Bushcraft Knife Battle: Helle Nord VS Fällkniven A1 - Which To Choose?

#Fallkniven #Helleknives #bushcraft #survivalknife #bushcraftknife
In this episode, we tackle a question from one of our Danish followers: Which knife should he choose, the Helle Nord or the Fällkniven A1? To provide an informed opinion, we dedicated an entire episode to putting these two knives head-to-head in various bushcraft tasks.
Join us as we test both knives side by side, evaluating their performance in essential bushcraft skills such as feather sticking, batoning, carving, and chopping. We'll also delve into the different features and share our experiences with each knife, helping you make the right decision for your outdoor adventures.
Don't miss out on this informative battle between the Helle Nord and the Fällkniven A1, where we'll help you find the perfect companion for your wilderness adventure!
Cheers,
West Coast Bushcrafters

[@HelleFabrikkerAS]

Great comparison guys, keep up the good work! PS! We have a couple of new choices coming up for steel- and handle material for the Nord later this year!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thank you so much😁! We are looking with great interest to the new features for the Nord later this year! Exciting! Thanks for reaching out!

[@naturund2takt348]

I think Helle is the better knive 👍👍

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Haha that’s great 😁! Thanks for checking out

[@torsten4757]

Thanks for showing! Difficult question, but seen overall might be the A1 the more longlasting option because of the materials. Cheers from Germany! Torsten

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi Torsten! Thanks for watching! Yeah it was not the easiest. Hopefully we gave a “semi objective” view. Take care! Cheers🍻

[@svartaska]

A hard decision. But in my option both knives are great. And it doesn’t matter which one you choose. Just buy what you like and you won’t be disappointed 🤘🤘🤘 bzw. Great Video as always

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks a lot! We couldn’t agree more. We did not make it super easy for Jesper we believe 😂👍

[@TheHomeboundPilgrim]

Nord vs A1 Test Results 1. Feather stick - tie 2. Baton - A1 3. Chopping - Nord 4. Ferro rod - Nord 5. Quality - A1 called a workhorse knife; the Nord called a big bushcraft knife 6. Comfort - Nord 7. Sheath - A1 better for cleaning with meat prep; Nord better for wearing on a belt 8. Price - A1 price decreasing; Nord price increasing 9. Cutting - Nord Organizing these tests (categories mine), the results are as follows: Performance categories (1-4, 6, 9): Nord (4-1-1); A1 (1-4-1) Subjective categories (5, 7): No clear winner. User case determines the best knife. Value (6) The prices difference is negligible. However the Nord costs more while the price of the A1 has dropped over time. Summary Observations The Nord was the clear winner in respect to performance. The A1 only beat the Nord once in what can be called the performance categories in this video. However, the testers gave the overall win to the A1, which shows that the subjective categories carried more weight for them than performance.

[@LaoWaiJac]

Awesome review! I like how you went with practicality rather then functional art.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Great compliment, thanks a lot😁🙏!

[@sjohnson4882]

Cool! I like the way this was presented. As far as the knives go, I have Fallkniven knives and Helle knives. I like Helle knives for the light weight, scandi grind, and overall appearance. The Fallkniven knives are heavy, have a round convex grind(as opposed to a subtle or more flat convex grind), and are built like a tank. I think that my take is they are built for different purposes.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Glad to hear you liked the presentation!

[@schaikaefer9087]

Great movie and comparison, love it 👍

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Awesome to hear that! Thanks a lot!😁🙏

[@teachusmore]

Great video ! Keep up making these awesome videos

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

thanks a lot!!😄👍

[@paullambert4445]

I’m partial to the Helle because I’m half Norwegian and the Helle is more beautiful than the A1. Plenty strong for my needs. 🎸🔪

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

It is! A great Norwegian knife😁👍

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Great video, guys 👍

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

We thank you so much😁🙏👍

[@jfukuyama]

Well Fallkniven has a more premium steel, so I guess there is not much to say about it, but all depends on what the persons preferences are. Great comparison guys, cheers!!!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks so much!🙏 Can’t argue with that 😁👍. Thanks for watching!

[@daginn896]

Oh, there is much to say about it. It all depends on the context

[@stevanoutdoor]

I would choose the A1 since it needs no maintenance at all. You can use both knife and sheath even in salt water and just rinse it off with some fresh water. Get a leather sheath all soaked in salt (or fresh) water and you have a problem. A wooden handle and leather sheath are really pretty to look at but not the most practical.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Good summary of the power of Fällkniven!

[@afprojektcz]

Yes, great, guys! Chopping, slicing, beautiful, you loaded the knives nicely! I really liked your video! I send greetings, good health and be well🌲🍀🌿🔪👈🖖👍😉

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! That makes us happy! Thanks so much and good health too you. Take care cheers🍻

[@afprojektcz]

@@westcoastbushcrafters I also thank you very much and hope that everything is going well and you are well👍🍀🌲

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

@afprojektcz thanks so much! All the best!

[@afprojektcz]

@@westcoastbushcrafters 🙂👌👍

[@Globbo8765]

Helle just came out with a new version of the nord in sleipner steel with a 4mm thick blade. I wonder how it would compare? I have a Nord and I love it because of all the qualities demonstrated here. Great video.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

We are very curious as well😁! Awesome that Helle launched this knife in a new steel. Thanks so much!😁🔥🍻

[@seansage3705]

Yes , I would like to see a comparison of the 2 nords . 14c28n vs sleipner. Cheers

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Nice request 👍. Will do our best🤞

[@jespernakskov6206]

You two are the greatest 🍻 Thank you both once again for making this video💪🔪 It will make i way easier to choose one or the other.... Keep up your awsome content👌🔪🎉🎊 Skåååål to both of you🍺😁

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi Jesper! Thanks again for the fun question! We had a great time filming this episode! Glad to hear that we could help you. Still not an easy choice 😂👍 Skål😁🍻🍻🍻

[@jespernakskov6206]

@@westcoastbushcrafters not at all an easy choice😅🤣

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Can imagine!😂 send us a picture when you decided😁👍

[@jespernakskov6206]

@@westcoastbushcrafters or I should buy them both🤔 😅 Of course. I will keep you posted🔪👌

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

@jespernakskov6206 will be fun to see what it will be😁🥳👍

[@mjo4981]

I notice that the chips really fly when chopping with the Helle Nord. I've had similar experience with my Lon Humphrey scandi kephart, a pile of chips is quick to accumulate when chopping. The A1 might be a better slicer though.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Scandi grind and chopping works very well. The handle of the Nord helps also. Thanks for watching!

[@daginn896]

A1 is a survival knife, Nord is a bushcraft knife. Both can do both, but there are levels to this. In a survival situation I would like the A1, but the Nord will do just fine. In a bushcraft situation I would prefer the Nord, but the A1 would do just fine. It really depends on the context. I have both, I use both, I like both but for different reasons.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Well written😁👍 thanks for watching!

[@PdenBrinker]

I think fallkinven is the better knive 👍👍

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

😁👍 Thanks for watching again!

[@Chris-iu5ol]

How many knifes have you seen with a soft plastic handle that last 30+ years?

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Good point!!

[@1-0-8]

I am not sure that it is a fair comparison as here in the UK the Fallkniven is a lot more expensive than the Helle. Plus you did not check the edge retention after the battening . The Helle is a lot thinner so probably a better slicer. Options from Joker knives are much better value than both knives IMO.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Talking about Joker knives… we are planning to do a new episode about another Joker knife this year🥳

[@berghofer7938]

For me, handle ergonomics is most important, as you never chose a knife that makes your hand hurt after using it for a while, if you have one with a better grip. Steel and beauty of knife is second most important (unles it is som unnamed crap steel of course, but you know what I mean).

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Hi! The Helle did an excellent job with making the handle for the Nord. Really love it! Cheers😁👍

[@berghofer7938]

@@westcoastbushcrafters I might have to look at it if I ever see it in a store.. Anyway, love your videos. If you want to, you could make videos of you two having a little competition, where you make something bushcrafty, and see how the knives you choose do in those tasks. Like where you have to drill holdes with the tip etc.

[@gunters7668]

It's also worth mentioning that the Helle is way easier to sharpen than the A1. As for it being a workhorse, check Joe X's torture test on the Fallkniven. It doesn't hold up very well.

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Yes, easy to sharpen hair popping sharp! Do you know if he made an episode about the Helle Nord? Thanks for watching!

[@gunters7668]

@@westcoastbushcrafters No, I don't believe he did. Keep up the good work!

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

@gunters7668 thank you! Have a nice day!

[@renexwing1546]

A1 for me

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

🤘

[@MrFomhor]

And the winner is...

[@MrFomhor]

Terävä Skrama 240!🎉😂😈❤️‍🔥

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

😂😂👍

[@stonehombre7530]

The amount of money a person can generate in a lifetime. Simply buy both. Treat yourself. Easy fix.🎉

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

haha we like that solution 👍

[@gigixxxify]

I think the Helle Nord is the better knife 🖤🖤🖤

[@westcoastbushcrafters]

Thanks for watching! Really great knitting 😁👍

[@gigixxxify]

@@westcoastbushcrafters 🖤🖤🖤