I have a simple D4 stone myself. It does a really good job on my Clipper. I did look at the DC4 but I needed a shapener so didn't have time to save. As for the F1, I wanted one already but nowhere near as much as now after seeing you hammer those nails in with the back.
I'm really glad you added the sharpening part. It helped out quite a bit for I'm new to all this and don't know how long it takes to sharpen stainless steel vs carbon steel
The Fallkniven is a very good knife. I just do not like the fact that Fallkniven is not up front with the fact that their knives are 100% Japenese not Swedish.
Imagine my surprise after doing some research on my "Swedish" Falllkniven F1. How wrong I was. The knife is 100% JAPANESE, made by Takefu Special Steel. The inner core is VG10 the outer layer 420J2 steel, the handles are fitter by another Japanese company. Fallkniven is merely a design and marketing house, but their sales catalog certainly makes one think the knives are 100% Swedish. Rather disapointed I am.
@darkarchon777 A convex edge makes for a slightly better chopping edge (in the case of a axe a much better chopping edge) and allows you to carve wood more finely... as for using sandpaper, really any of your metal grinding papers will work, go with 200 to 1000 grit paper
great knife, no question, but I don't think the DC4 is very useful. a piece of 1200 grit sandpaper glued to a strip of mousepad is better much better for sharpening convex edges. If you glue that on a thin wooden board and put a piece of leather on the other side for stropping you have the perfect sharpener.
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@seanmulhall There is another 30 sec video man. One other thing. Wouldn't sharpening that way ruin the convex edge it has? Convex edges are normally stropped on wet and dry sandpaper and then leather strop for the best results.
thanks! like always youre insight on the material at hand is superb...... have the best of weeks. I love yure back grounds........Man youre one lucky dude.
thank you mate! know please help me to decide if i should get teh dc4 or the spyderco 204mf sharp maker? and what is the difference between the dc4 and dc3!
@teyacapan I do not know about the Spyderco 204 but the only difference between the DC3 and DC4 is its size. the DC3 is 3" long and the DC4 is 4" long.
@seanmulhall okay mate . youre lots of help.. is the f1 too heavy to use as a neck nife? Do I need a different sheath like kydex to use the f1 as a neck nife? thanks a million for the advise.
@teyacapan. I generally use the Fallkniven DC4 to hone my knife edge. If its becomes really dull then I use the diamond side and use cirular motions to put a new convex edge on it. The trick to keeping the convex egde is to flew the wrist slightly during the circular motions. Other wise glue some wet and dry paper to an old mouse mat and use that. The soft surface will give you a convex edge.
@seanmulhall like always mate youre lots of help...... so do I get the dc4 or dc3 sharpener? and i think i can speak for all of us when are you puting up a vid on how to do the circular motions for the convex edge.... have a nice day here from california im in the desert..........
I use a mouse pad and wet dry sandpaper to keep my F1 convexed. Did it with an Arkansas stone and didn't care for the result. It works but using a method more suited to a convex edge is better. To each his own works.
@seanmulhall Definitely too flat, but that's part of what makes it light. I thought about getting one with micarta grips, but that would make it a fair bit heavier. As for the convex edge, I'm surprised you sharpened it on a stone instead of either a mousepad/sandpaper or a strop....just to keep the edge convexed instead of flattening it out.
sorry posted that before watching the rest of the video.
however i thought convex sharpening was a bit different than how you did it. but obviously your technique worked. thanks for the video. i think this is the best fallkniven review ive seen and an excellent knife review in general
Convex edges - sharpen in a circular motion. With my knives which are already sharp I only need to hone the edge, so a few very light strokes on the ceramic side of the DC4 is fine.
Hi, I great review. I was wondering though if you would be willing to do a detailed review on the F1 3G? I know a lot of people are looking for a vid review on this knife and I think you are 1 of three that could actually do proper review on the knife. Keep it up and hope you consider.
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Are you a fucking retard? A fit adult male can go about 3 weeks without food, maybe even loonger in the right conditions. So please, unless you know what your talking about, shut the fuck up.
First off it's a joke, so lighten up. Second, 3 weeks without food? I'm sure you read that online and it sounds so easy but have you actually experienced it. After 3 days of setting up a camp and no food you tell me if you'd last another 18 days. Get some experience then tell me who the retard is.
Experience? After 10years military service in the British Infantry i have a pretty good idea as to what the human body is capable of. And yes, you CAN go 3 weeks without food, altho you will be near death at the end. After the first 5-8 days your body begins to feed upon itself, burning through your body fat then throught your muscles themselves.
You're still getting upset about this? Ok lets just conclude for your mental sanity that you're the expert on starvation and the human body. As a side note, next time you get into a discussion don't try to gain credibility with unsubstantiated claims and unverifiable military experience; they don't hold much weight on an anonymous service such as YouTube.
@JRNY1605 I'm not part of this debate, but your last comment made me laugh. True there is too much d*ck measuring on youtube with no way of verifying if the person is totally full of sh*t
Hello bushcrafters, hello sean, keep the videos coming please they are helpfull, when your next off to buy another knife or axe, spare a momment for your fans, and buy a microphone instead because its difficult to hear you at times. I too never see a knife as a weapon, where do the kids get it from? they need a hoby.
To be fair, I'm a "kid" (15, still could be considered a kid) and I totally agree, there are too many stupid young people, who go around stabbing each other, I personally see the Knife as a tool first, weapon second, because I do condone a knife for self defense, but I wish people wouldn't use them so offensively, because it gives knives, and all young people, a bad image
Stainless steels like VG10 aren't good choices for hard use. Carbon is much better for hard use. Check out BLUNTRUTH4U's videos on Youtube on his steel choices.
I've used the F1 exclusively for 7 years of hard use and never had a problem. There is so much information floating around on steel choices but most people have little to no actual experience.
WTF are you talking about? Can you be specific about what type of carbon steel you mean? How it was heat treated? What's the blades intended use? The grind? Saying one type of steel is better than another without context is retarded. VG-10 has advantages and disadvantages. So do carbons. If you doubt the sturdiness of VG-10 laminate, YOU should check out the torture test of the A1 on noss4's channel. Not that that has anything to do with how the knife performs in its intended use.
Of course it was inappropriate. Thats not the point. You wanted "hard use".
Chipped? You mean when he was batoning it through a concrete paving stone with a hammer? It initially chipped but then stopped chipping. The edge didnt chip beyond beyond repair. The only knife to perform better over all, was a Busse. INFI is the shit That doesnt mean every blade has to be made from INFI, to do its job.
The point is, VG-10 lam can deal with "heavy use". This guy's F1 will be fine in his intended use.
every video you do is good i really enjoy them , can i ask where do you do your wilderness camping ? and can you suggest anywhere good in England as i live in central london and im raring to get out into the wild outdoors thx
No, i'am from the Netherlands, i bought my F1 mainly on the facts you presented in this review. I took it on a 2 week canoe trip in Sweden, used it a lot and it didnt disappoint. Your reviews are nicely objective and aimed at realistic use. Agree 100% with you that knives are tools, and should be presented as such in a relation to bushcraft, camping and or the outdoors. My compliments to you and your good job.
ya the a1 is biger it has a 6 inch blade compared to the 4 inch on the f1 and its also thicker its 6 mm compared to the f1's 4.5 mm blade and its heaveier at 12oz compared to the f1 6oz and the a1 has a kraton handle. and also the a1blade doesent taper like the f1 does...in my opinion the a1 is better. i like a medium sized knife that can baton like a dream...i also like the ontario rtac 2, and the busse medusa, thoes knives have heft and good choping and batoning strenghts.
Hey sean, Just wondering as I'm new to knives, how do you decide,or know, what side of the Sharpening stone to sharpen your knife on, ceramic or diamond.
No what I meant is does it matter what side you sharpen your knife with? Does each side sharpen them differently and if so how do you decide which side you sharpen your knife with.
well if your knife is very dull or chipped then use the diamond side then the ceramic and if you are just touching up the edge only use the ceramic side
Diamond for heavy grinding and ceramic for tuochibg up the edge. TBH I only really use the ceramic edge as most of my knives are sharp and just need touching up.
I thought it is illegal in the uk to carry a knife larger than 3 inch folding this means no lock or fixed blade is this tru??? the law also says that with a good reason you are alowed to have one??? any sugestions?
you can carry any knife with a decent reason, obviously you cant walk around with a Machete on your person, but you could take a proper knife along with you if you were, for isntance, hunting or fishing.
I just had mine out for a few days doing high country backpacking. I batoned through everything, gutted trout, and cut para cord. Wow! Is an understatement. Barley needed sharpenng when I got home. Worth every dime.
On the outside it is a soft steel, this allows the knife to flex without breaking. On the inside is the VG-10. This is the sharp steel for the cutting. There is no carbon steel anywere on the knife.
Question. I just got my F1 in the mail today and after a brief inspection I have come to the conclusion that the Kydex sheath is not up to my liking. Dont get me wrong, Im glad all my money went into the knife and not the sheath, but does anyone have any links or suggestions where I could find a more usable sheath?
I have the micarta grip one and I cant speak highly enough about it!! Sure it can chip a little due to the inner core being v hard but so can any knife if you give it some! The only shame is they have put the price right up now! great review
Finally a decent F1 review! Thanks. One question, though: aren't you afraid to destroy the convex edge using the DC4? I am hesitant to use the DC4 on my own F1, since in order to maintain the convex edge people generally suggest the "sandpaper on mousepad" method...
I am only using the ceramic side to realign the edge. Similar to using a steel. I am using very little pressure and its only on the very edge. To sharpen it I will also the use the wet and dry on a mouse mat but I cant see that being necessary for a while.
I agree when cutting but I am sharpening on a ceramic stone. I am not even using the full weight of the knife on the stone. There is very little chance of me losing control of the knife. But I do agree not to cut towards yourself if using any pressure.
No disrespect , just something I noticed. Been a fan and subscriber of your videos for some time now. I use a Helle Eggen myself , I find it easier to sharpen and a bit cheaper than the F1.
sean ive gota tell you that its a very very bad idea to cut the flap off the sheath as ive owned one of thses knifes my self for some time and it does get loose with wear and tear ....lose the knife and your knackerd out there as you know its a very important bit of kit ....but on the whole they are a bomb proof and brilliant knife best money i have ever spent and belive me i put it through its paces .
Good review dude! I was torn between the Fallkniven and Rat-5 for some time. It was the sheath options and stainless steel materials of the Fallkniven that tipped the scales for me. I just ordered my FallknivenF1. Its rare to come across real quality blades without doing some research beforehand. It pains me to say that I have yet to find one of these real quality knives made in the USA. Oh well, guess thats why I drive a Tacoma..
Mixing length units: 4in and .5cm :). I thought the Brits had gone all metric? Any cheaper knives you're fond of? Any folders of use to you? Enjoy your reviews.
I have just researched the knife and apparently it is the official survival knife of the Swedish airforce, and has been since 1995. Thanks for the great review.
Good review. Interesting sharpening strokes. I'm curious about that sharpening stone. It would seem useful to have a stone that small with two sides.Thanks Silver Fox
I have a knife I have desigend purposely for bushcraft. I have been trailing it and have made the video review of it. I am just waiting for my knife maker to get him self organised before I release the video. If you like a large knife then you will deffinately want to buy one of these when you see what it can do. Keep wathcing out for the video.
Proper review this. Well done!
903lew 2 months ago
got any updates about the knife then?
Petegrin1 7 months ago
About the leather sheath, after wearing it for some time the knife just gets too loose, I bought the kydex sheath and Im happy again.
butcherer100 8 months ago
@butcherer100
I agree with you.
seanmulhall 8 months ago
Cool belt buckle,what is that made of?
kingmanted 8 months ago
@kingmanted
Red Deer antler. The antler was a gift from a friend on Scotland and I turned it in to a belt buckle
seanmulhall 8 months ago
@seanmulhall Very cool,thanks for the reply =) Leave nothing to waste my friend.
kingmanted 8 months ago
I have a simple D4 stone myself. It does a really good job on my Clipper. I did look at the DC4 but I needed a shapener so didn't have time to save. As for the F1, I wanted one already but nowhere near as much as now after seeing you hammer those nails in with the back.
ArgentSanguine 1 year ago
@bbbjug You mean the SC master hunter? In tests F1 do better it seems.
richter75 1 year ago
I like how its already broken in you know "used". Would you wanna get rid of it?
26uniden 1 year ago
@26uniden
I still use this knife on occasions. Im not ready to sell it yet but I will let you know if I do decide to sell it.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
@26uniden the knife broke? i dont get it
Petegrin1 7 months ago
What would you take for your F1 as is?
26uniden 1 year ago
@26uniden
Sorry, I dont understand what you are asking
seanmulhall 1 year ago
I'm really glad you added the sharpening part. It helped out quite a bit for I'm new to all this and don't know how long it takes to sharpen stainless steel vs carbon steel
xV13TCONGx 1 year ago
A knife is so obviously a weapon, it was exploited throughout history because of its profound ability to kill!!!!
And was always used to kill might I add....
Although it is a tool as well.
headphones222 1 year ago
The Fallkniven is a very good knife. I just do not like the fact that Fallkniven is not up front with the fact that their knives are 100% Japenese not Swedish.
Glockster42 1 year ago
Imagine my surprise after doing some research on my "Swedish" Falllkniven F1. How wrong I was. The knife is 100% JAPANESE, made by Takefu Special Steel. The inner core is VG10 the outer layer 420J2 steel, the handles are fitter by another Japanese company. Fallkniven is merely a design and marketing house, but their sales catalog certainly makes one think the knives are 100% Swedish. Rather disapointed I am.
Glockster42 1 year ago
@175079
I come form the South East of England so that's why you think I sound like a Londoner. Actually my accent is very different from a Cockney.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
@175079 this is funny, because his breath also smells cockney
aseglkj 1 year ago
@bbbjug yeah really, you are probably jelous. Statistics and tests show that fällkniven makes better knifes than Coldsteel.
Skrattmannen91 1 year ago
Hi
Really good review!
The core is a VG-10 steel, and 440 stainless steel on the sides of the blade.
Skrattmannen91 1 year ago
really nice review!
robsteries 1 year ago
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bigdogITbiker 1 year ago
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bigdogITbiker 1 year ago
what grit sand paper can you use? and what,s the advantage of a convex edge over a flat ground edge?
darkarchon777 1 year ago
@darkarchon777 A convex edge makes for a slightly better chopping edge (in the case of a axe a much better chopping edge) and allows you to carve wood more finely... as for using sandpaper, really any of your metal grinding papers will work, go with 200 to 1000 grit paper
MrEhud77 1 year ago
My problem is price. I don't believe paying a lot for a knife.
Swiss? Didn't they give us that joke swiss army knife too? What would they know.
Thetruthishere11 1 year ago
Don't quote me on this Sean but I believe the inner core is vg-10 (a tool steel) and the lamintion is 440 stainless or similar.
MrEhud77 1 year ago
great knife, no question, but I don't think the DC4 is very useful. a piece of 1200 grit sandpaper glued to a strip of mousepad is better much better for sharpening convex edges. If you glue that on a thin wooden board and put a piece of leather on the other side for stropping you have the perfect sharpener.
aseglkj 1 year ago
i really like that watch what kind is it and how much did u pay and oh is the strap leather
DjSkyfaze 1 year ago
@DjSkyfaze
The watch is a cheapy I imported from Hong Kong off Ebay. The strap is one I made from the heel leather off an hiking boot. The strap is plastic.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
hey, Sean is the plastic sheath going to cause scratching on my knife=?
teyacapan 1 year ago
Did I really have to watch a 30 second video before I could watch the review????? YES!
jons4real 1 year ago
@jons4real
I think I have removed all of the video ads from my videos. Its was not something I requested but Google chose to add for them selves. If you see any more please let me know. Thanks
seanmulhall 1 year ago
@seanmulhall Hey man I'm all about doing what ever you can to make some extra money. Its just that these ads can get annoying. It's cool.
jons4real 1 year ago
@seanmulhall There is another 30 sec video man. One other thing. Wouldn't sharpening that way ruin the convex edge it has? Convex edges are normally stropped on wet and dry sandpaper and then leather strop for the best results.
MrBladeDude 1 year ago
Hey sean you chud go 4 utube partnership you will get paid for makin vids
longtoes12 1 year ago
thanks! like always youre insight on the material at hand is superb...... have the best of weeks. I love yure back grounds........Man youre one lucky dude.
teyacapan 1 year ago
thank you mate! know please help me to decide if i should get teh dc4 or the spyderco 204mf sharp maker? and what is the difference between the dc4 and dc3!
teyacapan 1 year ago
@teyacapan I do not know about the Spyderco 204 but the only difference between the DC3 and DC4 is its size. the DC3 is 3" long and the DC4 is 4" long.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
@seanmulhall okay mate . youre lots of help.. is the f1 too heavy to use as a neck nife? Do I need a different sheath like kydex to use the f1 as a neck nife? thanks a million for the advise.
teyacapan 1 year ago
@teyacapan Do some research on sharpening a convex edge. The sharpmaker would definitely not be a good choice for the Fallkniven F1.
MrBladeDude 1 year ago
hey sean how do i maintain my f1 sharp? excelent review........ and is the plastic sheath a good deal to wear on a fishing ship in alaska?
teyacapan 1 year ago
@teyacapan. I generally use the Fallkniven DC4 to hone my knife edge. If its becomes really dull then I use the diamond side and use cirular motions to put a new convex edge on it. The trick to keeping the convex egde is to flew the wrist slightly during the circular motions. Other wise glue some wet and dry paper to an old mouse mat and use that. The soft surface will give you a convex edge.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
@seanmulhall like always mate youre lots of help...... so do I get the dc4 or dc3 sharpener? and i think i can speak for all of us when are you puting up a vid on how to do the circular motions for the convex edge.... have a nice day here from california im in the desert..........
teyacapan 1 year ago
@teyacapan OK, I do have some product review videos to make on sharpening stones so when I make them I'll cover sharpening the convex edge. Thanks
seanmulhall 1 year ago
FÄLLKNIVEN....
I got one off those :=)
Mypaladingdong 1 year ago
mate nice review. out of interest what watch are you wearing?
sean1e100 1 year ago
@sean1e100
Just a cheapy hiking watch with compass, altimeter, thermometer, etc. I imported it form Hong Kong years ago. The strap is one I made form leather.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
I'm stuck between the Fallkniven F1 and the RC-4 any suggestions anyone?
irishgotee 1 year ago
Is that the VG10 or 3G model F1?
Enganacious 1 year ago
I use a mouse pad and wet dry sandpaper to keep my F1 convexed. Did it with an Arkansas stone and didn't care for the result. It works but using a method more suited to a convex edge is better. To each his own works.
scarz1951 1 year ago
does anyone know if a high-carbon steel is harder, or the F1's VG-10 steel is harder? thank you.
bigdogITbiker 1 year ago
Nice video. but is that grip plastic?
Petegrin1 1 year ago
Its rubber. A little too flat in my opinion but this is a great knife. They also sell the full tang blank do you can add you own handle.
seanmulhall 1 year ago
@seanmulhall Definitely too flat, but that's part of what makes it light. I thought about getting one with micarta grips, but that would make it a fair bit heavier. As for the convex edge, I'm surprised you sharpened it on a stone instead of either a mousepad/sandpaper or a strop....just to keep the edge convexed instead of flattening it out.
ayokay123 1 year ago
@Petegrin1 The handle material is Thermorun. Its very grippy when wet.
rc3mil 1 year ago
@Petegrin1 Grips called thermorum
rc3mil 1 year ago
If you were to keep the all round ULTIMATE knife in case of disaster / survival, what do you recommend ?
urkingod 2 years ago
i have the fällkniven s1
its a great knife, you can do various things with it.
vg10 laminated steel. you can trust this stuff!
and its not so expensive either
svolugz300 2 years ago
you know, swedish quality.
volvo is the best car in the world
fällkniven is the best knife.
svolugz300 2 years ago
i love this knife mine goes everywhere with me.Quality.
afreewelshmun 2 years ago
sorry posted that before watching the rest of the video.
however i thought convex sharpening was a bit different than how you did it. but obviously your technique worked. thanks for the video. i think this is the best fallkniven review ive seen and an excellent knife review in general
oneraindog 2 years ago
Convex edges - sharpen in a circular motion. With my knives which are already sharp I only need to hone the edge, so a few very light strokes on the ceramic side of the DC4 is fine.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
any comments on field sharpening a convex edge?
oneraindog 2 years ago
ask fällkniven
svolugz300 2 years ago
Hi, I great review. I was wondering though if you would be willing to do a detailed review on the F1 3G? I know a lot of people are looking for a vid review on this knife and I think you are 1 of three that could actually do proper review on the knife. Keep it up and hope you consider.
openmindtruthsayer 2 years ago
nice job
68wagoneer 2 years ago
that button down sheath looks better than the open-top friction one i got with mine. mine must be an older version.
the bugger has fallen out TWICE - luckily not in a lake or something! :) good review
eightwillwontcannot 2 years ago
dude, start eating! unless you secured food quickly you wouldn't last 24 hours in a survival situation lol
JRNY1605 2 years ago
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Are you a fucking retard? A fit adult male can go about 3 weeks without food, maybe even loonger in the right conditions. So please, unless you know what your talking about, shut the fuck up.
:)
hughes7520 2 years ago
First off it's a joke, so lighten up. Second, 3 weeks without food? I'm sure you read that online and it sounds so easy but have you actually experienced it. After 3 days of setting up a camp and no food you tell me if you'd last another 18 days. Get some experience then tell me who the retard is.
JRNY1605 2 years ago 6
Experience? After 10years military service in the British Infantry i have a pretty good idea as to what the human body is capable of. And yes, you CAN go 3 weeks without food, altho you will be near death at the end. After the first 5-8 days your body begins to feed upon itself, burning through your body fat then throught your muscles themselves.
And btw, your the retard.
hughes7520 2 years ago
You're still getting upset about this? Ok lets just conclude for your mental sanity that you're the expert on starvation and the human body. As a side note, next time you get into a discussion don't try to gain credibility with unsubstantiated claims and unverifiable military experience; they don't hold much weight on an anonymous service such as YouTube.
JRNY1605 2 years ago 7
@JRNY1605 I'm not part of this debate, but your last comment made me laugh. True there is too much d*ck measuring on youtube with no way of verifying if the person is totally full of sh*t
Tracker4252 2 years ago
maybe your body can go 3 weeks without food, but after 2 weeks I'm pretty sure you'll try to end your life, cutting out the agony
ChronicMist 2 years ago
Maybe, I guess that would come down to the induviduals mental strength and will to live.
hughes7520 2 years ago
exactly
ChronicMist 2 years ago
Hello bushcrafters, hello sean, keep the videos coming please they are helpfull, when your next off to buy another knife or axe, spare a momment for your fans, and buy a microphone instead because its difficult to hear you at times. I too never see a knife as a weapon, where do the kids get it from? they need a hoby.
cheers
D7eadnaught 2 years ago
To be fair, I'm a "kid" (15, still could be considered a kid) and I totally agree, there are too many stupid young people, who go around stabbing each other, I personally see the Knife as a tool first, weapon second, because I do condone a knife for self defense, but I wish people wouldn't use them so offensively, because it gives knives, and all young people, a bad image
scargill8 2 years ago
Stainless steels like VG10 aren't good choices for hard use. Carbon is much better for hard use. Check out BLUNTRUTH4U's videos on Youtube on his steel choices.
888zzz 2 years ago
I've used the F1 exclusively for 7 years of hard use and never had a problem. There is so much information floating around on steel choices but most people have little to no actual experience.
JRNY1605 2 years ago 4
I thought Carbon blades were the weaker ones?
scargill8 2 years ago
WTF are you talking about? Can you be specific about what type of carbon steel you mean? How it was heat treated? What's the blades intended use? The grind? Saying one type of steel is better than another without context is retarded. VG-10 has advantages and disadvantages. So do carbons. If you doubt the sturdiness of VG-10 laminate, YOU should check out the torture test of the A1 on noss4's channel. Not that that has anything to do with how the knife performs in its intended use.
68wagoneer 2 years ago
The A1 in Noss4's test chipped a lot. If you want to ignore that or attribute the chipping to inappropriate testing more power to ya.
888zzz 2 years ago
Of course it was inappropriate. Thats not the point. You wanted "hard use".
Chipped? You mean when he was batoning it through a concrete paving stone with a hammer? It initially chipped but then stopped chipping. The edge didnt chip beyond beyond repair. The only knife to perform better over all, was a Busse. INFI is the shit That doesnt mean every blade has to be made from INFI, to do its job.
The point is, VG-10 lam can deal with "heavy use". This guy's F1 will be fine in his intended use.
68wagoneer 2 years ago 2
every video you do is good i really enjoy them , can i ask where do you do your wilderness camping ? and can you suggest anywhere good in England as i live in central london and im raring to get out into the wild outdoors thx
NETSTAR1877 2 years ago
No, i'am from the Netherlands, i bought my F1 mainly on the facts you presented in this review. I took it on a 2 week canoe trip in Sweden, used it a lot and it didnt disappoint. Your reviews are nicely objective and aimed at realistic use. Agree 100% with you that knives are tools, and should be presented as such in a relation to bushcraft, camping and or the outdoors. My compliments to you and your good job.
Bas
moppieoei 2 years ago
Thanks for your comments.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
i like the a1 better...
JasonMBalt 2 years ago
I've heard its slightly larger. I havent seen one in person but have heard good reviews of it.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
ya the a1 is biger it has a 6 inch blade compared to the 4 inch on the f1 and its also thicker its 6 mm compared to the f1's 4.5 mm blade and its heaveier at 12oz compared to the f1 6oz and the a1 has a kraton handle. and also the a1blade doesent taper like the f1 does...in my opinion the a1 is better. i like a medium sized knife that can baton like a dream...i also like the ontario rtac 2, and the busse medusa, thoes knives have heft and good choping and batoning strenghts.
JasonMBalt 2 years ago
Hey sean, Just wondering as I'm new to knives, how do you decide,or know, what side of the Sharpening stone to sharpen your knife on, ceramic or diamond.
scargill8 2 years ago
get the fallkniven dc4, its a mix of both
assassin616 2 years ago
No what I meant is does it matter what side you sharpen your knife with? Does each side sharpen them differently and if so how do you decide which side you sharpen your knife with.
scargill8 2 years ago
well if your knife is very dull or chipped then use the diamond side then the ceramic and if you are just touching up the edge only use the ceramic side
assassin616 2 years ago
Diamond for heavy grinding and ceramic for tuochibg up the edge. TBH I only really use the ceramic edge as most of my knives are sharp and just need touching up.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
I would recommend two knives for self defense and survivial, SOG Vulcan Tanto (VG10 San Mai steel) and Spyderco Woodlander (N690Co Steel).
E2F83 2 years ago
Great review. Totally agree with you. The Fällkniven is probably the best survival knife on the marked.
Lorbera 2 years ago
Spyderco Woodlander is freaking sweet for the woods.
E2F83 2 years ago
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You need to workout bubba! U sure ain't no Bear Grhylls! Keep tryin' though!!!!
Are the Discovery Channel breaking your door down yet?
englander1971 2 years ago
The sheath does loosen up after a while, so dont depend on the friction fit, keep the secure fastener (the lit) on it!!
moppieoei 2 years ago
Does anyone have experience with the S1? Is it compact enough long hiking trips?
ROBattles 2 years ago
Does the sharpening stone come when you buy the blade?
scargill8 2 years ago
No they dont but they are not expensive. £13.00
seanmulhall 2 years ago
I thought it is illegal in the uk to carry a knife larger than 3 inch folding this means no lock or fixed blade is this tru??? the law also says that with a good reason you are alowed to have one??? any sugestions?
paweloskoczek 2 years ago
you can carry any knife with a decent reason, obviously you cant walk around with a Machete on your person, but you could take a proper knife along with you if you were, for isntance, hunting or fishing.
scargill8 2 years ago
yes everything is illegal to carry in the UK! - the answer is just don't draw attention to yourself from the law
76bts 2 years ago
But how good is it for gäddslem? :)
croux 2 years ago
Thats not a v grind its a convex grind use a strop or fine sand papper like 1000 to 2000
benchmadebob 2 years ago
Sean.. you definitely gave me some food for thought
OzaawaaMigiziNini 2 years ago
i agree like my 2 pocket knives i use it as a tool but if thats all i have i wil use it as a weapon
zamuriaz 2 years ago
i recived my f1 3g steel today yipee
badvboynofear 2 years ago
I just had mine out for a few days doing high country backpacking. I batoned through everything, gutted trout, and cut para cord. Wow! Is an understatement. Barley needed sharpenng when I got home. Worth every dime.
lawremck 2 years ago
On the outside it is a soft steel, this allows the knife to flex without breaking. On the inside is the VG-10. This is the sharp steel for the cutting. There is no carbon steel anywere on the knife.
hogielove 2 years ago
Sorry you are wrong...
VG-10 mean the laminated and not the core like you think.
External: 420J2 stainless steel
Core: Hight carbon steel
VG-10 was designed by Takefu Special Steel co.,Ltd, base in Takefu, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
VG-10 components are
VG10C:1.0%Cr:15.0%Mo:1.0%V:0.2%Co:1.5%
grappolidipalma 2 years ago
vg-10 is a stainless steel, not a carbon steel. 15%cr that means it is "stainless"
hogielove 2 years ago
totally agree with you man. I've had a lot of knives but this is the only one i'd trust with my life.
the internal steel is so strong it can literally hold my weight without bending.
it's pure function packed into 8 inches.
DeadlyVeggie 2 years ago
well said sean about the "a Knife is a tool not a weapon" Cheers mate
petervagt 2 years ago 6
I thank you for your review. It was most helpful. In fact I have learned much from your videos and I appreciate it.
maponicspro 2 years ago
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I wonder who makes better knives Benchmade or Fallkniven probably Benchmade
punksnotdead543 2 years ago
Question. I just got my F1 in the mail today and after a brief inspection I have come to the conclusion that the Kydex sheath is not up to my liking. Dont get me wrong, Im glad all my money went into the knife and not the sheath, but does anyone have any links or suggestions where I could find a more usable sheath?
lawremck 2 years ago
good review :)
the F1, my most trusted outdoorscompagnion
nephildevil 2 years ago
I have the micarta grip one and I cant speak highly enough about it!! Sure it can chip a little due to the inner core being v hard but so can any knife if you give it some! The only shame is they have put the price right up now! great review
maxpullara1 2 years ago
Finally a decent F1 review! Thanks. One question, though: aren't you afraid to destroy the convex edge using the DC4? I am hesitant to use the DC4 on my own F1, since in order to maintain the convex edge people generally suggest the "sandpaper on mousepad" method...
rscheepmaker 2 years ago
I am only using the ceramic side to realign the edge. Similar to using a steel. I am using very little pressure and its only on the very edge. To sharpen it I will also the use the wet and dry on a mouse mat but I cant see that being necessary for a while.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
If you look up on the FK forum at Knifeforums there is an excellent post on "compact sharpener" i believe it's called.
Cheap, field portable strop/ convex sharpener.
I intend on building one myself! - but it seemed like the sort of thing you'd appreciate.
Thecarotidpulse 2 years ago
Thanks I will look it up.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
NEVER sharpen a blade towards your groinal area ! If you slip and cut yourself you could bleed to death in minutes.
garystorey 2 years ago
I agree when cutting but I am sharpening on a ceramic stone. I am not even using the full weight of the knife on the stone. There is very little chance of me losing control of the knife. But I do agree not to cut towards yourself if using any pressure.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
No disrespect , just something I noticed. Been a fan and subscriber of your videos for some time now. I use a Helle Eggen myself , I find it easier to sharpen and a bit cheaper than the F1.
garystorey 2 years ago
I have not seen one of those knives. I will look them up see what the spec is.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
sean ive gota tell you that its a very very bad idea to cut the flap off the sheath as ive owned one of thses knifes my self for some time and it does get loose with wear and tear ....lose the knife and your knackerd out there as you know its a very important bit of kit ....but on the whole they are a bomb proof and brilliant knife best money i have ever spent and belive me i put it through its paces .
tenbuks 2 years ago
Good review dude! I was torn between the Fallkniven and Rat-5 for some time. It was the sheath options and stainless steel materials of the Fallkniven that tipped the scales for me. I just ordered my FallknivenF1. Its rare to come across real quality blades without doing some research beforehand. It pains me to say that I have yet to find one of these real quality knives made in the USA. Oh well, guess thats why I drive a Tacoma..
Great job again.
lawremck 2 years ago
i got both, and i prefer the F1
nephildevil 2 years ago
Mixing length units: 4in and .5cm :). I thought the Brits had gone all metric? Any cheaper knives you're fond of? Any folders of use to you? Enjoy your reviews.
tanerofies 2 years ago
I use both metric and imperial equally. Maybe I should have given both measuerments espeically for the european and younger viewers.
As for folders the only one I take out is my Vitorinox Multi Tool and I love that.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
I have just researched the knife and apparently it is the official survival knife of the Swedish airforce, and has been since 1995. Thanks for the great review.
CelticReject 2 years ago
Great Video Sean, keep it up.
5/5
Mike.
WeaponCollector 2 years ago
Good review. Interesting sharpening strokes. I'm curious about that sharpening stone. It would seem useful to have a stone that small with two sides.Thanks Silver Fox
roninslam 2 years ago
Im not sure what you mean. It has a diamond side for course grinding and a ceramic side for honing.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
good review and for four days of abuse it kept a good edge
godsend420 2 years ago
good review, it is a really good survival knife, 5/5
hobbexp 2 years ago
Weapons are tools as well.
I do agree that fighting knives aren't necessary for the woods. You'd be better off with a knife designed for the purpose.
LooseLatitude 2 years ago
I have a knife I have desigend purposely for bushcraft. I have been trailing it and have made the video review of it. I am just waiting for my knife maker to get him self organised before I release the video. If you like a large knife then you will deffinately want to buy one of these when you see what it can do. Keep wathcing out for the video.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
Yeah, I'll watch for the vid.
LooseLatitude 2 years ago
5/5 review of a 5/5 knife
GopanBushcraft 2 years ago
wow nice knife but it is $279.95 here in the US
rmojo23 2 years ago
Around £100 in the UK
seanmulhall 2 years ago
very well done review sean 5/5
sealofwisdom 2 years ago