Fällkniven HK9

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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.

 

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.

 

That was my thinking as well. I think it will be great for skinning with that tip profile.

 

Yessir!

 

Decided to slaughter the Christmas tree. Of course I used the HK9 to cut off some branches from the trunk. Glamour shot!

 

Thank you for the kind words gents

 

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.

 

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: