New Fallkniven F1

[Andrew Middleton]

I know all of you will probably yawn at the F1 coming up as a topic again, but I've just taken delivery of mine, after curiosity got the better of me. I got the standard knife with the closed sheath and I have to say I'm quite excited on first impressions.

I have an Alan Wood Woodlore and a couple of Lapp Puuko's, but I think this knife will sit nicely in my collection as one heck of a back-up to any of the others.

I particularly liked the description of the knife on the box which said, "...this knife will be your partner for many years - a faithful, silent friend by your side." What an excellent description for any beautifully crafted tool.

I'll go and do some chanting now!!

 

[ChrisKavanaugh]

Something we learn in bushcrafting is that the old standbyes are here for a reason. New materials and assorted 'gizmos' come and go (and often enough come back again to ensnare a new generation of consumers.) It's hard to get excited with the gear we depend on. The F1 to me epitomises the 'survival' knife; simple and robust. If I ever manage to get myself in real trouble, those qualities will be real exciting. I just hope Fallkniven finds new owners. :?:

 

[Adi007]

I like the F1 too - solid, robust and no nonsense. I prefer the kydex sheath but there you go. It's a super knife and I hope that Fallkniven are bought by someone that will keep the company spirit alive.

 

[eraaij]

It's a really great knife. I owned one in solid vg10 with the original v-grind. I convexed it myself. Sold it some time ago to a fellow forumite.

I added a limited edition F1 prototype in the new laminated powder steel to my collection last year. At 62 HRC a bit too much for using it as a field knife tough.

-Emile

 

[grumit]

i also have an f1 and think it is a fantastic knife :wave:

 

[CLEM]

I like the look of these myself,i figured i may move onto one of these when i deside i need something a little more fancy than my Mora.Is this company closing and should i buy one now.

 

[Andy]

I added a limited edition F1 prototype in the new laminated powder steel to my collection last year. At 62 HRC a bit too much for using it as a field knife tough.

-Emile

I read about them on knife forums

I like my F1, some of my knives do some things better but I never worry when the F1 is in my hand

 

[ChrisKavanaugh]

Clem, Peter ( fallkniven's owner) has suffered 2 heart attacks and must retire. He hopes to sell the company for @ 2 million euros. If no buyer comes along plans are to simply exaust the existing stock without discount. While there is a good supply of knives in the commercial pipeline rumours tend to induce speculative or panic buying. None of the online dealers have posted any mention of this. When SHRADE recently closed there was a short flurry of buying. I was at a major retail outlet and saw a good dozen still on the shelf.

 

[CLEM]

Thanks for that Chris,may have to buy one soon i think.

 

[Andrew Middleton]

Thanks guys for all the posts.

I had a bit of a play with the knife last night and it reinforced my initial impression of it being an excellent knife. I know there has been some previous discussion on the size of the handle, but I have smallish hands and it fits me perfectly.

I had no idea about the potential change in ownership/closing of Fallkniven. However, I am even more glad I got one now and I hope the current owner can rest easy in his retirement knowing what a quality product he has given to us.

 

[leon-1]

I have only ever used 2 of the Fallkniven range, the H1 and the F1. Both are pretty much Bombproof. Currently I own an H1, it is as secure in the hand as any knife that I have ever owned. It has a good quality leather sheath.

Curiously about the same time that you were posting this thread I was taking receipt of an F1 blank and now can hardly wait to get started on this as a project