which Fallkniven knife?

[Dangerous Dave]

I'm rapidly approaching a birthday, and my very kind parents are willing to buy me almost any knife. And i know this is a bushcraft forum but i was thinking more along the lines of a survival knife.
But which knife would you guys/girls recommend out of the F1, A1 or S1?
huge thanks in advance for any help.
p.s. i already have the almost obligatory mora clipper and a knock off MOD jungle knife, i'm just looking for something a big special.
thanks again for any help you can give me.
Peace and love guys

 

[Retired Member southey]

A LOT of guys have the f1 and have a great time with them, have you thought about something handmade by one of the makers here, or over on British Blades, if your in the market for something special? might be a thought.

 

[Graham_S]

I like the S1 personally

 

[Chris the Cat]

F1 is a survival knife.
S1 Forest knife is my fav. from the three you mention.
A1 is huge!, 6.3inch blade.
S1 comes in at just over 5inches if I recall.
All good.
My best.
Chris.

 

[robevs73]

If you want some thing special and you like fallknivens why dont you get one of the new models with 3G steel and curly birch handle they are stunning, or as southey said get one made. I do woodlore clones and bush tools with just about any handle materials for £120- £190. And there are plenty of other makers if you dont like what I do.

 

[dazcon]

I've had an S1 for a few years and it is a great knife. My favourite Falkniven for general purpose use but thats just my personal opinion. I now prefer to use the knives i make myself and i would also advocate a handmade knife as you can incorporate your own design features and have the pleasure of owning a beautiful one-of-a-kind that you will treasure and be proud of for the rest of your days!

Dazcon.

 

[Gill]

i,ve had most of the Falky,s which i like and the only one i have left and am keeping is a sambar stag modded H1 which is fantastic,make the F1 look kinda puny .

 

[falcon]

i,ve had most of the Falky,s which i like and the only one i have left and am keeping is a sambar stag modded H1 which is fantastic,make the F1 look kinda puny .

Not sure about the "puny" bit...? I've handled them all at shows etc, and have an F1, which at 4.5mm blade width is absolutely bombproof. If I didn't already own a campknife, I could be very tempted by the A1 which looks a real beast...:yikes:

 

[robevs73]

The A2 is a crackin' camp knife one of my favorites up there with a Cold Steel trailmaster.

 

[dave53]

could we have some pictures of all these knives please regards dave

 

[dazcon]

Well, thats my Fallkniven S1 on the left.

And these are a few of my home-made knives.

Dazcon.

 

[Dangerous Dave]

Thanks guys. Really liking the look of the S1. But now i can't help thinking about a custom, dammit.

 

[Chris the Cat]

i,ve had most of the Falky,s which i like and the only one i have left and am keeping is a sambar stag modded H1 which is fantastic,make the F1 look kinda puny .

H1 is more a hunting, skining knife ( tho I have used mine to good effect in 'bushy' situations, it would not be my first, or even second choice! )
As for puny, well there is only about 3mm in blade lenght but the H1 does feel like a bigger knife ( never heard of an F1 being called 'puny before ! It is a bit of a pocket tank IMHO ! )
My best.
Chris.

 

[Dangerous Dave]

Pocket Tank!
i think i shall steal that as a catchphrase

 

[dazcon]

Some people see Fallkniven knives as sharpened crowbars but i can't fault.....niven them! Ho!ho! Sorry guys, couldn't resist!
But seriously Dave, you could buy a full tang blank and have someone handle it to your own specification. Personally, i would get someone like Rob to make you the knife of your dreams and be forever over the moon with it.

Dazcon

 

[Celt_Ginger]

What do you want to use it for? I had an F1 and swapped it for a Woodlore Buck saw, which I didn't like and sold it on. I made a lot more use of a little WM1 knife which was a great little knife, but as would seem with a good few Falkniven knives, the handles are a but too narrow and become rather uncomfortable with prolonged use. You'll get a really good knife from someone like FGYT or Bernie Garland for the price of an S1 or even a F1 and it'll be a much better user, but think about what you will mostly be using the knife for and then get something appropriate. Better still, get a blade and put your own handle on it. It's really not very difficult.

 

[Ph34r]

I had this problem a few months ago and in the end I got the F1. It's a grweat knife, but the handle is just too small (have now rehandled few). The S1 is great too, but would not buy one, and I know that the A1 is a work horse, but I just don't like the look of it. I agree with these guys, maybe get a custom maker to set you up with one - especially if you are looking for something special. Or you could get a blade blank, and handle the knife yourself (or even make one from scratch)

 

[bert333]

The TK6 without hesitation- Most versatile IMHO and excellent quality.

 

[Mr Adoby]

I couldn't decide. So I got me a WM1 3G and an A1. Good combo.

If I was forced to buy another FK, It would be the S1.

 

[andy r]

Slightly off your line but I got hold of TK4 as an EDC recently and have to say it's brilliant ! Then I have a choice of custom fixed blades for camp use etc