Fallkniven handle size

SpookyPistolero · Sep 15, 2010

Are any of the thermomolded/rubber handled Fallkniven models built for large hands? I have owned an F1 and it was just a bit too small (too thin, really). I wouldn't mind trying out the S1 though but I'd rather not spend the dough on a woods knife with teensy handle dimensions.

Mr.Blade · Sep 15, 2010

The H1 have bigger handle than F1. I´m sure Southern Cross (Mick) can give you details.

SouthernCross · Sep 15, 2010

G'day Spooky

The H1 certainly has a more hand filling handle than the F1 :thumbup:

BTW, the H1 is on the left of the pic

Hope this helps.

Kind regards
Mick

rinos · Sep 15, 2010

SpookyPistolero said:
Are any of the thermomolded/rubber handled Fallkniven models built for large hands? I have owned an F1 and it was just a bit too small (too thin, really). I wouldn't mind trying out the S1 though but I'd rather not spend the dough on a woods knife with teensy handle dimensions.

S1 has rather slim handle,H1 or even better A1 are handfull

F1 and S1

A1,F1 ans S1 (S1 handle removal)

j williams · Sep 15, 2010

Wow, that pic speaks volumes.....I always thought the H1 was essentially an F1 with a differant blade shape.

Thanks Mick.

Wildewinds · Sep 15, 2010

S1 is definitely too small for my hands.

SpookyPistolero · Sep 15, 2010

Those are very helpful pics! Thanks guys. That makes the H1 very intriguing. The S1 handle is a disappointment, but that does make the A1 look neat...

hiwa · Sep 15, 2010

Hey Spooky, I got the F1,S1,and A1. I truly love them all , but the S1 is my favorite. The handle is a little on the smaller size, but I like that. To me, it's the best package of versatility and size out of the 3. Sort of a compromise size like the SRK is. If you got big mitts, you would probably prefer the A1 though. It does have some heft to it, but not too bad. Those knives slice like no tomorrow!

raindog101 · Sep 15, 2010

Will,
I think we've determined in the past that we have similar tastes in knife handle shapes (i.e. FAT). I've had F1's and H1's, and I think the H1 would suit you just fine. Nice and beefy.

shunsui · Sep 15, 2010

here's a vid on a F1 with micarta aftermarket grips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcvTqKh0WGI&feature=related

j williams · Sep 16, 2010

Id like to try out an H1.....I love the F1, so I bet the H1 would be stellar.

pilgrimuk · Sep 16, 2010

Hi Guys,

This is my first post, hopefully I'm not breaking any rules!

Knives Ship Free are doing custom micarta handles on certain Fallknivens at the moment, so they might be worth a look. (I live in UK and have nothing to do with KSF).

Hope that's of some use.

atb,

John

tek77 · Oct 12, 2010

Late to this party, but here it is...

The blue/black G10 - grips by Bark River
The 2 micarta ones - grips by LoneRider Grips.
The black micarta & thermorun elastomer - grips by fallkniven

For larger hands I recommend custom work.
I agree it can get pricey, but you know how it goes... you get what you pay for.

Some of your youtube vids made me spent some cash...hope this post will have the same effect on you Spooky

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Seriously speaking, you owe it to yourself to try a fallkie.

l2lku2 · Oct 12, 2010

I don't know whether this will be useful to you but here are some pics of Fallkniven handle sizes:

Here is the S1 with some other medium sized knives.

S1 is far left:

S1 is far right:

rayban · Oct 12, 2010

SpookyPistolero said:
Are any of the thermomolded/rubber handled Fallkniven models built for large hands? I have owned an F1 and it was just a bit too small (too thin, really). I wouldn't mind trying out the S1 though but I'd rather not spend the dough on a woods knife with teensy handle dimensions.

This is why God makes the F1 blade only so you can fashion the handles to fit you.

l2lku2 · Oct 13, 2010

I saw in your YouTube videos that you have Skookums, so I took these pictures for you: