Ka Bar BK7 vs Fallkniven A1 Survival Knife Comparison 

For my BK-7 I slipped a piece of bicycle inner tube over the tang and attached the stock scales over it. This added a considerable amount of grippyness and comfort to the handle and is a cheap and easy way to up the BK-7’s game. Cheers!

"Survival" knives are supposed to be the multi tools of the knife world. Good enough at a multitude of tasks and tough enough to last. Both seem to qualify.

I've always been interested in the falkniven knives but they shot up wayyy out of my price range. Kabar bks for me, for $150 to $200 U.S. you get the knife, micarta grips and kydex sheath with an edge you don't need to redo and you kinda get them on payments, knife, then grips, then sheath. But it's the edge geometry that I like the most. Great vid btw.

I've both, for me the A1 just shades it because I'm on boats/Kayaks a fair bit and the stainless steel is great. But, the BK7 is a really good knife. Nice video, cheers for sharing.

For buyers looking to decide between the two... One thing to take into account with Fällkniven is that after a long time of hard use, if the blade has lost its shape, you can just send it to Fällkniven and they will completely regrind and restore the blade (both edge and finish) for just about $10 (+shipping). From what I've heard they also replace the handle if needed, but I don't know if that costs extra. Regardless, it makes the sadistic price a little less painful. Funny thing about the pricing: The Fällkniven knives are actually cheaper in the US than they are here in Sweden. At the time of writing, the cheapest I can find the F1 in Sweden is about $180 and the A1 is about $237. On Amazon.com they are $111 and $190 respectively. With Mora it's the opposite - they are a little cheaper in Sweden than in the US.

Since I live about 2 hours from Olean, I love reviews on our knives (Becker, Ka-Bar, Ontario) from so far away. Of the knives made here in NY, my favorites would be the Ontario Blackbird SK5, the Ontario Rat-7, the Ka-Bar Gamestalker (the best knife for field dressing a deer I've ever used) and the Becker BK16. Great video, very fair and thorough.

I can't speak for the Fallknivin, but I am quite fond of my BK7. The ergonomics are great, the steel is great it does everything I ask it to do with gusto. A great slicer. I have added a choil to the BK7 and micarta scales. I also reprofiled the edge and a better sheath. Great video. I

Thanks for another awesome video Pete. I have a bk7 , I love the blade shape and overall look. Take care

I would want the BK-7 knife overall and I have the BK-2 now and the only thing which is sad is the sheath which comes with it. The company could have put thought into the design of that sheath, and probably the BK-7 sheath as well.

If you put some packing foam in the sheath it stops the rattle.

Great video! Might have to pick up a Bk7

Needs more cowbell!! Great vid Pete ;)

Thanks again, I’d buy the Becker at much cheaper price, you helped me make a decision,

A1 thats clear for me. Great review. Thank you.

For an edc check out the cold steel srk5 with the 6" blade. Very good quality Very good price. I love the bk's but they are a bit heavy and large for an edc

I had no idea the BK7 was so big

WAIT A MINUTE! BK7 is longer, so you are using smaller logs with the A1 than 7! Not a fair comparison there bud! :| An inch or two makes a huge difference!

The A1's permanent handle is a no-go for me.. looks shabby over time, cant be sanded, reshaped, repaired, removed or replaced... I sold S1 and A1 15 years ago and dont miss them a bit. The A1x is waaaay too expensive and thick. The only permanent handle knife I own is the SRK 3v and I have two of them.. why? Because when the first gets chewed up I'll give it to my kid to beat up and I'll break out the 2nd new one, by the time its shot I'll be dead or too old to give a damn. And I'll only have $250 into the pair of them. I forgot, I also have a really old BK7, I think it's 1095, its a great all-around user with good balance and a decent edge/grind profile. You simply cant go wrong with the BK's or the SRK.. but you can definitely go wrong with the Fallknivens considering their price and brittle tips.

Nice review both bk7 and a1 are more comparable than I thought.

EXCELLENT video and comparison !!! Thank you for it. Since you reviewed the A1, how does it compare with its twin, the Cold Steel SRK ? Keep up the great work !!!

Holy sh*t! The price on the A1 in Australia is insane! And i always tought Switzerland is expensive with Fällknivens...

Nice review. Subscribed. Regarding the grip. A slightly narrow handle (with thermorun - Fällkniven) gives room/perfect grip when using gloves/mittens. In other words - my Fällkniven A1 pro is my choice for outdoor activities during the winter. I don't own a BK knife yet because of the coating. I do understand why they add it - but I don't understand why they don't make a version without it (disregarding the BK2/BK9 version with that clearcoate finish since they ruined those with the logo).

The BK7 gets you twice the knife for half the money. I Have seen a few video's of the A1 breaking too. Some just the tip, others at the hilt.

Let the battle of the fanboys commence!!!!!!!!!

I know this is an older video and seeing as how the Ontario RD6 is getting harder to find now and the RD7 was discontinued, what do you think of those two? Full flat grind, 5160 steel, 1/4" thick, micarta slabs on full width tang, striking pommel and full flat grind. I'm trying to find an RD6 now and pair it with my BK7, BK9 and SP51 for hiking/camping/backpacking.

Great comparison, really interesting. You did forget to mention that the A1 would be better for running an enemy combatant through, while the BK7 would be better for some Gurkha chopping/slicing moves, I assume. Penetration testing would actually be really interesting. A bit less applicable to day to day use than edge retention, and definitely brings some murdery vibes, but I'm genuinely interested in how geometry effects this metric. I think it is fair enough to include, the knives have been designed to some degree for thrusting, piercing movement, it would be good to see their extreme range. Just wear a lab coat or something to keep it all professional and scientific, and so you don't make Lynn Thompson blush.

A1x and A1 (Blade HQ) in US ($300 & $200)

Great review….Thank you!

never seen that type of wood before, whats it called?

Excellent video; thanks!

try the a2

Fällkniven A1 is an awesome blade. The only thing I don't like about it is the sheath, plastic piece of shit, rattles like crazy. Got myself a proper kydex sheath instead, and now I am a happy camper :D

Pretty obvious the better chopper. I'd take either but that not a very accurate size comparison. Up next the esee junglas vs the brkt bravo 1!!

Already have a bk7. now trying to decide A1 or A1 pro.

Pete - I noticed that you have added a somewhat significant secondary bevel on your A1. (And with your monster grinder (jealous by the way), I can understand why.) - Do you prefer that to a continuous convex? I've also been considering adding a micro-convex to my BK7 as well. Have you ever tried that? Great video, thanks for making it.

Good video but what was the web site that had the A1 listed for that price.? Adventure Friends have the A1 (black blade and zytel sheath) listed for $369. Take care Anthony

laminated steel is almost always better than through hardened steel.

You can say it ! The sheaths on both suck ! Especially on a high cost knife ! Ya throw down a bunch of cash ! Then you throw down some more cash just so you can pack the knife around . Bk 14 has a good sheath whats the problem for the bk 7 ?

Apples to oranges !

Fallkniven was already expensive but their new price points are down right hilarious.... I'm all for the knife ownership badge, we knife junkies love to get that knife we always dreamt about BUT Fallkniven has totally screwed up 99% of people's hopes and dreams. I don't understand how they can stay in business? I think I will dream about my purchase of the Jaktkit VG10 gen2 knife , that's more realistic and gives me hope😏

I think splitting wood with a knife is a waste of the knife. What felix immler does seems the best idea to me. Just cutting the beginning with the knife and using a pointed wood to finally split it. Idk why ppl unnecessarily risk damaging their blades and waste sharpness

did you put a v grind on your falkniven? mistake if you did

it could have to do with you being in AU, but is there a reason why you went with A1 over the very slightly more expensive cpm3v which (from what I have seen) preforms way better in everyway?

Say Heah Cedric Yeah, I have both. But I think you should see tge destruction video on the A-1. I do alot of Solo's. I want a strong knife. The laminated blade is strong. Infact I teamed my A-1 with my H-1 a lovely piece of kit. I wear them side by side because how the Sheath's are. Infact my H-1 is similar to my Skookum Bush Tool and it's one of my Fav's bush craft knives, Yeah, The H-1 also works wood great. It's one of my Fav. Sets.,,. p

Good video

In Denmark I can get the A1 standard cheaper than the BK7 🤔

Bonjour So which one is the best?

The A1 is 2 to 4 times the cost !

500 dollars! That’s insane

Hey, send me a Maton MS500! Yep, I do the other axes too.

I own the BK7 and the A1 Pro and my experience is completely different when doing fine tasks; the A1 Pro kicks the BK7's arse around the block and back again. I'd take my A1 Pro every time over any BK model. Maybe it's the difference between the A1 vs the A1 Pro.

BK-7 is my choice...trust me...I know knives.

Becker BK7 .... ALL NIGHT LONG 🌕🐺💯‼️

damn thats a pretty chunk of wood.

Becker knives shatter if you hit something hard! At least they did when BK&T made them. Plenty of pics and video of this. I am guessing they are made the same way still.

The BK7 sheath is China made far as I know. Man Fallkniven really hates Aussie's dont they....$499 !!!!😮 COME ON! I never get used to that Redgum wood....It always makes me hungry for a giant Willy Wonka bar😁 If only WonkaVision were true LOL

I cannot believe that this 'swedish' knife is Japanese made!

Fallkniven translates to "fall on your knife" 🔪 when your wife finds you dropped $200 on a knife.

What website is the bk7 under $100?

Falkniven is just way overpriced, and there's no way I'm going to shell out $300-$400 Canadian for that knife when I could get a custom made A1 tool steel knife for cheaper and with a better handle! I spent $100 and bought an Ontario RD-6 which is around the same length as the Falkniven, and it's a quarter-inch thick spine, and wider blade. It can double as a pry bar too and you wouldn't feel bad if you ever were to even break it but I have never seen one break.

Odd conclusion on the finer tasks. I find the convex edge of the Fallkniven infinitely better for feather sticks then the Becker V edge. Also the quality, way higher for Fallkniven. Beckers are pretty crude basic materials. Of course the premium materials come at a premium price.

Popular?! No way! They are maybe FAMOUS but not popular with those prices!

Awesome review I just picked up a Fallkniven A1 a few days ago. Subbed! If you would check out my channel that would be awesome thanks!

Like the end bit showing "competitive options",, almost like erm, erm, what's is name,,? nutinfantzy,??, lol,,

$499? I'd get a Busse if I was going to spend that kind of money. Highly suggest you pick up a Swamp Rat Ratmandu, I suspect you'd really like it. There is a strong contingent of Busse/Swamp Rat/Scrapyard knife fanatics in Oz that could help a brother out. If you haven't seen Rob Stanley's video's bashing through all that crazy hard Aussie wood, look them up on You Tube.

Why would you even compare them? Totally opposite extremes. Anyway since you did fallkniven are high-priced and very overrated! K-bar is good priced and very durable

Survival lilly had an A 1 chip out !

It is evident, BK7 is better. Thanks.

Your feathersticking wrong.