Well I’ve got my hands on a blade that I haven’t seen on this forum or any really. Seems to be very unpopular, most likely due to low numbers of them around and their astronomical price (usually around $400). I fell in love with Fällkniven when I got my F1. My love affair strengthened with my F1 Pro. Fällkniven is definitely my favorite production blade company. So, I sold off all of my other knives that I do not use as part of my simplify and minimize my knives to only hard users (no collecting). It left me with a void in the hunting knife department. I decided to look at Fällkniven for the solution. In their line up I really liked the look of the HK9 and it is touted as a premier hunting knife in 3G steel, full tank, Micarta handles, etc. I searched and searched and found a deal on one so I picked it up. This is my initial impression of the HK9, next week I’ll post reviews and testing thoughts after I hit the woods a few times in this frigid weather hunting. God willing I’ll get the chance to dress a good animal with it too. Knife comes with a great leather sheath that is very stout and hold the knife with awesome retention: The knife comes polished, which I don’t like particularly because we all know polished stainless scratches if you look at it wrong, but it does look nice: Look at the sleek profile of this little blade, and it is a stocky but small blade in my opinion. The handle geometry is awesome. It has a thicker grip with nice palm swells. I have XL hands and my hand swallows this whole handle, comfortable though. It seems like it will be a good comfortable user, I’ll report next week on how it actually feel in hand with prolonged use: (Look at those perfect lamination lines) I’ll report back with more updates as I get time with this handy blade. Enjoy the pictures, I know I always do.
When I find a knife I like a lot, I get a duplicate just in case the knife company stops production, which they usually do, right after I discover the knife or maybe right before. So if you like it a lot, you may want to think of doing just that.
Not bad thinking, but honestly my budget won’t allow that for me. As long as I don’t lose it on a hunting trip I am sure it will outlast me.
Beautiful knife. I played with an H1 for a bit; blade profile was similar to my Roselli erapukko (but thicker). The more rounded tip of the HK9 seems like it would be a useful skinner. Look forward to your future reviews.
Decided to slaughter the Christmas tree. Of course I used the HK9 to cut off some branches from the trunk. Glamour shot!
The flu has kept me down and out so I have not hit the woods yet but don’t worry I am taking my son out Saturday definitely so I will update with an in-field review. They say it’s a hunting knife, so we shall see how it does with hunting chores (gosh I really hope I get a deer to clean and butcher with it).
Ok so I’ve had time to actually use this bad boy for a hot minute. I’ve got it out in the woods a few times, even in the rain and can say that I supremely impressed with this knife! I have only had to strop it to keep it blazingly sharp. I mean this 3G steel is out of this world! I cannot be more impressed with the quality of this little capable knife. Did I mention how darn pretty it is? Here’s some pics to make my point: And like I said, it is always shaving sharp:
I feel like I should also note that the VG2 outer laminate is very scratch resistant compared to the 420j that I am used to with the F1 and F1 Pro.
Thanks for the review that's a good looking knife I like it, especially as a hunting/outdoorsman's type knife. I've heard and read good things about the 3g steel that Fallkniven uses also. I like their convex grinds very sharp indeed.
d762nato, Thank you. I cannot emphasize enough how impressed I am with the 3g steel. I've owned 1095, A2, 01, D2, 440, Aus8, various Moras, VG10, S30v, M390, Cos, and now 3G (just what I can think of off the top of my head, I'm sure I have had other steels along the way) and I can say that the Fallkniven laminated 3G ranks up at the top. I really like it. I plan on just stropping after actual use so that I can avoid having to do an real edge repair since the 3G is a little tougher to sharpen. I sharpened it only once because the factory edge wasn't up to my sharpness standards and since it has only been the strop game. I dig it!
I’m just going to keep adding photos over time with this blade because I’ve been using it so much. Consider it an ongoing review. I got rid of the lanyard because it was getting in my way. I may do another one but not use the double diamond knot. Anyhow some pics of it being used again: Still only quick stropping after use and it pops hair and cuts receipt paper with ease.
My son and I went looking for some fat wood and just enjoying time in the woods. He wanted to bring his F1 Pro and of course I brought the HK9 again. Pic journey continues. The fat wood score was real! Love those downed trees! Everything tastes better cooked over a fire: The knives out playing: My partner in crime:
I have been using this knife freaking non-stop and I admit that the higher ride of it with the stiff sheath can be a little annoying when sitting etc (at times, not always). I decided to buy an LT Wright dangled with a No. 3 Castrom carabiner. Now it is freaking amazing. It rides perfectly and is super comfortable when sitting, as we all know with danglers. Anyhow, pic or it didn’t happen:
