Fallkniven A1 Pro - An Incredible Knife At An Incredibly High Price. Worth It?

[Cryptyc]

Shiny Love Machine,
I have a couple high priced Fallknivens. I have handled custom knives and do NOT feel that a $200-$300 custom is better quality than the pro versions of Fallkniven knives. I say this only because it has been my experience. I feel that you will be very happy with the pro line of Fallkniven's knives. The COS steel is awesome. Sharpens up easy and really holds a razor edge. They won't rust and are insanely thick. I highly recommend them. I would also not hesitate to buy one at a great price from a trusted vendor. Sometimes a good deal is a good deal. Fallkniven now has hologram stickers on their boxes so you can scan them using an app to ensure that you are not getting a knock off. The pro versions are not currently being counterfeited that I've seen so you should be safe. Hell, worst case scenario, you get a factory blem. If you can't see the blem, then does it matter? Just my .02.

 

[DeadboxHero]

Well, I really appreciate the help. What do you mean though in the sense this is too good to be true? This knife seems to fluctuate almost continuously in price which is weird, but according to the site they have been reducing the price as time goes on over the last 10 sold. You're potentially right though, my suspicion meter is high even though their feedback is excellent. That's why I don't feel bad asking you, I respect your experience with this, and your channel.

Fallkniven only offers the Warranty through authorized dealers, essentially your voiding the warranty on a knife with known issues on the guard not being wielded.

If you decide to do it just be smart. Do the groundwork. Email Fallkniven, see what they would do about the warranty if purchased. Email the seller. Confirm the guard, wield or no. Also, why do they sell below MSRP? Maybe something to ask? You'll need to do your own homework on all that.

What did I do? I saved the trouble and bought through an authorized dealer.

Whatever works.

 

[ShinyLoveMachine]

Fallkniven only offers the Warranty through authorized dealers, essentially your voiding the warranty on a knife with known issues on the guard not being wielded.

If you decide to do it just be smart. Do the groundwork. Email Fallkniven, see what they would do about the warranty if purchased. Email the seller. Confirm the guard, wield or no. Also, why do they sell below MSRP? Maybe something to ask? You'll need to do your own homework on all that.

What did I do? I saved the trouble and bought through an authorized dealer.

Whatever works.

Fair points. I emailed the seller a couple days ago and they won't answer my question, probably because they get hundreds of messages. This seller has over 500k feedback with 99.5% positive feedback. I'm tempted to fire on this one mainly because of the price point. Fallkniven won't warranty this; I'd have to pay for repairs. I'm taking a higher risk but this is about 100 dollars cheaper than they usually go for. If I do fire on this, would people here like to hear my opinion review on the knife (if it's legitimate), and if it is, give a review to this seller?

 

[GrReaper]

Is an ordinary knife (albeit very nice overall) really worth 250-300? IMO you're paying for the name and the overseas importing. There are comparables at half the cost. Then you can get two toys at the price of one. And I'd stay away from ebay if I really were to get that knife. Because you're spending a lot anyway, what's it matter if you pay another $50? Get it from an authorized dealer.

 

[DeadboxHero]

Fair points. I emailed the seller a couple days ago and they won't answer my question, probably because they get hundreds of messages. This seller has over 500k feedback with 99.5% positive feedback. I'm tempted to fire on this one mainly because of the price point. Fallkniven won't warranty this; I'd have to pay for repairs. I'm taking a higher risk but this is about 100 dollars cheaper than they usually go for. If I do fire on this, would people here like to hear my opinion review on the knife (if it's legitimate), and if it is, give a review to this seller?

I feel like your asking for reassurance but I'm not going to give it to you.

My answer is the same. Don't do it, but your an adult, do as you like.

Your gut is telling you something is wrong.

But your emotions are telling you to go for it cause your excited and you want one bad.

But man, that is a red flag, no response from an email. Also the buyer/seller feedback reviews are not concrete evidence of legitimacy.

But who knows maybe it's the deal of the century.

Maybe I'm dead wrong it's the way to go and everyone is missing out.

Just saying, If you were my best friend I'd tell you not to do it.

Shawn

 

[GrReaper]

I feel like your asking for reassurance but I'm not going to give it to you.

My answer is the same. Don't do it, but your an adult, do as you like.

Your gut is telling you something is wrong.

But your emotions are telling you to go for it cause your excited and you want one bad.

But man, that is a red flag, no response from an email. Also the buyer/seller feedback reviews are not concrete evidence of legitimacy.

But who knows maybe it's the deal of the century.

Maybe I'm dead wrong it's the way to go and everyone is missing out.

Just saying, If you were my best friend I'd tell you not to do it.

Shawn

Good advice! And a lot of sellers are able to make up the buyer/seller feedback stuff. They send stuff to friends/family/themselves etc and post great reviews of themselves. So you gotta take those percentages with a grain of salt.

 

[Tommy-Chi]

So I've been seriously thinking of purchasing the Fallkniven A1 pro. It seems like an incredibly well built with cobalt steel, and a survival knife that you could probably give to your grand kids. It's also extremely thick like a pry bar almost, allowing wood to be split easily.

That said we're looking at an almost 300 dollar price tag. Wow! From a strictly utilitarian standpoint, is it really worth this price? Consider that a Mora Robust is less than 12 bucks. Ok. I know these knives are miles apart, and this is like comparing apples to oranges, but I'm wondering if anyway here has a Fallkniven A1Pro or even just the original A1?

Does this thing really cut that much better than cheaper knives to justify the price? I'd love to hear what people here think? I'm seriously considering purchasing one, but I don't know that the utility of it justifies the price.

"Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors" on YouTube post cut test results and you can find out where the steel that you are looking at falls.

I am not for or against the purchase of the knife, and although I don't own any now, I can see myself buying a Falkniven or two in the future. NOTE that VG10 and CoS steels rank OK, but not spectacularly in the cut tests.

$300 on a knife is not exactly high anymore it is an average price to pay for a well made knife. Buy it if you like it.

If you look at the "Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors" cut test results, note that Spyderco is allegedly releasing a Bowie in 4V this year and the results for 4V are pretty good.

 

[GrReaper]

$300 on a knife is not exactly high anymore it is an average price to pay for a well made knife. Buy it if you like it.

Man, you must be living right!

 

[Cryptyc]

Fallkniven only offers the Warranty through authorized dealers, essentially your voiding the warranty on a knife with known issues on the guard not being wielded.

If you decide to do it just be smart. Do the groundwork. Email Fallkniven, see what they would do about the warranty if purchased. Email the seller. Confirm the guard, wield or no. Also, why do they sell below MSRP? Maybe something to ask? You'll need to do your own homework on all that.

What did I do? I saved the trouble and bought through an authorized dealer.

Whatever works.

This is correct. I emailed both the seller and Fällkniven to ensure I would have a warranty (ie it was a legit dealer) when I bought my expensive ones. I got go aheads and checked the boxes and stickers when they came because I’m paranoid. Was very happy. As I said, and as dex said, make sure it’s an authentic vendor and you’re good to go! Fällkniven with give you f*ckniven if you don’t buy from one of their authorized people.

 

[Jhansenak47]

This is correct. I emailed both the seller and Fällkniven to ensure I would have a warranty (ie it was a legit dealer) when I bought my expensive ones. I got go aheads and checked the boxes and stickers when they came because I’m paranoid. Was very happy. As I said, and as dex said, make sure it’s an authentic vendor and you’re good to go! Fällkniven with give you f*ckniven if you don’t buy from one of their authorized people.

They have a lot of people doing counterfeit Fallknivens. The dealer requirement is mostly lawyer talk to offer a warranty on only their products with a right to refuse everything else at their discretion.

 

[ShinyLoveMachine]

I feel like your asking for reassurance but I'm not going to give it to you.

My answer is the same. Don't do it, but your an adult, do as you like.

Your gut is telling you something is wrong.

But your emotions are telling you to go for it cause your excited and you want one bad.

But man, that is a red flag, no response from an email. Also the buyer/seller feedback reviews are not concrete evidence of legitimacy.

But who knows maybe it's the deal of the century.

Maybe I'm dead wrong it's the way to go and everyone is missing out.

Just saying, If you were my best friend I'd tell you not to do it.

Shawn

I really appreciate everyone's help here, and I think Shawn saved me. I almost did it but now. Instead I took his advice, and got an inexpensive chopper/toy for 40 bucks. The Charade SCHF45 Leroy. It seems like a great bargain knife. Shawn, thanks for your support and talking me out of this likely stupid decision. You're right, something about it doesn't feel right.

People here are also right that Cobalt or Vg10 aren't the steels of all steels or anything. I think as a really expensive knife I'm going to get a Bark River Bravo from CPM3V. Their sheath and craftsman work seems great. Plus they aren't subject to these prices changes like Fallkniven seems to be, and they are made right here in U.S. of course.

 

[DeadboxHero]

I really appreciate everyone's help here, and I think Shawn saved me. I almost did it but now. Instead I took his advice, and got an inexpensive chopper/toy for 40 bucks. The Charade SCHF45 Leroy. It seems like a great bargain knife. Shawn, thanks for your support and talking me out of this likely stupid decision. You're right, something about it doesn't feel right.

People here are also right that Cobalt or Vg10 aren't the steels of all steels or anything. I think as a really expensive knife I'm going to get a Bark River Bravo from CPM3V. Their sheath and craftsman work seems great. Plus they aren't subject to these prices changes like Fallkniven seems to be, and they are made right here in U.S. of course.

I feel ya Bro, we all got bills to pay and it's tough to pay more for something when you find a sick deal like that.

Who knows man.

I'm a big fan of laminated Cobalt Special steel.
I'd probably have to write a few pages to explain why I feel it's a very enjoyable steel but I'm too busy right now.

The short version is yes it's an upgrade to vg10 without drawbacks except cost.
It's not 3v but if your a waterstone guy it sharpens better; grinds better, takes an apex better, deburrs better then 3v.

But I like 3V. In fact you'll find I'm fanatic about all steels, they all have there benefits and drawbacks.

 

[ShinyLoveMachine]

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I feel ya Bro, we all got bills to pay and it's tough to pay more for something when you find a sick deal like that.

Who knows man.

I'm a big fan of laminated Cobalt Special steel.
I'd probably have to write a few pages to explain why I feel it's a very enjoyable steel but I'm too busy right now.

The short version is yes it's an upgrade to vg10 without drawbacks except cost.
It's not 3v but if your a waterstone guy it sharpens better; grinds better, takes an apex better, deburrs better then 3v.

But I like 3V. In fact you'll find I'm fanatic about all steels, they all have there benefits and drawbacks.

All knife steels. Even 1.4116 lol. I actually like that steel. It doesn't hold an edge long, it's used in a lot of Chef's Knives like Victorionox but it's easy to sharpen, and the closest thing to rust proof I've ever seen in a metal. I have a buck hunting knife that uses 1.4116.

In any case, I think I'm going to skip Fallkniven for now, and my next "expensive higher end knife" around that price range will be Bark River or GSO. These GSO knives seem incredibly well built too. Some of them are made with CPM 20CV which would be my first choice. Have you used GSO knives deadboxhero or anyone here?

 

[DeadboxHero]

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All knife steels. Even 1.4116 lol. I actually like that steel. It doesn't hold an edge long, it's used in a lot of Chef's Knives like Victorionox but it's easy to sharpen, and the closest thing to rust proof I've ever seen in a metal. I have a buck hunting knife that uses 1.4116.

In any case, I think I'm going to skip Fallkniven for now, and my next "expensive higher end knife" around that price range will be Bark River or GSO. These GSO knives seem incredibly well built too. Some of them are made with CPM 20CV which would be my first choice. Have you used GSO knives deadboxhero or anyone here?

Nah, I have not. I'm kinda leaving the "buying" world and entering the "making" world at the moment.

The only knives that interest me to buy now are $400+ customs so I'm probably the worst guy to talk to now hahaha.

 

[22-rimfire]

My take on the whole Fallkniven deal... I bought an A1 with Fallkniven micarta handles for what I thought was a huge price (essentially about $300). At the time, other than a few Randall's, it was one of my most expensive fixed blades. Even after buying it, I thought... did I really need to buy this or spend this money? It is a such purty knife! Glad I got it.

You'll forget about the cost after some time passes and if you use it and it performs for you. There are a lot of good knives available.... lots. Look around. I will say that if you really want a chopper, the Fallkniven isn't big enough. 9" tends to be the minimum practical chopping length on a fixed blade. 10" and 12" are a lot better, but if hiking, that is a lot of knife to lug around for little use. Works great for car camping however when you can bring the kitchen sink with you if you feel like it. In the end, we buy what appeals to us or what we think appeals to us. Go forth and buy knives!!

 

[DeadboxHero]

My take on the whole Fallkniven deal... I bought an A1 with Fallkniven micarta handles for what I thought was a huge price (essentially about $300). At the time, other than a few Randall's, it was one of my most expensive fixed blades. Even after buying it, I thought... did I really need to buy this or spend this money? It is a such purty knife! Glad I got it.

You'll forget about the cost after some time passes and if you use it and it performs for you. There are a lot of good knives available.... lots. Look around. I will say that if you really want a chopper, the Fallkniven isn't big enough. 9" tends to be the minimum practical chopping length on a fixed blade. 10" and 12" are a lot better, but if hiking, that is a lot of knife to lug around for little use. Works great for car camping however when you can bring the kitchen sink with you if you feel like it. In the end, we buy what appeals to us or what we think appeals to us. Go forth and buy knives!!

That's true, you forget about the cost but the enjoyment from use keeps coming long after.

 

[Tommy-Chi]

Man, you must be living right!

I wish that I could say that! I do like knives, and it has me in a bit of a pickle as to what to do sometimes money-wise but it is one of my few vices.

I support the 2nd Amendment(and belong to GOA, NRA and Doug Ritter's Knife Rights), but own no firearms, everything is tied up in edged weapons. So when I see firearms costing $500 to $5000, to me there is no difference in spending that on a knife or sword. I have not spent over $1000 yet on a knife but that day is rapidly approaching. I am expecting a custom arriving on this Blade Show that should approach $1000.

I buy everything if I think I need it for my collection. If it's $25, not a supersteel, and fits a need, I buy it.

 

[22-rimfire]

Hmmm.... there's need and there's want. Tommy, sounds more like want to me. But we all have our vices/hobbies and firearms are one of mine although I am starting to sell off the good stuff now. I think it's time after collecting for 30 years.

 

[ATJ999]

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In any case, I think I'm going to skip Fallkniven for now, and my next "expensive higher end knife" around that price range will be Bark River or GSO. These GSO knives seem incredibly well built too. Some of them are made with CPM 20CV which would be my first choice. Have you used GSO knives deadboxhero or anyone here?

Yes, I have quite a few Survive GSO's. They are amazingly well built and thought out design. Just don't buy from the website, buy 2nd hand. the wait from the shop is pretty ridiculous!! Check out Carothers knives too, they are great, but hard to get. I have quite a few of them to, and they perform VERY well. Knives meant to be used for sure, both those knives. Two people I have been recently buying knives from is AD Knives and Gollik knives. They are both amazing customs for such great prices!! Gollik knives Elmax is very impressive! I have 4 of them and put them through a lot, and they take it like champs. AD knives, awesome guy to deal with!!! Does his own HT and sheath making(both great). This was the knife I had him build recently and it performs insanely well(under $250).

This is the last Gollik knife I got. The "pry tool" at the end of the handle comes in handy quite a bit out doing farm work. Works great as a flat head screwdriver too. This was under $200 shipped

 

[JBoone]

Get what you want and tell me in 20 years if you regret spending a bit more.

I am all for living within your means but when it comes to things that will probably out live me I try to spend a little more than I am comfortable with at the time.

A lot of beginning knife buyers end up spending the same amount on 2-3 different knives of cheaper quality while working up to a more expensive knife that they will end up with anyway. Many would have been better off financially getting just one at a higher price right off the bat.

Not saying this is you, but food for thought.