A re-edited video from 2019, I use the Fallkniven A2 in a woodland environment, chopping, battoning, making feather sticks and some basic carving.
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@paulcunningham91675 ай бұрын
Between Rob and Cedric and Ada from Australia they're the best bushcraft knife reviewers on KZfaq keep up the good work. All the best Paul-C from Scotland
@ricardoavila204811 ай бұрын
Another good video my friend. I'm a fan of Fallkniven, I have F1 (test series), S1 Black, A1 Z and A1X, they are fantastic, thank you for sharing information about the knives. Best regards from Portugal.
@dasta7658 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this update; you perfectly answered the question I was searching for. I have an A1 Pro and was thinking of buying the A2 for the extra length but you have confirmed my thoughts. Thanks again for posting!
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
Glad to help. If you're going bigger get a modern Bowie or Sanmai trailmaster.
@dasta7658 Жыл бұрын
@@RobEvansWoodsman I'm like a lot of people in our hobby/lifestyle and am always on the look for something different. I don't really need any more tools as a have plenty in the cupboard but I get the itch to buy something new. Thanks to your review it stopped me spending money on something I really don't need :)
@oldfart9287 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou as always Rob I guess big knives have their uses but I will stick with my cheap Mora and Fiskers X 7 because I am not too clever with big blades for those fiddly tasks. You may or may not be interested but I just had a nice woodburner fitted and find great delight in starting it with feathersticks and kindling , top down burn method, my feathersticking improvement was a lot down to your videos, so thankyou again ,I can watch your channel in the comfort of a nice fire and a soft sofa lol.
@tinderboxsurvival6170 Жыл бұрын
Good tip about the bark Rob.
@gabrielcote9022 Жыл бұрын
Great re-edit! I really enjoyed the update on your opinion and experience with the A2... thanks for the review 😄👌🏻
@steveb8001 Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual
@alanmullock381 Жыл бұрын
Good update Rob,as a skinflint it's out of my price-bracket though🤣👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎
@whiskeyriver4322 Жыл бұрын
I've never had one of those, or a trail master; so I can't compare it to my Terava Skrama 240, which has been my companion the last few years. I'm just not that keen to spend that kind of money to find out; especially when we know it's not that great a chopper, which I don't really do anyway. I've considered getting the "Pro", but again, why pay the price when my savage little Skrama proves a nasty little bugger on just about any piece of wood. But I must admit, that A2 is still pretty enough to want one. I'm diggin' these jaunts down memory lane; it also give you a chance to take a breather from the usual commitment. Cheers!
@markwareham2289 Жыл бұрын
Nearly picked up a skrama in Varusteleka last month but there was just too much other stuff to buy!
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
You're an American that hasn't had a Trailmaster, for shame on you Doc!😜
@whiskeyriver4322 Жыл бұрын
@@RobEvansWoodsman LMFAO!!!!!!! I don't think Brad D. Chumofsky has one either. 🤨
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
@@whiskeyriver4322 he has a Skrama 240 😜
@whiskeyriver4322 Жыл бұрын
@@RobEvansWoodsman 🤣
@thanoshalo7102 Жыл бұрын
Good review.. I to have been disappointed at knives I buy thinking it looks like it can do the job..good steel, geometry looks good, looks like a winner than I'm like what a wast of my money and so I put it in my drawer never to be seen again 😅
@schonbeardwildmark Жыл бұрын
You seemed a bit disappointed when you used it Rob. I haven’t tried it but I was surprised that it didn’t chop better. As you said I will stick with the A1x and a saw. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it
@atomsteel3205 Жыл бұрын
Profi videó,,,👍✌️🤝
@richardhenry1969 Жыл бұрын
Don’t see a use for that model in my opinion Rod. It’s exactly like you said too big for most tasks not the right size for chopping. I’m not a baton type. Just don’t have a need for it we’re I live. Funny thing I have a few big knives don’t use them I mostly use a machete 12in and a small 4in. Knife. I just ordered a $24 scandi odenwolf to give it a go. Hope everything is well for some reason I only see your older videos I don’t get any notifications of your new ones. As anyone else said this?
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
I've had a minor operation and just about healed up, hopefully get back to normal in April.
@richardhenry1969 Жыл бұрын
@@RobEvansWoodsman well take your time. Nothing is worth suffering for. Good to hear your OK. I'll keep ya in my prayers. For a fast healing.
@markwareham2289 Жыл бұрын
And I can’t believe it’s nearly a year for members now - best cash I spend every month!
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, I appreciate it.
@torpilo Жыл бұрын
That knife needs a Zytel sheath and 50% off the price.. and we all know that's not gonna happen...
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@vitocarbonara7770 Жыл бұрын
Good review...enjoyed listening to the information. Im wondering if this knife was designed for combat..but that seems odd considering its weight. Not sure?? I do like the knife...it has a nice look but it seems a little out of place in the usage department. ...
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't have thought it was designed for combat , too long , too shinny and not pointy enough.
@grazianism Жыл бұрын
13:13 i use the same technique since my feathersticks skills are terrible.
@grahamwinter5536 Жыл бұрын
👍Nice one Rob. The a1x seems to be a better general all rounder. What do you think of the Trail master in 3v?.
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
I love the trailmaster and I think it would be excellent in 3v
@grahamwinter5536 Жыл бұрын
@@RobEvansWoodsman 👍
@christopherlarson7579 Жыл бұрын
Good evening Rob, I was wondering if you have any experience or input on Bark Rivers quality issues with their recent batches of knives. It seems like most of the knives I’ve recently purchased from them have big issues with their grinds. Also, do you know anything about their mislabeled steel issues? Thank you for your time!
@timb8970 Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen people get mislabeled steel by bark river. I had one of my knives by bark river and it didn’t perform as it should have based on the supposedly used steel.
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan or Bark River knives, this is due mainly to the handle shape , it really doesn't work for me, I know nothing about mislabeled steel, that's not a good thing!
@dennisleighton2812 Жыл бұрын
1:50 "Compared to the Trail Master, it's nowhere near as good!" Music to my ears. But, realistically, Rob, how would the A2 stack up against the Recon Scout, which is closer to it's size, if with a slightly shorter blade? 11:27 Not a great splitter methinks! For such a long blade it's not very thick is it? somewhat like a Junglas II and ESEE 6. 16:54 "It's a cracking knife for batoning...." Looking at your experience it didn't look that cracking to me. Blade is too thin, so it binds whereas the thickness of the TM just pushes the wood away. Hmmm very disappointing.
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
Dennis my friend, it's a decent knife but not as good as the Sanmai trailmaster. I would probably prefer the shorter heavier blade on the Recon Scout but the handle on the A2 is probably better, yes I know that falky handles are a little small but I like this one.
@GodFearingg Жыл бұрын
would you say the f1x elmax is one of your favorite fallkniven knife?
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
Definitely 👍
@markwareham2289 Жыл бұрын
Love the big knife reviews! Out of interest, which do you prefer, a1x or san Mai trail master? Know it isn’t a fair comparison size wise, but I’m moving away from axes in camp and want to get the biggish camp knife tasks right for batoning etc!
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
That's a horrible question! I like both, if you're using a saw then I'd go with the A1x or pro, not sure what the trailmaster costs these days but for a hard use knife the A1x is good value but the handle might not be to everyone's taste.
@markwareham2289 Жыл бұрын
Handle will be changed either way hopefully!
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
@@markwareham2289 don't ask me to change the handle on a Trailmaster, I've don it twice and I hated doing it. That's why I haven't done my Recon Scout, that's another one to consider mate.
@markwareham2289 Жыл бұрын
A1 x it will be then!
@markwareham2289 Жыл бұрын
To be fair I would be using a saw anyway
@jtr109 Жыл бұрын
8 inches is just about the worst blade length. Too big to be handy for small cutting and carving tasks, too short and light to do big work like chopping.
@blaserlongrange7616 Жыл бұрын
But perfect for splitting wood with a baton and light chopping tasks, combined with a small 3-4" neck knife and a silky you are well prepared for everything without needing to carry a axe or day pack
@jtr109 Жыл бұрын
@@blaserlongrange7616 a 9 1/2-12 inch blade performs markedly better than an 8 inch blade for chopping and gives greater span for batoning. The 7to 8 inch blade length is a compromise for easier carrying at the expense of performance.
@greekveteran2715 Жыл бұрын
KZfaq has gone downhill.. It doesn't show me any notifications from your channel, same as many others, that I also found out a lot of times, that I wasn't subscribed. I subscribe again and then I find out that same happens again and again, with either the same channels, or others ..Does it happen to anybody else? I have to know if that's a new sht or my account was hacked or something..
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
I haven't put much up recently but I don't get notifications on channels I watch either.
@greekveteran2715 Жыл бұрын
@@RobEvansWoodsman Thanks Rob, it solves the mystery for me! Have a nice day and enjoy whatever you do!!
@RobEvansWoodsman Жыл бұрын
@@greekveteran2715 going to the woods now!
@greekveteran2715 Жыл бұрын
@@RobEvansWoodsman I hope you bring your Mors K. knife, nothing better than playing with fine toys in fine Spring day!! Enjoy!!