F1X ELMAX, First use

[@heineken5050]

The only problem which I found on Fallkniven knives is when eventually got one you just can't stop with it!

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

The R2 is just gorgeous to hold and use. Sheath is awesome and epic with orange cord.

[@WhiteDean45]

Where's the R2?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

On another video.

[@KMV007]

Nice to see a real review in the middle of nature, unlike so many KZbinrs cutting some paracord in the back garden, thinking they are experts. Can you get away with just stropping an Elmax blade after light wood carving instead of using diamond rods or stones?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes definitely, I might not have had a strop with me at the time.

[@100BearPaw]

Hey, I rounded all the crisp edges on my S1x. It doesn’t effect the sheath locking mechanisms. The length of that guard is what makes the difference. So just don’t make it much lower if you want the sheath to function like factory. It makes it a comfortable knife to use vs one your constantly thinking about having to fix. I like the nothing to go wrong mentality of the X models. Nothing to break, and easy to clean up when necessary.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

There is something very freeing about a knife like that.

[@100BearPaw]

@@RobEvansWoodsman true story

[@emilevanraaij1304]

Cheers for reviewing not only the Lam COS but also this one, Rob. Have been eying this version for a while myself. Pair it up with something like a small scandi or Opinel for detail carving and a decent folding saw and it will cover most tasks on hiking trips.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Exactly my friend.👍👍

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

In German speaking countries the Fällkniven F1 plastic sheath carries the nickname 'Die Staubsaugerdüse', the vacuum cleaner nozzle ... I don't like the grip on Fällkniven's new x series. I got to hold one for a little time in a local knife shop but didn't like the feel of it. But if they ever sell the vanilla F1 in Elmax, I'll jump!

[@whiskeyriver4322]

"Die Staubsaugerdüse"......... Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!! oder Hoover-Nase. Having lived in Germany, yeah, I can get a laugh out of that one. It's true!!! LOL!!!

[@xrv404]

You can get the normal F1 in elmax

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

@@xrv404Back in October of 2022 the F1 in Elmax was not available.

[@xrv404]

@@alexandergutfeldt1144 I know

[@SteAbs]

Nice video Rob. I have this knife, I just haven't had time to take it out in the bush and use it. I've only used it to build small fires and use it for some light garden work. I do enjoy it, but like you said, the handle isn't for me. Too thin and just doesn't feel right in my hands. I prefer my EnZo Trooper 115 handle. Even though it's Curly Burch and smooth. It just feels right, and with gloves on, it isn't too slippery. Cheers mate.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I really don't understand why Fallkniven don't make bigger handles.

[@zetterberg]

I read somewhere that esee makes slim blocky profile because they are geared toward survival, military uses. So its a slimmer profile on a vest or pack. Could be fallkniven is the same.

[@rustyiv8364]

Thanks for the video Rob. I too love the feel of elmax cutting through wood. I highly recommend buying a Brisa trapper 95 in elmax with a scandi grind and putting your own handle on it. It is one of if not my favorite feather stick makers due to the ease in which it carves through wood and stays sharp. I bought the F1x in elmax only because of how much I loved the R2 Scout. I do wish the handle fit my hand better. With that said I might either buy a F1 pro in elmax or rehandle my F1x in elmax. Some day I would love to buy a tribute knife from you in elmax (or RWL) and see your speedy. Keep making great videos and where were your outtakes for this video. Rusty

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Believe it or not but sometimes I don't mess up! I'm sure you'll see my Speedy one day, email me in February [e-mail] if you want to get on the knife list.👍👍

[@geertjanjanssen5983]

Rob I loving your reviews they’ve always been very helpful. Kind regards

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks 👍

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

Nice review mate, not a fancy knife tough, can’t get myself buying a Fallkniven🤷🏻‍♂️🙈

[@royjones59344]

I've had the F1 in VG10 for about15 years and hope you enjoy your knife as much as I've enjoyed mine.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

This is a good knife , my F1 vg10 is 22years old this year and it hasn't seen any action in many years but it's a very good knife.

[@dlrmon1]

I purchased an Enzo Trapper 95 kit way back when they first started using Elmax. Hated the geometry. I had the blade reground to basically double the grind height. Wanted the geometry of my 01 Enzo Nordic. Found it to be a bit chippy at first, but over the years it’s become convexed and one of my favorites.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think the Elmax is better convexed.

[@TheTommyw77]

Great video. Ive been thinking about one of these for a while now.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Glad to help

[@TheTommyw77]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I am also quite interested in the VGWolf steel F1 or the steel in fact.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@TheTommyw77 I'm sure that's a form of Tungsten steel.

[@perry2768]

The Elmax of fallkniven a super sharp... More more fine ....

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Congratulations on your new knife mate! I love the x series but I haven’t tried the elmax yet. Which grinder did you use for the convex blades?

[@danielemezzadri4528]

Complimenti per la recensione Splendido coltello

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Grazie mille

[@michaeljenkins6476]

Thanks for the insight.

[@gilbertopadilla3611]

Great review as always. You have the best outdoor / knife review videos on KZbin. Do you think you'll ever try a custom American knife? The Paul Lackey HBT might be to your liking. I think you can order it in 3V or AEBL. 80CRV2 is listed on his site, but he uses those other steels in his knives. It would be worth a shot to ask if he can do it.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'll be honest with you buddy I'm going away from knife reviews as it got really expensive, especially ordering from overseas with customs charges etc, I only get offered free stuff from china and I don't want to be "that guy" that takes free crap just to make videos, if something looks like cheap crap it probably is and I won't hold back!

[@gilbertopadilla3611]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I understand. I enjoy learning from you and watching you make things with your knives the most. Most other channels don't make things with their tools. Could you do a stropping video? It looks like you drag the edge of your knife on your strop. Looks can be deceiving however, it would be nice of you to explain your method. Obviously, scraping the edge of your knife on a strop will dull it, so I know there must be something else going on with your method.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@gilbertopadilla3611 I don't over strop and I lay the complete bevel on the strop, the problem of rounding the edge and making it blunt over time is due to people stroping too much and not sharpening as often as they should.

[@gilbertopadilla3611]

@@RobEvansWoodsman That's true. I strop by using very light pressure and make the angle slightly lower than my sharpening angle. I use diamond emulsions for my strop compound. I find that if I strop too much, I lose my aggressive edge and end up with a duller edge than when I started. I use only 1micron diamond emulsion. Maybe it's my leather? I try to be very careful with my technique.

[@jerryengelman9469]

Really enjoy your channel, Rob!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks 👍

[@pAdDy111hDH]

Great review video of the F1X 👍 Could you please make a comparison review video between the F1X, the bushtool and the FTP? Comparing carving, splitting, batoning, firemaking… Thanks a lot, Rob!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'll tell you now my friend, the F1x is best for battoning, reasonably good at carving and ok for feather sticks, the bushtool is less good for battoning due to thinner stock, pretty good for carving and great at feathers, the FTP is a little short for battoning, excellent for carving and feathers.

[@pAdDy111hDH]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thank you very much for your detailed explanation, Rob 👍 You are truly an expert of knives! I‘m looking forward to write you in the new year for a knive (I can not decide between a bushtool and a FTP 🤷🏻‍♂️). All the best to you! 👍

[@Anndyinthewoods]

Great video! Always look forward to your next one.👍

[@voodoosausage4137]

Nicely done, Rob! Just as a suggestion, have you considered filming wider shots when talking about the fire so we can see you and the fire lay etc. you’re talking about? Not sure how much of a pain it would be to do that - feel free to ignore. 😁

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'd never ignore you mate, I'll try to be better.

[@RugerNuger]

Love to see a video of u sharping a fallkniven convex I have this exact knife f1x also in elmax and I'm not looking forward to when I have to ReSharpen it 😬

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That's why I bought a Ken Onion grinder!

[@davidthomson2794]

Elmax is more like a carbon steel when sharpening certainly with diamond stones anyway. There are some good video tutorials on sharpening a Fallkniven/convex edge, not too hard with a little practice.

[@oldfart9287]

Thankyou as always Rob , I agree with all you said on this knife but I only batoned 3 pieces and noticed a small chip on the blade about half inch from the end of the belly. It was not huge but beyond stropping out and I had to sort it on the ken onion using the medium down to fine belts, I do wonder if I was just unlucky and caught a tough knot or if my blade was a lemon or even if the hrc hardness is a little too much, any thoughts Rob?

[@acid6urns]

the answer is none of these. the answer is factory edges always perform worse than personally done edge’s because of fatigues factory edges. also i hope you either use coolant or only hit the belts a few secs at a time, or else your own edges are gonna be burnt and chippy too.

[@roguesheep1747]

I love my wee f1 Elmax .Great wee post m8

[@roguesheep1747]

I got a 4 max scout last week I had to see what the fuss was about,OMG what a tool ,it was one of those purchases were you like it a lot more than you thought you would ,I was going for the Extrema Ratio RAO II in n690 ,but videos started popping up about the 4 max a few of the channels had put it through tests and the cold steel was winning hands down. So I did my usual ,go to buy a knife after doing loads of reviews and testing. And I ended up breaking the bank and I got the 4 max scout elite, its a condition I have I think its called spoiled 😉😁😊 I can't put it down lol it feels awesome to grip

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cold steel knives are great 👍

[@steveb8001]

Love your videos Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Steve.

[@klausheisler5014]

Small handles are why I don't own any fallkniven blades. Been looking at this one though. The handle on the bark river bravo 2 is a good size btw. & by an amazing coincidence I have one for sale.😉 Brand new/factory edge. 7" blade CPM-3V Blue burlap & white liners Giant leather friction sheath. Also have a used/sharpened one in black G10 & 3V.

[@afiqfigo9719]

Hey rob. Great video. I have a quick question dbk vs fallkniven f1x elmax in your opinion which is the best all rounder?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That is an excellent question. Also a very difficult one to answer. I think that if it was the case of either knife as your one tool I'd go with the DBK, but as a person who has many knives and I just wanted something in ELMAX as a general purpose utility knife I'd go with the F1xElmax, it's cheaper , stronger and a more low profile (less bulk) package, I really didn't like the leather DBK sheath. The handle on the DBK is much better for prolonged use than the F1X but prolonged use is usually carving which neither knife excels at anyway, mora got you covered for 20 bucks!

[@afiqfigo9719]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thank Rob. Hopefully i can get my hands on one of this

[@timbryan9701]

Thanks for having me along again Rob. That knife looks grand, do you think you'll re-handle it? If so I would like to see that video. I have the brisa trapper in elmax, it seem to hold up okay. Not sure if it's Fallkniven quality or not. I have lately taken a liking to my brisa nesmuk and a my parang parang. :)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I don't think I'll rehandle it , I'd use the DBK KNIFE.

[@williameddy7217]

Another great review Thanks Rob

[@philleath-dawson2113]

Hi Mate, great to see the review as I am still waiting for mine (part of an order with some things on back order so I believe should be here in two weeks). The handle does look thin and I really don't get why the put such slim handles on such a thick blade. How would you say it compares to the DBK (it's cheaper for a start)? Would you like to try out a Brisa Trapper 95 which is in Elmax? Is the baseball cap a Wazoo one with a cache of shavings?👍👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If I could have only one it would be the DBK, it's a better knife with a far better handle, sheath was pants but I hear that there's a kydex one on its way out, if I hadn't made a sheath I'd buy one. Yes it's a wazoo hat, been wearing it for 20 months, has some firelighting kit hidden away.

[@RSLtreecare]

Hi Rob. Happy new year. I have been reading and reviewing F1x Vs F1pro in Elmax. I am going to shift some knives, selling them to get one or the other. From what I have seen and read on your review. F1x Elmax comes out top.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I would 100% go for the F1x elmax.

[@blaserlongrange7616]

Great review rob 👍

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks mate

[@RobertsBulgaria]

Castrom or Kastrom Dangler? Never heard of them, but interested to know more. During the winter months and you're in your ARK Workshop, I be interested to see you changing some scales/handles on a knife. I have a Brothers of Bushcraft knife that I neither like the scales of or the sheath and its metal belt clip either. You ever reviewed such? Cheers.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I did a review, didn't like the knife and had a few arguments about it.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

@@RobEvansWoodsman LINK?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_Ol2RvZbF4mLM

[@RobertsBulgaria]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Argh, it's a Members Only content, I'm a poor State Pensioner. Sorry.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@RobertsBulgaria I'll pop it back to public for you

[@Dexter00000]

Just bought a S1X after seeing your other review. This F1X is newer, so do you still own a S1X one? PS. You’ve just gained a new subscriber 🙌. Like your videos.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I still have it but I rehandled it

[@Greg_Ashley]

Another great review. Thanks.

[@strongandco]

great review Rob

[@charliejones9559]

Mr Evans, I'm not tellin a top bloke like yerself how to suck eggs, But,.......Ulticlip screws from Heinnie and tractor inner tube 'tween scales and metal. I popped hole punched rubber to fill the screw holes. I can't use the lock but it's a really good friction fit! All the best Charlie.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Ulticlip screws, I'll check them out. I have been thinking about putting micarta scales on the F1x ELMAX but it'll cease to be what I liked about it in the first place.

[@timbow50]

Most of these type blades are too thick for camp use. The bigger bladed ones ( 7” or longer) for survival might need a thick blade. 3/16th” is a good thickness. Also makes possible a long flat sided blade for easier and better sharpening. Cutting wood get an axe.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

this knife is pretty thick i agree with you that its overkill.

[@daemonharper3928]

Great review Rob, looks like a good knife.....do you think Elmax is equal to or better than Cos? I must admit the idiosyncrasies of the Fallkniven F1 series are not really on my radar - is this the one to buy do you think?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think If you only buy one F1 I'd buy this one in this steel. As I said , I don't know why but I just like Elmax.

[@midnightson7253]

Good morning Rob, thanks for another great review. One quick question: I found a good deal on a F1x in cos, for about 160 euros. The elmax version is about 250 euros. Do you think the elmax is worth that much more? Greetings from the arctic :)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Probably not, I'll assume that due to the demand of the Elmax model it's forced the Cos down to a rather acceptable price, don't get one with the coating is my advice.👍

[@midnightson7253]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thank you so much for your reply. That was the answer I was hoping for 😀 just put in the order for the satin blade. Think it will be great for my use. Cheers from Norway my friend 🇳🇴🙂

[@Tripledigit0922]

I have the sheath with the metal dangler. How do you pull it out with one hand from that sheath? Am I missing something? That’s just impossible, unless you hold it with another hand. Also, it rattles a little, a bit annoying… maybe a leg lanyard is solution?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's very difficult to disengage the lock with one hand, if it was a scout carry fixed firmly to a belt it probably won't be a problem.

[@johnturner6251]

Thankx Rob

[@whiskeyriver4322]

I've not had the chance to acquire an elmax blade yet; only to hear about them. This vid added to my desire to someday get a hold of one; but as you describe, with a better handle. Just looking at it, I can tell it is not the handle for me. I miss the circumstantial comedy of the old vids; a pleasure to enjoy a little again. ;) Do you think this will be your permanent campsite? Or is it a bit too damp?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Too damp now and with no leaf cover it's not great.

[@ANNvonMMP]

Hello Rob, I'm assuming you don't sell custom handle scales for the f1x?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

NO SORRY.

[@simonstokes369]

Hate the blade shape. Looks like a bubble drop point. It’s very strange because the clip point on the s1 is simply beautiful.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

They need to re-evaluate the blade towards the front end.

[@BjørjaBear]

It's a shame about the guard, it is really in the way for the how I like to hold the knife. The old F1 is a bit more forgiving in that regard, though still not as good as traditional Norwegian knives.

[@atomsteel3205]

Good videó,,, thanks,,, 👍

[@midwestgear]

Love the video! How do you clean up your strops?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Use a Stanley blade as a scraper after every knife, it's surprising how much paste/swarf comes off, I do press hard on my bench strops.

[@cadenwalters5967]

Do you still makes knives. I really like the bush tool you makes

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Yes I still make them

[@cadenwalters5967]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I plan on getting one in the future, how much do they go for

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@cadenwalters5967 after Christmas I'll be charging £250 for carbon and £320 for RWL34. There's a waiting list unfortunately.

[@cadenwalters5967]

@@RobEvansWoodsman ok

[@grahamwinter5536]

👌Love it 👏👌

[@Mr-Diman]

Напоминает нож Bear Grylls Bayley S4. Все новое это хорошо забытое старое.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's all been done before.

[@maxwell2.2]

what are the pros and cons between the f1 pro, f1 x and r2 scout all in elmax?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I just prefer the ELMAX it takes a sharper edge than the Cos

[@maxwell2.2]

@@RobEvansWoodsman yes and if you have to choose between these 3 and they are all in elmax. What would you choose? What are the pros and cons between them all in the same steel? :)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@maxwell2.2 I wouldn't buy the S it's a pointless size, I'd get the F1 in ELMAX because it takes a really nice edge and the A1 in Cos, because it's really tough stuff for hard use

[@jimcy1319]

Haven't seen Rad Brad in a while, perhaps he could do a few knife reviews, ( or did he die in the covids) 🤔.....

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

He's out in eastern Europe teaching survival!

[@jimcy1319]

@@RobEvansWoodsman which side is he on.🤔

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The side of FREEDOM!!!

[@jimcy1319]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Awesome as fuk😂😂

[@Btc1ml]

F1x vs f1 pro, which one should i buy?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Personally I'd go with the F1X unless you are using it in extreme cold

[@gorancvijovic2635]

❤

[@1valg]

F1x bushcraft style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqCkpKJppqeNas0&ab_channel=ServiceTree

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

On sharpening. Have you got or used a tormek machine?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Never used one, more for chisels and planer blades than knives.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

@@RobEvansWoodsman they do a bushcraft one with a convex jig now. But its not cheap to get one without some research.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@thewoodlandschoolltd3999 that's news to me mate.

[@harwoodblades3633]

Looks sound 👍🤙

[@chrisp6480]

Thanks for review... do you prefer the F1x oder F1xb in Elmax?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The X in elmax definitely!

[@haraldmoeller-cp6nj]

What grinder did he say that was for convex blades?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I read every comment so feel free to ask me directly, the Ken Onion Worksharp with grinder attachment.

[@Btc1ml]

elmax or cos is better steel?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I like ELMAX

[@Ash__7]

haha Said to myself, sod's law he won't need that wedge now..

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The amount of times I should have made a wedge and didn't.....

[@kafir76]

Do you have knives made in Russia?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

No.

[@kafir76]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Have you heard anything about knives from Russia? For example, about such manufacturers as Zlatoust, Kizlyar or Kizlyar Supreme?

[@jezzynottes1177]

Great video but to be honest, the types of wood you used are as light as they get. I's rather had seen you'd worked with oak etc. This doesn't give a total impression. With this kind of wood even a Wallmart pocketknife could probably do the work

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Noted.

[@davemi3213]

Lazy only because you asked to be called lazy

[@jimlahey5623]

i dont like when youtubers are paid and recommend something way overpriced. There are lot of simmilar knives for less money

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm not paid, bought it out of my own money, if I'm given anything I say so. People don't usually get paid for reviewing stuff they just get it for free .