Fallkniven S1

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Maribor

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This is my fist post so please be kind. I have always been a fan of nice knives and now that I am trading hobbies knives has moved up in priority. I was looking for a camping/outdoor rugged knife. I am interested in the Fallkniven S1. My first question is about the lamination process for their steel. I know they are tested tough but it seems that they would naturally be weaker than a blade of single material. Is this just not true? My second question is many people*seem to get a 3-4 inch knife. The S1 is 5 inch. It seems like a good size for me but is ther any big disadvantage for a bigger blade (compared to the F1). Thank you for any help.
 
the newer lamination process is actually quite different from old techs. since the 1970's there is laser lamination process that actually shoots a line of intense beam at the fuse point between two sheets of steel that heats the steel to melting point and apply pressure to the sheets to permanently melt the sheets together. So the laminate is no different from a solid chunk of steel.
 
Welcome to Bladeforums!

Most outdoor tasks either don't need any larger than 4" or they need much larger, like 7" or a machete. This is a function of the environment you're working in, the specific tasks you set yourself, like hiking in and back out in a day as opposed to camping out for a week.

It's also something of a personal choice. I'm happier with that extra inch or so, and do like a 5" blade, even in a folder. Someone with smaller hands might not like to handle a heavier knife.

All the Fallknivens are good performers and I've never heard of them delaminating.
 
I have a NL2 and a TK3, both great knives, razor sharp too. The lamination actually makes the steel stronger, think of it as a piece of plywood. The layering makes it actually stronger than a comparable solid piece.

I agree with Esav, while a shorter blade will probably do the job most of the time, there are occasions where an extra inch will help. For me this is boar hunting.
 
I think, in terms of functionality, a knife should be choose based on the task that you will use it for. A longer blade could get in the way while a shorter blade may require more strokes in the cut. Some of this is based on personal preferences, but I think 5 is the max for utillity work. In addition, being able to put a razoer edge on a knife is an overlooked aspect of this whole equation.
However, if you were to choose a knife for collection or trading, then I would go with whatever you like in a knife.
 
I have seven (7) Fallknivens - 3 F1s, 1 S1, 1 A1, 1 NL4 and 1 NL5.
The knife that I use the most is usually an F1 - and that includes some larger tasks.
As was said above, most cutting jobs we'll encounter can be accomplished with a smaller blade. But, if you need the extra inch or two, go with the S1.

But, whether you go with the S1 or the F1, you'll get a great knife that'll last you a VERY long time...

Regards,
Mike
 
Welcome! The Fallkniven S1 is great! It just so happens to be my favorite knife.

Here's an action shot for you.

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Man, these are awesome knives, I just bought two more. I now have 6 Fallknivens... now 5... my wife just took an A1 one frome me.:grumpy:

......Honey....i need one more :D
 
I use my F1's and A-1's more than my S-1. The S-1 seems to be either too big or too small.
 
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