Fallkniven... A1, F1, H1, or S1???

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Been thinking about picking up a Fallkniven fixed blade. Any comments, preferences, warnings, etc. about the models I list? Usage would be general utility as well as some skinning.

Also, anybody have any sources with good prices on these knives? They're pretty steep everywhere I've looked.
 
I have all these knives. A1 is much bigger and heavier than I agree to carry on myself and I'm able to use efficiently for most of precise cutting tasks.
H1 would be very nice knife and probably could be my strong favorite if it would have the blade not thicker than3,5 mm.
S1 - I like this knife a lot, this is the biggest knife I agree to carry and I'm able to use efficiently.
But being pressed hard to keep only one of Fällnkivens I definitely would go with F1 - the best cutter, the most handy for precise work (skinning for ex.).

Probably this is the question of individual preferences...
 
I second everything Sergiusz says esp the thig about H1. If it was 3,5 mm thick blade there wouldn't be any question but as things are now F1 is my choise.
 
I'd vote for the S1 as well, though I like my A1 a lot too.
 
Don' t want to rehash the topic of convex edge versus "conventional" edge. The convex will provide a very strong and durable edge. However, I favor a "conventional" edge. With my Spyderco 204 Sharpmaker set at the 20 degree angles with a pair of my trusty speed sleeves slid over the stones, I was able to put one of the sharpest edges ever on any of my production pieces. The VG10 steel is quite good stuff. This edge can REALLY cut. I gave my W1 and S1 the same treatment. I believe the edges are still as durable as the original convex since all of the Fallkniven blades are relatively thick for their respective sizes. The F1 is currently my constant companion in the shop. The S1 is called for when some potential abuse is necessary.

You won' t go wrong with Fallknivens. They are all excellent using blades. And can be found here in the F/S- F/T forums at nice prices.

Nakano
 
The H1 is a big game hunter's dream, and is the one to choose if big game skinning is the primary use of the knife.

I agree that the F1 is the most handy size (note that some F1's were ATS-34, but the current models are in VG-10 steel).

The A1 is the only one that can chop as well, and the S1 is the compromise between size, weight and cutting efficiency.


They are all GREAT knives.
 
I have all of the models you list except for the S1. My way of compensating for not having the S-1 (yet:D ) is a piggy back arrangement with the A1 and F1. This way I have a big knife and a smaller knife on the same belt loop.
I also very much like the WM-1 in its neck sheath for an EDC. The G1 Garm is a sort of specialized knife for a backup for other armement.

No matter what Fallkniven knife you chose, you will be making a good choice. Their workmanship and steel (VG-10) are excellent to say the least!

For medium cutting and beating the S-1 I am sure will fill the bill. For smaller work, then the F-1 and/or the WM-1 will do it. For a dedicated hunting knife, go for the H1 and for a real "survival knife" then go for the A-1

Awe, hell, buy them all and be VERY HAPPY!
:rolleyes: :cool:
 
S1 at the belt for hard cutting tasks and WM1 around the neck as backup and for precise cutting. If you are going to take a long trip in wilderness it's hard to find better solution.

About convex edge. At first look I have considered that the convex edge on my WM is somewhat too thick for this blade size and I have reprofiled it to "normal" (flat) sharpening with decent back bevel. Later I have convinced about convex edges more and more, and respectively I have rounded the bevel of my WM more and more. Now it has convex edge again, maybe a small bit thinner than it has out of the factory box.
Now I'm going to reprofile my F1 (I have the older one with conventional sharpening) to convex edge. Newer F1's have the convex edge out of the box.
 
Originally posted by Sergiusz Mitin
S1 at the belt for hard cutting tasks and WM1 around the neck as backup and for precise cutting. If you are going to take a long trip in wilderness it's hard to find better solution.
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YES...YES...YES...Kinda fond of that combo myself.
Stay Safe,
Clyde
 
Buyou LaFouche (sp?) has the S1 pretty cheap. I have them all including the two kitchen knives !! (My favorites!)

No more convex edges left on the users. My EdgePro has them sharper than when they came though.
 
Tough choice.., but the S1 is hard to beat!


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
I've got one <a href="http://www.canit.se/%7Egriffon/knives/fallkniven/fallkniven_f1.html"><img src="http://www.canit.se/%7Egriffon/knives/fallkniven/_f1_side.jpg" align="right">F1</a> (no, that's not right, I've actually got two) and one S1. I think we can almost rule out the S1 as a skinner, the F1 can be used as one, and the F1 is the one I usually bring in preference to the S1, like on this <a href="http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Coast/4807/ol-kurs0105/kurs0105e.html">survival course</a>.
 
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