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I heard the dog barking and went ot the front porch to find that FedEx left my Fällkniven P. I was like a kid at Christmas 
First impression: it is a pocket knife and doesn't seem very big in the hand. It is much slimmer than a Benchmade Griptilian and just a bit shorter in the tooth. Weight wise, it is just 2.5 ounces-- perfect for hiking.
The blade measures 3-1/8" from the forward curve of the liner to the tip and is flat ground VG10 advertised at RC59. The liners seem thin, but I gave it a good torquing and it seems rock solid. There are four cross bushings that form a stiff ladder frame, plus a healthy pivot screw with white plastic washers. I didn't take it apart, so I can't make a guess as to the material used in the washers. The blade pivots silk smooth. The lock is a conventional frame lock and has a solid fit. There is no play in the blade at any position.
I'm a lefty and the lock is a typical right handed setup, but most southpaws are used to this and I can operate the lock with either hand. There are dual thumb studs and the knife opens smooth and can be flicked once the blade has been rotated a few degrees.
The scales are black micarta on this one. Fällkniven does offer some other colors and materials. If you like to customize scales, this is a dream. I've seen the work done on Boeker Trance knives and this is another design that begs for fiddlin' without have to damage the knife in the process.
As I said before, the liners seem thin, but do the job. If you were out on the trail and needed to do substantial work with this knife, yo would want gloves. There are no sharp edges anywhere on the handle area-- the liners are all perfectly finished, but I'm sure your hands would get sore with a lot of use. For general cutting chores or cleaning a trout, no problemo.
About cleaning fish or game-- Fällkniven does mention the the knife is an open design for easy cleaning, and that it is.
The blade is 3mm/0.12" thick and came hair poppin' sharp. I like the gentle curve of the blade and the flat grind for general purpose cutting and this should make a good skinner too.
The sheath is a typical Cordura with a Velcro flap rig and includes hoizontal and vertical belt loops. There is a leather band with the "P" model number in an oval embossed in it.
I would add a little length to the handle, fatten up the scales just a tad, and add a pocket clip. That aside, this is a quality knife and is slim and light enough to ride in your pocket as well as the sheath. I have no doubt it will last a lifetime. It's a KEEPER
Photos show the Fällkniven P with a Victorinox Farmer and the Fällkniven F1 knives.
First impression: it is a pocket knife and doesn't seem very big in the hand. It is much slimmer than a Benchmade Griptilian and just a bit shorter in the tooth. Weight wise, it is just 2.5 ounces-- perfect for hiking.
The blade measures 3-1/8" from the forward curve of the liner to the tip and is flat ground VG10 advertised at RC59. The liners seem thin, but I gave it a good torquing and it seems rock solid. There are four cross bushings that form a stiff ladder frame, plus a healthy pivot screw with white plastic washers. I didn't take it apart, so I can't make a guess as to the material used in the washers. The blade pivots silk smooth. The lock is a conventional frame lock and has a solid fit. There is no play in the blade at any position.
I'm a lefty and the lock is a typical right handed setup, but most southpaws are used to this and I can operate the lock with either hand. There are dual thumb studs and the knife opens smooth and can be flicked once the blade has been rotated a few degrees.
The scales are black micarta on this one. Fällkniven does offer some other colors and materials. If you like to customize scales, this is a dream. I've seen the work done on Boeker Trance knives and this is another design that begs for fiddlin' without have to damage the knife in the process.
As I said before, the liners seem thin, but do the job. If you were out on the trail and needed to do substantial work with this knife, yo would want gloves. There are no sharp edges anywhere on the handle area-- the liners are all perfectly finished, but I'm sure your hands would get sore with a lot of use. For general cutting chores or cleaning a trout, no problemo.
About cleaning fish or game-- Fällkniven does mention the the knife is an open design for easy cleaning, and that it is.
The blade is 3mm/0.12" thick and came hair poppin' sharp. I like the gentle curve of the blade and the flat grind for general purpose cutting and this should make a good skinner too.
The sheath is a typical Cordura with a Velcro flap rig and includes hoizontal and vertical belt loops. There is a leather band with the "P" model number in an oval embossed in it.
I would add a little length to the handle, fatten up the scales just a tad, and add a pocket clip. That aside, this is a quality knife and is slim and light enough to ride in your pocket as well as the sheath. I have no doubt it will last a lifetime. It's a KEEPER
Photos show the Fällkniven P with a Victorinox Farmer and the Fällkniven F1 knives.
