Underwhelmed: Fallkniven F1 Survival Knife

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[@seanb6986]

There isn’t much that’s not good about this knife, considering that the completely usable handle is the only bad thing that you found about it. You just proved to me that this is a great knife!

[@BF-cz9it]

I have had about 35 high-quality knives from various manufacturers, but so far I haven't found a better knife than the F1. It is my go-to knife for most purposes.

[@carlswahn1080]

The sheath is intentionally made lose and “wobbly “ beacase the in extreme cold snow and ice can freeze in the tighter sheath so the knife is difficult to pull out. This is a Swedish knife and this version of the sheath is specifically made for extreme cold.

[@12345Sui]

Uhm, nope. The knife is as Swedish as my French aunt. They‘re all made in Asia (Japan).

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

@@12345Sui Japanese stuff is arguably better than most of what either the US or Europe makes…

[@12345Sui]

@@KimballPrecisionRifles not arguing there. Point is they present themselves as „Swedish“ whereas their items are made in Asia.

[@daniellamberth7877]

@@12345Sui Source Please. They are tested on a University in Sweden, but manufacturing site I haven’t found.

[@polarborealis688]

​@@12345Suiso iphone is Chinese then? Logic?

[@highplains7777]

"Fantastic blade performance from handle to tip," but he doesn't like the handle. There, I saved you 19 minutes.

[@fabianbecker6242]

If you look closely you will see that he means the blade itself and not the handle. He indicates it with his fingers which he moves from the end of the handle to the end of the blade. There, I saved you from a wrong comment.

[@justincase4382]

Thanks and I’m out

[@Mat-kr1nf]

@@fabianbecker6242 4:45 The blade portion of this knife guys is really mind blowing! Watch the video again Einstein!!🤣😂 Dick Tracy was perfectly correct.🧐

[@GoogleUser-es5td]

@@fabianbecker6242 "Blade awesome, handle eh..." 5:57

[@wav3s]

I have enjoyed some of your other reviews but think you are way off on your assessment of the Fallkniven F1 particularly your comments on the zytel sheath. You say that the retention without the button snap is so poor you have to use the snap and it's awkward to do with one hand? However in your review of the Spec Ops Combat master sheath that only has a button snap, you say it's "awesome" about 20 times? So the Fallkniven with a button snap and a retention device is really poor but the Spec Ops with just a button snap is really "awesome"? What's the difference? The spec ops needs the snap done up every time the knife is inserted in the sheath whereas the F1 can be put in the sheath whilst working without having to do up the button. I know which I prefer? The kydex sheath you now have would be totally useless in the environment that the F1's zytel sheath was designed for, one of my favourite features about it is it's slim no catch design which is perfect for carrying in a pocket (as it was designed to). Your kydex one with it's tek-lok is huge and can now only be carried on a belt and would crack up at the first sign of a scandinavian winter. When you select a knife you should take into consideration it's intended / design purpose and whether that makes it suitable for your use. I think you should have done this when giving your review and the fact you didn't makes me think that that your knowledge of knives and knife use isn't as comprehensive as I first thought. I realise people have different opinions but your comparison with the Master Hunter is not objective at all it's just what you prefer and what suits you. I've owned my F1 with zytel sheath for over ten years and none off the faults you mentioned have ever come to mind. In my opinion the F1 hits it's design brief 100% and I think it's "awesome" 10 out of 10.

[@cassanoa]

wav3s your right about the sheath - I like it - it was designed to be workable in a frozen environment where I could build inside and lock the knife in like in a kydex - I have the original - the leather - even a actual leather bush craft sheath and the kydex - dependent on the environment - I choose what I need

[@2005jes2005]

I just stumbled on this review. Very honest. BUT one must keep in mind the design constraints for this knife as it had to fit into already existing knife pockets of SWAF pilots' suits and not be too heavy, since a fighter ejection seat can peak close to 20G making it 20 times 'heavier' for a painful moment. We wore this on the side of our thigh so the bruise would be substantial if one had to eject...

[@strangelyjamesly4078]

This is a forces emergency survival knife designed for use in harsh Nordic/Arctic conditions. It is not a "take to the woods and play Rambo for the weekend" knife. It excels in what it was designed to do, not necessarily for what you want it to do.

[@lyman135]

Strangely Jamesly whatever that means. What would you be doing in the Arctic thats that much different than he's doing there. Cutting apart igloos?

[@TheJerry834]

Strangely Jamesly How to contradict yourself 101

[@realitycheck4296]

He has large size hands? LOL

[@edg3718]

The knife is what it is " a pilot survival knife " and not a camping knife ...

[@markushofer4874]

I use the S1 for 10 years now, still my most used one. You will like it.

[@Levidanielz]

The S1 rocks.

[@Mckeegan_head]

like another viewer said the sheath is loose fitting for a reason, if a knife gets wet then very cold it has the chance of freezing in which is why i wont carry a tight fitting kydex or like kydex sheath in the winter its happens to me on multiple occasions the sun comes out during the day starts to melt the snow everything gets wet and then the sun goes down and it drops to -40 ive had knives kinda freeze and become kinda annoying to take out and also freeze solid to the point where i had to stick the knife in my pants to thaw it out or put it next to a fire its extremely inconvenient

[@waldschnepfe9673]

The plastic sheath isn't that bad you said. Frist of all it is 100% water resistant, leather is not. The next benefit is the sheath is really light and small, much better than the leather sheath. The worse snap or loose fit is easy to adjust. Just cut a piece of an old bicycle tube and put it over the notch. This is a easy way to remove this disadvantage. Furthermore the belt loop is big and sturdy. Basically this is maybe an "ugly", but very robust sheath. For me it is a very good supplement for this great knife.

[@steved573]

Man I love going back and watching these older vids, Aaron. Damn we are OLD, Brother! God Bless!

[@dpc7630]

Your wrong the sheath is great, I love it, doesn't hold water, it's easy to get in and out, has a small foot print and it's super light.

[@zantigar]

This reviewer is full of it - I'm with you, man, I LOVE the sheath it comes with. It's EXCELLENT!

[@gettingoutdoors256]

So which knives out of these two would you recommend? The Cold steel master hunter cpm-3v or the Fallkniven F1 3G? Your opinions on this matter means a lot thank you...

[@flashdamingo]

There's another youtuber that rated the nylon sheath higher than the leather and custom kydex options.....based on performance of wet sheath then frozen. It was pretty convincing....at least for cold climates...esp as the f1 was designed as a pilots survival knife.

[@TJackSurvival]

Arguably some of the best bush craft blades on the market. I keep beating on mine. All I do is sharpen it with a strop and Bark River Black Magic. Then I use it again. I've been cleaning them with white ash from my fire and spit. That is essentially lye It leaves the blade polished looking, and even removes pine pitch.

[@LiquidBlackWolf]

Cold weather knife made to work whit big winter/pilot gloves. Small slim design for easy carry on a flight suit. Not 100% tight sheath designed for sub zero temperatures so that the blade don't freeze in place. But can be drawn at all times. And with proper paracord and at a good length it makes a loop that acts as a secure grip even whit big gloves or freezing fingers.

[@gideonstactical]

I understand that, so if I am a pilot in Scandinavia, great knife, for the all the rest of us not so much.

[@Roadbikerider79]

Surprising review. But this shows how important ergos are. I use large size gloves to and like The F1. To me it feels nimble in the hand. No fancy shapes to get in the way when using different cutting grips. But like you say it can get uncomfortable with prolonged use but this is true for many knives. The hidden tang is nice in cold weather. Wish more knives came with Mora style handles simple durable an comfy. I think the F1 came with a kydex sheath in the past. But it was discontinued when they became brittle and broke in cold weather. If you put on a couple of ranger bands around the sheath where the retention tab is, it works ok. That beeing said i have a custom kydex sheath on mine. But im a sucker for desert tan😁

[@micheletennis87]

Hello , I wanted to know if the FALLKNIVEN F1 is really good , keeps the wire long ? It is robust for intensive use ? and the wire is easily reversible blade ? Thanks Michael.

[@jsmith2121]

Great observation about the lanyard hole. I have the F1 with leather sheath. Remember the knife was designed for pilot survival, thus, lightweight. The convex blade is incredibly versatile, just chops through any task and is, I think, the strongest possible grind.

[@kinghenry056]

Great video and honest assessment. I have the F1 and overall It is one of my favorite knives. One of the key things in buying a knife that people really need to look into is ergonomics. Often it is one of the finer points that get overlooked.

[@saddiqiqbal1333]

f1 I would buy everytime

[@youth89xx]

I convex all my blades using the work sharp knife and tool sharpener. Love a convex Thanks for making great videos

[@micheletennis87]

Hello, would like to ask your advice because I want to make a more powerful possibilile and excellent quality cutting sets so that long hard me, I would take a compact knife (but robust and reliable) and a larger (machete) needed in severe environments, that in addition to machetes function also let me split the wood for the fire or making a shelter. For the compact knife (blade on 10/11 cm) it is undecided whether it is best stainless steel or carbon steel? I propose tropongo three models and tell me what you think is better: Esee 3 steel 1095, Lionsteel M4 steel M390 or Fallkniven F1 VG 10 laminate. Let me know you which is the best choice.

[@eu3145]

Hey, great review! The link doesn't work, or the site! What whetstone do you recomend for sharpening?!

[@outbackeddie]

I have this knife and I like it. The VG-10 steel is the main reason I bought it. I do a lot of backcountry rafting and fishing, and in those environments, stainless steel is a must. It's also an excellent knife for camp chores (especially cooking). I wouldn't baton with it or do certain other things but for my purposes, it's an excellent choice.

[@johnnyblaze62387]

I love the convex grind, I put one on my tops intercepter and it quickly became my favorite wood processing knife. But I'm really digging the handle on the master hunter, can't wait to see the review on that

[@silvarredonda1]

Thanks for the review, I feel less lonely, as I share the same thoughts on my A1. I went for the leather sheath version but I'm not satisfied with it neither, even if it's way better than the zytel one. I also feel that the handle is too thin and I'm constantly getting my index over the guard to have a better grip which is neither comfortable nor safe....but I'm stuck with the awesome blade that hinders all the other less attractive aspects...I f#%$* love it! You get easily a wicked edge on it, it lasts and don't rust...I also love it's thickness and shape....

[@scottb.0185]

You could strip rubber and make your own custom A-1.

[@spencerjordan305]

I've been waiting for this review! Thanks for getting around to it. I had my own concerns about the handle so thanks for getting more in depth about it. I understand the whole thought of cold weather that went into the design but in my area the seasons change quick. I knew I wanted to get a convex woods blade for my next purchase so I did some research and got intrigued by the bark river knives and decided to order the fox river with micarta handles, anxious to get it in my hands! Great review as always!

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks spencer!

[@silverback4434]

Absolute beautiful knife !

[@waldschnepfe9673]

Regarding the knife: With this kind of slip-proof handle you don't need a bigger finger guard. If your hands are to big you have to choose another knife, but this is the same as if you would buy a small bicycle and you are 7 feet high. So please compare apples and apples...

[@midamultitool1387]

this F1 or esee 4 for bushcraft survival situation?

[@micheletennis87]

Hello, I'm thinking of taking this knife, is it you, is it one of the best survival knives on the market today? How much do you use it? I've read that some users claim that glue under the handle after a glossy glue under the mitts started to get out of the top of the handle, did you ever have anything like that? Thanks Michele

[@tantofan6481]

Looks like they have a micarta F1, and have you looked at the cocobolo TK5? Also, it seems at least at some point they were selling blades with no handle. But the link I found was dead.

[@sava3786]

i got the f1 and i have to say that all the design for me is perfekt a good quality steel and also an high quality handle that fits my hand perfectly. The leathersheath very good too

[@gibrigg]

Thanks for the review. I have an s1 and find its handle is small for my medium hand, but I'll be interested in your review-- they're always well, done. Cheers!

[@gideonstactical]

gibrigg Thanks!

[@tommysoderholm8305]

Two things: 1: the F1 and most Fällkniven knives come with small and thin handles compared to most other knives. Gideons pet peeves with the handle seems to be mostly because his hands are too big for the handle. Unfortunately Gideon does'nt seem to realise this and admit that people with smaller hands would appreciate it. 2: Gideon does not understand the use of the Zytel sheath and therefor he can't properly review it. What boggles is how he has'nt even tried the leather sheath but is still able to rate it. The Zytel sheath, and most fällkniven knives, is designed for arctic climates. The space of rattle allows for the knife to actually freeze, if wet, inside the sheath and the user would still be able to draw it. When moving from heat to cold condensation can build up on the blade. This condensation later freezes in the cold environment and if the blade is in a kydex sheath you would be hard pressed to get it out. I carried Fällkniven model G1, S1 and PRK with the Zytel in boot camp and during deployment and they never failed. During basic training in the most northern regiment in the world i saw weapons freeze over due to condensation and poor maintenance. The knife F1 and sheath are compatible with the toughest climate of survival, namely, arctic. As for the fingerguard I agree with Gideon, on the other hand, many mora knives lack it and they still sell. I'd prefer to have it bigger though.

[@live2hunt388]

For him, the Zytel sheath sucks. Because in comparison to the leather option, it does. And FYI, he didn't "rate" the leather sheath.

[@tommysoderholm8305]

+LIVE2HUNT Is not! He did too (well technically he did)! At 13:17 he rates package value and gives knife with leather sheath a 4/5 without having tested the leather sheath. Also the leather option is not better than the zytel (personal opinion).

[@live2hunt388]

+Tommy Holm Must have missed that. To each his own i guess.

[@fuzzy9235]

I`m 12 years old and this knif fitts perfect!!!

[@eu3145]

🤣 Probably this knife was made for kids...!

[@stevanoutdoor]

I realize I'm reacting to an 8 year old video but the F1 is build for a reason. It's a Swedish Pilot survival knife. A pilot is usually up in the air and not on the ground. If you want to spend your time on the ground there's the A1 (Army survival knife). For hunters there's the H1 (Hunters knife) that has a way more comfortable handle than the Master Hunter. The 'survival' knife will always be the one you have with you when SHTF. So they kept the F1 lightweight, slim profile and compact so the pilots would actually carry it without even noticing it as a 'just in case' knife you hit the ground before planned. The Zytel sheath has a bit of room so the knife won't freeze to the sheath. Also Kydex might break when very cold and Zytel won't or at least is less likely too. The outer slabs of the laminated blade are 420J2 steel and that's very corrosion resistant and almost care free. It's what a lot of divers knives were made of. In a strange way people who are more in the 'bushcraft' scene who basically go out to use their knife all day, still adopted this knife. To me that's weird since it's not the intended purpose. If I know I'm gonna use my knife all day carving all kinds of stuff I don't bring the F1. But if I'm gonna do a day hike or some backpacking and just want a knife in case SHTF I don't bring a heavy, bulky knife.

[@tberkoff]

I'm not sure why you are hating on the F1 sheath. Its light, durable, and the blade locks in tight. Also, the F1 sheath is nearly identical to Cold Steel's "Secure-Ex" sheath -- both are made of a hard plastic/zytel material with nylon upper. It is the same sheath.

[@cosmikvratch]

Todd Berkoff Hi, sorry, to disagree. this sheath is not durable in wet environment. the rivets rust and break, unlike on a secure-ex sheath (from my experience). That doesn't imply that the knife isn't good, though.

[@tberkoff]

cosmik vratch Wet environment?! I don't think the sheath or knife are designed for being submerged in water...or acid...or whatever you are doing to the sheath. That being said, these knives are designed for survival situations in harsh cold weather climates - like in Sweden - I don't think moisture or water or snow will do anything to it. My point to Gideon was that the two sheaths are VERY similar in design and material, but he was particularly harsh toward the F1 sheath for some reason.

[@cosmikvratch]

concerning the sheath, we don't have the same definition of "reasonable", obviously!;) I would agree 100% on the knife itself, though.

[@WOLFMAN2975]

A Man your hands look relatively stout in the video I wear 4xl gloves would the Fallkniven f1 fit my hand ok?. I have a slight hearing entitlement. What size gloves do you wear? Thank you. Tyler : )

[@gideonstactical]

Haha!

[@AlexanderWolf]

Have you seen the new F1xb - Tungsten Carbide (Black coated blade)??

[@ImNoBSING]

I got the S1 Pro. The Terävä puukko has a grippier and larger handle but even I had doubts the handle is big enough. I am maybe going to soften the handle surface a bit. The blade and its geometry is very good. I have hacked and used it alot but have not yet gotten to dull its blade enough for sharpening work. Looking forward to sharpening it.

[@nathanbailey9944]

I think its a good compact- survival kit/BOB/back up Knife, with the VG10 you can put it in a kit or bag and forget about it and not have to worry about corrosion as much as you would with other steel. Mine has the old Kydex sheath and fits the role well.

[@COWBOYJDUB]

I loved the blade on this knife as well. I kept it for years trying to ignore the hotspots in the handle. Eventually I realized I was more in love with the idea of it than the knife itself. I found the same for the S1. I eventually sold it as well due to hotspots in the handle because it was too small. I have played with both the A1 and A2 and found the handle far better. But in that bigger size range there are better buys.

[@gideonstactical]

Right on!

[@mastershooter1533]

I own this knife and I love it. I use it for camping in the Mojave desert and I bought it because its small and light. I think you were looking for a knife for a bigger task that this knife was not designed for. Mine has the leather sheath that is Galco quality. I also own the Fallkniven S-1 you might like that better, its a little bigger but not as big as the A-1. I hate to carry extra weight especially if its 115-120 degrees.

[@clapforboobies5892]

Convex grind is easiest with worksharp sharpener since that makes everything convex lol

[@jonbracher7830]

I had to make a new handle for my (F1) and (S1) they were way too small But the A1 and A2 are perfect

[@BillySAw951]

Same handle problem with the a1 for me but it's not even an issue just their design

[@bubbamaxx7969]

I think I would like this knife as well. I don't have meat hooks for hands so it would probably fit me fine. Let me know how to purchase it, I'm interested for sure. Thanks for the review.

[@Chrish-wz3oy]

+Bubba Maxx www.bladehq.com/?search=fallkniven+f1

[@stiggywatts4258]

I returned my master hunter due to poor quality issues, the F1 however still has excellent consistency in quality and development.

[@LordEdricus]

It is made as a pilot survival knife for scandinavian climat, the grip is thin because most of the time you will be wearing gloves. It goes down to -30c -22f at times. Same thing with the zytel sheath, kydex will crack below -0c 32f. Leather will be to heavy on the flight suit.

[@dragan796]

This is what a REVIEW should be like, going through every feature on the product.. good and bad.. no sugarcoating it.. The most things this guy says makes really good sense. I have baught a shitload of products just from watching reviews by people making more commercials than actual reviews. When I held a friends F1 in my hand I remember thinkin "wow ..thats all?, all this hype over this?.. It's true that the blade is superb, but no convex and thick spines is not for everyone...and yes handle is way to thin if you have larger hands. One thing that the F1 for sure has going for it over the master hunter is the tang going through the handle making a pommel.

[@kderules]

Strangely I quite like the sheath. You're totally right about the lanyard hole.

[@stephubert]

Hi, tanks for very nice review ( as usual ) and thank you for all your work. In my organization we bought some of these knife and of course you're right about the drawbacks. But, I you want to improve a bit the situation with this equipment without spending too much money, you can try this to reduce cut risk and enhance this poor sheath a bit by doing so: Equipment required masking tape 1.5cm wide ( ~ 0.75 inch) 5 min of time Place a short pinky lanyard ( this one you knew already :) ) Place 3 turns of tape around the sheath about one inch below the top of the sheath where the small plastic moving part is placed to provide the retention. This will prevent your knife to fall inadvertently and stupidly loosing it. Place one turn of tape around the handle the closest possible to the blade and two or three turns a bit further down the handle (~1 inch).This will reduce the rattle. I got a picture of the job done but not possible to place it in the comments unfortunately. I hope this will help! Regards, Stephane

[@iyn1911]

Is the cold steel master hunter knife handle better?

[@gideonstactical]

Yes!

[@Bosshog783]

I think this is advertised as a pilots knife to be worn in compact inviroments so the slim fit works well in that environment, I agree with the lanyard hole, I don't understand why that position is the way it is but I'm sure there's a good reason

[@EDCAdventures]

Would love to see you review the falkniven f1dx

[@skillmaster2255]

I love my Falkniven and never go camping without it, but thanks for the review...always respect your point of view.

[@MIIIB]

I had the Sk2 Embla. It's the F1 pro blade witth the wood handle. EXCELLENT 👌🏻 knife. Companion the A1XB . Heavy beast

[@crosshair64]

Great job Mr Aaron. I'm so glad I watched your review on this blade before I pulled the trigger on that purchase. My hands are huge, and it's a big problem with a lot of popular blades, including this one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinion on this knife, I appreciate it sir.

[@gideonstactical]

Brad Barber No problem.

[@silvanigra]

This knife is specifically designed as a "Pilot Survival Knife" - therefore it is compact for a reason! If you're looking for a "full size" buschcraft/survival/do-it-all knife, this may not be it. Or at least not the most comfortable for all hand sizes, but it does work exceptionally well as a "pilot survival knife". It's compact (but not small in real life!) thus easy to carry, it's almost indestructible and built of very good quality materials. That's what it is. Don't expect it to be anything else or something it never claimed to be!

[@superten12]

I thought the same as you, the blade is great but the handle and where the lanyard hole is annoys me as well.

[@axlvixn3174]

Aaron how about the buck selkirk 863..? :)

[@BrothersCinco]

It's funny that with the Esee 4, you didn't want to even bother batoning with it because it was "too short." Yet here you are batoning with the F1 that's even shorter and just as thick.

[@gideonstactical]

It’s been so long since that first happened.

[@BrothersCinco]

Lol yeah going way back into oldies I know 😅

[@Frdtsl]

Isnt a srk much cheaper and the same knife?

[@Malok03]

If you don't like the sheath, Jaktkit have an amazing kydex sheat for the F1.

[@MrElias2043]

I have it and it works fine for me. Maybe it works better for smaller hands.

[@gideonstactical]

Possibly.

[@texsreb]

Aaron I was wondering if you would review the Cold Steel SRK in San Mai III when you get the falkniven S1 to review. These knives also seem very similar. I just want to know if it is worth $90 to get the a1 over the srk actually.

[@gideonstactical]

texsreb I have the SRK in VG-1 and a S1 right now and plan on getting an A1 too. It will be a few months before you see the videos but a 3 way comparison is coming.

[@koalastudios1767]

Have you reviewed the Berber Evo mid-size yet? It's a really cool little pocket knife. You have the options of serrations and if you don't like them you still have more than have the blade length that's not serrated. It also is tanto style. Great deal for 20$

[@BrayonBushcraft]

I agree completely not a fan of the handle or sheath either, I also got rid of it but also love the cold steel master hunter its a great knife, sheath and the cpm 3v is so nice.

[@dannyrexknight]

I had one, had one. I gave it away for a few reasons.VG10 is great in kitchen knives but I got microchipping when giving it hard use. Lanyard hole drove me nuts. The transition from the top of the handle to the blade had a big bump (which i removed but should not have had to.) Skinny handle.The button on the sheath was poo. It rattled in the sheath a lot. Pretty disappointed with it overall. It did take a wicked edge and hold it for a long time under light use.

[@lonewolf597]

Thankfully I do not wear large size gloves or suffer from sausage finger syndrome. So this knife would probably fit me just fine. However I agree with you on the other points. I almost bought an F1. But now I am awaiting a Cold steel Master Hunter. Thanks. Love the Channel.

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

Two rounds around the sheat lock with some rangerbands,sheatlock solwed,use the upper head.

[@TKDLION]

I am glad that I got the leather sheath for my S1. Most people seem to like the handle and the sheath. After the SRK, Fallkniven handles are a little disappointing.

[@kaiabbe2623]

where do you sell your knives? i may be interested in some

[@gideonstactical]

On my Gideonstactical Facebook page. Like the page and I will put some of my previously reviewed inventor up from time to time.

[@postmortumaz6602]

i love this knife. i love its simplicity and durability. the sheath that comes with it is not the best. i made a kydex sheath with the teklok clip and its bomber.

[@mostafiouqal9591]

What about the price ......who can provide me the real price and if ya guys have any link to allow me to get it online

[@franciscoarana6626]

Same points you brought up was the main reasons I sold mine ~5yrs ago. Love my ESEE 4P SS G10. , ...unlike you. 'Not all men are created equal.' Watch your vids alot. Very informative...Thanks!

[@gideonstactical]

+francisco arana Thanks for watching!

[@charlescollier7217]

Good, honest review Aaron. I have long sung the praises of the CS Master Hunter over the F1, and that was before they upgraded the steel, so in my view, it's not even a contest at this point.

[@BatColonyEvictor]

Greatly appreciate the honest review. I was looking hard at this knife, but it doesn't appear that the handle is going to work for me either. XL glove wearer and I definitely appreciate a lanyard. I'll look elsewhere.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

I was just handling the one I purchased 7 years ago. It's nice, it's slim but somehow it feels like the blade is too robust for the handle. It never really saw any use because of the handle. I have been contemplating trading it but it's just such a compact and nice design I won't do it. It's so close to a superb design and yet so far. If you have large hands don't buy it.

[@Invading-Specious]

from SWEDEN, Fällkniven. 🥰

[@dennismhac23]

Great points on the handle. They should update their model and make those changes.

[@forestmantis1737]

Absolutely agree!!! This is way I bought DPX HEST 4 rather then F1, more versatile knife with better handle + guard (it is more expensive, but there is more options to use...)

[@johnpoc6594]

Only 95 bucks for a CPM 3V knife, that's an amazing price. Most of the nives I've seen in that steel go for 170+. Great review

[@gideonstactical]

Ya, review coming next week

[@sstteevvwee]

Good thoughts except for the sheet. Its quite robust and simple and is used widely by swedish military that often operate and train in around -30C bigger part of the year and there it shows its durability and you will see whats holding up and what don't. I agree that its not a funny or cool to deal with but in our case, it does its job i think. About the handle i think its so personal cause of the human differences. i think people likes it is because it feels light small and nimble to handle. Perfect in my hands which is small. Good review !

[@gideonstactical]

sstteevvwee Thank you for the comment!

[@johnwalker91]

That's one review to take with a grain of salt

[@dazzpol]

Horses for courses really. I have owned the F1 longer than any other knife I've purchased (either factory or custom) I've owned knives from TOPS, ESEE, Gerber, Extrema Ratio, Blind Horse and many many others. Like yourself I use them and end up finding something wrong with every one. Handle this! Blade shape that, cutting geometry the other!! The thing is I always turn back to the F1. I agree the handle is perhaps a little small (I have medium/large gloves) and the lanyard hole is pointless - actually unless I'm working over water I never use one on a small knife anyway. This is a survival knife in the truest sense IMO. I would be more likely to carry the F1 with me than any other and let's face it, the knife you've got on you at the time is your survival knife. I doubt I'd have my ESEE 5 or 6 on me as often. The smaller blades are more likely to be on my person. Like I say. I have issues with every knife, but for size, cutting ability, use in any environment F1 takes beating

[@Adrian-hk2zw]

On mine the sheath is completely silent

[@Guide504]

the sheath needs tape around the retainer and this pob is solved. Other than that the sheath is impact resistant drains well and will not 'freeze on' like tight fitting kydex. The knife is designed to be light and discrete for pilots in this respect its dimensions are perfect. I have this one in 3g and use it as a backup for my A1 which is the standard army survival knife.

[@elcas20012003]

not sure you'll like the S1 on the handle it's smaller to be used with winter gloves, and the sheath is similar

[@gideonstactical]

I will have to look into that.

[@frenchieedc7602]

some bicycle inner tube can fix the retention problem of the sheath !

[@bradwjensen]

Get yourself an A1. Longer, thicker handle with the lanyard hole further back, and it has a bigger finger guard. The handle on mine also feels more tacky than the F1s I have. I LOVE the A1. The F1 fits me decently too, and I love it as well, but the A1 is amazing.

[@gideonstactical]

Brad Jensen I will have to do that!

[@haroldclark9794]

The handle size is very subjective. I find the handle most satisfactory as well do both my sons and other friends and fsmily

[@preppingforbeginners1347]

Ya a review should be done in the conditions it was designed for

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Lol, I agree on the handle at first use, but as I used it the more I liked it. the zytel sheath is great. so your opinion and advertisement

[@markbreidenbaugh6033]

If you want to try more convex grinds you need to try some Bark River Knife and Tool knives. They are worth every penny, I have two and love them. I have the Aurora and the Bravo 2 both in A-2 tool steel, but I think if you look at their line up just find one you like the look of and go for it I do not think you will be disappointed.

[@bittidude]

Have been using the F1 for 2 years now, And its like you said, VG10 steel is good, the blade shape perfekt for multipurpose use, the handle is small but its no problem for me and then the sheath its crap, the same goes for fallkniven high end knives. I bought fallkniven jarl for 3500 SEK (380 dollars) and the sheat is something you get with a knife for 50 dollars

[@Cr0cket20]

Nice flushed out thoughts on the handle design.

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks! I am hearing that the S1 has the same handle and that the A1 is the way to go. Have you had experience with either?

[@Cr0cket20]

Unfortunately no. Maybe one of these days. Seems the A1 Fallkniven is such an iconic blade. Hope to get my hands on one at some point.

[@gideonstactical]

***** No problem.

[@knivenkniven3848]

gideonstactical i have the a1 like it way better. 1/4inch think. Plus thicker handle with bwtter gaurd. Its a great chopper for its size like the a2 more but cant afford it. If you flirt with someone ftom the swedish army you will get 25%off.

[@TJackSurvival]

+Cr0cket20 You can borrow mine if you like.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

I think you were thinking of Zytel handle material. Krayton is rubbery, Zytel is like hard plastic.

[@x39fmj7]

Looking forward to seeing more convex knives on your channel. Bark River, Blackjack, and Svord make some convex knives I'm curious about. Also hoping to see a video on how you sharpen your convex knives.

[@gideonstactical]

I plan too

[@cassanoa]

Nice review - very honest and fair - just keep in mind that the F1 is not really a hunting or bushcraft knife - it's mission armament is as a pilot survival knife - usage would be short term and size is at a premium inside a airplane - odds are a combat pilot would never have to actually use his knife - they only carry maybe a couple of magazines for their pistol ( probably never use that either ) - they don't even carry a rifle - from what I understand the blade profile is called a rocker tip which is great for processing food and the convex grind is excellent for doing wood - remember - a pilot will have gloves on so a Narrow handle will fit better in a gloved hand - the knife was designed by the Swedish war department with very precise requirements and design features - remember - survival situation - gloves are usually worn - I have two with kydex sheathes - personally I take my Ontario sp8 into the woods - that I use as a - knife - axe - chisel - lol a hammer ( with the blades side ) and I have even used it a a Maddox to cut a trench - the F1 I carry to do the smaller things - lol you know preppers never carry just one knife ;-)

[@hiramrodriguez4323]

No it's definitely a bushcraft knife

[@cassanoa]

@@hiramrodriguez4323 yah i really like these knives also - i agree - it was not designed as a bush craft knife but can easily do the job

[@piotriwaszko2295]

I have one and I really appreciate it. Especially when it comes to weight and compact size. However, most of the minuses contained in the film are very accurate. (Maybe apart from the sheath 😅). In my opinion, the sheath is indestructible (don't tell that to Joe X😂) and convenient to take to the cockpit of a fighter plane. Apart from the above, I am very curious about your opinion on FV F1X Elmax! I'm waiting for the video and test opinion 🫠. Best regards and Merry Christmas to all!🎅