Fallkniven VG Wolf Steel - What the **&*& is it?

[Skidoosh]

I like Fallkniven but I've been unconvinced by many of their steel offerings. The latest is VG "Wolf Steel." Umm Ok, more tungsten. Moving away from the laminated cobalt but can anyone tell me what this offers over VG10? I was not a fan of the F1 in VG10, I loved everything about the knife except the steel. Every knife they put out has thicker edge geometry, not a fan but let's focus on the steel. Legit improvement or hyped marketing?

 

[Alberta Ed]

Fallkniven seems to introduce new steels every few years, but I never had a problem with the VG-10 in my F1. The addition of tungsten probably adds to edge holding (maybe Larrin can speak to that) but VG-10 is tough, stain resistant, holds an excellent edge and is easy to resharpen.

 

[patrickguignot]

Fallkniven offered the F1 in VG10 steel.
Then, with a little bit of added Tungsten, it was the VG10W steel version.
And now, with even more Tungsten, it's the VGWolf steel version.

I have no idea of the respective perfs of these 3 steels. I guess we'll need to wait for Larrin to analyze these steels.

They also announced on Facebook that next year they will offer an Elmax version of the F1.

 

[TC]

VGWolf

I keep reading VW Golf...

 

[ferider]

Tekefu VG10W has .4% Tungsten. VGWolf has 1.25%. More carbides, more edge retention. Maybe less toughness ? Tests will show I guess.

 

[dcavazos7us]

They have been using elmax in some of their recent releases. I do like their laminated steels (3g, lam cos). They are said to perform similarly to the S30 series which works nicely for me.

 

[Lee D]

They have been using elmax in some of their recent releases.

I noticed even the little U2 is now being sent out with an Elmax blade.

 

[dcavazos7us]

Yep, I recently got one of their new liner locks (RL1EY) and it came with a very nice, convex ground, elmax blade. Really nice little folder by way, especially for those who like Fallkniven folders

 

[Skidoosh]

I would love to see an F1, regular not pro, in Elmax. The pro series is too thick on blade stock.

 

[dirc]

if you want to read up about tungsten in steel in general - our good Larrin has already wrote about it:

https://knifesteelnerds.com/2018/03/29/is-blue-super-steel-actually-super-the-facts-about-tungsten-alloyed-steels/

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

I keep reading VW Golf...

The VW Golf holds it’s edge well but is prone to chipping. Corrosion resistance is only mediocre. I expect more from Germans.

 

[ShaiHulud]

I have a hard time with fallkniven because of their stubborn use of thick blade stocks and what I like to refer to as their " wedge-edge geometry"
I am not sold by this VGwolf steel chapter. I think the company did good with introducing elmax, they should scrap this project

 

[The Mastiff]

It's Takefu's Vg 7 right? I have not seen it used in knives before and haven't heard any talk about it's performance. It will be interesting to see how well it's received.

 

[brownshoe]

The VW Golf holds it’s edge well but is prone to chipping. Corrosion resistance is only mediocre. I expect more from Germans.

Fallkniven pretends to be swedish, but most of their knives and steell are actually Japanese. Only the controlling family is swedish.

 

[TC]

Only the controlling family is swedish.

And the marketing! Oh, the marketing...

Fun fact, at least to "sources on the internet" - I did no fact-finding myself: The F1 was first produced by Linder (who just folded) in Solingen. When Linder started selling their own version, the Super Edge 1, Fällkniven was understandibly (without having seen any of the production contracts and what they stipulated) a wee bit miffed and moved production to Japan.

I recently picked up a Super Edge 2 (the somewhat larger version) and am very happy with it. 4 mm stock ATS-34 at 60 HRC and a full flat grind. Vacuum heat + cryo treatment.

You can still find the Super Edge 1 at dealers as a less costly F1 alternative (IMHO).

 

[KenHash]

Fallkniven pretends to be swedish, but most of their knives and steell are actually Japanese. Only the controlling family is swedish.

Not most but all.
All the fixed blades are made by Ichiro Hattori and all the folders are made by Moki.

Fallkniven of Boden Sweden – The Hattori Collector

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Fallkniven pretends to be swedish, but most of their knives and steell are actually Japanese. Only the controlling family is swedish.

Being made in Japan and with Japanese steels is a positive.

 

[Dr Rez]

Being made in Japan and with Japanese steels is a positive.

That isnt the point. People dont dislike them simply because its made in Japan.

 

[KenHash]

The problem with made in Japan with Japanese steel is that FK is priced pretty high, relatively speaking.
Although FK originally put the COO on their knives after switcching from Solingen to Seki, they later dropped that,
As a result, many Dealers and Owners are left with the impression that they are made in Sweden.
Funny thing is that I often see FKs for sale in Japan stating "Made in Sweden"....LOL
To be fair nowhere does FK claim to manufacture in Sweden, and in fact on one of their pages they make a
direct reference to Ichiro Hattori and his Cowry-X steel.

 

[Jacques Mi]

That isnt the point. People dont dislike them simply because its made in Japan.

And because ofvwhen you have a problem with one of their knives their customer support is exactly the opposite of support. It is customer belittling.