Fallkniven PHK

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futant

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I've spent hours looking at Fallkniven fixed blade knives, trying to decide which one I want to get. I like the H1, the F1, the S1, the Tre Kronor... I know that they're very different knives built for different applications (they all cut, I'm guessing) but, pretty much, I just want one I like that I can carry around with me while camping/fishing for little chores and the occasionally heavier ones. I like the simplicity of the Fallknivens and keep hearing good things about them so here I am.
I tried the Fallkniven site today--it's back up--and I saw that they're releasing a new knife, the PHK:

http://www.fallkniven.com/phk/us-phk.htm

What do you all think of it?
Also, I'm left handed and it looks like I'll need to have a custom sheath made for whatever it is I get. A good, solid, simple (no embossed bison or turqoise beads) black leather sheath would work but I'm also thinking about kydex.
Any recommendations/opinions/thoughts are much appreciated.
Thank you and HAPPY FRIDAY.
 
I really like it, very nice design, Fallkniven quality build, seems to be an interesting modern approach of the puukko ...
 
sharp-k said:
I really like it, very nice design, Fallkniven quality build, seems to be an interesting modern approach of the puukko ...
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Well, I just learned what a puukko is.
My $10 basic membership just paid for itself on day 2.
It does share similarities, I like the slight curve that they've applied.
This knife is available next month and the more I look at it the more I like it.
 
Just what you need to skin an elephant ! With their premium steel ,3G, it would work very well for skinning any large animal.
 
So would the H1 !! D

Be sure to check the thickness on these knives, mostly a bit thicker than you might expect. The convex edge makes up for some of that. My H1 slices very well, after first worrying me with the sheer mass of the blade. :p
 
Esav Benyamin said:
So would the H1 !! D

Be sure to check the thickness on these knives, mostly a bit thicker than you might expect. The convex edge makes up for some of that. My H1 slices very well, after first worrying me with the sheer mass of the blade. :p
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Yes, thank you.
I've run into some comments on the thickness of their knives.
I think I'll be okay with that, I'm kind of looking for a tough knife.
Another one that I liked was the Al Mar fixed blade SERE Operator but, despite my attraction to tactical type designs, I don't think it's right for this application.
The "sharpened crowbar" thing might be closer to what I want.
I end up babying some of my nicer knives (now that I'm able to put a good edge back on 'em I'm getting better about that) but I want this one to be able to take a beating.
Do you think that this blade design would lend itself to the more mundane tasks that I might come across while camping, etc, or is it really just suited for things like skinning?
I really like the look of it but I'd like it to be useful. I don't want to ignorantly toss my money at something for aesthetical reasons and end up unhappy with its function.
Thanks for the input, I really do appreciate it.
 
The PHK has the swept point of a classic skinner, a drop point that is pulled upward to give more belly. It still has enough point to pierce well when you need to. The handle material gives an extremely positive grip. I've used it in the kitchen, constantly rinsing the knife off, wet handle, wet hands, and absolutely no slipping.

This particular blade is so thick, it will hold up to heavier work than a skinner would normally be expected to do. You can see in the picture that the tang protrudes at the butt, same as the H1. You can hammer with this.

I think it would work well as a camp knife, and still be compact enough to carry easily. Not everyone needs or wants a massive chopper, especially depending on environment. But you could baton with the PHK. Given its similarities to the H1, I would say it will slice very well.

I like their leather sheaths better than the looks of the plastic sheath that comes with this one.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
The PHK has the swept point of a classic skinner, a drop point that is pulled upward to give more belly. It still has enough point to pierce well when you need to. The handle material gives an extremely positive grip. I've used it in the kitchen, constantly rinsing the knife off, wet handle, wet hands, and absolutely no slipping.

This particular blade is so thick, it will hold up to heavier work than a skinner would normally be expected to do. You can see in the picture that the tang protrudes at the butt, same as the H1. You can hammer with this.

I think it would work well as a camp knife, and still be compact enough to carry easily. Not everyone needs or wants a massive chopper, especially depending on environment. But you could baton with the PHK. Given its similarities to the H1, I would say it will slice very well.

I like their leather sheaths better than the looks of the plastic sheath that comes with this one.
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Good feedback to have.
Looks like I'll be getting one this month.
I like the leather sheath too, the plastic one looks cheesy.
I'll have to look around the internet for a custom sheath maker who I think pairs well with it.
Thank you.
psy-ops said:
I have the F-1 and it is the perfect utilitarian blade.

Straight up user!
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I prefer the looks of the H1 and PHK but the F1 probably makes "more sense" and it's still possible that I'll end up with that or the S1.
Good to hear that it's a good, hard-use knife.
Looks like I'm heading in the right direction here.
 
Couldn't help noticing, fallkniven do blades in 2 types of steel: VG10 and 3G. Does anyone know the difference and how they compare to each other?
 
For ordinary purposes, both are excellent steels, and the differences would be hard to notice. VG10 is a great Japanese product, popular with other manufacturers as well. Spyderco uses it extensively. SOG is converting some older models to it. 3G is a new kid on the block, and given Fallkniven's professionalism, is probably "better" but I don't know if I could tell the difference at my light level of use.
 
futant said:
I prefer the looks of the H1 and PHK but the F1 probably makes "more sense" and it's still possible that I'll end up with that or the S1.
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The F1 and its big brother the S1 have more secure handles with that small lower guard. Some people insist on it for survival situations -- cold, hungry, tired -- and I can see their point.

But Scandinavians have been doing without large guards for a long time: draw cut, don't push cut, and you'll be all right. It doesn't hurt to go for a little extra security, and the PHK addressed this nicely with a steel guard that's better than the rubber of the F1/S1 pattern.
 
Thanks, Esav.
Not only do I like the look but I tink I'm sold on function as well.
Cheers to all.
 
like the appearance of the steel guard on this PHK; all my encounters with Fallkniven products (S1, U2, U1, TK4) have impressed me....great Japanese build quality.....but those zytel sheaths could use a little "makeover" as they are kinda fugly :rolleyes::p
 
That looks like a nice skinner,all that belly might make it tend to pull out of the cut on the heavier chores you might use it on.I am curious as to the hygiene reference in the description?
 
Esav Benyamin said:
My H1 has a Dozier Wilderness sheath. :D
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hi Esav, that's great to know.... the Dozier kydex sheaths (have a K2 and a Master Hunter) are the best kydex pants I have ever used to this date; i plan on sending my Fallkniven S1 (that STR placed lignum vitae handles after sending him the "blank" blade) to the Dozier factory for custom fit sheath ;)
 
willis said:
That looks like a nice skinner,all that belly might make it tend to pull out of the cut on the heavier chores you might use it on.I am curious as to the hygiene reference in the description?
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I was wondering about the hygiene reference too. Maybe a translation issue?
jaislandboy said:
hi Esav, that's great to know.... the Dozier kydex sheaths (have a K2 and a Master Hunter) are the best kydex pants I have ever used to this date; i plan on sending my Fallkniven S1 (that STR placed lignum vitae handles after sending him the "blank" blade) to the Dozier factory for custom fit sheath ;)
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Well there ya go. I'll check out the Dozier sheaths.
 
I think all they mean by hygiene is the stainless steel and the rubber handle will wash off easily and not absorb or be corroded by contaminants.
 
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