I did it, I finally ordered a Fallkniven A1 Pro.

DeadboxHero

DeadboxHero

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Wow, this was the most money I've ever spent on any knife.
$330
More like $350

Dammit, I just had to have the priority shipping.
They finally broke me.:p

I can't believe I'm saying this but the A1 Pro seems like a good deal for a Fallkniven at least.


Makes me cringe to say that.
I'm still pragmatic and not completely lost to thoughts of survivaling because I had a magic piece of steel.
No one needs a Fallkniven A1 Pro to "Survive"

But sweet Lord. What a great tool.

The name "Pro Survival" and accessories(waterproof box) seem gimmickly and somewhat unnecessary
Also the knife doesn't blow me away with mosic pins and burls

But this knife is a pure user
I can't wait to share with you guys.

Im most excited about its exotic, almost forbidden, Japanese Laminated Cobalt special steel made by Takefu Metals which is touted as a super VG10.
Can it trump the performance over the OG A1?

We'll see.
 
Congrats! Good luck with it & enjoy. Strop that bitch up & prepare to smile. Looking forward to one of your great reviews on it.
 
I'm still sad you gave up on the RMD.
Good luck and I look forward to your review.
$330 is a lot of dough for a blade that size, it better be good, I'm sure you'll let us know.
 
Lance23 said:
I'm still sad you gave up on the RMD.
Good luck and I look forward to your review.
$330 is a lot of dough for a blade that size, it better be good, I'm sure you'll let us know.
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Me too bro :(

Sr101 is great steel.

It was a great experience. Everyone here on Bladeforums was right to hold it with such high regard.
 
I've never had interest in Fallkniven, but I know you'll give a good idea of what it's all about.
I know there's an iteration of the ole' RMD out there somewhere that would float your boat.
 
Hi! Congratulation! I read with interest your ongoing review on the "old" A1. I'm curious why you decided to pair it up with this new Pro version. I also own the Fallkniven Brothers :) (A1 and F1) but this Pro versions did not really ignite my engine. As week-end hiker and just knives hobbyist, I don't see what the Pros can do better for me than the originals, but I'm really looking forward to yours and others members reviews!

I fully agree A1 and F1 really have their own charm. I once read in the net one of the funniest way to describe it, it sounded more or less like this: "When compared to the general run of so called “survival knives,” Fallkniven survival knives stand out like lean, tough paratroopers in a crowd of pimply faced, overweight, black-suited mall Ninjas" :D.
 
Dude, I wanted the same knife so bad I could taste it. I just couldn't fork out the dough for it. I can't wait to see pics and you analysis of it
 
:D

It's refreshing with some pure joy over the new knife!
I'm sure You will like the A1 Pro and I'm looking forward to the testresults.

I have used my F1 Pro for 3 months now and I really like the steel and the design.
This month I have switched back to the custom Stag F1 I made as a working knife 2 years ago.

The Pro takes everything it has been used for with flying colors and the first batch seems to have sold-out at Fällkniven HQ.

The pic shows the F1 Pro together with
1. The custom FK A2 in VG-10.
2. The custom 7" bowiemade by Bark River in A2 toolsteel.
3. The F1 Pro.
4. The custom F1 3G in Stag.

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Four differrent knives in 4 differrent steels, but I like them all!



Regards
Mikael
 
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Herlock said:
Hi! Congratulation! I read with interest your ongoing review on the "old" A1. I'm curious why you decided to pair it up with this new Pro version. I also own the Fallkniven Brothers :) (A1 and F1) but this Pro versions did not really ignite my engine. As week-end hiker and just knives hobbyist, I don't see what the Pros can do better for me than the originals, but I'm really looking forward to yours and others members reviews!

I fully agree A1 and F1 really have their own charm. I once read in the net one of the funniest way to describe it, it sounded more or less like this: "When compared to the general run of so called “survival knives,” Fallkniven survival knives stand out like lean, tough paratroopers in a crowd of pimply faced, overweight, black-suited mall Ninjas" :D.
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Haha love that quote.


As awesome as it would be, I not going to duel wield A1s in the field except for testing

I just have to know if it's possible to improve something that's already great.

The A1 is the perfect size and fits my style of use for a heavy-duty knife.
It's for my adverse weather adventures really my default setup with an appropriate sized axe, saw and folder.

Honestly, I love and use the original design so much it seemed like a no brainier to get the Pro version when I could.

I'm just so tired from long wilderness hikes I love the care free maintenance and Performance.


nick_30 said:
Dude, I wanted the same knife so bad I could taste it. I just couldn't fork out the dough for it. I can't wait to see pics and you analysis of it
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It took me so long to buy it, I was waiting for your review first! Haha
Guess I'll take one for the team this time ;)
Mikael W said:
:D

It's refreshing with some pure joy over the new knife!
I'm sure You will like the A1 Pro and I'm looking forward to the testresults.

I have used my F1 Pro for 3 months now and I really like the steel and the design.
This month I have switched back to the custom Stag F1 I made as a working knife 2 years ago.

The Pro takes everything it has been used for with flying colors and the first batch seems to have sold-out at Fällkniven HQ.

The pic shows the F1 Pro together with
1. The custom FK A2 in VG-10.
2. The custom 7" bowie from BR in A2 toolsteel.
3. The F1 Pro.
4. The custom F1 3G in Stag.

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Four differrent knives in 4 differrent steels, but I like them all!



Regards
Mikael

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I wish I had those rehandling skills of yours

Mikael, your truly the Fallkniven Master

It's my pleasure to share
 
Aren't the new f1 pro made out of some kinda ball bearing laminate. I read what they where made out of but can remember. Like maybe a cobalt laminate or something like that
 
nick_30 said:
Aren't the new f1 pro made out of some kinda ball bearing laminate. I read what they where made out of but can remember. Like maybe a cobalt laminate or something like that
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http://www.e-tokko.com/eng_original_list.htm

There's a link to the Takefu foundry in Japan.

It's under the name "Co. Special" for Cobalt Special.

Strangely, it's left blank.

Top Secret! No foreigners allowed!
Hahaha

It's ingredients were realised by spyderco back in 2011 when they made a mule team knife out of the steel that was laminated with 420j2

Hence the name Laminated Cobalt special
Or as Fallkniven calls it Lam. CoS

It's an ingot steel which means the alloy content is limited.

CoS doesn't have crazy amounts elements.

It should thought of as" Super" Vg10
All of the ingredients get a tiny bump in volume
Also sprinkle of tungsten is added
I can already imagine the" bite" the edge will have when sharpened.
It also has a higher working hardness of 61-62 hrc
Versus Vg10 at 59-69 hrc
Woo!

A good comparison
Think of vg10 as hitachi Blue paper #1 and CoS as Blue paper Super


Its an exciting steel for people that love to sharpen knives

It's not going to have the wear resistance of s30v

It has other attributes
 
DeadboxHero said:
Wow, this was the most money I've ever spent on any knife.
$330
More like $350
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Breaking into a new cost regime. Well, Congratulations on your purchase and I hope it works out to be the knife you expect it to be. My F1 cost nearly as much as this 5 years ago. It has the Fallkniven micarta handles on it (vs Bark River).
 
DBH, thanks for the kind words!

Even if I prefer using fancy custombuilds, I think the new Pro series are at a new level for production knives in stainless steel.


Regards
Mikael
 
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22-rimfire said:
Breaking into a new cost regime. Well, Congratulations on your purchase and I hope it works out to be the knife you expect it to be. My F1 cost nearly as much as this 5 years ago. It has the Fallkniven micarta handles on it (vs Bark River).
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Thanks man, I don't hope to make it my habit :p

I'll try to keep my expectatons reasonable.

Haha we'll see.

Yea man, years back I remember sweating those micarta handled F1s
So nice.

Mikael W said:
DBH, thanks for the kind words!

Even if I prefer using fancy custombuilds, I think the new Pro series are at a new level for production knives in stainless steel.


Regards
Mikael
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Welcome friend,


Haha we'll see.
 
At the time, that F1 was my most expensive fixed blade. (I have ones that have become more valuable that are older purchases, but for a new knife, it set a record at the time.) I looked and looked at pictures.... then I dropped by a knife store in VA (you probably know the place online), and just had to have it after I picked it up and fondled it. Since I was inside the store vs via the mail, I was hit with WV sales tax. Ouch.

Hope you enjoy your new blade.
 
Hahaha ouch indeed, any pics of that bad boy?

Thanks bro it comes tommorrow I can hardly focus I'm so excited
 
Awsome blade.... been lookin... drooling at a F1pro but no funds. Let us know how you like it.
 
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