Excellent vid. One cautionary comment: I bought one of these several years ago from an authorized dealer for over $100. Sometime after that I was screwing around on alibaba (Chinese website) and saw an identical knockoff. $10. I bought it just to see how close it was. Box and sheath were identical. Knife was exactly the same in size and markings. Only difference was the vg-10 lamination line on the blade was missing and the metal ring inside the hole in the handle was loose. Bottom line: buy one from an authorized dealer and beware of a steep discount in price.
First time I see somebody else explaining and demonstrating the tip up tip down featherstick technique. Kudos. The zytel sheath is lose for a reason so the knife won't freeze solid in there. I think it's a great all seasons, all climates companion knife where you can just throw it in your bag and forget about it until you need it. Or as back up knife.
I bought the Thor a few years ago and now want a smaller companion knife to mount with the Thor. The F1 seems to be the Perfect match. Together they could handle anything and everything you’ll ever run into. I’ve been looking at lots of different knives. I’m pretty sure the F1 will fool the gap. Thank you for the information.
BRUH....😁 That is one HEAVY setup to be all strapped together! If I were going to do that I'd go for something like the WM1 as a companion blade. My favorite setup for winter is a regular A1, small, lightweight pocket knife, and my axe and saw in the pack. One day I'd love to have either a Thor or Modern Bowie just because though haha. 👍
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 I have a hatchet to go with the THOR . I live in the Country . Middle Tennessee is like a humid jungle in the Summer months. I thank G d for putting me here. People here are being destroyed by the illegal immigrants running into our country. This little town has been over whelmed. Our Government is destroying us from within ! Pray for G D to help. Our County Executive is a Religious Christian but I don’t see him stopping anything only cooperating with the Government ! Makes me sick that so many good people can be so Brainwashed ! What must happen to wake people up ? I’m Praying they will wake up soon ! May G D help us all ! Pray 🙏🇺🇸
@Fabien Eldridge I live middle of nowhere PA Appalachia....we are still pretty isolated and protected here. But only matter of time. My side of the family lives in SC and FL. Also lived in NC. The South is getting overrun way worse than up here. One of the reasons my wife and I moved back up this way..unfortunately, Democrats run this state....but they're worming their way into every state.
@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 there are faces here that clearly don’t fit ! The NWO Satanist Woke Democrats have been shipping in illegal immigrants from around the World to Destroy the United States ! Biden and Harris must be arrested and Removed from their unelected offices ! Enough of their Evil ! We don’t believe in their Racism and Hate ! Pray 🙏🇺🇸
Just got an F1 COS today with the zytol sheath. I have been using carbon scandi's for 25 years and always enjoyed the maintenance side of things as well as the use and abuse. I do a lot of canoe/wild camping in tidal rivers so looking forward to seeing how far I can push this bad boy and how the convex grind performs with the COS steel. Hopefully off to the woods for a couple of nights once Christmas is out of the way for a bit of peace , quiet and a recharge for the soul. The knife will be the cherry on top.🔥🤙
Thank you for the great review of the Falkniven F1. After your expert review based on experience in the field with the knife, I went out and purchased one for myself. I have used it on day hikes, to assist with yard work, in the kitchen for food prep, to cut and trim hiking poles and on trail work jobs. It is the best all-round knife I have ever owned. I am completely happy with it. Your review helped me learn about his great knife. Also, I appreciate the feather stick pointers. I plan to watch some of your other videos. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! So glad the knife is serving you well! Enjoy your life long companion! I’ve owned a few knives and always come back to the F1! Cheers
Woodswalker 1965 hey Wade! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!! Ya even if it doesn’t end up being your all time favourite like me, it will still have it’s place in your roster
I want say only a thing: thank you very much!! you make me feel my dream of coming in Ontario with my family from Italy. I love you and your knife. ciao enzo
solotripper my pleasure brother! Thanks for recommending it to me and carrying them in your store ha ha hope all is well in the Boreal brother see you soon
Great honest review. I Have f1 and classic Scandi bushcraft carbon steel knife. Both work well but for a hassle free knife f1 all the way. Refreshing to see you use the f1 as a knife and not try your hardest to break it. Keep up the good vids. All the best Pete
bamboo bushcraft thank you so much! I think both knives are great options to switch out for trips! Ya I agree, someone does a torchere test then it gets a bad review lol I’m never going to need to baton through a concrete block lol
First off Nick, you need to make more videos. The notifications come too few. LOL. Great review of the F1. I ended up getting a pretty plain Kydex sheath for mine Plain meaning just one with a ferro rod holder. The mouse pad/ sandpaper trick does work very well. Also found some sandpaper by 3m that has kind of a rubber/foam backing to it. I believe they use it for some extra cushion when sanding drywall. Thanks again for the video and look forward to the next one. Btw, my two favorite knives are the F1 and the LT Wright GNS. ATB Mike
Mike, thank you so much I really appreciate it! Comments like that definitely have me packing the camera more often!! Also the gns is a beautiful knife! I have a knife that is very similar to the gns and I always switch between the f1 and scandi depending on the trip
Awesome review! this is the most practical and sensible review of this knife that i found. No BS, and you really showed the capabilities of this knife combined with actual proper knife handling skills.
Thank you so much!!! I actually decided to make this video after spending a couple hours trying to find proper knife reviews and couldn’t lol so it was kinda made to the likeness of what I would want to see ha ha honestly thank you, I really appreciate the kind words!!
@@blackwaterbushcraftwoodlan6697 yeah. I think some people romanticize the idea of an indestructible knife in a wilderness situation that they tend to abuse the knife. Instead of focusing on knowledge and proper knife handling techniques to avoid misusing a knife. Thanks for the reply!
Great review on the F1. I love mine and use it for all my outdoor activities. I'm an avid hunter and fisherman as well. F1 is perfect for field dressing game as well as processing fish. Subscribed!
Neanderthal Outdoors thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Yes I do have some experience with the pro series! They are beautiful knives!! Thanks for watching
Excellent video,young man,that's how it's done nice and simple.This is the vid that encouraged me to purchase the Falkniven F1 to use as a hunter.Big fan of Scandinavian knives eg.More,Helle,Martini,Eka.I use the Mora Garberg knife for field dressing game.Stay safe just subbed.👍
Thank you so much I really appreciate that!!! Hope the knife serves you well on your many adventures!! Again thanks for the compliment! Made my night!!
Great review of a super knife. You know what you are doing and you do it well on camera. Thanks for that - off to buy one now after much research, you sealed the deal :-)
Good review, covering all the essentials, plus some sound advice for using a knife. I'll soon buy a second F1, but I can't decide whether to go for the leather or the zytel sheath! :) I like the look and feel of leather, but I also like that the zytel is compact and solid, weatherproof, etc.
I see you as many others do not understand how to take the Fallkniven knives out of the sheath. It is not a direct draw, but thumb press to move the finger guard out of the notch.
The pack: Timber Cruiser? BTW, I've always appreciated that F1. Never used one, but it's just a well done design. Plain, simple, practical...that's what counts most in the woods.
Please sir, Do you use a strop to keep it sharp until you sharpen? Your blade and the edge looks perfect as it comes from the factory. How do you maintain that edge? Thanks in advance
Hey yes I always strop my knife on my belt the keep it hair popping sharp! Also when I sharpen I use 3M automotive sandpaper up to 3000 grit to get a mirror edge
I saw a video where the gentleman said the sheath is suppose to be slightly loose. Something to do with cold weather and the knife freezing into the sheath.
I really appreciate the review of a true user knife! Experience and time! Thanks it is on my list of required tools. Is it worth spending extra $$ on a higher end steel?
Very nice video review. I have a lot of knives, mainly scandi grinds, and the F1 is without a doubt one of my personal favourites for the very reason you have mentioned. I have bought 3 Mora Garberg (one of which is a carbon steel version) and though I love the Garberg I find myself reaching for the F1 most of the time. Because I liked the F1 so much, I went ahead and bought the F1 Pro and man was I disappointed with the F1 Pro. It just doesn’t feel as balanced as the F1, the handle on the Pro is more aggressive and chewed up my palm. If I could describe the handle on the F1 Pro it would be like holding a file in my hand. Where I camp I am in the tropical rainforest and with the intense heat and humidity wearing gloves is out of the question, at least for me. Other than the more aggressive handle, the ergo on the F1 Pro doesn’t feel as good as the F1. The Pro got left in the wardrobe out of sight, out of mind and hasn’t seen use from when I got it. Fallkniven called the F1 a survival knife, but the grind is so good I personally felt it makes a great bushcraft and food prep knife too. I have owned the F1 for almost as long as you and now I am drooling over the newer one with the CoS steel. Not sure if I should get that. Would you?
That is awesome! I was lucky enough to be one of the product testers before they released the Pro series Knives! That was my biggest issue with it as well. Also the steel bolsters don’t make sense if you are doing anything in a winter environment as steel on the handle sucks all the heat out of your body. If it were me, I would keep using the F1 that I have but I’m a sentimental guy lol
Blackwater Bushcraft Woodland Allure That is one of the reason why I haven’t purchased the F1 CoS. In a way I love my current F1 so much and don’t see a need to, and as long as the F1 hasn’t die on me it is hard to justify getting the CoS version. But damn, my mind could not stop thinking about CoS! 😂
Love this knife! A friend first got me into the F1 at the range, so I went home and got hold of the 3G variant (the initial limited run No0185)! It’s been used in the kitchen as much as any outdoor situations, as it fits my hand so nicely and cuts as you’d like it to! Love your Smock Top as well....what make is it, please? I got cold watching this, btw....😜
Blackwater Bushcraft Woodland Allure Triplex knives....I’ll look’em out later....work calls.....sadly! 😜 Its been seven years since I was last in Canada....Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary, Quebec, Toronto and home....seen a bit and seen nothing....could spend your life travelling your old country and never get bored....if I hit the money spot you’ll know where I’ll be headed! 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep well and keep posting....👍🏻👍🏻
I really like my F1. Your sheath modification is very practical. I am one of the few people who like the plastic sheath. As mine sits right now, it is very light and handy. Very easy to throw in my pack. What sand paper do you recommend with the mouse pad. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much!! For sandpaper I use the following grits of automotive sandpaper 400 600 1000 1200 1500 2000 2500 Finish with micro paper (3500-6500)
For the majority of my outings in the mountainous areas of Arizona (home), Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming the F1 is my "go to" knife. You get a lot of knife in a handy package. I watched your video again an realized I did not specify which knife I preferred. I used my F1 to make a fire with feather stick this morning.
Trustin Timber thanks man!! I know! It’s been too long! Sorry my schedule has been so chaotic! But I’m heading your way as soon as I am free to do so!!
hi there. i'm wondering if you've noticed any problems with the handle. i'm a little unsure about the material and whether it will hold up to hard use. i like everything else about this knife and i'm very close to pulling the trigger on it, but i just have that one little niggle about the rubber handle. i worry that it could wear down or split etc. after several years using it i wonder if you have encountered any such issues yet? thanks in advance, and btw excellent video.
Hey there! When I first got the knife I expected that the handle material would be a problem but all these years later I can honestly say it pretty much is in pristine condition and I’ve never taken any extra precautions to keep it safe. This knife is nothing but a daily workhorse for me. I truly don’t think you will ever have an issue with the handle durability
Hi great review, I have the f1 but never used it cus of difficulty of sharpening it also that people say it chips easy due to the steel type but watching this video you don’t have that problem also do you have a video the way u sharpen it with a mouse pad or could you explain thx?
mick skinner yes i think when people say that they mean hypothetically it isn’t as chip resistant as other knives but it’s strong enough to do any job I’ve given it. I’ve never had the edge chip in all of these years. I also think that once one person has a bad experience other people tend to repeat what they have heard rather than experienced for themselves. If you search “sharpening a convex edge with mousepad” lots of great tutorials will come up, it is super easy to sharpen this way
Thank you so much! Yes I used the inner tube with rope, but recently redid it with a chapstick tube and tape, covered with paracord. Fits much better now
Great review! A question: don't you feel it needs a little more length? Like S1 or BR Bravo-1 ? I'm considering F1 vs Bravo-1 for the same kind of staff like you do in the video.
When I first got the F1 my initial reaction was that it was a very short blade. But that is what I have grown to love about this knife. With a shorter blade it has a lot more control. I baton wood but rarely anything thicker than this blade and have never felt like I needed a longer knife.
good video man. what is your experience with the handle, it seems so small .. How big is your hand? M/L? Is it comfortable in the hand for long use, because of the thin handle?.. hmm
Thanks Stef, I definitely have large hands. The handle is thin and my other knives have much wider handles compared but if I’m being perfectly honest, it doesn’t bother me at all and it is very comfortable for long term use! I’ve never looked at the thin handle as an issue it’s comfortable with many different grips
Great review Nick. Do you have a preference between the F1 and your Adirondack? Just curious. Love what you do, how you respect our Mother and just a general well rounded attitude. Miigwetch for sharing the best parts of your life with us.
Sonny Maguiresmith Miigwetch!! I tend to use the Adirondack more in the summer, and the F1 in the winter. But I usually switch it up all year too ha ha they are both sooo great in their own ways, they are really they only two knives I’ve been back and fourth with over the years. They both excel at almost all tasks. The Adirondack is more sentimental to me so I would have to pick it solely for that reason. Miigwhetch for the thoughtful comments. I have such a deep connection with Mother Earth and I hope to inspire that in others over all else! Cheers
Well, you put me over the edge.Just got one. Good price coz in the box but no sheath as he'd lost it. Plus he didn't like the convex and he put a micro bevel on it. The sheath was easy, im in Europe so new one direct from Fällkniven was like 16 euro to my door (ordered the same sheath you have) so, just got to put a convex back on it. Any tips for that please mate? My first convex knife. Though ive sharpened axes that are convex so guess is similar? Nice, concise video. Thank you for sharing. Subscribing was easy decision ;-)
Thank you so much I really appreciate that!! The easiest way to guarantee a consistent convex edge is to use automotive sandpaper and a computer mouse pad. Basically you put the paper on the mousepad and slide the knife away from the edge not toward the edge and the mousepad creates the perfect convex angle as you push down on the sandpaper. I start at around 400 grit then work my way up to 2500 grit. Which will give you a polished mirror edge. I usually go from 400 650 1000 1500 2000 2500 Thank you so much for the kind words and once you get it back to a beautiful convex edge you will certainly love this knife!!! Cheers
Lone Woodsman Dan thank you so much!! I find it hard to talk to the camera sometimes, and usually remember all the points I wanted to make when I get home ha ha
Yes exactly, although I have changed it since then, I took apart an old chapstick tube, duct taped the tube to the side. It fit the firesteel perfectly, with an elastic rope to keep the ferro rod in the tube, then rewrapped the whole thing with paracord again. Now I can take the ferro rod out with ease
It is a lemming statement to say you need a Ferro rod on to ur knife. You Ferro rod should not be constantly exposed to the elements as it is hydroscopic.
Adventures with Frodo to each their own. I’ve had the same ferro rod on my knife for over 6 years and it still works great. It’s just my preference to have one with the knife together.
Cool im glad you like this Swedish brand, though, the knife is made in Japan sadly! xD But designed in Sweden. Then again, you know it's quality both from Sweden and Japan, so it's a good combination.
