Suggestions on hiking knife

Keeping in mind that I've never actually handled a Fallkniven F1 ...

I have always wondered about the F1 blade's thickness. Many call the Becker Crewman BK10 a very heavy (thick) blade and suggest that the F1 is more of an all-around use knife. But I can't help but notice that the Fallkniven F1's blade is 0.18", which is nearly as thick as the Becker Crewman BK10, which is 0.188 thick.

Your thoughts???
 
It is thick, but I've never thought of it as a thick or heavy knife. It is thick enough not to bend if you use it to pry apart wood when splitting, or when using the point to carve, but not thick enough to be heavy.

Nitin
 
The F1 is just thick enough to be indestructible. Fallkniven has tested the strengh of their laminated blades and most people would have a hard time breaking one even if they tried. I have used mine from everything from butchering deer to wood carving and it performs perfectly. It takes forever fot it to get dull. mine never has even after some really hard use. It is nimble in the hand and I haven't found a better knife in this category.
 
I have and like the Becker Necker, but most often carry a SOG Government Agent when I am bumming around. My son loves the Necker though when I let him use it, fits his little hands well.
Mike
 
Thanks guys for all the great advice! I have alot of deciding to do. I think the first priority is picking the knife, then concentrate on the sheath.

Rob
 
I'd sure like to wrangle a good sheath for my NorthStar, but sheath problems aside, the BRKT NorthStar or several of Mikes other knives would be worth your consideration. My NS is the best cutting blade I've ever used, but it's also the first and only knife I've owned that has a full convex grind.
 
If you go with the Fallkniven, get the leather dangler sheath as it is VERY high quality, particularly compared to their kydex sheaths. If you choose to go with kydex later, there are plenty of great options. I prefer the leather sheath...they just go so well together.

Nitin
 
I'm an avid hiker and I carry a U.S.M.C. KA-BAR in the small of my back in a custom sheath.It's tough enough for anything the woods will throw at you and it only costs about 60$ + custom sheath costs.Depending on how big of a person you are you may want to check out the smaller ka-bar styles for a more compact blade.
 
How about an Al Mar SERE Operator? The current version is S30V. It's light but well constructed and with a Tec Lok and a bunch of hollow Kydex rivets for lashing, it can go just about anywhere in any position. I inherited a 154CM plain edge version from a friend who passed last year and it seems like a real nice and very versatile knife. Up just about any task.

John
 
Its funny that you mentioned the SERE Operator, I've been wanting one for over 2 years now. Just when I have a little money to play with, something comes up; like, I need a power steering pump for the old truck :( . Anyway, I just traded my Blackjack Big Country Kampr for a Fallkniven H1. Lets see if it works out.
 
In addition to the above suggestions, you might want to handle a Bandicoot/Inficoot from Swamp Rat. They are a lot of knife for little weight.
 
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