Fallkniven TK4 rocks!!!

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It arrived with the post 2 days ago. Bloody sharp bastard! Everything they say is true. It`s a razor and stays that way for a long time.
I made some tests yesterday comparing TK4`s 3G steel and my Mauser made by Victorinox 440C blade(s). Both have similar simple V-blade geometry, but Fallkniven has 5mm wider blade and it`s ca. 1mm thicker as well.
The V-angle is pretty much the same though. Both were shaving sharp.
I cut cardboard and telephone books, newspapers and magazines, all in substantial quantities.
In the beginnig it was a little easier to cut with the narrower Mauser`s blade, but in about 30min. it was already blunt. So I opened the Mauser`s second blade and continued the duel not between the blades, but between the knives now.
And my Mauser lost! At one point it was already more and more blunt and started to tear the newspaper`s sheet, whereas Fallkniven was still performing fine.
To say the truth I was quite surprised with the outcome. Somehow Mauser is much better prepared for such a hard, longterm cutting task. It`s heavier (114g), sturdier, has bigger and thus more comfortable handle + 2 very thin blades. TK4 is designed to be an ultra light EDC (50g - 1,8oz.!) so the handle material and construction are compromised to some extent. It has quite thin zytel handle (you can forget about any heavier prying tasks), relatively short blade (7cm - 2,76") and no corkscrew (what a shame), but indeed there is something ingenious in this combination of 3G steel blade and light construction. I can feel the delicate cutting tasks much better in my hand than with my Mauser. It has something to do with a razor or scalpel.
I will keep my Mauser, because I love it too much to sell it, but my EDC from now on will be Tre Kronor no.4.

http://www.fallkniven.com/tk/us-tk3-4.htm
 
There isn`t a pocket clip, but it comes with a nice cordura sheath.

I don`t have any experience with S30V. Although there are quite a few Fallkniven`s U2 folders around here, which have the same SGPS core as TK4. I think some of the forumites must have made some comparisons with S30V blades.
 
"(you can forget about any heavier prying tasks)," Quoted from starter of this thread.

I never quite understood this mentality. I mean even before I joined the Air-Force I knew better than to use a knife as a prybar and then in the Air-Force they taught this quite rigorously to use the right tool for the job at hand. I never understood someone prying something, anythying, on purpose!!--- with a knife. I mean with all the speciality tools that are being made for EDC'ing to do all sorts of tasks why this is even still talked about is beyond me. Especially when talking about such fine knifes like your Tre Kronor no.4.

After seeing a guy slice-ing cigerate papers like it was nothing and splitting hairs I had to order the U2 lock back knife. And the double nail nicks really tickle my fancy being I am a lefty. Great knife with that wonderful powder steel sandwich-ed between VG2 I believe it is, for toughness. What ever the outer layer the inner layer will last forever.

Daniel
 
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I don't really get it either and I honestly can never see why someone would want to pry with a folder, it just bewilders me. I guess some people really like to beat on their knives for the hell of it but I really don't think I would have any need to pry through anything... Especially not a 2x4! unless it was for the sake of a knife test video. And then it just proves that the tip has very strong lateral strength. I've just ordered an FH9mop and I'm not sure whether I will like using it without a pocket clip either. But I really fell in love with those mother of pearl scales and that's why I didn't go for the micarta version with clip. Thanks a lot for your wise words native cajun :)
Gabriel.
 
Congrats on your new TK4. Fallkniven makes an excellent knife, I'm certain it will serve you well for years to come.

Kevin
 
the handle.

tk4 is the lighter and cheaper version of the tk3 wich has full SS liners, bolsters and wood handle/bone/mop.
 
I have a TK3 in red quince, and love it. Now I see a couple more that I need.... Thanks for the review!
 
NRaiano said:
I don't really get it either and I honestly can never see why someone would want to pry with a folder, it just bewilders me. I guess some people really like to beat on their knives for the hell of it but I really don't think I would have any need to pry through anything... Especially not a 2x4! unless it was for the sake of a knife test video. And then it just proves that the tip has very strong lateral strength. I've just ordered an FH9mop and I'm not sure whether I will like using it without a pocket clip either. But I really fell in love with those mother of pearl scales and that's why I didn't go for the micarta version with clip. Thanks a lot for your wise words native cajun :)
Gabriel.
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First of all to prove that I am not all critisum congrats on the Tre Kronor no.4. what works of art those knives are. But I suppose I already made my point but this is why I am like I am as far as using the right tool for the job at hand.


I have been in the Air-Force as mentioned. When I got out I did electrical for a little while. Then I met a church associate and did carpenterwork with him for a while. Then I moved to Canada where my wife is from. I did custom oak stair-rails and stairs. Then I served as manintainence forman for a 40 thousand sq ft printing plant down/up there. Got to cold up there so we moved to Tennessee where we were married. I built houses again, did maintainence for a local University a while, swung out on my own and did subcontracting building houses, had my own business with workers carried work comp and the whole ball of crap. I finaly got wise and sat for my electrical contractors liscense so I could work by my self. Way less headaches. SO YOU SAY WHATS THE POINT OF ALL YOU DID IDOIOT. The point is that I always was shown and it was sort of built into me to take good care of all my tools and they will serve me well when I need them. This goes with all my knives. I was just talking with my son and I said you know now that I have a mirror finish on my spyder and can shave with it I do not want to use it. I asked him does that make sense. He said no. So now I can feel good about cutting with it anyway. I am that picky. So ya I think I will take my 22 oz framing hammer and when my U2 or my Ubertus switch blade comes in I will take my hammer and beat each knife through my pine tree in the back yard just to break them in.

Just trying to make a point. There is a tool for every job, do not miss-use your tools. Use the right tool for the job at hand.

Now I do have a Becker companion 2--- I think it is called. That blade and spine all the way through the handle to the butt end is 1/4 inch thick. That 5 or 5.5 inch blade-ed knife weighs in at a pound. So it would not be called a survival knife if I did not have to wack some saplings down if I ever had to make an emergency shelter. It would not be called a survival knife if I did not have to dig with it on this same ocasion. But the knife is built like a tank. And is made to withstand this kind of work. It is built for that purpose. You can pomel the back of the blade if necasary??spelling it is made for that. So that is the right tool for the jobs at hand. Not a Falkniven folder or what ever that knife in question is.

Acounts Recievable = .02 cents.

Daniel
 
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NRaiano said:
I don't really get it either and I honestly can never see why someone would want to pry with a folder, it just bewilders me. I guess some people really like to beat on their knives for the hell of it but I really don't think I would have any need to pry through anything... Especially not a 2x4! unless it was for the sake of a knife test video. And then it just proves that the tip has very strong lateral strength. I've just ordered an FH9mop and I'm not sure whether I will like using it without a pocket clip either. But I really fell in love with those mother of pearl scales and that's why I didn't go for the micarta version with clip. Thanks a lot for your wise words native cajun :)
Gabriel.
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I had to google FH9mop knife to find out what you were talking about Gabriel. And all I have to say is wow really, WOW. I think that knife is meant for a glass stand on your wat-not-shelf. That looks to pretty and fragile to use. Mother of Pearl and Abolone it looks to be. Falkniven can sure make some beautiful and quality knives can't they. Congrats on buying that one. I suppose I am just old fasioned but if that knife is short enough,--uhhm let me back up. I think I would keep that knife in a small belt sheath that is lined in suede if it were mine. To pretty to throw in a pocket with keys and what not. But I would really think it would be a collector knife if it were me.

Daniel
 
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quote from the thread starter. "comparing TK4`s 3G steel and my Mauser made by Victorinox 440C blade"

Comparing a 440c blade to 3G powder steel sandwiched in VG-2 is like comparing a solid cobalt drill bit to a cheap HSS bit. They is no comparison. Not to burst your bubble or cut you down at all but, this is a fact.

Daniel
 
nativecajun57 said:
I had to google FH9mop knife to find out what you were talking about Gabriel. And all I have to say is wow really, WOW. I think that knife is meant for a glass stand on your wat-not-shelf. That looks to pretty and fragile to use. Mother of Pearl and Abolone it looks to be. Falkniven can sure make some beautiful and quality knives can't they. Congrats on buying that one. I suppose I am just old fasioned but if that knife is short enough,--uhhm let me back up. I think I would keep that knife in a small belt sheath that is lined in suede if it were mine. To pretty to throw in a pocket with keys and what not. But I would really think it would be a collector knife if it were me.

Daniel
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I own both the FH9 MOP and FH9 Maroon Micarta.

I'll admit, up front, that the MOP version is in my collection, but, both knives are very solid well built folders. In league with Fallknivens TK3 series, and very capable as serious edc knives.

Both could be considered gentlemens folders, but the MOP version perhaps a bit more so.

I do agree that such a nice knife deserves proper carry to help protect the handle material, but the FH9 MOP is capable of handling any task, it is anything but fragile.

I'm not dumping on anyone here, looks can be deceiving, and I know you mention Fallkniven quality a little further on in your post. I just want to clear up any misconception that the FH9 MOP might not be a capable knife. A gentlemens folder yes, a pretty boy folder, not a chance.

Kevin
 
I have the TK4 and the U2. In my experience, the steel on the TK4 holds an edge much longer than the U2. I suspect that the heat treatment is different. The TK4 blade is thicker (3mm) and it is longer. The TK4 has a 70mm blade.
 
neeman said:
I have a U2 awesome little cutter

What is the difference between the TK4 anf the U2?
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Both have a Zytel handle. The TK4 is slightly larger, has a bit different blade grind, and comes with a cordura pouch.

http://www.fallkniven.com/en/shop/category/20/folding-knives/lock-back

Mod. U2
Length folded: 86 mm
Blade length: 64 mm
Blade thickness: 2,5 mm
Weight: 42 g (1.5 oz)
Steel: Lam.SGPS
Hardness: 62 HRC
Handle material: Zytel
Locking: Lockback


Mod. TK4
Length folded: 3.8" (97 mm)
Blade length: 2.76" (70 mm)
Blade thickness: 0.1" (2,5 mm)
Weigth: 50 g (1.8) oz
Steel: 3G
Hardness (edge): 62 HRC
Handle material: Zytel
Pouch: Black cordura

Kevin
 
Just got a new TK4 yesterday and I was not very happy with it's sharpness out of the box. As per usual they had put a very conservative bevel on the edge of the blade at the factory. It also proved quite difficult to sharpen on ordinary stones - very hard steel.

So I re-profiled the edge bevel this morning to something steeper with my DMT diamond stones and then polished it up again on my leather power strop with some compound. To say that this thing is sharp (now) is a serious understatement. It could easily double as my shaving kit ;-)

What an incredible little blade. Now all that remains is to see how well it holds that new edge - based on what the folks are saying here I should soon be very pleased with my new purchase.

Bob
 
Welcome to the forums Bob.

I have a TK4 myself, and i posted a little writeup in the "Reviews" section. Its a good little knife.
 
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