Fällkniven F1Pro Custom by thetopicala

[@rmoraespinto]

Congrats, Tetopicala, for such a splendid work. I have seen other custom (handles replacement) Fällkniven knives. But none as beautiful as yours. And it was great to watch the transformation process. Thanks for letting me know your work!

[@thetopicala]

Ricardo Moraes-Pinto Many thanks Ricardo! 👋🏻🇫🇮

[@andreasmuller7746]

Wow! Just awesome! That is a beautiful handle! I wasn’t a fan of fällkniven design, wasn’t eager to watch the video - but with this handle and sheath the knife really became a beautiful swan! Great design and work!

[@footprintsinthesierra2754]

Beautiful, beautiful craftsmanship! Yes, it is better now than an F1 Pro!

[@thetopicala]

Footprints In The Sierra Thanks! 👍🏻

[@RandomButtonPusher]

What a sleek, elegant and refined result. From a Ford to a Maserati.

[@thetopicala]

Thanks! I do like Maseratis too :) Osmo

[@piterex7]

Random was looking nice now looks like any potato knives

[@steveottavaino3804]

I wanted to hug that block of wood before you even touched it. I think I could even smell coffee.... Thanks for sharing, just superlative. Cheers.

[@thetopicala]

Thank you Steve! This wood is so easy to give final treatment. Osmo

[@franzstraub1729]

..what a beautiful demonstration of knife-metamorphosis-art!! I am silently admiring and following your videos, thank you for sharing your work!

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Wow !👍 That looks beautiful, and I bet feels a hundred times better !

[@thetopicala]

Thanks!

[@lorisb1513]

Wow! Very beautiful work Osmo.

[@thetopicala]

Thank you Loris!

[@heikos.4417]

Oh man! That's so neat! I've started knifemaking about one year ago and your work is very inspiring to me. Thank you for that.

[@thetopicala]

many thanks Heiko! Wish you great moments with your works! Osmo

[@HFSurvivalSchool]

Boy oh boy , that's one beautiful knife ! great work sir !

[@thetopicala]

Thank you a lot! Osmo

[@cactuswren9771]

YOU GO WITH THAT MORA TO THE OLD HANDLE! :)) Like skinning a deer! Another Kalivala masterpiece, Osmo. More beauty and inspiration for us all.

[@thetopicala]

Thank you Wren!

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Gorgeous. I would treasure that knife. I hope it's new owner's grandchildren love it someday.

[@thetopicala]

Doby Pilgrim Thank you! Your kindest comment much appreciated!

[@JimsonMakes]

Great knife and a great video Osmo. Cheers, Jim

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Jim!

[@TheAnvil1971]

Very nice work - congrats! This Fällkniven is at least one class better now. Greetings from Germany.

[@thetopicala]

TheAnvil1971 Danke schön!

[@MAM..888]

NOW, you got my attention!!!! Previous work is beyond normal knife handle's nice job !! But this one ,.........is for a museum!!! 👍👍👍 Cuban fan .

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Antonio!

[@just-dl]

Very beautiful! One of my favorite knives, too.

[@thetopicala]

Thank you!

[@gunthermuller2697]

You made a stunning beauty out of it, Osmo!

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Gunther! with the original blade like Fällknifen nothing can't go wrong! Osmo

[@tedmears]

wonderful work Osmo

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Ted! I'd love to do it again! Anyone interested? The price for the original knife is unfortunately extremely high...

[@allanwagner4570]

The knife just deserves a better handle And you make the best Handle and sheath Really great job Osmo

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Allan! I'm happy that this knife and handle gets it's attention! Osmo

[@stype9773]

At the beginning the knife look like some ordinary tool ,but now it is a piece with character :-)Great job ,great wood ,great look and I am sure ,great feeling in the hand . Cheers buddy

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Josko! I don't dislike or anything about the original handle but like this one too. Osmo

[@bassassin95]

top work again osmo it's gone from F1 PRO to F1 ELITE

[@thetopicala]

I like this feedback :) Thanks, Osmo

[@jasonrolleston1045]

Stunning work. You have a gift.

[@thetopicala]

Thanks!

[@milanradak269]

Very good. Smooth lines and nice contrast with the brass.

[@giacomo6490]

Hallo Osmo, wonderful upcycling or better tuning of this knife. The blade has really deserve better than a plastic handle and plastic sheath. Now ... a black beauty. Servus, Joachim

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Joachim! i'm happy that you liked it! Osmo

[@ramonrodriguez5728]

Great work, like always.

[@thetopicala]

Ramon Rodriguez Thanks Ramon!

[@rubenskinlo9493]

Breathtaking! You are a master of your craft, and a true inspiration. Thank you!

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Ruben! happy to hear your reaction! Osmo

[@wekoweko71]

Great transformation of an overprised, rubber overmould knife. I'd do the same to all of the "fanboy" knives like this one, and also the ColdSteel SRK, Jaakaripuukko, Peltonen and the likes. Well done. You've turned a rubbish into a knife. Subscribed and followed 👍

[@thetopicala]

Hey! Great to hear your feedback, thanks!

[@LouMojo]

Looks amazing!

[@thetopicala]

Thank you!

[@scottbuc3225]

What a beautiful knife!

[@thetopicala]

Scott Buc Thanks!

[@StevanOutdoor]

Beautiful !! Whenever I put a new handle on a blade (and that is not often) I use Hammerite on the tang. This paint is tough but need about 2 weeks to harden. The big pro for me is that even if water gets between the handle and tang it will never rust.

[@thetopicala]

Dutch Bushcraft Thanks! I know Hammerite, I have got it at the garage.

[@p_i_l_a_t_u_s]

beautiful! good job!

[@thetopicala]

Thank you!

[@giobbygio5610]

Very good!!! Thanks for your videos I'm learning to handle for me It was a problem ... Because I could not find this kind of video explained so well thanks again

[@thetopicala]

cionca nacciola You‘re welcome! That’s the feedback I like a lot!

[@Revelation1316]

Looked better before

[@jasonjulian1]

While the end result is incredible... Can we talk about the REAL beast knife for a minute? That Mora getting beaten with a hammer.. Used as a pry bar.... Still alive. Damn.

[@bobtaylor9959]

Stunning, I really want mine customised, love your work

[@thetopicala]

bob taylor Thanks Bob!

[@IvanMalechko]

Very nice 👍 . Just wondering if it was possible to save the original lanyard hole and align it with a hole in the new hidden tang handle? It wouldn’t probably make a lot of difference but would feel more structurally integrated.

[@thetopicala]

Hey Ivan, just had a quick glimpse for your idea. Did you notice that the original lanyard hole was situated at 9cm distance from the front bolster and the new appr 11cm. The looks of the handle (due to new shape) would had been propably much different due to different position of the l-hole. What do you think? Thanks, Osmo

[@sveinungtorgrimsen2149]

Beautiful craftsmanship,both the handle and sheath! Makes my F1 Cos look cheap :-)

[@tomthompson7400]

what holds the handle on now , is it just glue .

[@thetopicala]

Just glue with hidden tang knives.

[@erikjensen6503]

Amazing! Beautiful work!

[@thetopicala]

Erik Jensen Thank you Erik!

[@guntherschulz7709]

I just love this Nordic style, I love it

[@thetopicala]

Günther Schulz Thank you! Merry C.!

[@hugoakerlund5114]

Im speachless. that is one good looking knife holy shit nice video keep up the AMAZING WORK!

[@thetopicala]

Thank you!

[@Forestwalker111]

Stunning. Awesome. Jealous. Be well brother Craig

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Graig!

[@5j1o3h6n]

very nice osmo,like the S1 you did some time ago.

[@thetopicala]

Yeah, thanks! The blade is awesome in both blades!

[@gerhardpaul8980]

Nice Job to an exelent knife. Now it is beatiful too.

[@thetopicala]

Gerhard Paul Thanks! Right now customizing F A1.. let’s see how it’s going to turn out. 👍🏻

[@schnorres58]

Great work,very nice knife,

[@thetopicala]

Thanks my friend!

[@bossmodus5020]

Wow Masterpiece 👌 Nice Sir.

[@thetopicala]

Thanks Alex!

[@grantcook5376]

Very nice job again . What sort of cost ? How long did it take you ?

[@thetopicala]

Grant Cook Hi, thanks! With the knife work and a sheath peopably 8-10 hours during one week. The costs? The cost of a original knife and the rest comes from the handle block, leather and things like epoxy, sanding materials etc small things. Wood block and original knife are the main things of course.

[@carbonazid]

may i ask how happy you are with the "scheppach"?

[@thetopicala]

Thanks for asking This is my second Scheppach machine. The struckture of Scheppach is not the most perfect for knife handle forming but it works reliablely, is strong enough and I have made my little pimp to get better touch. Price is also reasonable. Osmo

[@jpta3210]

Lovely Osmo, just finished a knife myself with a simular shape. 👍🇫🇮

[@thetopicala]

That sounds great! This is kind of "lore" shape handle, Thanks!

[@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850]

Good job👍

[@thetopicala]

Many thanks!

[@AlohaExpress2024]

Fantastic! I love it! ❤

[@thetopicala]

Thank you!

[@6brettes]

brutal and pretty quick handle removal!!!!!

[@thetopicala]

Yeah! No mercy! :))

[@williamdabill]

Stick tang?

[@thetopicala]

Hidden tang, stick tang…

[@legoclone0101]

What happened with your old sanding machine?

[@thetopicala]

ShatteredXs Friend of mine bought it and started knife making! I think that was good bargain. I was so pleased for him.

[@legoclone0101]

thetopicala Thats so cool, is your new machine any good im thinking of buying it

[@thetopicala]

ShatteredXs I find it good enough for my use. At least I have made my knife with it. There are similar looking copies around. Look at the weight of the machine first. This model weights 21 kg. Stable and strong.

[@bryantcs0]

Nicely done. Correct way better. Fallkniven handles are so small. Beautiful blades, just for tiny people

[@thetopicala]

Thank you! That is what my friends have told to me too.

[@drahp84]

An absolute gem

[@thetopicala]

Ameya Patil Thanks! Happy New Year!

[@tomate66611]

First I thoagt:How can u destroy a Fällkniven.Shocking:-) But man what a beauty Respect. Great work

[@thetopicala]

Hehee! Thanks!

[@francoisbultingaire6428]

Why dont buy a Classic f1 for make this one ?

[@thetopicala]

François Bultingaire ?? You mean classic, not Pro version?

[@luthfisidik001]

Great job 👍👍👍

[@thetopicala]

Thanks!

[@ericpierre9803]

Juste splendide !!!!!!

[@thetopicala]

Thank you for the support!

[@stepanfedorov2713]

Классный нож!Красивый и практичный!

[@thetopicala]

Stepan Fedorov Thank you!

[@PhillipMoita]

I want one like this for an F1 COS. How do I get in touch?

[@thetopicala]

Send me instagram message or write to email [e-mail]

[@PhillipMoita]

Done, but with a BarkRiver. I await your reply.. Big hug!

[@thetopicala]

@@PhillipMoita Where can I see it?!

[@6brettes]

this is a really classy looking handle and knife love the dark colors solidity to it very much nicer than the standard factory finish of a somewhat overpriced fallkniven!! lovely shaped handle nice hilt end to it

[@thetopicala]

Thanks David! Is that great that you can always send your knife to me and I can enjoy killing the original handle :) Heh! Thanks, Osmo

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

Would Love that handle on my CS SRK knife

[@Tripledigit0922]

I guess it was before the X series came out. Why to go through all the trouble otherwise. It came out beautiful tho!

[@thetopicala]

👍🏻

[@einufo]

Yes, awesome! Greetings Tino

[@thetopicala]

Thank you Tino!

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

*Shortening the tang is a big problem. Rule No. 1. The tang should always be in the entire handle.*

[@thetopicala]

Yes, you must be right. In the perfect world everything is bigger and stronger. 😉

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

@@thetopicala *The world has never been, is not, and will never be perfect. But there is no point in making it any worse by thoughtlessly weakening the structure.*

[@DarthPulven]

damn nice ,. the dream knife..

[@IlmarBeekman]

Fallkniven should hire you for handle design.

[@FiresidePrideKnives]

Hey Osmo, long time no comment. I enjoyed your work here, really beautiful as always. Always good to see your process, thank you for sharing. No doubting the COS or blade geometry but that finger guard construction just...wtf are Falkniven thinking? They’ve been doing it for years and I’ve seen it fail multiple times (on different models) after real hard use.

[@thetopicala]

Fireside Pride Knives & Crafts Hi, thanks for strong comment! Well, they propably have to choose middle way at the factory and I understand them. And I can do anything! 😀 Not fair against them! Thanks bro! Osmo

[@FiresidePrideKnives]

thetopicala - they could do with someone like you in their company :) Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great work.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Beautiful. It is a shame you have to go through these lengths to get a real custom handle for a knife that cost so much that you would think it would come made with such a handle.

[@latmask00]

Beautiful.

[@thetopicala]

fastson Many thanks!

[@t.9766]

The knife was good, but it became a wonderful knife!

[@thetopicala]

Thanks you!

[@Tom_8246]

great work...but why kill a fjällkniven? Wouldnt it be cheaper to get a custom blade?Hm...dont get it... but after all: great work!

[@thetopicala]

Tom Rafoth Well, what I have learnt that handle isn’t enough for everyone eventhough the blade itself is. Matter of tastes as always. It would be just great to be able to get fallkniven blanks bug they are not unfortunately available?! Osmo

[@humanbeing4978]

Beautiful!

[@thetopicala]

Human Being Thank you!

[@willibertschlosser1177]

Wow,Wonderful Gruß aus Germany

[@thetopicala]

Thank you Willibert, danke!

[@Fishy1764]

Beautiful

[@thetopicala]

paperdragon64 dfk Thank you!

[@6brettes]

i thought that bit would take far longer!!

[@thetopicala]

The hours for this knife and handle and sheath together are something like all combined 7-8 hours. Luckily they come imperceptibly during many days! Osmo

[@Airik1111bibles]

Black beauty!

[@thetopicala]

Thank you Airik!

[@loiccorde]

Magnifique! Je découvre seulement maintenant ce genre de lames, vos couteaux sont vraiment splendides! J'aimerais vraiment, un jour, réussir à avoir une de vos œuvres!

[@thetopicala]

loic cordé 🙏👍🏻👋🏻🇫🇮 Happy New Year!

[@REDARO11]

Man ... I agree with all that you did ... except making the handle smaller ..... man ... why did you do it ...? by the way I ask you in a friendly way .... it is alway good to have more handle ..... and I saw you have also big hands.... it was good to have more handle... you need it .... the rest is perfect ... but you made the handle smaller ... in my opinion .... it was a mistake.... what do you think ....?

[@thetopicala]

Hey, I guess you were meaning shorter handle, not smaller? Now it’s bigger, fatter, thicker but maybe shorter. 👍🏻Thanks, I could have easily made it 5mm longer no problem. 😀

[@REDARO11]

@@thetopicala yes longer .... longer is always better :)))) in all senses hahah just kidding ...but maybe the client wanted it shorter ... I just mean longer is better for cutting wood or what ever. But thank you for answering .... I like what you do !

[@pter7531]

speachless ...

[@thetopicala]

Wow, thanks!

[@kiwi_comanche]

MAD. SKILLS.

[@thetopicala]

Kiwi Comanche Thanks mate!

[@kaziklu79]

Awesome!

[@thetopicala]

kaziklu79 Thanks Alex! I like that dark chocolate color of this new handle👍🏻 Osmo

[@Rocker6969]

AWESOME !!!

[@thetopicala]

kball69 Thank you!

[@pasquale78]

Now I see why the fingerguard comes loose sometimes on F1 Pro, it's not an exact fit. They need wedges to make the fitting tighter. Put it under too much stress and it comes loose. The DutchBushcraftKnives guys had this problem also and had to send it back to Fallkniven.

[@mehmethanaydn3113]

One word Awesome

[@thetopicala]

many thanks Mehmet!

[@captnaidy6122]

Beautiful ✌️ PEACE. :-)

[@thetopicala]

Capt'n Aidy Thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jukkakoivu5297]

No mutta nyt on komia👏

[@thetopicala]

Jukka Koivu Kiitti! Näitä on mukava tehdä.

[@기본이름-y3u]

Good..

[@neroma]

Awesome

[@thetopicala]

neroma Thank you!

[@afprojektcz]

😉👌

[@thetopicala]

🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@afprojektcz]

@@thetopicala 😉

[@worldsurvivalknives9758]

hola fuerte porqueria de cuchillo yo lo tuve se paso el plastico pero lo que esta fabricando esta muy guapo un saludo

[@cosmosmilk]

Зачем было это делать 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ теперь это обычный охотничий нож из супермаркета

[@edg3718]

Damn 👍👍👍

[@Mike-ql4sz]

This îs now an expo knife. Not practical anymore. Too shiny, Too slipery. I prefer the original.

[@Rupertblade]

Why try to improve something already perfect!

[@thetopicala]

Why not? And I just did not try, I did it. 😀

[@Guide504]

Far more practical in original form. No finger guard No grip Wet holding sheath Discolouring brass Restricted wood handle so no traveling abroad without certification Each to their own and the workman ship looks ok but big step back IMHO. A knife especially like this should be a celebrated tool unfortunately you just managed with great effort to end up with less of a tool than you began with; at some considerable expense. But again the workmanship looks nice.

[@thetopicala]

Guide504 Thank you for your comment. Well, anyone can make their own desicion how his knife should be. We are all free to make our own analyses about different kind of tools. I may disaggree with yours but I’m happy you have put some good effort on it. 👍🏻 thanks, Osmo

[@Guide504]

don't get me wrong i have used many a nordic knife great to look at but lethal when wet and sharp as a razor.

[@thetopicala]

Guide504 no probs G! I was just about to ask about how would you say about tradiotional oval shaped Finnish puukko knife 😅? Well, we usually use the knife with barehands even at winter time and better grip. With mittens it would be disaster 😂

[@Guide504]

I have made a couple of knives on custom M Streyfors blades as presentation pieces, but mostly I make or buy working tools. the guard on the pro series is an after thought in terms of it's fixing but it is good to have something there if allowed. I spent some time in the russian arctic and they do not allow finger guards so it was usefull to have the old A1 A2 F1 with rubberised handles that didn't show up on the airport scanners. also took the big tiger shark SOG for other things.

[@thetopicala]

Guide504 Per se in Finland we don’t think the finger guard at all with traditionally made puukko knifes at all. That’s why it’s so disturbing and almost shocking to meet resistance against finger guard free knife tool. 😁

[@DvBattlegears]

i’m the only one here think this guy ruin a perfectly good working knife, to a useless slippery handle and look ugly became something that ancient people would use -__-

[@thetopicala]

DvBattlegears We all do have our right to make our opinions here and I can handle with yours. 🙏🏻👍🏻👋🏻 Osmo

[@dake584]

poor knife 😱😳

[@thetopicala]

Daniel Kerl 😱😁