My Knife of Choice, The Fallkniven F1

[2kargarage1]

Luv this knife

[Sorkab]

Really nice handles! Can you still order the F1 with that handle?

[r4nger5tube]

The F1 has held up for me for over 5 years now. I didnt try to keep the convex blade sharp - I took a few hours out of my live and ground a 2mm 23dgree angle on the edge with the fallkniven dc4 sharpening stone.

It's an awesome knife, it has survived being dropped off a cliff, battening, hammering into wood and my relitavely careless ownership. i expect to leave it to someone in my will in 20 or so years.

hope that helps

[cooksecurities]

I have the f1; I have used it and now not razor shpar anymore; I cant' seems to get it back to new sharpness, anyone with suggestions?

[RSLtreecare]

Hi great review, plese drop me a line with the name for the gripp maker also the sheath. Thanks

[Lajjnus87]

SWEDISH QUALITY FUCKIN' RULE!!! ;)

[phishydk]

how about the s1? is it simply a f1 but longer? would u recommend the s1 or the a1?

[Photo314159]

Hm, sweet blade. Thanks for the review. May have to add this one to the fold. I'm turning into somewhat of a knife collector just from looking for the perfect survival knife, lol.

[d3tach3d]

this f1 looks different from the ones i see now.

[grappolidipalma]

7 years ago I buyed my first F1, after that i have tried maybe 100+ different knives for bushcraft (or better, general purpose outdoor use)... Now i am returned back to the F1 because is close to perfection (for my needs). Stainless steel (some time i found my carbon steel knives get rusty in less 24 hours; i can' t manage it), 148 grams, pretty easy to resharp (not like carbon steel but 100 time better than D2). The only similar knife is the Enzo Trapper in S30V; I love them both...

[herpingmad145]

do yo have any problems with chipping out? how do you pervent it

[spizaetus]

Hello !

Where exactly can I buy a fallkniven like yours , with micarta grips?

Regards!

[chabi3000]

Should i get this or the Ka-Bar Fighting Knife ?

[2KARGARAGE]

Just bought one!! Rat 3 video and demo?

[enjoiorange]

I know what you mean when I called the first time to check prices before I ordered I didn't realize I was talking to LT at first and when I did I started to get all nervous and trip over my words. He seemed like a really great guy when I called a few days later to order the knife he even remembered me

[enjoiorange]

Is this still your choice over the BHK bushcrafter

[canteencorner]

@enjoiorange It has become a close second, but not because of function or design, mostly because the guys at BHK are friends of mine so it adds a bit more value to me personally. I use each still in separate kits though, I love them both.

[llpsk800]

@canteencorner how much are the handles because i am thinking of buying it from your site but only if the handles are also in my price range

[bombaztic77]

@canteencorner Hello my friend just want to know the store your knife came from?thanks..

[lesamourai777]

Most bushcraft knives I've seen on youtube have a Scandinavian grind. Are there disadvantages in using a knife with a convex grind for bushcraft? Thanks.

[canteencorner]

@lesamourai777 People go for Scandi for a couple of Reasons - The major one is that the Scandi Grind is super easy to sharpen, even for beginners, and the second is that a Scandi Grind can make longer and thinner feather sticks for fire starting. The Convex is harder to sharpen, but in my experience does all the same tasks just as well, its just harder to sharpen.

[roaringwaterbay]

fallkniven made some f1s with green micarta grips on limited production run, no? they seem very hard to find.

[secretsquirrell13]

what about taking care of the convex edge in the field?

[canteencorner]

@secretsquirrell13 I carry a Fallkniven DC4 sharpener with me at all times. I use it for my Scandi Bushcrafter as well. It is a great lightweight sharpener.

[secretsquirrell13]

@canteencorner but what about stropping and a mouse pad and sand paper and all that jazz for the convex.......sorry bro im doing my reasearch before i invest.....im looking at a bravo 1, f1, or just say the hell with it and stick with a scandi and get an enzo trapper thanks for the response.

[canteencorner]

@secretsquirrell13 Besides the Fallkniven DC4 I usually have the belt I had custom made. The underside was left natural so I can use it as a strop in the woods if I need to.

[secretsquirrell13]

@canteencorner i see says the blind man.......thanks!

[yearling37]

@canteencorner Great vid and review. Well done. All I could afford before going to Thailand was the Gerber LMF Inf.; though I wanted a Falkniven, and will buy. I don't think you can buy a better production knife for the money. IMHO Which one to get is the question, but I've always been partial to F1 type size.. My Gerber is holding up pretty well, with a decent sharperner in the sheath; though most of the chores are processing meat I buy at open markets; I hate the serrations!

[PACER2320]

Very nice

[rockyroeba]

hi, i dont know what to choose, the A1 or the F1,

ill be backpacking in scandinavia and i need a good allround knife,

so hunting, making camp, building fire, split wood, ...

Is the F1 capable to do these things without problem?

Or is the A1 a better choise

[canteencorner]

@rockyroeba I would go with the A1 on that. It is more of a one tool option due to the blade length The F1 is under 4" so that will limit you on what you can baton through, the A1 would be better suited for your needs.

[aseglkj]

@rockyroeba +1 on the A1, awesome knife. it can do all the tasks you mention and perform excellently.

the f1 is a great knife if you don't have to do chopping and wood splitting. it's good at batoning but the blade is just too short.

[KiiNgofTheCastle]

nice knife, i prefer my ka-bar though it has heft and quality steel.... i picked it up off amazon for 50 bucks.....what steel is this particular knife made out of though??

[bigdogITbiker]

I got the DC4 stone recently. According to the package's instructions, I am supposed to use a circular motion on the edge with the sharpening stone, and lift the blade up about equal to the thickness of the blade itself while sharpening it. I have also tried the technique of as if I am cutting into the stone with the edge while sharpening it. Both sharpening techniques dont seem to be able to get my F1 back to out-of-the-box hair shaving sharp. Anyone with suggestions? thank you

[teyacapan]

both of youre sheaths are awesome my fav. is the kydex..........

[spizaetus]

Hello friend!

Where exactly did you buy this type of knife with that particular micarta handle?

Regards from Romania

[zarmup]

Hey Rob,

Nice and Clear Vid!

'been using CS masterhunter and 'recently a F1. Many people compare these two.

But no possible comparison exept for the general look, The F1 as a much better steel and balance in hand. and despite it's convex shape, I find the F1 easier to sharpen. I didn't catch in your vid the name and place where you get that custom grip? Anyway, Keep on going like this!

[bigdogITbiker]

Hi Rob, what sharpener do you use for sharpening the F1's edge? thanks

[canteencorner]

@bigdogITbiker I use the Fallkniven DC4 Sharpener and a Strop (the underside of my belt).

[bigdogITbiker]

@canteencorner Hi Rob, when you use the DC4 sharpening stone from Fallkiven, how long are you using it, of course that depends on how dull the edge has become by the time you sharpen it. thanks.

[bigdogITbiker]

anyone know if the f1's tang in the handle SKELETONIZED? thanks

[Tegulicious]

I like this knife, but I like the bark river bravo 1 better. 

[reinder666]

I have the same knife, and after sharpning it i can shave my face with it. The only thing i don´t like from de vg10 steel is that its realy soft. My point is blunt from when i stuck it in an ham and it hit the bone. But great knife from the sweeds. And yes the back realy does create A LOT of sparks. Good luck with it!

[labrat7357]

Hello Robert,

Thanks for a great clip. I would like to offer a suggestion to aid the retention of your ferrosteel in the scabard . It is essentially what you are doing already but just swap out the paracord for some small diameter bungee cord and it is positively retained and going nowhere .

Best regards.

[robbabcock1969]

No problems at all with chipping? That seems to be the common problem with VG-10, in my experience.

[bigdogITbiker]

@robbabcock1969 My question: are you hitting rocks or dirt when you batoning through wood in the wilderness with the F1?

[Symb0o]

i own several knives from many well known companies like coldsteel, sog and benchmade to name a few. I must say that none of the knives i have from these companies come close to the the quality of a fallkniven. I have the F1 and S1 version and both are exellent, my personal preference being the S1. Truely a workhorse knife that can withstand some serious abuse.

[secretsquirrell13]

great looking knife, what is your opinion of the rat knives?? thanks.

[canteencorner]

@secretsquirrell13 The Rats are built to last, great knives for the price that's for sure. I am not a fan of the flat grips they usually have, but that's just me being nit-picky.

[secretsquirrell13]

@canteencorner thanks dude.

[KiiNgofTheCastle]

@secretsquirrell13 rat knives are overpriced theres nothing special about them....i prefer the ka-bar its made out of the same steel as rat cutlery knives...with a 7 inch blade and plenty of weight to back it up, its a great chopper!!!! and all around great knife.....

[secretsquirrell13]

@KiiNgofTheCastle well if your refering to the kabar heavy bowie, then yes it is a awesome chopper and all that good stuff as far as the fighting knife no its to thin and ive seen plenty of them bend while batoning, and rat knives arent over priced because you basically get a custom sheath with it and you can saw the thing in half on purpose and they will send you a brand new one, 100% unconditional lifetime guarentee, also 100% made in the USA, no...its not overpriced at all.

[aseglkj]

@secretsquirrell13 cheap steel, unergonomic handles, overhyped.

[secretsquirrell13]

@aseglkj 1095 is a universially recognized steel as being one the the best or most preferred steels to have on a knive that dosent cost you a fortune to buy, micarta is not cheap, unergonomic? its totally up to personal preference, the knife is tough as nails, but i do want to get another knife...but after i get that knife i'll probably want another one after that.

[aseglkj]

@secretsquirrell13 Well, 1095 is recognized as a cheap steel that can be quite ok for knives with a good heat treat, but it doesn't hold an edge very well and rusts like crazy and then you get microchips. But it's still one of the cheapest steels, simply iron with .95% carbon. That's why ESEE is ridiculously overpriced compared to e.g. Fallkniven. And if you ask people who own both ESEE and fallkniven, they will tell you they prefer fallkniven by far.

[secretsquirrell13]

@aseglkj oh i wouldnt doubt it one bit, once i get the funds i'll most def. be getting a fallkniven but i want the custom handels and its like $250 @ ksf.....its only a matter of time. the only gripe i have about the rat-4 that i have is that the finish isint as tough as it should be, my ka-bar heavy bowie thats made in taiwan by the way, has a better more robust finish on it than the rat and that does dissapoint me quite a bit.

[D7eadnaught]

Hi guys, been using mine for a year, still looks tidy, very impressed, cool knife highly recommended.

ClintonLee0711 got handled like the knife!

[Caveman0713]

If you think it would be a good upgrade I will further research the PF and figure out if it would be a good trade out in a camp knife or survival knife. Thanks for the vids and keep em up.

[Caveman0713]

I dont expect you to bad mouth Dave's knife because he is your friend, but I would hope you would give me an unbiased opinion.*Hypothetically* price aside, would you trade your fallkniven, for a pathfinder? Or would you keep the fallkniven over the pathfinder? I dont know if you have personally used the PF, but could you offer some insight to your personal preference? I am almost sold on the PF but if you can pass on some info, and potentially save me $300 I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Caveman0713]

hey rob, I own the version with the thermeron grip, it was a gift from my gf at the time almost 2yrs ago and I love it and it only cost a little over $100. I have been contemplating buying Dave's Pathfinder knife. What are your thoughts? I mean my fallkniven is a great blade and it has proven itself time and time again. On the other hand, I have heard great things about the PF and I was wondering if, in your opinion, it might be worth the $300 price tag.

[ClintonLee0711]

thats bullshit hes "uses" that knife alot, look how highly its polished in the reflection of the light

[canteencorner]

@ClintonLee0711 You obviously know nothing about a quality made Blade, so until you own a Fallkniven, use it and make videos of it, your opinion means next to nothing. There is a lot of wear on the blade from use, but the poor lighting on the video makes the reflection kind of blur everything. I took a look at your page and can see for myself who is really all talk. So get some real experience, and then maybe we will take your opinion for more than what it is, ignorance.

[MrCableguyken]

@ClintonLee0711 I own numerous blades that came polished from the factory, and IF you take care of them, and know how to treat them, they will maintain that shine for a lifetime...Just because you are an untrained noob when it comes to all things sharp and trash your blades and put them away dirty doesnt mean the rest of the wold does, now get out your folks basement, and enjoy the real world for a bit..ya might learn something.

[jntroisi]

@ClintonLee0711 If you've watch Rob's channel much, you would know he uses his tools. Don't bother knocking someone you don't follow, as other who do follow his work will see you as the simpleton that you are.

[magicdevil97]

@ClintonLee0711 u no nothin about knifes l u re is a nasty dmn perv bitch

[cliffway]

@magicdevil97 i agree he's a noob, but really 'a perv'?! ;-P

[xenoptryx]

How long is "quite a long time"? 20 yrs,30 yrs?

[canteencorner]

@xenoptryx Nope - just three years, but it is the only knife I use, and its seen more than its fare share of Bushcraft work.

[renagade12]

martain swinkles makes the best sheaths hybrid leather and kydex

[gorzinplatz]

@renagade12 Yes he does. He also owns an F1 that I made custom handles and a leather sheath for.

[renagade12]

@gorzinplatz

very nice man

[ayokay123]

Yeah, but can you stab and kill a cement floor with it like a Busse?! :D

[canteencorner]

@ayokay123 Next time I am attacked by a Cement Floor I will let you know :)

[ivageivage]

do you like it? :)

[bigdogITbiker]

does anyone know if high-carbon steel is harder, or the F1's VG-10 ? thank you

[ahuramichael]

@bigdogITbiker

I think the Fallkniven VG-10 is at something like ~60 rockwell. Is carbon steel harder? It depends. To make it simple: the *type* of steel (1095, VG-10, etc.) basically determines the range of possible hardnesses; the heat treatment is what picks out a possible hardness. Generally as hardness goes up so does wear resistance -- and as those go up the steel's toughness goes down. Stainless steels typically get brittle at high hardness before carbon steels...but there's a big range

[Ebiczebulanious]

I see one at "Oregon Kife Shop" for $109.95 W/Zytel Sheath and Free Shipping.

[canteencorner]

@Ebiczebulanious Thats a good price since it has free shipping.

[10Tenggiri]

nice knife.

[mole2catch]

Great knife ! love it, good vid.

[NCHiker1970]

I knew I saw that knife somewhere before..... OORAH! LOL I hadn't thought about it to much since the color was not the same. Great Knives! Good choice on your part!

[herpingmad145]

will the pathfinder knife ever be back in production?

[herpingmad145]

you should sell it on your website

[r4nger5tube]

I totally agree - i've had an F1 for some years now, and feel no need to change or upgrade.

[pop2u1]

@r4nger5tube@canteencorner How do you guys like you knifes to this day? How is the knife holding up? also do you baton often with it?

[jntroisi]

Interesting. I only have Spyderco folders in VG10, which I love to light/medium use. I have a few Moras and a BRKT Gunny for the real hard use, as well as some 1095 fixed. I always thought of VG10 as more of a hard but brittle steel. Thanks for the review.

James

[quartermain1973]

Nice looking outfit bro, really like the fire steel loop

[marquette048]

Nice knife! I have a Fallkniven PXL folder in3G laminated steel. This knife has such great edge retention that I have not had to sharpen it yet! Granted it hasn't seen a lot of hard use yet. I've been looking at an F1 for a fixed blade...how have you best found to sharpen these super tough laminated blades? (your method) People I've talked to have had a hard time getting the edge back to the original sharpness. Thanks

[oneonebravo11B]

How come you don't use the Pathfinder Knife.

[canteencorner]

@oneonebravo11B I don't have anything against the PF Knife, it is a beautiful blade. I have been using my F1 well before Dave even had it designed though. You don't ditch your best friend just because you made a new friend brother.

[oneonebravo11B]

LOL. Thats a great line. I have the pathfinder but just like the BHK Bushcrafter better.

[Bassman018]

Cool knife looks sturdy I have a SOG Seal pup. It's really light weight.