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I have to laugh when people say that Fallkniven knives are "overpriced." Once you actually use one for a while, you realize they are actually an excellent knife for the money, and better priced than some other options. Especially with the COS steel. The "X" series are a great value, imo.
Great review, very detailed and coherent, I have just picked up the F1X to add to my F1, S1X and A2, initial impressions are very positive, small enough for overnight wild camps etc but tough as hell, I am a huge fan of the new laminated cos steel too. Cheers, Chris, Wales UK.
I have one, and it is gorgeous to view and easy to grip. It is not my camp knife nor my hiking knife for the reasons that you listed. However, I do intend to use it in heavy bushcraft tasks.
F1 Pro is exactly same steel just different handle shape. Laminated cobalt steel is in this series and pro ones as well. I have S1 Pro and knife is absolutely amazing. You should contact Dulo knife maker and you will be blown away with custom made knives and steel quality. I bought Dulo DBK K390 and paid €180 with shipping included so it’s around $200 US, there is no any other maker that make knives like Dulo period!
F1x/F1xb is stronger than the F1 pro. Just take a look at Fallknivens stress test charts. Also you do not risk the loosening guard, The x series is the most robust choice. The sheaths is also better and improved.
I like this. I have stayed away from Fallkniven knives until I came across this knife. I am going to sell several knifes, then go for one of these. Very nice review.
what makes it a heavy duty blade is that the lamination incorporates three layers of steel and while bent the pressures in the material sort of "dissipate" between the layers not transferring to the most compressed areas where they would accumulate. On the opposite, the external layes do not stretch that much with helps prevent cracking...The same priciple has been utilised in heavy duty crane hooks or in door lock deadbolts.
Combining any knife with a bushcraft hatchet changes the ball game entirely in that it makes lots of the heavy duty chopping knives eg BK2 redundant. I like the secure sheath though. Mora would improve the Garberg with a better lockable sheath and a thicker handle or perhaps allowing removable scales to allow customisation. Do you think the F1X is worth another £60 over the standard F1. Perhaps the longer Falkniven blades would be more appropriate for the Survivalist ?
Agreed the second tool changes the approach completely. I think Falknivens are overpriced in general so none are really worth the extra you pay they are still good tools just overly expensive tools.
Yes a hatchet strongly outperforms most knives for splitting wood but some People wants to save weight. I prefer a hatchet like my Gränsfors bruks wildlife hatchet. Have the Garberg. Like it. My Garberg have better edgeretension than my FK Taiga Tf2 lam cos. The newer Fk F1x and s1x my opinion have very uncomfortable handles. Sx1 worse than F1x. And both to thin.
the real steel bushcraft with the convex grind has a secondary bevel. i removed mine after the first use because it seriously limited the potential of the knife.
You worry about the F1X being heavy to carry in a backpack? Really? As compared to a Mora? So you worry about carrying possibly another 3 or 4 ounces more? Totally Ridiculous.
@@Kevinclearysharpstuff Ha ha! Isn't that a bit of a contradiction? Another useless fact is that the swedish airforce and some other parts of the armed forces have the fällkniven f1 as a part of their weaponry as well, but I think you know that already.
I have to laugh when people say that Fallkniven knives are "overpriced." Once you actually use one for a while, you realize they are actually an excellent knife for the money, and better priced than some other options. Especially with the COS steel. The "X" series are a great value, imo.
Der cos bricht in der schneide fiel zu leicht aus
That sharpening choil is a thing of beauty
Great review, very detailed and coherent, I have just picked up the F1X to add to my F1, S1X and A2, initial impressions are very positive, small enough for overnight wild camps etc but tough as hell, I am a huge fan of the new laminated cos steel too. Cheers, Chris, Wales UK.
I carry the S1x when on duty in the Swedish Armed Forces and i must say that is just the right context for these knives.
Picked up R2 Scout today! Love it! Worlds best edc fixed blade.
indeed it is!
I have one, and it is gorgeous to view and easy to grip. It is not my camp knife nor my hiking knife for the reasons that you listed. However, I do intend to use it in heavy bushcraft tasks.
F1 Pro is exactly same steel just different handle shape. Laminated cobalt steel is in this series and pro ones as well. I have S1 Pro and knife is absolutely amazing. You should contact Dulo knife maker and you will be blown away with custom made knives and steel quality. I bought Dulo DBK K390 and paid €180 with shipping included so it’s around $200 US, there is no any other maker that make knives like Dulo period!
F1x/F1xb is stronger than the F1 pro. Just take a look at Fallknivens stress test charts. Also you do not risk the loosening guard, The x series is the most robust choice. The sheaths is also better and improved.
What a great review, extremely thorough and explains everything so well with clear shots, thanks 👍🏻
I like this. I have stayed away from Fallkniven knives until I came across this knife. I am going to sell several knifes, then go for one of these. Very nice review.
what makes it a heavy duty blade is that the lamination incorporates three layers of steel and while bent the pressures in the material sort of "dissipate" between the layers not transferring to the most compressed areas where they would accumulate. On the opposite, the external layes do not stretch that much with helps prevent cracking...The same priciple has been utilised in heavy duty crane hooks or in door lock deadbolts.
Fell in love with this particular model F1 so I purchased 1 in Elmax steel today. It’s instantly my new best ‘friend’ 😉
It is f1x, not f1
Just ordered one on eBay for $188. Score. Gave away my A1 to my uncle with and awesome aftermarket sheath. Needed a new one.
I got the elmax.
How do You like the f1x in elmax?
I had the FK Taiga Tf2 and found the lam cos to dull quickly.
6:37 😆even the mosquito wants to see the knife up close😂
Combining any knife with a bushcraft hatchet changes the ball game entirely in that it makes lots of the heavy duty chopping knives eg BK2 redundant. I like the secure sheath though. Mora would improve the Garberg with a better lockable sheath and a thicker handle or perhaps allowing removable scales to allow customisation. Do you think the F1X is worth another £60 over the standard F1. Perhaps the longer Falkniven blades would be more appropriate for the Survivalist ?
Agreed the second tool changes the approach completely. I think Falknivens are overpriced in general so none are really worth the extra you pay they are still good tools just overly expensive tools.
Yes a hatchet strongly outperforms most knives for splitting wood but some People wants to save weight.
I prefer a hatchet like my Gränsfors bruks wildlife hatchet. Have the Garberg. Like it. My Garberg have better edgeretension than my FK Taiga Tf2 lam cos. The newer Fk F1x and s1x my opinion have very uncomfortable handles. Sx1 worse than F1x. And both to thin.
How easy is it to sharpen? its the continuous curve profile... seems like it would require water stones...
Kevin, would love to see your full F1X-M4 comparison video! Thanks!
Wow, I found one in a surplus and returns store for a solid fiver. Great review
the real steel bushcraft with the convex grind has a secondary bevel. i removed mine after the first use because it seriously limited the potential of the knife.
Better to compare it to the stainless Garberg, than the Bushcraft black.
yeah that would be a good comparison
Har du FK f1x ? Är den bra?
Bark River _ King of the convex! ;)
bark river does convex grinds but not sure if that was what you were asking.
Bark River Bravo 1 has a convex edge i believe
it has
All Bark River knives have convex edges. Even their scandi grinds are done with a convex, or scandi-vex as they call them.
How well does this grind do on cutting rope. Thinking about this as knife for sailing.
Nice, but why so thick? I understand thickness in s1, but here?
I wish I had one if that helps ???
Fantastic video!!!!
Awesome video review thanks eh
You worry about the F1X being heavy to carry in a backpack? Really? As compared to a Mora? So you worry about carrying possibly another 3 or 4 ounces more?
Totally Ridiculous.
Ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain.
Ounces do not equal pounds.
And it’s magnetic (the tip)
good!
Good knife though I prefer my svord kiwi; full convex grind with a handle that's as secure and comfortable as a mora.
As a swedish guy I can give you a bit useless fact: "fällkniven" translates to "the folding knife"..that's all, folks
Hey thanks I will use this tidbit in future falkniven reviews
@@Kevinclearysharpstuff Ha ha! Isn't that a bit of a contradiction?
Another useless fact is that the swedish airforce and some other parts of the armed forces have the fällkniven f1 as a part of their weaponry as well, but I think you know that already.
Will the classic F1 fit in F1X sheath?
Not sure why people talk about 0 degree grinds as it is an oxymoron and 'clique' language that is not helpful to the cutlery novice.
EDC👍
This video unintentionally taught me that blade geometry is more important than blade steel
Who is peeling apples? ;-)
It’s a crowbar disguised as a knife. That said I like the s1x better
all factory convex knifes have a small secondary bevel. Also fällkniven and Bark river
Prefer the original F1