Fällkniven A1 vs. Cold Steel SRK

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Opinions? I'm talking about what I can buy new today, not old models (so please don't compare to a carbon v model of the srk which i cannot buy new). I don't mind suggestions on other knives you may prefer, but please at least end the replay with a vote for one of these two (if these were the two you needed to pick from). Intended usage = wilderness survival.

Tx!
Adam
 
Since both knives are stainless steel and the Fallkniven is way better, for me there is no question:

Fallkniven A1

(the SRK is AUS8 steel right?)
 
Fällkniven A1 hands down...
Those are great : laminated blades with VG10 core, convex edge geometry, comfortable in hand and build like a tank. If you're looking for something reliable, the A1 is the way to go.
 
I owned both and the A1 is superior to the SRK in everyway IMO The A1 is thicker but it cut's, slices alot better then the SRK since it's convex. Laminated VG10 is easier to sharpen as well.
 
My vote is for the A1 as well. Great knife, great steel, great company, etc.

- Mark
 
I've handled an A1, and didn't care for it at all. It's short, heavy, and has a *very* thick edge. Too small to be a good chopper, too thick to be a good slicer. Since you can't get an SRK in Carbon V (a better knife, IMO), I'd look for something else. The Fallkniven H1 is very good, you might want to take a look at that.
 
I'd get a Scrapyard knives knife for an absolutely must NOT break knife in the size you want for pretty low cost. Check out destruction videos of both knives. Above all it must not break, but also realize you probably won't need to cut through steel plate or pipe in a survival situation.
 
Fallkniven A-1. And I am not a fan of stainless steel. But I am a big fan of quality and Fallkniven wins in the quality dept. hands down.
 
This is a no-brainer: Fallkniven A-1!

Yes, maybe you can get 3 SRK's for 1 A1, but then again, maybe you NEED 3 SRK's to outlast 1 A-1...

Kind regards,

Jos
 
The current production SRK is a great GP/U knife at its price point.
The A1 is 2-3x the price for a reason.
OTOH, it will hurt your feelings less if something tragic happens to the SRK, like dropping it in a river.
 
Several years ago, I was asking the same question that you have posted.

I then wanted to upgrade from the 1970 vintage Air Force Survival Knife that I had been carrying. My final choices included Fallkniven and Cold Steel knives among others. After handling the Fallkniven A1 and F1 and the Cold Steel SRK and Master Hunter I wanted to see in person the Fallkniven S1. Alas, I still haven't seen the S1. The proprietor of Fallkniven says that the S1 is own personal favorite wilderness knife.

I didn't like the thickness or the grind on the SRK as I thought that it was to much into the sharpened crowbar school of thought. The convex grind of the A1 made it one of early favorites, but the price and the blade length caused me to hesitate and re-evaluate my intended use.

Then, I spent some time carrying the classic Ka-Bar USMC knife and found it way to large for my belt carry needs.

Eventually, still undecided on what I needed, a local knife store had a used and second quality stamped, Cold Steel Master Hunter in carbon steel at at price that was to cheap to believe in their junk case. Of course, out of impulse I had to buy it as the low price gave me a risk free chance to experiment and learn. Frankly, my junk case Master Hunter is all the knife that I need, the burr on the handle and the nick on the spine give the knife character.

Being cheap and ugly, the junk case Master Hunter gave me a chance to do some guilt free experimenting. I experimented and learned while the Master Hunter endured and then continued to endure, all the while being a darn fine knife.

Today, my old second quality, junk shelf Master Hunter is still in perfect shape and cuts like a razor. But, in the back of my mind, I still want to see and handle the Fallkniven S1.

Bottom line, you are interested in a good knife inexpensive knife and a good expensive knife, so buy now for your immediate needs and then save later if you feel the need for a better tool.
 
Of the two, I'd go with the SRK personally. Fallkniven's handles don't fit me at all.
 
I would choose the Fallkniven knives, no matter if the handle is too small or too large.
Why, you might ask. Just look at the advertising. Cold Steel sells their knives with youtube movies where they cut half a mile of cardboard and slash dead pigs. Wow, that must be a very useful knife if I can slash a dead pig with it.
The only ads I have seen for Fallkniven is pictures of knives with some misty forests in the background.

If you dont like the handle on your Fallkniven, just buy a blade and make your own. The difference in quality between FK and CS is so big it is worth the work.
 
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