Where are Fallkniven Knives Manufactured

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There was a discussion thread in Reviews and Tests about where Fallkniven knives are manufactured.

It is fairly common knowledge their steel comes from Japan, but there was some question as to whether or not some or all of their knives were also manufactured in Japan.

I e-mailed Fallkniven and received the reply below. Thought I'd post it here in General as well, just to clear the air so to speak.

Hello Kevin,

All knives are being made in Japan by a conglomerate of small, highly specialized craftmen companies. All sheaths are made in Europe or in the USA.

All test and development is being made by our company up here by the Arctic Circle. We also own all tool and molds for making the knives, including all sketches, drawings, technical specifications, logotypes etc. All distribution is made from here.

So, we’re making Swedish knives in Japan.

My best

Peter Hjortberger


Kevin
 
Well, I have never been less than extremely impressed by japanese knife quality: 3 Mcustas, 2 Mokis, a few Moki-made Spydercos and one Moki-made Beretta: they are all perfect.
I was impressed as well by my F1 and U2, and it's no disadvantage that they are also made in Japan.
 
Well, I have never been less than extremely impressed by japanese knife quality: 3 Mcustas, 2 Mokis, a few Moki-made Spydercos and one Moki-made Beretta: they are all perfect.
I was impressed as well by my F1 and U2, and it's no disadvantage that they are also made in Japan.

Yes, super quality swords and blades have been coming out of Japan for a really long time and continue to do so.
And the Fallknivens continue in that tradition.

Only thing is, it's getting harder & harder to find a Japanese made knife at any kind of decent price...
 
The folders abosultely REEK of either Moki or Sakai. I know for certain that their early folder were made by Moki. Interestingly, I just bought an MOP/Abalone Tre Kroner, it is marked Made in Sweden. I didn't think it was. Now I know for sure!
 
Yes but then you cant buy in to the ''timeless swedish tradition of vikings"crap that you here about them . Lets just call it like it is and be done with it . I'll be the first to admit that i own a bunch of jap knives that i like but i didnt buy them thinkin they were made elsewhere .
 
Good steel is not bound to a country and I really don't care where the steel's from unless it is from North-Korea or Waziristan (where Osama Bin Laden is hiding). Europe has some excellent steel for excellent knives such as N690 for Extrema Ratios.

Overall, I really like the VG-10 blades, not as tough as INFI or CPM-3V, but stong, care-free and very easy to sharpen. But yeah, the prices of VG-10 have gone up sharply due to the high rate of Yen, and in Fällknivens case, also by the weak Swedish Krones.
 
I have an older SOG that was made by Seki in Japan that was given to me as a gift. Very high quality.
 
I bought my first Fallkniven. While I have not been able to put it to the test yet, I'm impressed with the fit and finish of it.


 
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the japanese have the art of manufacturing pretty much down to a T, the way they work is so different from th ew ay we work in europe or the US.
 
When I was on a business trip in Japan, I noticed that Japanese are extremely, to the level of absurd, dedicated on what they do. On the other hand, they seem to lack creativity and the will to improvise or even change without the group's approval. It is amazing how regulated and disciplined the Japanese business structure is. Definitely one of the most impressive (both positive and negative) countries I've ever been.

Too bad it is so damn expensive because I would like to explore that country more.
 
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