Fiskars FI Extra
Fiskars is a brand founded in 1649 as an ironworks by the Fiskars river in Finland, known for products for gardening, cooking, and creating.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
Fiskars is a brand whose design heritage dates back to 1649, when the company was founded as an ironworks by the Fiskars river in Finland. The brand is known for its iconic orange-handled scissors and products for gardening, creating, and cooking. In 2023, consumers selected Fiskars as the most valued brand in Finland for the fifth time, and in 2020 Fiskars won the Red Dot: Design Team of the Year award. Fiskars is part of Fiskars Group, whose brand family includes Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Gerber, Iittala, and Waterford, among other brands.
History
Fiskars was founded in 1649 as an ironworks by the Fiskars river in Finland. The company is best known for its iconic orange-handled scissors and beautifully functional products for gardening, creating, and cooking. In the 1990s, the Fiskars Handy axe series introduced axes with plastic shafts. In the 2000s, the Fiskars Group focused on consumer products and growth through acquisitions; the acquisition of Iittala in 2007 strengthened its position in kitchen products. In 2020, Fiskars won the Red Dot: Design Team of the Year award. In 2023, consumers selected Fiskars as the most valued brand in Finland for the fifth time.
Products and positioning
Product categories. scissors · gardening tools · cooking products · axes
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