@aborocz , you are absolutely correct in reference to using the right tool for the right job. My intent in regard to the "testing" video is push the use. I take these tools out and test them in unreasonable extremes to ascertain their durability, and the function-ability in a relatively short amount of time. I don't want people to perceive that these are "instructional" videos on "how to" that is a separate section of the channel.
@sauliusipsc , I don't care for coatings on stainless blades, it's just not needed. If a blade is reflective it has other survival applications. - Adam
@Equip2Endure: It was actually the Benchmade CSKII. It chipped pretty badly with only some light chopping in a cold environment. Cold weather performance is another reason to spend a little more for the laminated steel of a Fallkniven.
Adam, i'm glad you joined the Fallkniven A1 fan army ;) It's an amazing knife, i'd say the world best one, but am not familiar with the expensive US brands like Busse and Bark River. About the wood - can't say from this video, but from what i've seen it looks a little like an old cherry.
@MrDowneast , all of the Falkniven are pricey because of the VG10 LAM is hard stuff to work with. But I have seen some great buys out there on the $170 which is a great deal, - Adam
i also think that in switzerland where the weather is often wet it's an advantage to have a stainless knife. on the other side, in the jungle you don't seem to have rust problems with an esee 5
@Equip2Endure The knife that had a chip was the A2 and nutnfancy stated that it was because it impacted the ground after passing through the wood he was battoning. He further stated that it would not prevent him from owning and recomending Fallkniven knives
The wood you choose for "jobs " is as important as the tools carried in to the woods. High resin, easy splitters and hot burners for tinder for fire starting, stubborn splitters and dense woods for long burning into the evening. Like the wood you choose for a bow drill, hearth, drill and socket. Different wood for different jobs.
@chabochi1 Im unable to find a SRK available in the SK5 steel. The two models being produced now are the 38CSM in San Mai III and the 38CK in AUS 8A. The AUS 8A used is a low chrome higher carbon version of stainless steel, so it does have better edge retention than most standard stainless. In my opinion, the AUS 8a still does not take or hold an edge well enough for a survival blade, at least not in the SRK model knives.
@TheBgcheez take it easy... it only chips if you hit rocks, stones etc... it will not chip on wood. But I have heard reports on the factory egde chipping (Fallknivens has a tiny secondary egde on the convex egde). If this is rigth you just have to sharpen it.
I really like all the equip2endure videos and reviews, keep up the good work Adam! I just have one small comment, the name of the company is Fällkniven, and is pronounced "Fellkniven" not "Fallkniven", not because it matters really but.. Anyway, love your videos! /Sweden
@Equip2Endure He mentions it in his comments, can't remember if he mentions it in the video, but he says be careful as they'll chip/nick when coming into contact with pebble ridden ground
@Equip2Endure So I wonder coating just reduces the picture of the knife at the night time without any other advantages! My all knives are coated black and that is probably more of a preference? Nice review, just get an easier logs to split next time :)
That depends on what you want if you want ease of sharpening go with the ESEE if you want a blade that is very stain resistant get the Fallkniven either way you can't go wrong with either although ESEE has the best warranty.
this comment is about the SRK... most reviews/reviewers tend to shy away from the new steel being used (SK 5) is it really so bad? or is it simply not as good as the Carbon V...but still good. I would like to get an SRK but Carbon V is not as easy to obtain as the SK 5.
I think the VALUE in this high priced knife is there. It sure as heck is a lot more value for the price than some of the other blades that you have reviewed lately!
@Equip2Endure I got mine for 128 euros, but it was the last one - now they are 168 euros. The strangest is that they are far more expensive in Sweden!?!
that's the problem with any stainless knife but as long as you dont hit any rocks or hard surfaces you should be fine. i sometimes do get small chips with my Fallkniven knives but they are easy to file out. Even with the ESEE you can get dents or chips if you hit a hard material like concrete and with the ESEE you have to keep any exposed steel oiled or it will rust on you.
I would have to suggest that some woods split more easily than others, and trying to split a hard splitting wood with your only knife would be bad bushcraft. I feel it goes against a fundamental conservation of resources, really nice resources. The ability to baton, i think, should be an emergency action only with a knife. Perhaps used for a hot burning tinder such as pine or cedar. This is one of my basic arguments for carrying an ax. It is a tool designed for the task of splitting.
to be honest i don't know anything about sharpening. but the esee 5 looks so cool and it's a bit cheaper. plus i heard bad things about a1s that chipped.
@Equip2Endure Just stick with the simple cut transitions. It's what is used most in the TV world. THen wait a few seconds between the next cut so it doesn't seem so choppy in what you are trying to edit. Think less is more. Awesome knife though and that is some gnarly wood you were beating on.
@CollectingSilver Да, мне очень нравится F1, я дал моим Роберт becaue Я люблю сложены из кожи Генделя Fallkniven Idun. Я просто дал один друзьям в качестве подарка, и он был очень понравилось, как хорошо. Спасибо за вашу поддержку и за подписку. - Адам
Furthermore, this knife is marketed as a "Survival" knife, and we tend to not have everything we need in a survival situation. If we did, we would not be surviving, but camping. In reference to Bushcrafting, I love the lessons, philosophy, and mindsets of the bushcrafting community, but they do not constitute the entirety of my subscribership.
@CollectingSilver , Мне нравится F1 немного лучше для небольших задач, у меня есть Fallkniven Idun, который является одним из моих любимых ножей для Bushcraft.S1 велик между F1 и A1. Дайте мне знать, если это helpped, мой русский не так уж и хорошо. ;) - Адам
@aborocz , you are absolutely correct in reference to using the right tool for the right job. My intent in regard to the "testing" video is push the use. I take these tools out and test them in unreasonable extremes to ascertain their durability, and the function-ability in a relatively short amount of time. I don't want people to perceive that these are "instructional" videos on "how to" that is a separate section of the channel.
@sauliusipsc , I don't care for coatings on stainless blades, it's just not needed. If a blade is reflective it has other survival applications.
- Adam
@bwillan , 10-4, Yeah it's fun to play with all the neat features of my new editing program, lol!
- Adam
@TheBgcheez , never seen the video. I'd be shocked if that happened.
Are you sure it was the Fallkniven?
@Rhino10e, yeah good, Idea! Running out right now and picking it up off the ground!
- Adam
@bwillan , lol, I can't make anyone happy with my editing! I have do hire some video guys to help me out!
- Adam
@lmglange - thanks for the feedback. I am still up in the air if I will get this or the F1
@Equip2Endure: It was actually the Benchmade CSKII. It chipped pretty badly with only some light chopping in a cold environment. Cold weather performance is another reason to spend a little more for the laminated steel of a Fallkniven.
That wood looked like a darker madrone. Like oaky but more knotted and bush like. Thats my best guess. Thanks for the demonstration, very nice.
Awesome video Adam! Glad I was first to see it Wednesday!
Adam, i'm glad you joined the Fallkniven A1 fan army ;) It's an amazing knife, i'd say the world best one, but am not familiar with the expensive US brands like Busse and Bark River. About the wood - can't say from this video, but from what i've seen it looks a little like an old cherry.
@absoluegreen , I do want to get the F1 here soon.
- Adam
@MrDowneast , all of the Falkniven are pricey because of the VG10 LAM is hard stuff to work with. But I have seen some great buys out there on the $170 which is a great deal,
- Adam
I would be interested to see how the SRK in San Mai III compares to the A1.
i also think that in switzerland where the weather is often wet it's an advantage to have a stainless knife. on the other side, in the jungle you don't seem to have rust problems with an esee 5
Great video - my A1 was delivered today.
Because the vg10 edge is so hard, it WILL chip if it contacts bone. My f1 did while cleaning a deer last fall.
@Equip2Endure The knife that had a chip was the A2 and nutnfancy stated that it was because it impacted the ground after passing through the wood he was battoning. He further stated that it would not prevent him from owning and recomending Fallkniven knives
The wood you choose for "jobs " is as important as the tools carried in to the woods. High resin, easy splitters and hot burners for tinder for fire starting, stubborn splitters and dense woods for long burning into the evening. Like the wood you choose for a bow drill, hearth, drill and socket. Different wood for different jobs.
I used some black webbing strap in the slot at the base of the case. It works really well.
@chabochi1 Im unable to find a SRK available in the SK5 steel. The two models being produced now are the 38CSM in San Mai III and the 38CK in AUS 8A. The AUS 8A used is a low chrome higher carbon version of stainless steel, so it does have better edge retention than most standard stainless. In my opinion, the AUS 8a still does not take or hold an edge well enough for a survival blade, at least not in the SRK model knives.
I put some black webbing in the case slot at the bottom. Works well for a leg tie down.
@Diopterman , Lol, yeah I wonder if that's not a matter of marketing! It is a great knife though!
- Adam
@TheBgcheez
take it easy... it only chips if you hit rocks, stones etc... it will not chip on wood. But I have heard reports on the factory egde chipping (Fallknivens has a tiny secondary egde on the convex egde). If this is rigth you just have to sharpen it.
I really like all the equip2endure videos and reviews, keep up the good work Adam! I just have one small comment, the name of the company is Fällkniven, and is pronounced "Fellkniven" not "Fallkniven", not because it matters really but..
Anyway, love your videos!
/Sweden
@Equip2Endure He mentions it in his comments, can't remember if he mentions it in the video, but he says be careful as they'll chip/nick when coming into contact with pebble ridden ground
@GuyTatt , It's a hell of a lot sharper than the BK-2, but not as good of a chopper.
- Adam
Hey Adam,
Do you have any pref or comments on clean stainless streel over teflon coated blade?
@Equip2Endure Sir, is the 'false edge' sharpened on that knife?
i've seen that baton in many of your future vids if i'm not mistaken. always wondered where it came from
a jungle is a pretty moist environment as well so you would have to keep an eye on the blade so it doesn't rust on you.
@Equip2Endure
So I wonder coating just reduces the picture of the knife at the night time without any other advantages! My all knives are coated black and that is probably more of a preference? Nice review, just get an easier logs to split next time :)
That depends on what you want if you want ease of sharpening go with the ESEE if you want a blade that is very stain resistant get the Fallkniven either way you can't go wrong with either although ESEE has the best warranty.
Very nice Adam. I am liking that particular knife and I think it will serve very well for its intended purpose. What is the handle made out of?
They are pricey in Sweden to. Around 275 - 316 USD!
I have this knife. I LOVE it! It's my favorite knife.
@hinckleypoland , Kraton Polymer. Good Stuff.
- Adam
the wood looks like hickory... let me know if im right
Have you ever used a Rockstead?
@LordAsgard8 , Great Idea, I will pick one up ASAP!
-Adam
With that knob on the baton you may be able to hang it on a low branch where Ace can't get to it.
this comment is about the SRK... most reviews/reviewers tend to shy away from the new steel being used (SK 5)
is it really so bad? or
is it simply not as good as the Carbon V...but still good.
I would like to get an SRK but Carbon V is not as easy to obtain as the SK 5.
@MrLoiti100 , Wow! You guys don't get a countrymen's discount?
- Adam
sweet knife man! love the falkniven knives! keep up the good work
I think the VALUE in this high priced knife is there. It sure as heck is a lot more value for the price than some of the other blades that you have reviewed lately!
I like the demo videos Adam. I hope to get a Falkniven someday.
Is the A1 stainless?
@Equip2Endure I got mine for 128 euros, but it was the last one - now they are 168 euros. The strangest is that they are far more expensive in Sweden!?!
@kaziklu79 , I do love my Fallkniven Idun, the A1 is also impressive. Great stuff.
- Adam
@Equip2Endure
Funney you say that... almost choped my finger today with the bk-2... happy I didn't have that A1
@joenkrystel , no I don't! This is one of the best quality knives I have used in a good amount of time.
Adam
i cant't decide between the fällkniven a1 and the esee 5. could you help me?
Get the a1 you won't be disappointed trust me.
that's the problem with any stainless knife but as long as you dont hit any rocks or hard surfaces you should be fine. i sometimes do get small chips with my Fallkniven knives but they are easy to file out. Even with the ESEE you can get dents or chips if you hit a hard material like concrete and with the ESEE you have to keep any exposed steel oiled or it will rust on you.
i just got mine before Christmas :) the first word that came outta my mouth after i opened the box was "shinny" :D
I would have to suggest that some woods split more easily than others, and trying to split a hard splitting wood with your only knife would be bad bushcraft. I feel it goes against a fundamental conservation of resources, really nice resources. The ability to baton, i think, should be an emergency action only with a knife. Perhaps used for a hot burning tinder such as pine or cedar. This is one of my basic arguments for carrying an ax. It is a tool designed for the task of splitting.
@clintonlee07111 , it was all for you!
@MrLoiti100 , YES!
@LedZeppelin13k7 , people are going to start thinking that Ethan Becker is paying me to speak well about his knife, lol!
- Adam
to be honest i don't know anything about sharpening. but the esee 5 looks so cool and it's a bit cheaper. plus i heard bad things about a1s that chipped.
My fantasy knife! *drool*
Thanks for this review,
@MrLoiti100 , lol at first I did not know what you were talking about! LMAO
@MrLoiti100 , Oh no, that was my fault.
- Adam
Hard to compare with the BK2... 58$ Vs 170-300$... I'll have to stay with the BK. although would love that A1 in my colection
@edgybob1 sorry I must have hickuped and hit the post key twice.lol
its so god had mine for years working better than a small axe!
@Equip2Endure Just stick with the simple cut transitions. It's what is used most in the TV world. THen wait a few seconds between the next cut so it doesn't seem so choppy in what you are trying to edit. Think less is more.
Awesome knife though and that is some gnarly wood you were beating on.
Sorry about my confusing answer!
@CollectingSilver Да, мне очень нравится F1, я дал моим Роберт becaue Я люблю сложены из кожи Генделя Fallkniven Idun. Я просто дал один друзьям в качестве подарка, и он был очень понравилось, как хорошо. Спасибо за вашу поддержку и за подписку.
- Адам
Furthermore, this knife is marketed as a "Survival" knife, and we tend to not have everything we need in a survival situation. If we did, we would not be surviving, but camping. In reference to Bushcrafting, I love the lessons, philosophy, and mindsets of the bushcrafting community, but they do not constitute the entirety of my subscribership.
@CollectingSilver , Мне нравится F1 немного лучше для небольших задач, у меня есть Fallkniven Idun, который является одним из моих любимых ножей для Bushcraft.S1 велик между F1 и A1. Дайте мне знать, если это helpped, мой русский не так уж и хорошо. ;)
- Адам
i love that knife too
Nice steel!!!
it's so simple get them both... you're welcome.
1st dibs if you giving it away lol. next you should test out the f1
shouldve compared to the BK2.
@dema388 ,
Спасибо, взял меня год, чтобы заплатить это, но это является большим для собаки и детей.
очень хороший забор на заднем плане
cold steel gi tanto
chips badly to - watch nutnfancy review on this knife
those quick transition effects are making me sea sick.
Ohh swedish knife ;>
No!