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Fallkniven TK1

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Cryptyc

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Oh boy. Got my hands on a TK1 for an absolute steal on eBay. Supposedly, this was a brand new TK1 with cocobolo handles that was only opened to be admired etc, but never used. After receiving the blade, I feel the description was accurate.

Here’s how it arrived and in its display box:
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It was dry and had some slight tarnish marks, quick I quickly took care of. I want to start from new and shiny.

Gave it a nice polish to get off the tarnished marks on the bolster. Sharpened the edge to hair popping sharp. Hit the handles with some boiled linseed oil (couple very light coats with 24hrs between coats). I was shocked that the wood took it all in so well.

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Here’s some comparison shots with the TK1and TK2 to show the subtle differences. The TK1 feels better in hand, which is odd since the TK2 seems to have more of a contour to it. I think it’s more related to the shape and rounding on the TK1 making it more comfortable:

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Lastly, I did do a quick mod to the sheath so it wouldn’t scratch up the wood. I put some self-adhesive felt to cover the metal bits that stick through:

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More to follow as I get around to using this blade in the upcoming season.
 
Will definitely get around to that soon. Just had hernia surgery today. Ouch. Will be a few weeks before I’m out in the mountains.
 
I bought a knife off the bay yesterday, nice deal. I always cover any metal in the sheath with a small piece of electrical tape to prevent scratches. Nice knife you got there. I have the FX1 .
 
Mick Boardman said:
I bought a knife off the bay yesterday, nice deal. I always cover any metal in the sheath with a small piece of electrical tape to prevent scratches. Nice knife you got there. I have the FX1 .
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The FX1 is a darn good blade. I’ve been surprised at the deals I’ve gotten off of eBay over the years. I also got my Fallkniven Modern Bowie on eBay for hundreds less than what they usually sell for. If you keep your eyes out, there are some great deals.
 
d762nato said:
She's a pretty one. Congrats nice score.
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You know, the wood handle makes me more cautious than I usually am. This is actually the only wood handled knife I own, which I know is bizarre. My knives usually have either micarta or rubber handles for maximum durability. The cocobolo is very pretty on this one though and looks gorgeous after those couple treatments of BLO and a quick polish.

I know people have used wood handled knives for hunting for hundreds of years so I shouldn’t sweat it. I’ll just wash the gunk off and re-oil the wood if I use it for hunting.
 
Cryptyc said:
Admiring this beauty out in the sun today. Making the tiniest of mini feather sticks lol.

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Sure is PURTY....😉👍👍👍........

Hattori does nice work for them......You can see their stuff in his work.......Worth a.gander and some drool..

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