Refreshing to see a review based on experience rather than dollars. Solid no BS review

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.

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.

I ordered one yesterday after a lot of research and thinking. This review just confirmed everything I'm hoping for. Great video!

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.🔥🤙

Awesome review Nick. Glad you took it out and put it through it's paces and explained why you love this knife. Thanks for the shout out as well!

Hey brother nice job! I like to see a knife in use during a review. I've always wanted a F1 I might pull the trigger now.👊

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.

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

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

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

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.

Wow! An actual real review!! Thanks for putting this together! Fantastic job

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!

Good review. Just ordered one.

A good and honest review of an excellent knife, check out their S1 Pro, a definite upgrade from their F1 👍

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.👍

This is a great video. Very easy to watch and follow. Well done!

Great review , i got one with a custom kydex sheet. Everything u said is correct

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 :-)

My F1 has gone with me on every trip for years. Amazing little thing. Of all the UL gear I work towards, the F1 stays.

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.

Excellent review, especially after you’ve put in the time. Popular knife with our friend Wintertrekker whose been AWOL lately 😉

That was great! Thank you! I’m sold!

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.

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

I have one and it’s my go to blade especially in the winter ❄️

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.

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.

very informative, good video, make more

cool stuff. like the anorak made of a swiss army wool blanket ^^

thx a lot for the awesome review !

Very nice review.

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?

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.

Good knife review aside your the first person I've seen give a safety lesson on batoning - nice job. sub.

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?

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?

Thanks for the informative review. What did you use to secure the fire steel to the sheath? Is it an inner tube from a bicycle?

Great stuff! I went and bought the F1 after watching your review. Keep up the good work👍

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....😜

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.

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.

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

Looking at this knife , can you or anyone else tell me how the handle feels ie plastiky , rubbery , soft , hard etc , thanks and nice vid , cheers

Thank god. Proper practical review for a change. So many dicks on here reviewing in their kitchens or similar. Great job

Good review buddy 🏕🔥

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 ;-)

Had to come watch your video buddy because I miss you. Come hang out soon brother.

If you don’t mind me asking, what exactly was your other scandi “main knife” at the time you filmed this that you mentioned in the video? Thanks!

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.

Can you tell me about how you made that ferro rod set up?

Excellent review. What did you use to secure the fire steel to the sheath? Is it a bicycle inner tube?

next test witch Jaktkit knv 2

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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.

I hate that plastic sheath !

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.