Fällkniven H1/3g Vs. BRK liten bror 3v

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Hey guys,

I've recently been wanting a upper tier "scandi-esque" type knife. I've narrowed it down to these two, and I could use some help finding the perfect one. I already have a F1 and I really like that knife. I've never had or even seen a brk before, so I don't know what the liten bror will feel like. Here are my thoughts.


They are both around the same price. I am leaning more towards the H1 because of the stainless blade, and how long it holds it's sharpness for being stainless. However the thickness, and rubber handle make me go "bah humbug..." I like the liten bror, and would probably get one in orange g10 since it would be easier to spot, however I'm on the fence about 3v, and the way it will feel in my hands. I do like the warranty though.

I would also like to mention the h1 wont be "just for skinning" I just like the shape of the blade and no guard, over the F1.

H1:

It's a stainless knife so it won't rust. It has a big belly, good for skinning. Has a nice rubber handle, however I'm worried about long term use on the rubber. I'm afraid I will eventually scratch7break off some pieces, and then I'll have to get custom scales. (It's quite easy to scratch up my f1.) It's a really thick knife, which doesn't bother me to much, but i'm one of those guys who don't need a crow bar and mora's will cut almost anything i ask them too. (However their handles are uncomfortable for long periods of cutting, and I dislike the stick tang) I've handled this knife once, and i will probably go by the shop and do it again today or this week.


Liten Bror:

Little brother to the aurora. Don't know to much about the knife, but I like the size, and the scandi convex edge. It's a little thicker than i like, just like the h1. i think 3v is overkill for a knife like that and wish they did A2 instead. it's not rust restant, and I would like to be able to clean fish, and maybe food prep. Almost every carbon blade i touch rust before my eyes though, and I don't know how 3v holds up. "I've heard" it's a little better than D2, but it likes to pit rather than rust.

The handle is snall apparently, but I have smallish/medium hands, and find alot of "small knives" comfortable. Never handled a brk knife, and won't know how this one feels.

Help me out folks!:cool:
-Richard
 
I don't have a Liten Bror, but I do have several Bark River's, including the L'il Canadian which is CPM3V steel. I do have an H1 as well as several other Fallknivens in 3G.

CPM3V, with approx. 7.5% chromium is a reasonably corrosion resistant steel, although I did read somewhere it can be susceptible to pitting. I have had no problems with mine, but have only owned the knives for about a year.

Bottom line is, both are excellent knives IMO. I believe you can buy either knife with confidence, knowing you are getting a knife of top notch quality, fit, and finish.

I hear you on the Fallkniven handles, Mine are holding up well, with no problems, but they are a little ho-hum. The amazing selection of available handle materials is what first drew my attention to Bark River.

It pretty much comes down to fit in the hand, and blade shape/dimensions/geometry that will determine which you will like the best, and unfortunately, that often means trying both before you can be 100% certain.

Kevin

Note: The handle on the H1 is thicker than on the F1.

PS. Keep an eye on Knives Ship Free. They are releasing a new batch of custom handled Fallknivens soon (if not already released). You might be able to pick up an H1 custom and get the best of both worlds.
 
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I would say it depends a bit on your sharpening skills. BRKT runs their 3V at 58 HRC and Fallkniven their 3G at 62. For me, 3V at 58, especially in a small to medium sized knife seems like a bit of a waste of performance for this steel, limiting both its edge retention and its ability to take a thin edge.
 
Falknivens handles are not soft rubber. The material holds up very well.They are much firmer than CS's Kraton handles.
 
bearcut said:
Falknivens handles are not soft rubber. The material holds up very well.
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The H1's handle is made of Kraton (other Fallinvens use Thermorun).
Kraton has proven itself for use in knife handles. It's a tough and durable synthetic.

Both knives you'r'e considering are very high quality.
Considering your requirements, I'd go with the Fallkniven because of its stainless blade.
And the 3G laminated steel is really exceptional.
 
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I'm still on the fence and could use some more convincing!

So since the 3v is relatively stainless (unlike 1095 for example...) I'd probably be willing to live with it, however how is it's edge holding?

I know 3v is a really tough steel (good for batoning or something....) However I wouldn't use either of these knives for that specific task, so what advantage would it have over the h1's 3g steel?

3v nor 3g are tossed around alot in conversations so it's hard to base an assumption of these two steels.

Help would be appreciated,
-Richard.
 
What are your intended uses for the knife?

When you say you'd like to be able to clean fish with it, are you often going to use it for that purpose?
Are you frequently going to be in or around water with the knife?
Salt water?

Which knife is more comfortable for you to hold?
 
Hmmmm, I haven't used my 3G (Super Gold Powdered Steel) blades side by side with my CPM3V blades enough to give a real detailed comparison.

Short and sweet I would say they have very comparable edge holding ability.

But keep in mind I haven't done a "cut 15 pieces of cardboard 14 in. long, whittle two willow sticks 1/2 in. diameter, baton one dry spruce log, open a pack of hot dogs, try to shave arm hair" comparison.

Just a general observation.

Kevin
 
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