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I need some help with a decision yall. After agonizing between a Fallkniven F1L3Ggm and NL5 Idun for days....I can't make a decision! My plan is wear either in a Cricket sheath from JRE on the trail, but I need some help.
Does anyone own both of these? If so, how do you feel about them? What's your favorite. I'm an ultralight backpacker that splurges for knife weight. Four inches is as small as I'm willing to go and I like quality gear. I'll be using it to open packages, process wood for very small campfires, and might fillet a fish here and there. Whittling is not out of the question either.
Because I will be regularly battoning wood around 3 inches for the fire, the rat tang on the NL5 gives me pause. Thought on that?
The Idun is VG10. The F1L3Ggm is 3G. If the Idun was 3G my choice would be easy. Will I be missing out if I choose VG10 over 3G?
I'd be open to suggestions for comparable knives from different manufacturers. I have a Benchmade 162 and Bravo 1. Neither "does it" for me.
Show me the path folks! Any insight is appreciated.
Does anyone own both of these? If so, how do you feel about them? What's your favorite. I'm an ultralight backpacker that splurges for knife weight. Four inches is as small as I'm willing to go and I like quality gear. I'll be using it to open packages, process wood for very small campfires, and might fillet a fish here and there. Whittling is not out of the question either.

Because I will be regularly battoning wood around 3 inches for the fire, the rat tang on the NL5 gives me pause. Thought on that?
The Idun is VG10. The F1L3Ggm is 3G. If the Idun was 3G my choice would be easy. Will I be missing out if I choose VG10 over 3G?
I'd be open to suggestions for comparable knives from different manufacturers. I have a Benchmade 162 and Bravo 1. Neither "does it" for me.
Show me the path folks! Any insight is appreciated.