Are fallkniven knives any good?
Fallkniven: Swedish Design, Japanese Manufacture The result is classic Scandinavian utility with impeccable Japanese bladecraft. The brand uses good-to-excellent steels, VG10 and 3G. These knives also have exceptional handle designs that are simple and functional with plenty of grip.
Is fallkniven a good brand?
The company originally started as a knife importer, and in 1987 Fällkniven began designing their own knives. Over the years Fällkniven has earned a reputation for high performance outdoor and survival knives. I recommend buying Fallkniven products at Amazon and BladeHQ.
Is fallkniven full tang?
Full, exposed tang. Totally reliable. Handle provides good comfortable grip.
Is fallkniven A1 full tang?
The A1 is a full tang knife and the thick laminated stock pokes out through the handle. Overall, handle design and construction is simple, with a single forward guard and a lanyard tube inset near the pommel.
Is the fallkniven F1 worth it?
To me, the Fallkniven F1 balances perfectly in a space between bushcraft, tactical/survival and every day carry. I cannot say that about a lot of knives. With that said, I would recommend this knife to someone who is searching for a compact, tough and bombproof fixed blade knife that will primarily be used outdoors.
Is Cos steel hard to sharpen?
It has proven itself corrosive resistant, very tough, and takes a razor sharp edge pretty easily with medium effort. If you are knife novice and are not well versed in using whetstones then COS and definitely 3G are not steels that would be recommended until sharpening skills are more advanced.
What is LAM Cos steel?
Lam. COS is formulated for edge retention over toughness and Fallkniven is heat treating it to a hardness of ~60 HRC. This type of heat treating/ tempering (hardness) lends itself to edge retention over toughness as well on most steels.
Where are tops knives made?
Idaho
TOPS has manufactured their knives in the United States, specifically in Idaho since they were founded. TOPS Knives was founded by veterans and supports the Wounded Warrior Project and other charitable organizations.
How good is cos steel?
COS is a lot like that from a sharpening perspective, but it can get a lot sharper and stay that way much longer. 3G is just harder to sharpen altogether, but holds an edge longer. The high cobalt and carbon based CoS steel really is pretty amazing stuff and especially in the F1 profile.
What is Thermorun?
Thermorun™ is a material positioned between rubber and resin. Along with a low specific gravity of 0.9, it features excellent low-temperature impact resistance, weather resistance, and moldability. Its main applications are for automotive parts including airbag covers, cable cladding, moldings, and mudguards.
Are Damascus knives from Pakistan any good?
Pakistani Damascus is made the same way as other higher quality Damascus is, just with considerably less quality control and extremely iffy heat treatment. Not all Pakistani made blades are bad, but the quality is all over the place.
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