Falkniven S1

[redhawk44p]

My son purchased a Falkniven S1 for me. I will not get it till the end of the week. Does anyone have any S1 pics or reviews to help me with the wait? Thanks in advance.

 

[Dag-nabit]

Of all my Fallkniven's the S1 is one that I have not taken any good photos of.

Here are a couple boring ones to get things rolling.

The S1 is a fantastic knife. You will get years of service and enjoyment from it.

Try knifeforums.com for a Fallkniven fix. They have a dedicated Fallkniven forum there.

Blade Detail

A2, A1, S1 Size Comparison

Kevin

 

[redhawk44p]

Thanks for the pics. My son is buying this knife for me though.

 

[Dag-nabit]

Thanks for the pics. My son is buying this knife for me though.

Yeah, I picked up on that just as I posted.

Kevin

 

[Butcher]

Excellent knife choice, you're lucky to have such a nice son. The only thing I wish this knife had was a larger handle, if your hands are like mine (XL) you'll find it small to say the least. Other then that the knife rocks..

 

[redhawk44p]

you're lucky to have such a nice son.

Yep he is a dandy.:thumbup: I get the knife tomorrow. SWEET!

 

[mete]

If you haven't dealt with VG-10, you'll find it an excellent steel.The Fallkniven knives are mostly convex ground so you might research how to sharpen them.I suppose the S-1 might be called an allround camping knife.It would be suitable for taking apart a moose or elk if you can find one in Indiana !! BTW the first test I did with mine was to cut up an old rug, a serious test for the dirt that rugs collect over the years . The VG-10 held up very well !

 

[redhawk44p]

I have a F1 and I have no trouble sharpening it with a fine grit slack belt sander and a paper wheel. The F1 is awesome but I would like something a bit bigger. Falkys are my knife of choice. I believe the S1 will not disappoint.

 

[nutz_about_knives]

Here's my S1...

Haven't used it yet but have read great stuff about the laminated steel blade. Great outdoor knife. Convex grind cuts like a laser. Full tang makes a strong knife and is great for batoning. The standard S1 has an extended pommel for use as a field hammer.

So nice of your son to get one for you! :thumbup:

 

[Dag-nabit]

Nice. The micarta scales and mosiac pins look great. Did you purchase it customized or do the work yourself?

Kevin

 

[nutz_about_knives]

Thanks! I purchased the mosaic pins myself. Micarta scales were done by a custom maker.

There is a dedicated Fallkniven forum for all who are interested...

 

[Torm]

I've had a variety of higher end knives but the S1 is always the one I go back to when packing for the trails or the road. Its a truly great blade.

 

[redhawk44p]

My son brought my S1 over today. I made a IWB sheath out of kydex for it. That slim handle is just the ticket for IWB carry. You don't even know its there. Talk about a perfect knife for my needs. I used it all day clearing brushy areas near my yard. It performed like a champ. It chops extremely well for a 5" knife. I even threw it at some old .75 plywood I have. At the end of the day it can still shave hair. That VG 10 is good stuff. My old reliable F1 has to take a back seat now.