Fallkniven A1X first use

New knife put to a short test, basically to see how it compares to the A1PRO.
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[@piotriwaszko2295]

: I admire your energy saving skills!😅

[@Son_Of_Scotland]

Hey Rob this is the first video I've watched of yours. I appreciate what you have to contribute to the bushcraft community. New Subscriber!! ✌🙏🇨🇦

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks mad lad, I have a lot of Canadian viewers, welcome to the party!!

[@rhettoracle9679]

Always nice to have a new knife! : - ) Hoping in some small way we both got one! Cheers

[@tonyalvarez5815]

Great video Rod. I bought the A1X about a month ago and took it on s camping trip about 3 hours west of Chicago where I live. It's a beast of a knife/ my cousin and best friend tried it on the trip and best friend ordered one on Amazon when we came back. Love the feel of it and theweight distribution is outstanding. Love ur channel/ keep posting great videos. We/ your fans appreciate it!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Tony , I appreciate it.

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the field test Now i will buy it for sure (the handle looks way more stylish as the handle of my A1 Pro)

[@joelhunter984]

Got an F1X and a A1X from the DBK boys. I use the F1X for hunting in Florida where it rains a lot. No worries no rust and they hold a great edge. Enjoy your channel.

[@lloydjacobson1812]

Another great review!!! And thanks for sharing all the way over here in Canada 🇨🇦

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Happy to share Loyd.

[@rudymirelez7463]

After this video, I had to order one. Thank you.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I haven't been able to use it since but I can't wait to use it again. I had a great deal on a modern Bowie aswel do that will be reviewed in January.

[@mickspain330]

Great video Rob, very good knife skills using a great knife

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Mick

[@janververs8645]

Always enjoying your channel

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Jan.

[@pomegranatepip2482]

I’ve yet to see such a feather stick of beauty on the web.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks

[@D45VR]

Very useful review.Thanks.

[@timb8970]

As always, great video!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@klaymoon1]

A great review by someone who actually knows how to use a survival knife!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@clitaiulian4497]

You really do know how to put a knife under stress. Excellent video, once again. Kind of strengthens my decision to go for the F1x. I know Fallknivens are pricey but seem to be very well balanced regarding blade material/geometry, heat treatment, etc. This will be my first serious bushcraft knife and hope it's the right choice. I know there are a ton of other options out there but the F1x seems to best fit my selection criteria. Thanks again for another amazing video. All the best :)

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Glad I can help and you enjoyed the videos. I try to give them real life testing, making a fire is the most important thing.

[@AR9ify]

Bought the Fallkniven A1xb myself and it is one of my all time top favorites in that category along with TRC Knives Apocalypse (in Apocalyptic finish). And my most versatile multirole knife is the TRC Knives Mille Cuori. Love it. Will always come along with the A1xb or the Apocalypse. The A1xb is a beauty. So well designed and a splitter and feather champ. Nice review 👍✨

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Another fan, great. I'm yet to try a TRC, DBK knife on its way!

[@AR9ify]

@@RobEvansWoodsman the DBK knife is on its way here also.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm looking forward to it, I had an email last week saying that it won't be until after Christmas.

[@chris6559]

Got one coming from Heinnie this week, I now have the F1X, S1X and now the A1X, that's in addition to my original F1 and A2. I suspect the A1X will supersede the A2 actually, it's shorter but much thicker and the Cos steel is impressive, so it will chop as least as well as the A2 in a shorter package, I hope! Will get a custom leather sheath for it too, I like the plastic ones but you can't beat leather for me. Keep up the good work Rob, I listen to you when it comes to kit, especially knives.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Cheers Chris.

[@timb8970]

I got an A1Xb a couple weeks ago. I love it! People make way too much of a fuss about the handle. Doesn’t bother me at all. If people are so worried about winter use, then get some gloves.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The Fallkniven experts say that the X series are for warmer climates and the Pro for winter/colder climates.

[@owenmorse3136]

That's one good survival knife , wood chopping is only one thing it can do , animal carcass like deer or moose all heavy rawhide , I understand the Swedish Air force carry it for EDC Premium choice Rob.

[@atomsteel3205]

Thank you for the video, I will buy this too,,,regards,,,

[@thesocialdistance2894]

Great make our decision on the next fallkniven blade even more difficult😂😂...but I guess they are all great 😂😂 nice review

[@Sahagun29]

Hi, glad you like this knife. You can see for yourself that the handle is sufficiently longer than that of the s1x and is therefore all the more comfortable. Thank you for your video. You apply well the saying ACTA NON VERBA!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

There's plenty of armchair unboxing, paper cutting knife experts on the Tube, I just hope people don't think I'm one of them.

[@Sahagun29]

@@RobEvansWoodsman That's what we see !

[@MIIIB]

Rob you made very good videos. Your humor its very enjoyable. You already know I had this beast knife, companion with the Garberg. I don't feel like a need to upgrade but I'm with the curiosity to get the MB. The Bark River do not convinced me and the Thor neither. Other upgrade it's to get a Malanika Pukko for the Garberg but that 4V sounds terrified to get sharp in the middle a forest. Anyway, great videos..... You really had a passion for bushcraft

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

4v needs diamonds to get it sharp in the field, I really like the modern Bowie. Thanks for your kind words my friend.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You could go smaller with your Garberg upgrade, something for the carving and finer jobs, do you carry a folder or muilti tool aswel? I usually use one of these for cooking duties and backup.

[@MIIIB]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I carry for food and backup the Mora 2000 Or the Fieldcraft Folder. It's a linear lock but I do food/ fine work / edc too. If batoning or choping A1XB. I'm realistic about the limitations of each tool. I carry too the Surge Leatherman or 300M. This it's for work only. . .

[@gorillahd9247]

Excellent video sir. I have the A1, but I wouldn't mind adding the A1X to the collection.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's a very different knife, far heavier than the A1

[@gorillahd9247]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Then I am definitely picking one up. 👍

[@unamusedarchitect1646]

Always entertaining and educational. Love your videos!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thank you Michael.

[@unamusedarchitect1646]

@@RobEvansWoodsman. I plan on taking my first backpack trip in Algonquin national park in northern Ontario next summer. I’m starting to plan which gear I would need. Could you offer me any tips on what I should bring as a novice. And how to pack my gear properly?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

That's a broad subject Michael. Time of year and weather play the biggest part. Staying dry is really important and a good night's sleep is the most important thing for your mental state and you will not perform well without sleep. I'm not a fan of bivi bags , I like a hammock, research shelter options and sleep out in the garden if you can, buy the best kit you can afford but remember that you can get away with Walmart and DIY store gear, no need to buy expensive cutting tools either, Mora make great knives, alcohol stoves are small, lighting and have no working parts to break down, get advice on footwear, you probably won't need big leather mountaineering boots which can be uncomfortable, hard to dry and heavy. Three reliable forms of firelighing, not gadgets, I've proven that in various videos! Buy a sleeping bag with a higher rating than you need and the thickest inflatable hiking mattress you can carry. Ok?

[@unamusedarchitect1646]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thank you so much. I was going to bring a tarp for shelter. Make a mattress out of pine boughs and bring a good quality sleeping bag. For knives I already have an assortment of Fallkniven and Bark Rivers. I have fire steels and waterproof matches. I was looking into a decent set of pots to bring. And the weather is fairly sunny an dry in the summer. With chances of rain obviously. Footwear I will look into. An fir clothing what should be the bare essentials?

[@unamusedarchitect1646]

Oh and what kind of foods should I bring in case fishing doesn’t get me the nutrients I need.

[@christopherdiggles6533]

Hello again, looks like we are neck in neck on Falkniven X knives. I also purchased the A1X after owning the S1Xb. I had reached out to Falkniven early on in my “X journey” inquiring as to whether they planned on releasing handles in various materials that could be swapped out for the thermorin ones. I thought given the ease of changing scales on these knives it would be a way to dress up the knife comparing it to how most of us guys keep the same suit but but ties to accentuate the suit based on the occasion. At present this is still not on their agenda. As it turned out, my thermorin scale on my S1Xb tore where the screws fastened the scales to the handle this obviously the thinnest area for already soft thermorin material. I will say in all fairness that Falkniven rapidly responded to my email with attached picture of the damaged scale within the day I forwarded the email as well as mailing me replacement scales free of charge including shipping to my home in the continental US. I’m wondering if this has happened to anyone else who owns one of these knives. I am also hoping SOME dealer jumps on the seemingly marketable offering of various handle scales for these knives which would allay what occurred with me ( and I was not roughly testing the knife; very standard “proper “ treatment of the blade on my part) as well as a solution should different uses be desired including just plain ol pretty materials if you want to take it to church with you in your Sunday best...

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks for the update Christopher, my S1Xb is so much better with the new scales, I'm almost happy with the handle on the A1x if they do break I'll make new scales. Good to know that Fallkniven treated you well, I'd heard bad things about their after sales service.

[@derkelte4871]

Good Video mate. I have this knife too. Great knife, but the sheat is terrible. I've got a leather custom sheat. Now the sheat is valuable. Waiting always for the A1 Pro.😢

[@davebradley686]

Awesome video. What are your thoughts on the differences between the A1x and S1x? And what are your thoughts on the black coating on the x-line?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The A1X would be my knife of choice with a folder of a necker, the S1X with a large axe. The coating works well but if I bought the knife again I wouldn't bother, at some point it'll need sharpening and that'll take some coating off.

[@chris6559]

I have an F1X and an S1X, the handles do mellow in time, bit less rough after some use and there're both my go to knives now along with an A2. I do want the A1X too though of course! The thickness of the Xseries makes them superb for battoning and they take a hell of an edge and they are cheaper and stronger than the Pro series.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've had all the Pro series over the years. Didn't click with the F1pro or S1pro, loved the A1pro, so much I bought the leather aftermarket sheath and the A1X. Also have an S1xb, have you seen my video? It now had a micarta handle.

[@chris6559]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Oh right! I'll check that out Rob. Been expecting someone to do aftermarket scales for them..

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Next weeks video will have the rehandled knife in it.

[@SCQT]

Have been running an A1 for ~8 years now, and it it has treated me well. I must say im really not a huge fan of the VG10, edge holding is mediocre, and i get chips pretty consistently, which is just something i dont want to have to deal with. Had been thinking a Pro or an X might be a worthwhile replacement. Would you lean one way or the other of on the two?(looking at 275usd for the X, 400 for the Pro). Not sure im really seeing the worth of a nearly 50% price increase for the Pro, even if it is tempting. Did grab a Skrama 200 to see if it might fit the role i use the A1 for(batoning / delimbing/ light chopping), as i always have a gunny hunter with me as well for the finer stuff. Havent had a chance to wring it out yet though.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The X would be my choice and you can customise the handle in time .

[@SCQT]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thanks for the input. That's the way I was leaning as well

[@rainsong7327]

Hey Rob great channel! I am stuck between A1X and the A1. Tough choice .

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

X for me everyday!

[@rainsong7327]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thank you Sir. Wanted a do all knife that I can even field dress a deer also. I think the cool thing about the A1x is that you can upgrade the scales if you want.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@rainsong7327 I made new ones for my S1X, completely changed the knife

[@bigsi661]

Looks like a beast of a knife, are you going to give it a "proper sharpening" though? Nice relaxed video as always Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

No mate, not until it's blunt, I may run it over a Horne and strop , I don't think that a bruiser like that needs a fine mirror Edge.

[@John_Gill]

Hi Rob. Mine was not completely sharp either when it arrived. Wouldn’t shave. Have you done a video about sharpening a convex grind. Thanks John.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I don't think I have, I bought a ken onion sharpmaker with the grinder attachment, it's awesome for convex grinds.

[@rrcaniglia]

I’ve got a Cold Steel Trailmaster. Am wondering if this Fallkniven is an upgrade. You make the A1X sound like it is.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's a different beast, I'm a big fan of the trailmaster and A1X, I don't think it's an upgrade.

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

That knife made some surprisingly good feathers, and strikes the ferro rod very well too, maybe I have to get myself a convex edge blade also........🤔

[@sharamkh]

Fällkniven does an amazing convex. Better than Bark River, in my opinion.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I'm not a fan of bark River but I haven't had one in 15 years . Used the big one that my mate leant me but not a bushcrafter knife!

[@sharamkh]

@@RobEvansWoodsman BRK have too many quality control issues, but they have such a big cult following that will attack anyone trying to criticize the knives. I currently own the original Bark River Buschrafter in 3V. I also own the F1x and the S1x from Fällkniven. In my opinion Fällkniven does a better job. The quality is more consistent and the grinds are done better. One thing I don’t like with Fällkniven is the bad warranty. The warranty has too many conditions, one of them being that the already very limited warranty only applies to the original owner of the knife. Exited to try the A1x, which I just ordered.

[@bobcorn69]

@@sharamkh well. I kinda understand the original owner clause. Every knife will break eventually. It's basically just a question of when not if. Being an expensive knife people are likely to pass on it would basically be a guaranteed return case one day. As a consumer i still absolutely HATE it. I payed 300+ euros for that thing so it better have the best damn warranty out there ffs :D

[@alexschwan625]

Nice review, I’m curious about the balance of the knife . My f1x has reasonable balance considering the weight . The spec sounds heavy on that one

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It's definitely blade heavy. The A1PRO has better balance.

[@alexschwan625]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thanks Rob

[@serpento4408]

Hello Rob! I want to buy for christmas to myself a Fallkniven for bushcraft. I really do like them. i cant decide should i go with A1X or S1X? The size does not matters to me so much. Which one do you think is better in performance for bushcraft? thank you, cheers!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Personally I'd go for either the A1X or F1x, I find the S is an awkward size , it's too long for fine work and too short for heavy work, the A can do everything the S can do and so much more, also the handle is a better size.

[@serpento4408]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thank you so much, helped alot! cheers

[@atomsteel3205]

👍✌️🤝😇

[@christopherdiggles6533]

No worries my daughters boyfriend got me a belt grinder for Christmas perhaps I’ll give it a shot myself. Trial and error eventually leads to success

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Practice on a piece of plywood first.

[@Zenmastersean]

I have to admit... I'm amused at the "new viewer" disclaimer/warnings lol but I've seen the comments and know the struggle is real. That's a fun chunk of steel you picked up. Reminiscent of a true bowie knife. Great video brother. Thanks for sharing. Stay healthy!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Sean. I occasionally get the "hey man are you stupid, get a saw!" Comments do I thought I'd better put something in the video as knife reviews usually bring in new viewers.

[@Zenmastersean]

@@RobEvansWoodsman the peanut section approves

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Peanut section?

[@Zenmastersean]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Sorry brother.. Old American tv show expression. "The howdy doody show" had a live audience that they called the peanut section (all little kids). In common slang it's come to mean the regulars or the people always hanging around in the background. I'm sure I wasn't the only long time viewer who understood and laughed along.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks Sean, I thought you'd gone mad!

[@neemancallender9092]

Good review Not a small knife and not inexpensive What will you do with the handle Wrap it with a tape for rackets? Have you looked at the Terava Finnish knives, they would be something you would enjoy

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Time will tell what I'll do to the handle but I wouldn't wrap it in hockey tape, I'm just too fussy for that, micarta scales if anything. I've got a Scarma, did a review a while back, for the money they are unbeatable.

[@neemancallender9092]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I will look for the review Yes I forgot you make knives!!

[@neemancallender9092]

Great response video!

[@oldpisces49]

Heyyy Rob! Looks good! I know nothin of that brand at this time! Is it heavy please? Are you gonna make it a custom leather sheath?? Was amazed how easily a knife that large made feathers wow! Thank you! ATB...

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've got a Fallkniven leather sheath if I decide to use it , it's not light at 7mm thick but it's well balanced.

[@MartiniDave02]

Interesting that you say the TBS ferro rod is hard, I bought a couple from them when they first stocked them, one is glorious to use, the other is much, much harder.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I bought blank 10mm rods a few years ago with them and they were good.

[@blaserlongrange7616]

I love my a1x,cos steel is the best, i also have a s1x

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Good man, you have great taste in knives!

[@christopherdiggles6533]

Hi there. No I have had a number of email conversations with Peter himself who initially responded to my concern the same day. Perhaps it is how people approach them; my approach has always been with true respect for their superior products; my concerns relate to design issues that can only improve an otherwise above average product. It may also have helped that my prior contacts to Peter were not asking for anything but to praise his product. I think sometimes people ( and I am guilty of this myself in some other situations) open by trashing the product like:” you think your so big and bad and charge so much but look at this shit...” While I understand this (from being in that role in other areas) especially when some boasts “the best in the world”- there is a tendency to provoke an “oh realllllly” response- they really are excellent knives. I always remember the engineering “joke” my dad once told me: when asked if “the glass is half empty or half full”, the engineers response is to modify the design of the glass, not bitch about good vs bad. Falkniven constantly tries to improve on an already great thing. “ Ah that ones reach should exceed ones grasp else what is a heaven for?” I would love to see the handles you made for your S1Xb. Did you then need to redesign the sheath or did you simply use sturdier materials like micarda?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I used black linen micarta on red and white G10 liners (to give a nice contrast). Made a new kydex sheath for it. Fallkniven are definitely my favourite production knives, excellent quality but a little expensive for some people.

[@christopherdiggles6533]

Well my friend if you ever want to make another set, I would be happy to purchase one or multiple sets from you. Like I said a few “ties” to go with my suit. I figured micarda would be an excellent choice as it is a marriage or art and function. So if your interested, you have a repeat customer. My only request would be to allow them to fit the original sheath which falls into one of those engineering improvements Falkniven underwent. If you are interested I would order like 3 varied designs - there are some beautiful micarda patterns ( eg black with red grain etc). I now own 2 S1Xbs and the A1X as well. No pressure just saying you might be the guy who corners the market on “Falkniven X ties” . Let me know. You seem a down to earth humble man but WTF you love knives and are clearly talented WHY NOT YOU? Or if you even just wanted to do one set. Just sayin...

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@christopherdiggles6533 sorry but I'm not interested, too much work by hand.

[@MrAlexH1991]

It really makes you wonder why they don’t just make a regular A-1 (not the X series) in laminated cobalt steel. The handles on the X Series all sound ROUGH. I know that a lot of us *can* take rough handles - but I’d also venture to assert that every single one of us also *REALLY prefers not to.* Cause if my axe breaks, then boom. I’m left with just my knife to process the same amount of wood with. The handles on the x series knives sound like HELL on the hand for extended periods of hard use. So it begs the question, why don’t they just make a version of the A-1 Pro (aluminum bolsters, laminated cobalt steel and everything,) but with the same distal thickness and grind/bevel height as the regular A-1? So many people want the regular A-1 in a super steel like LamCos and without the handles that MURDER our hands like in the X Series, and with the same protective aluminum bolsters and therma handles as on the Pro Series… so like… GIVE IT TO US, FALLKNIVEN.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If they made a regular A1 in cos they'd never sell another A1pro!

[@whitestarleather]

Any reason why you didn't go for the A1xb? I am thinking of getting the F1xb as the blade is 10cm compared to 16cm on the A1 as I think its a bit big... The F1 will be my general use knife and when I get the Bushtool off you (hint hint) that will be my go to knife for fires etc...

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I didn't go for the coating because it was a pain in the arse rehandling the S1XB trying not to scratch the coating off and when it's time to sharpen the S1 properly a lot of the coating will be removed. Personally if I was to carry a 4"blade scandi knife and another I'd go for the larger option.

[@whitestarleather]

Fair point, having 2 four inch blades might be a waste...

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You know I'm right, 7" +!!!!

[@whitestarleather]

Lol big is better.....

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You can't carve with a 5" convex blade and it's not that good for chopping or battoning but a 10" blade can chop and batton like a monster and that can't carve either!!!

[@CaptCanuck4444]

What's your favorite knife now?

[@RSLtreecare]

Hi, it very impressive. I have tended to stay away from the brand, I have seen many reviews. They look good, I'll have a rethink. take care.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

There will be a longer review on the knife . Problem with Fallkniven for me are the handles, the A1 series are fine but the F1 and S1 are just too small and I don't have huge hands.

[@RaduMichael]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Swedes have small hands . Japanese who actually manufactured it also...🤷‍♂️

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I thought Swedes were tall. They sell their trousers really long!

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Rob I know you love your falkniven knives and that is a lovely looking beast but in all honesty is it any better then say an MOD a knife for probably less then half the cost?? (Apart from looks cause let’s face it the mod in standard trim is not a pretty thing!) Honest question

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Shit Martin! What a cruel question.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Ok , in all honesty I think its worth the extra £150, the mod knife has an awful grind, sheath and handle, it needs time thrown at it, the Falky doesn't. On the other hand the Terava scrama blows them both out of the water and cheaper. I like my toys and I'm lucky that I can afford them, (within reason) I usually sell to buy new.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

@@RobEvansWoodsman but didn’t you say, you re-handled a falky or was that just a personal thing?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I rehandled the S1x, it needed doing, the A1X doesn't, that's not to say I won't do it at some point. I can make a similar knife no problems, in fact I made two very similar to a regular A1 years ago, black micarta handles and kydex sheaths. I get a buzz out of getting and using a new knife.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

@@RobEvansWoodsman got to say I really enjoy your reviews they have a real world honesty about them. 👍

[@hillbill79]

Always liked Fallkniven knives, but hated the handles. I like the fact that you can easily put a new one on with these.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Shame they didn't sell them blade only like they used to with the F1 and S1.

[@hillbill79]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I loved the A2 the most. It has been 10 years since i owned a Fallkniven now though. Prices on some of them now are beyond ridiculous.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I have an A2 , second one I've owned, hardly used this one.

[@anthonydeacon881]

I really dislike chequered Kraton and Thermorun handles. You rarely ever need anything that 'grippy' and they're a perfect recipe for blisters most of the time.

[@adampolselli597]

@@RobEvansWoodsman You mentioned putting a new handle on your S1x, did you make it yourself or did you find one for sale? I've been looking and I can't find anything. Like you, I am not a fan of the scales they have on the knife at all. I'm watching your video to see if the A1x is any better.

[@reddeath1176]

A1 pro or A1x Rob? If you were only allowed one

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Probably the X

[@roguesheep1747]

I'm stuck between getting the S1 pro and the A1 X different size knives I have a Adrian_etheridge Morvah bushcraft in RWL-34 Arizona desert Ironwood scales , its a 4"3/8 size .FS1 is 5"12 inch ,the A1 X 6" ⅓ as you know, what do you recommend matec

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

A1X , handle is really small on the S1PRO, I had one when they first came out, sold it within the month, it's one of them "neither here nor there" knives, too awkward for fine work, not big enough for heavy work and the handle is tiny. I'll sell you a F1 Pro if you like 😜

[@roguesheep1747]

@@RobEvansWoodsman you've made me go and download Red Dawn lol 👍

[@Hudd413]

Hey Rob. If you had to sell one, would it be the A1X or the rehandled S1X? Cheers, Baz

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The A1X only because I have an A1pro.

[@Hudd413]

@@RobEvansWoodsman What about if you didn't have the A1pro and had just those two knives?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@Hudd413 shit, hard one that, I think that if I had to buy either the A1X or S1x if but the A1.

[@Hudd413]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Cheers mate, I knew it wouldn't be easy, I'm struggling but having fun weighing it all up.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@Hudd413 I think the S1x needs a replacement handle but the A1X doesn't.

[@sharamkh]

I was on the fence. Not anymore 💸💸💸

[@chrisdelarosa6801]

You able to make a set of scales for my F1X?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Sorry but I don't have time.

[@micktheweld]

I cant believe how well it feathers for such a thick grind. For its size and considering its overall performance, I cant think of a better stainless steel survival type knife.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It wasn't really sharp either.

[@micktheweld]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Either was mine, I diamond stropped it but there really wasn't any need.

[@Bushprowler]

Even though it's thick stock its geometry makes it relatively easy, imo. Off the top of my head I can think of a variety of alternatives, for example there's the Terävä Skrama in 4110/12C27 (which is considerably longer in both available variants), the Linder Super Edge 3 (in ATS-34 and a little bit shorter, fun fact: Linder is the original manufacturer of the F1) and plenty of Leukus or considering the A1x's price, it's not far fetched to think of a custom knife made from AEB-L, Niolox (or similar steels) or even Nitrobe77 if the knife should be truly stainless.

[@wrathofatlantis2316]

The thick grind is precisely what makes the shaving curl so nicely... Really thin sharp grinds don't curl the wood so you end up with peels, not curls... Personally, I have all my knives reground to 0.020", as I don't care about curls that much, and I certainly think 20 dps apexes are absurdly dull. 10-15 dps is more like it. Convex edges do curls nicely, but cut poorly in my opinion, though V edges do have a tendency to make a slight burr when chopping. I think the softer impact of thin edges beats everything, especially with hollow ground profiles, which sink softly and thus save pain on the hand.

[@rayferrer1709]

Do you prefer the A1 Pro or the A1X?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think I'd prefer the X because It's more rugged.

[@songokuo5131]

What is the difference between a1x and a1xb??

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

The B has a coating on the blade, don't bother with it unless you are military.

[@songokuo5131]

It's almost the same??

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@songokuo5131 it's the same knife just that the B has a black coating.

[@songokuo5131]

Okay thanks,, because I have a1xb, it's a scratch resistant, very good knife