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Fällkniven F1 GSO 4.1 or BK17

Saint Loke

Saint Loke

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I'm looking for a light fixed blade. I'm torn between three different knives, in more or less three different price categories. What I'm asking from the community here is what knives gives most bang for the buck?

I live in the arctic north, and I'll be using the knife for camp tasks, perhaps field dressing small game, and general utility knife when on day hikes.

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I only have the BK17 so I can only speak for that. It is a great little knife. The clip point is great for detail work and the blade is strong enough for harder use. The handle is super comfortable and easily removable for cleaning if need be. The coating holds up very well if that is a concern for you. It is my favorite knife for the size that I own. One downside in my eyes though is the sheath. Its fairly bulky and large. A slim kydex sheath would be a better choice but its still functional.
 
I like all 3 knives, but for outdoor use in Norway i would pick the fallkniven. Stainless and no bare metal in the handel.
I live in Sweden and like to be abel to use à knife without gloves during the winter.
They are all great blades but for winter use i would pick the F1.
 
My vote would be for the F1, in any of the steels it's offered (mine is the original VG-10 -- no complaints). It's virtually a cut-down version of Cold Steel's classic Master Hunter, and the drop-point is one of the sturdiest and most useful blade designs IMHO. F1's are designed for hard use. The only drawback, and it's a minor one, is that the Thermorun grip is a bit small for gloved hands.
 
Fällkniven F1 is about 120 USD, Bk17 is about 80 USD, and the GSO 4.1 when available is around 200 USD. Cost is definitely a part of the equation. I am looking to get the GS 4.1 in the more stain resistant steel CPM-20CV, so that'll add a few bucks.
 
Definitely F1. Everyting about it designed for the arctic. No bare metal on the handle. Squared spine to use as firesteel striker. And a sheath that will not freeze unto the knife should you get it wet. VG10 laminated with softer 420steel for subzero toughness.

I've got one and it's one of my favorite knives and I've owned many fixed blades.
 
PropThePolecat said:
Definitely F1. Everyting about it designed for the arctic. No bare metal on the handle. Squared spine to use as firesteel striker. And a sheath that will not freeze unto the knife should you get it wet. VG10 laminated with softer 420steel for subzero toughness.

I've got one and it's one of my favorite knives and I've owned many fixed blades.
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You certainly have some strong arguments. It looks like I'll land on the Fällkniven. Is the sheath any good, or is it recommended getting a custom sheath?
 
The sheath is ok but I find the snap lock awkward if you are sheathing and unsheathing a lot- takes two hands and a strong thumb. I just got a Condor Bushlore ($37) and found the leather sheath that comes with it fits my F1 like a glove; deep and secure. So, Get an F1 and a Bushlore- 2 great knives and one nice sheath.
 
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