Fiskars knives of the Finnish company of the same name are known all over the world. High-quality products find their customers among housewives, military and outdoor enthusiasts. A variety of models allows you to choose a product that is ideally suited to the task. Despite the differences in shape, size, weight and other indicators, all knives are united by high quality.
Story
The history of Fiskars began in the seventeenth century. The enterprising Swede received permission from the Queen for the production of forged and cast iron products (except for guns). They also made here household working tools: shovels, knives, axes, scissors, needles and more.
Almost two hundred years later, the pharmacist D. Ya. Zhulin acquired the production. He completely modernizes production, invites English engineers, trains workers. All this allowed by the end of the nineteenth century to put into production more than a hundred models of Finnish knives - puukko.
Military orders for Fiskars knives accounted for the lion's share of all production. They helped the company monopolize the market by gradually buying up competitors.
Production of the company
The main products of the company were, of course, household items. But military orders made adjustments. The following models were developed and launched into mass production:
- uniform bayonet-knife (author Axeli Gallen-Kallela);
- blade bayonets, attached to various types of firearms, including the Mosin rifle ;
- a special bayonet-knife for the Finnish assault rifle model Valmet Rk 62;
- M95 combat knife (author captain Peltonen).
And still, the main products for today are Fiskars household knives, as well as shovels, scissors, axes, needlework goods and garden tools.
Classification
The most popular is kitchen equipment. The standard set of knives "Fiskars" includes several of the most necessary types:
- for peeling vegetables with a short straight or concave blade;
- loin - long and narrow;
- bread with a long blade in the form of a file;
- cheese knife with a sharp curved blade;
- the meat is distinguished by a characteristic curved, expanding blade;
- for oil with a short wide blade (among the whole set it is the most stupid);
- cook - the most massive and large with a wide slightly rounded cutting surface;
- general purpose, ordinary form (there may be several in the set).
All Fiskars knives are of excellent quality, with a sharp blade and a well-thought-out ergonomic handle. In addition to the items listed, the set can be supplemented with scissors for cutting poultry and fish, a special knife for peeling potatoes and other attributes.
Features
Against the background of numerous cutting tools presented on the world market, Fiskars knives stand out for their characteristics. Customer reviews note high-quality forged Finnish carbon steel, which is used for the production of blades. Teflon and antifriction coating of the blade allows the tool to work for many years.
Valuable tree species (more expensive specimens) and durable polyamide reinforced with fiberglass go to the hilt. The shape guarantees a comfortable grip, and the texture surface - no slipping, even if the handle is wet.
The scabbard requires special attention. Available in two versions: leather and plastic. The company's engineers found an original solution in the form of a rubber wheel for fixing the knife in the sheath. They are attached to the belt with a Velcro loop (you don’t have to remove it for this). Plastic sheaths have bright orange inserts. Leather made of high quality material and embossed.
Fiskars constantly monitors the quality of its products. A well-deserved reputation ensures steady demand for the entire product line of the company.