I acted quickly and I placed an order for the Fallkniven F1 on Amazon today. My wife and my 4 year old daughter saw it before I completed the order and they said that it was a, "cute knife". I must say that your video inspires more confidence on the knife than the women in my house = ) I really appreciate your input and time. Thanks again.
One of the best reviews where the F1 is used for what it's meant to be used for. Also a very relaxing video. Good demonstration of the knife and skills.
Had my F1 for over two years now, mainly used while hunting. Still hasn't sharpened it even though I have used it frequently skinning wild boars who are filthy creatures with a lot of mud/sand stuck in the fur. May be a bit big for some game (like roe deer) but great for skinning and the durability is just awesome. But on the other hand, a knife that took over eight years to develop had to be pretty outstanding unless to be seen as a failure. Nice video, greetings from Sweden.
I have wavered back and forth on a higer priced knife and the F1 is my choice. In our Scouts we tend to use Moras and a camp axe but with hiking creating a weight issue, a tougher knife is in order. Two questions that were asked and we would really like your answer- what saw did you use and what gloves. We would like to see more of your bushcraft videos and really enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for your comments. Lucky for you, you can't go wrong with either. I'm not sure what to tell you because the S1 is next on my list. But since I only have experience with the F1, I recommend that one. Good luck!
It's been a while so we've both had a chance to try the knives out. My brother loves the BK2 because of the mass of it...and I ended up picking up a second F1 off of Bladeforums because I loved it so much. It does everything to perfection just like CACHEWILD has shown here. I always have multiple blades in my camping bag, but I always have the Barrage 580 in my pocket, my F1, and a cheap Eastwing Axe from Sears by my side while I'm out. Now if I can gather the courage to pick up a Bravo 1...
Good question. I have considered the BK2 on several occasions, but I've never found a need for it. It is very heavy for its size...basically its a chunk. If I'm going to get a heavy knife I want it to be much longer. So I would recommend the F1, because it is just so usable for so many things. It is very easy to handle and get the detail work done, yet is a very strong design that will last. Yes, it is a very different style knife than the BK but is suits my needs much better. Thanks!
Excellent video young man,best I've seen on the F1,I'm a hunter,camper and knife collector,I love the Scandinavian knives also have a lot of American knives.My go to knife is the Mora Garberg also the Bark River Gunny for field dressing deer,I have very big hands triple x gloves and the handle on the Falkniven knives look to small,I still want to get an F1 any advice on the handle would be much appreciated.Stay safe.
I just wanna give you a big thumbs up for this video. I'm not interested in buying the F1 or any other of Fällknivens knives, but i sure did wanna see it in action and your video covered everything! Great video, you should make more like this
Victor Lindgren I've learned the hard way that going cheap doesn't always save you money in the long run. I suppose if you're just doing a few trips a year and/or are just getting started, a Mora is fine. However, for what you actually get, the F1 is not expensive. Maybe it's out of your price range at the moment, but It actually seems to be a great value.
Yeah I guess you are right. Same thing applies to the "scary sharp" sharpening method using wet and dry-papers, they are cheap but you constantly need new papers, which is expensive in the long run compared to buying a nice waterstone. Thank you for your reply!
I have bought much more expensive knives and keep going back to my F1. It ranks with me as a top two or three knife, no matter the price. Thank you for the excellent video.
@Wingsfan7 It's a convex grind. I haven't used the Master Hunter, but I've heard its decent. I know its a little bigger than the F1, but pretty similar design. It is flat ground though, and I prefer convex. I have also heard that it is full tang but don't know for sure. However, I know the F1 is. That's really all I can say since I have no use with it though. Thanks.
The BK2 is officially gone and now I have nothing but cheap (but good) Mora's and Buck's. I also saw your video review of the Bravo 1 and I can't decide between the two. Which would you prefer if you had to choose 1? I live in the Southwest...humidity is not an issue. Also, I don't like the patina...oiling and cleaning would not be an inconvenience, but I wonder if that's enough to stop the patina on the Bravo. I wish I could go to a retailer and handle both, but can't find any here in S.D.
Great video. I have a choice between a Fallkniven F1 or a Charlie May OSK (Outdoor Survival Knive) custom made to the same blade size of the F1. Which would you recommend?
What a great video,you are a very good bushman.I have a f1 to,it,s a great knife for bushcraft indeed.What stone do you use for sharpening?I have a dc4 stone from fallkniven.I find it a little hard to make feathersticks with the f1 because of the convex edge,but your feathersticks are great.
Man those are my 2 favorite knives so that is a very tough question. That's why I have them both. You really can't go wrong with either one though. I think you'd probably get a little patina in time, but nothing bad if you take care of it like you mentioned. The knifes have quite a different feel. The F1 handle is a little better in the cold but the Bravo 1 is very good looking and more sculpted. I love the A2 steel too. Both work excellent. For me, it's a slight edge for the F1.
@bushwalker75 Thanks!. In the field I use a two sided diamond stone, but when I sharpen at home I use sandpaper and a mouse pad. Might get a dc4 some time.
I just love the crackle sound of the fire!! Just bougth this knife myself, hope it will serve me good. I know it will :P Generous of you to share your experiences. Maybe our paths is crossed once, if you are up in the mountains of Norway at some point in your life. Peace
Great video! You pretty much hit on all points of the F1. I have to say, nothing much beats an F1/pocket saw combo...although I tend to prefer pocket chainsaws for their smaller size. Now if I could only carry one single survival tool, I think it would have to be the S1, although that depends on how skillful you are with your knife. The greater the skillset, the smaller the size of the knife you need to carry with you. The A1 is just a little too big for those smaller tasks. Thanks again.
not sure if you get this question a lot, how big is your hand? im interested in F1 as well (debating F1 or Cold Steel Master Hunter), deciding factor would be handle size, i think.
@cachewild Any chance of you putting up a video of the types of uses that you would want/need to carry the F1 where its strength gives it a functional advantage of the common Mora class knives?
I have both an F1 and a BK2. I seem to find myself using the Bk2 more. I dont carry a saw or an axe, just a knife and the BK2 and chop and split, all in a small package. Maybe I just dont know how to properly use the F1. Honestly though, maybe look into a BK9. Same weight as a BK2 but it's bigger so it'll chop better.
I will be looking to sell my Becker Bk2, (my brother has been wanting it), and I want to get an F1...in your opinion, is this a wise choice or is the Becker a close contender that I should keep it?
Hey cachewild, Thanks for the awesome vids. I now own an F1 and Bravo 1, party due to your vids. Love them both! Do you still slightly prefer the F1 to the B1? Thanks!
I like my F1 too. Tough and adaptable to any job at hand. What brand ferro rod are you using in this vid? It seems to be a good one. Ah yes, lovely lovely Spam. Cubed up with cubed potatoes and Velveta cheese, wrapped all up in foil and toss on the coals for about 20 minutes, flip it and give another 20, unwrap and eat it all up.
@CliffStamp Well I might at some point but I've got a list of other vids I want to get done first. But this video does show things that I definitely don't want to do day in and day out with a Mora.....and it is because of the strength advantage that the F1 has. Like striking the pommel end with a baton to drive the knife into wood, or any kind of prying, or frequent batoning. There's no way a Mora will hold up to regular use like that...and those types of things are not over-use or abuse.
@butters21aaa Yes I have sharpened it and it is not hard to do. I don't sharpen it after every use though. I have used the knife 3 or 4 times the way I did in this video since I last sharpened it, and you saw how it did. I don't really do paper cutting tests after each use but if I can do what I did in this video after a couple other uses, then that is good enough for me. I think it holds a good edge. For sharpening I use sandpaper and a mouse pad, and it works pretty well.
Great vid and skills demo! I would second an earlier request for a vid on sharpening this knife. I read earlier that you use sandpaper and a mouse pad. What do you use in the field?
I'd say my hands are about average. I think I wear a size large glove because the mediums are just a little to tight, but for my 6 foot height, I think they are average size.
@CliffStamp Moras are great knives, but I'd take the F1 over a Mora any day. It will do anything I need it to just as well or better than a Mora, and is much stronger. There are also things that I can do with the Fallkniven that I wouldn't want to do much of with a Mora.
Hey man, sorry it's been so long since I've posted something. I've just been really busy but I hope to get some vids done soon. I'll probably keep going with videos of the same genre but I wouldn't mind some input either. I do quite a bit of shooting (firearms, not videos, obviously) but I've never really done any filming of that stuff cause I have no idea if people want to see that. But I've tossed around the idea lately so let me know what you think. Include it or not?
just started the vid and your working to hard...cut a notch on the side you want it to fall then on the opposite side cut a few inches above the notch and it should go over early.
I acted quickly and I placed an order for the Fallkniven F1 on Amazon today. My wife and my 4 year old daughter saw it before I completed the order and they said that it was a, "cute knife". I must say that your video inspires more confidence on the knife than the women in my house = )
I really appreciate your input and time. Thanks again.
One of the best reviews where the F1 is used for what it's meant to be used for. Also a very relaxing video. Good demonstration of the knife and skills.
Im pretty tired while watching this and that crackling fire is making me even more sleepy :) thanks for the upload
I love how you captured the sound of slicing the feather sticks! it's one of my favorite sounds.
well well well... that sound during shaving tells it all. f1 works "happily" on wood.
excellent knife, good video.
thx
Dang man, that knife cut through that stick like butter. Nice vid and skills!
Had my F1 for over two years now, mainly used while hunting. Still hasn't sharpened it even though I have used it frequently skinning wild boars who are filthy creatures with a lot of mud/sand stuck in the fur. May be a bit big for some game (like roe deer) but great for skinning and the durability is just awesome. But on the other hand, a knife that took over eight years to develop had to be pretty outstanding unless to be seen as a failure. Nice video, greetings from Sweden.
Great Video! I too love the F1 it is also one of my favorites for bushcrafting. You did a great job demoing the whole fire making process. Good work!
Great video. I really enjoyed watching you put the knife to some REAL tests. Thanks again.
I have wavered back and forth on a higer priced knife and the F1 is my choice. In our Scouts we tend to use Moras and a camp axe but with hiking creating a weight issue, a tougher knife is in order.
Two questions that were asked and we would really like your answer- what saw did you use and what gloves. We would like to see more of your bushcraft videos and really enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for your comments. Lucky for you, you can't go wrong with either. I'm not sure what to tell you because the S1 is next on my list. But since I only have experience with the F1, I recommend that one. Good luck!
It's been a while so we've both had a chance to try the knives out. My brother loves the BK2 because of the mass of it...and I ended up picking up a second F1 off of Bladeforums because I loved it so much. It does everything to perfection just like CACHEWILD has shown here. I always have multiple blades in my camping bag, but I always have the Barrage 580 in my pocket, my F1, and a cheap Eastwing Axe from Sears by my side while I'm out. Now if I can gather the courage to pick up a Bravo 1...
Good question. I have considered the BK2 on several occasions, but I've never found a need for it. It is very heavy for its size...basically its a chunk. If I'm going to get a heavy knife I want it to be much longer. So I would recommend the F1, because it is just so usable for so many things. It is very easy to handle and get the detail work done, yet is a very strong design that will last. Yes, it is a very different style knife than the BK but is suits my needs much better. Thanks!
you doing very accurate use of knife, very nice :)
Couple questions here.
1 - What is the grind on the F1?
2 - What are your thoughts on it against the Cold Steel Master Hunter?
Thanks, great videos.
Excellent video young man,best I've seen on the F1,I'm a hunter,camper and knife collector,I love the Scandinavian knives also have a lot of American knives.My go to knife is the Mora Garberg also the Bark River Gunny for field dressing deer,I have very big hands triple x gloves and the handle on the Falkniven knives look to small,I still want to get an F1 any advice on the handle would be much appreciated.Stay safe.
Thanks! Good to hear from someone up there!
Very comprehensive review. I have just bought this knife and haven't had a chance to use it yet. Thanks for sharing with us. Subbed you
I just wanna give you a big thumbs up for this video. I'm not interested in buying the F1 or any other of Fällknivens knives, but i sure did wanna see it in action and your video covered everything! Great video, you should make more like this
Why not to buy an F1?
Sem Yazem they are too expensive
Victor Lindgren I've learned the hard way that going cheap doesn't always save you money in the long run. I suppose if you're just doing a few trips a year and/or are just getting started, a Mora is fine. However, for what you actually get, the F1 is not expensive. Maybe it's out of your price range at the moment, but It actually seems to be a great value.
Yeah I guess you are right. Same thing applies to the "scary sharp" sharpening method using wet and dry-papers, they are cheap but you constantly need new papers, which is expensive in the long run compared to buying a nice waterstone.
Thank you for your reply!
I have bought much more expensive knives and keep going back to my F1. It ranks with me as a top two or three knife, no matter the price. Thank you for the excellent video.
@Wingsfan7 It's a convex grind. I haven't used the Master Hunter, but I've heard its decent. I know its a little bigger than the F1, but pretty similar design. It is flat ground though, and I prefer convex. I have also heard that it is full tang but don't know for sure. However, I know the F1 is. That's really all I can say since I have no use with it though. Thanks.
A-bit off topic, but darn, a sansaw is the best way to fell or buck usable wood. That goes for notching too :)
The BK2 is officially gone and now I have nothing but cheap (but good) Mora's and Buck's. I also saw your video review of the Bravo 1 and I can't decide between the two. Which would you prefer if you had to choose 1? I live in the Southwest...humidity is not an issue. Also, I don't like the patina...oiling and cleaning would not be an inconvenience, but I wonder if that's enough to stop the patina on the Bravo. I wish I could go to a retailer and handle both, but can't find any here in S.D.
Great video. I have a choice between a Fallkniven F1 or a Charlie May OSK (Outdoor Survival Knive) custom made to the same blade size of the F1. Which would you recommend?
What a great video,you are a very good bushman.I have a f1 to,it,s a great knife for bushcraft indeed.What stone do you use for sharpening?I have a dc4 stone from fallkniven.I find it a little hard to make feathersticks with the f1 because of the convex edge,but your feathersticks are great.
Glad to hear it...I have no doubt it will treat you well. Take care!
Glad to hear it's serving you well. Thanks for watching and take care!
Man those are my 2 favorite knives so that is a very tough question. That's why I have them both. You really can't go wrong with either one though. I think you'd probably get a little patina in time, but nothing bad if you take care of it like you mentioned. The knifes have quite a different feel. The F1 handle is a little better in the cold but the Bravo 1 is very good looking and more sculpted. I love the A2 steel too. Both work excellent. For me, it's a slight edge for the F1.
@bushwalker75 Thanks!. In the field I use a two sided diamond stone, but when I sharpen at home I use sandpaper and a mouse pad. Might get a dc4 some time.
I just love the crackle sound of the fire!! Just bougth this knife myself, hope it will serve me good. I know it will :P Generous of you to share your experiences. Maybe our paths is crossed once, if you are up in the mountains of Norway at some point in your life. Peace
Very enjoyable, just had mine delivered today.
Nice saw!
Would it scrape shavings with the back of the knife? Maybe just dust?
I think the gloves were made by Wells Lamont, and the saw is a Bahco Laplander. Thanks.
Great video! You pretty much hit on all points of the F1. I have to say, nothing much beats an F1/pocket saw combo...although I tend to prefer pocket chainsaws for their smaller size. Now if I could only carry one single survival tool, I think it would have to be the S1, although that depends on how skillful you are with your knife. The greater the skillset, the smaller the size of the knife you need to carry with you. The A1 is just a little too big for those smaller tasks. Thanks again.
hi there you saw you are using looks really great , what saw did you use ?
not sure if you get this question a lot, how big is your hand? im interested in F1 as well (debating F1 or Cold Steel Master Hunter), deciding factor would be handle size, i think.
I am a owner of the f1 and the bravo 1. I like the f1 way more
Good video, very much in the "less is more"-category. Nice work!
That knife really did a great job. Great work and good video. Sub'd ;)-
@cachewild Any chance of you putting up a video of the types of uses that you would want/need to carry the F1 where its strength gives it a functional advantage of the common Mora class knives?
Amazing vid! I own the F1 too and use it for fishing and so on. Well, I should go out in the woods and use it like you!
I have both an F1 and a BK2. I seem to find myself using the Bk2 more. I dont carry a saw or an axe, just a knife and the BK2 and chop and split, all in a small package. Maybe I just dont know how to properly use the F1. Honestly though, maybe look into a BK9. Same weight as a BK2 but it's bigger so it'll chop better.
I will be looking to sell my Becker Bk2, (my brother has been wanting it), and I want to get an F1...in your opinion, is this a wise choice or is the Becker a close contender that I should keep it?
Hey cachewild,
Thanks for the awesome vids.
I now own an F1 and Bravo 1, party due to your vids. Love them both!
Do you still slightly prefer the F1 to the B1?
Thanks!
fantastic video!
I like my F1 too. Tough and adaptable to any job at hand.
What brand ferro rod are you using in this vid? It seems to be a good one.
Ah yes, lovely lovely Spam. Cubed up with cubed potatoes and Velveta cheese, wrapped all up in foil and toss on the coals for about 20 minutes, flip it and give another 20, unwrap and eat it all up.
@CliffStamp Well I might at some point but I've got a list of other vids I want to get done first. But this video does show things that I definitely don't want to do day in and day out with a Mora.....and it is because of the strength advantage that the F1 has. Like striking the pommel end with a baton to drive the knife into wood, or any kind of prying, or frequent batoning. There's no way a Mora will hold up to regular use like that...and those types of things are not over-use or abuse.
@butters21aaa Yes I have sharpened it and it is not hard to do. I don't sharpen it after every use though. I have used the knife 3 or 4 times the way I did in this video since I last sharpened it, and you saw how it did. I don't really do paper cutting tests after each use but if I can do what I did in this video after a couple other uses, then that is good enough for me. I think it holds a good edge. For sharpening I use sandpaper and a mouse pad, and it works pretty well.
Great vid and skills demo! I would second an earlier request for a vid on sharpening this knife. I read earlier that you use sandpaper and a mouse pad. What do you use in the field?
If you had to choose what knife would you pick between the F1 and Bravo 1?
Very good video. I like spam also!
amazing video mate!
Hey cachewild when are ya coming out with some new vids? Been missing ya bro! Take care!
Hey good to hear man! It should be a great knife for you.
Out near the tip the blade is thinner and so goes thru wood easier.
interesting video.
super video
+Nagy Zoltan Thanks!
Glad you like those knives. I'd say I still prefer the F1 by a small margin.
Well Done ....
Good video =) !
I'd say my hands are about average. I think I wear a size large glove because the mediums are just a little to tight, but for my 6 foot height, I think they are average size.
Yes you are!
@CliffStamp Moras are great knives, but I'd take the F1 over a Mora any day. It will do anything I need it to just as well or better than a Mora, and is much stronger. There are also things that I can do with the Fallkniven that I wouldn't want to do much of with a Mora.
Thanks
Hey man, sorry it's been so long since I've posted something. I've just been really busy but I hope to get some vids done soon. I'll probably keep going with videos of the same genre but I wouldn't mind some input either. I do quite a bit of shooting (firearms, not videos, obviously) but I've never really done any filming of that stuff cause I have no idea if people want to see that. But I've tossed around the idea lately so let me know what you think. Include it or not?
@dclement7 Hey thanks. I completely agree with you.
Great video man! just one question: wich saw are you using on that small tree? greetings!
Hey mate, it's a Bahco Laplander folding saw.
Can you please do a video on sharpening your F1?
@TheNeedyCat Thanks!
Nice gloves.....................
@903lew Thanks.
Do you get any chipping on the blade?
How would you compare that to a standard Mora?
Anyone expirience with fallkniven f1 in 3g steel?
Is this the f1 3G or the original f1?
Habiendo tanta leña tirada para qué corta un árbol? 🤔
Sold.
Sold!
Come on out to my oak and ash forest.......... or did I miss you mentioning to the viewers what type of wood you're cutting on?
just started the vid and your working to hard...cut a notch on the side you want it to fall then on the opposite side cut a few inches above the notch and it should go over early.
A bit too much effort in building your fire. Simplicity my friend
I think Made in japan
f1 un couteau pur ... et dur!
LAME!!!!