Fallkniven A1 Survival 18

In a word - no. My knowledge of knives is limited, but I can assure you, you don't need to be an expert to realise that Fallkniven knives have got to be among the best knives on the planet. I'm not gonna get into too much detail here (there's more than enough of that on t'internet), but suffice it to say, if you're looking for a no-nonsense, no frills, top-notch quality, reliable and beautifully made outdoor/ survival knife, look no further. Seriously. I bought the A1 and the F1, both with leather sheaths (I had considered the plastic sheaths, but upon unpacking I was immediately glad I went for the leather option). They compliment each other absolutely perfectly. Expensive but worth every penny, and a satisfying, and reassuring investment.

I bought this knife a while back because I was told by military personnel Fallkniven was the best knife maker out. This has proven to be true for me . Their blades are mostly triple laminate exotic steels that are very time consuming and expensive to manufacture making them far superior to most knifes on the market. I would recommend any Fallkniven fixed blade . They ( A1 ) stay sharp and have a bending moment of 556 lb. This is not a toy. They are exquisitely over engineered industrial grade tools that would save your life in any situation. They can cut a large hole in the sheet metal of an aircraft fuselage and then it's business as usual. I believe you can buy the sheath you want if you look around and ask Fallkniven themselves. Buy once . 5/5

The Blade This is my first Fallkniven and subsequently will certainly not be my last. I had the requirement to source a well made/robust survival knife which is razor sharp right our of the box but, had some reservations as i did not want a jack of all trades and master of none. I spent the best part of a year ensuring i was well informed regarding survival blades, the market and what is on offer out there. I chose well, the A1 is spot on; well made, balanced, versatile, perfect for its intended purpose and with the bonus of being a thing of beauty. Whatever your requirement from bushcraft - survival to tactical you will not be disappointed. I opted for the leather sheath rather than Zytel as i intend to source a Kydex shealth with additions at some point to ensure optimum functionality. I had to wait some time before i could justify the cost of this blade and guess many of you out there are in a similar position, i am really chuffed knowing the initial cost is justified with a blade that will last a lifetime. Fallkniven - my respect goes out to them and their craft. The HH Service Again, i just do not know how the Hennie Haynes Team achieve such a great job by ensuring impeccable delivery without fail to date from my perspective. I have worked within the courier, supply chain, freight & general logistics business for decades and the team at HH really know how to ensure they get the very best possible service out of their service providers of course this is how it should be with all retailers but we all know the HH level of service is a rare achievement these days.

The perfect knife. Yes it's expensive but.... You get what you pay for.

I bought this knife a while back because I was told by military personnel Fallkniven was the best knife maker out. This has proven to be true for me . Their blades are mostly triple laminate exotic steels that are very time consuming and expensive to manufacture making them far superior to most knifes on the market. I would recommend any Fallkniven fixed blade . They ( A1 ) stay sharp and have a bending moment of 556 lb. This is not a toy. They are exquisitely over engineered industrial grade tools that would save your life in any situation. They can cut a large hole in the sheet metal of an aircraft fuselage and then it's business as usual. I believe you can buy the sheath you want if you look around and ask Fallkniven themselves. Buy once . 5/5

The Fallkniven A1 just oozes Swedish quality. The convex edge is just perfect. The handle is a nice shape and very grippy. I just love the minimized extended tang. Mine came with the zytel scabbard, which I think is beyond criticism. Balance point at the hilt.

I have loved my F1 for five years and finally decided I would like a bigger backup blade Thanks HH you guys did not let me down, fast service and reviews helped me to make my decision, to anyone who uses blades properly and needs a heavier knife I urge you to look no further Regards Arran

I've wanted a Fallkniven A1 for a while now but initially was put off by it's size (I didn't want to scare anyone) so bought an F1. My main area of use is coastal and although the F1 is a very impressive tool, whilst trying to split some driftwood it became obvious that it was just too short and I ended up battoning the handle to finish the job. I then bought an S1 and then fairly soon after an A1. I should have gone with my original instinct and just bought the A1. In the Fallkniven range the handle is sizes increase with the blade length and I find the A1 handle fits my hand perfectly. The handle is wider and thicker which enables me greater control and the kraton handle material also feels softer and more tactile than on the F & S1. The blade itself has a heft and feel to it that just screams reliablity, I can't imagine this thing ever letting me down. The convex edge combined with the sabre grind gives the edge cutting characteristics that would be considered unlikely in a blade this thick but it just works and it works really well. It's not going to slice a tomato as good as the F1 but it will slice it and it will do everything else as well including felling a small tree. All knives of this type are considered to be jack of all trades and master of none but I really think that with the A1 Fallkniven have produced a knife that is maybe not master of all but closer to that than any other knife out there. The zytel sheath seems to get mixed reviews but for my civilian use it works. The slim design alows me to stash it in my pack quickly not worrying about it snagging on anything and it's comfortable in my hand and I have no worries about it getting dunked in the sea which it inevitably does. I didn't want to sound like some crazed fanboy going on about how great this knife is but in all honesty, for me this is my perfect fixed blade knife. Heinnie Haynes were superb and buying from them is always a pleasure. I always feel they are as excited to get my latest purchase to me as I am to receive it so thank you guys.

If I could only have one knife ever it would be the A1 !! Collected and used many knives over the years and sold on a few that weren't 'right' and am currently left with what I consider are some of the best knives out there..namely Esee, Fallkniven et al. After having the F1 and S1 I finally got around to getting the A1 and it is probably imho the finest production knife and 'all-rounder' ever made!! The larger, thicker handle is a joy with the just over 6" blade and feels 'perfect'!! Great steel, balance, heft and size and as I mentioned..if I could only have one knife...the Fallkniven A1 would be it!! Worth EVERY penny! Just wish I'd bought this wonderful knife years ago..it would have ended a very expensive 'search' for what I now consider the 'ultimate' survival or wilderness knife.