3D grip for increased safety and swing speed Choose the right size for you • New extended 25 years warranty via web registration • Product: 40 x 725 x 191 mm 1. LENGTH TEST 1 2 Grab the axe on the shaft below the blade. Turn the shaft towards your armpit and if the end of the shaft reaches the armpit the axe is Fiskars Splitting Axe XXL_X27 Art. no. 1015644 Art. no.too long EAN EAN +!4;;?01"FFIDGD! Height: Length: Width: Weight: Retail box: Old art. no. Height: 45 mm Length: 964 mm Width: 235 mm Weight: 2700 g Old art. no. 122503 2. WEIGHT TEST Grab the axe at the end of the shaft and let the • For extra large logs > 30 cm head rest towards the ground. Lift the head up • New 3D grip for increased safety and swing speed • New extended 25 years warranty via web registration with a wrist turn close to your body as pivotal • Product: 40 x 925 x 191 mm point (axe is vertically in your hand at the end of the movement) If you can’t lift the axe this way, the axe is too heavy. 12 13 WOOD PREPARATION WOOD PREPARATION WoodXpert™ wood handling tools ™ Fiskars WoodXpert™ wood handling tools are designed forArt. axeno. owners. WoodXpert Log Hook Art. no. 1003624 EAN EAN +!4;;?01"FJDFEI! TheseHeight: new toolsLength: supportWidth: tasks relatedWeight: to firewoodRetail box: preparation.TheOld art. no. Height: - Length: 303 mm Width: 193 mm Weight: 610 g Old art. no. 126021 design emphasis in these new tools has been placed on lightweight • For lifting and transporting logs. • For handling and arranging logs. performance, excellent grip and superior tool blade development.