Fallkniven A1 Survival 18

The usual Fallkniven quality. While it looks like a big knife, the weight and balance are perfect, so it doesn't feel too big in the hand. It's my new favourite fixed blade. Now I'm looking at the A2. The usual excellent service Heinnie's

Superb value. The finish is flawless. Utility is also excellent - used already for bushcraft including battening, splitting kindling and notching. No visible signs of use and the edge is as good as new. The Zytel sheath is a perfect match of course, and I also added the leather sheath at the same time. I can't chose between them at the moment but in time I might stay with the Zytel for moisture control. Really happy with the purchase and as usual HH was the best for price, stock and delivery. They really are my go-to choice for bushcraft gear.

Absolutely superb, pure essence, simple as

If you like long walks on the beach, sherry wine, and crying during rom-com movies this knife is NOT for you. However if your the kind of dude who pulls his own nose hairs, may practice self dentistry and can start a fire with two sticks and some dry weeds this is your blade. This knife is a legend in its own right, and really not something you can a appreciate, until you get it on your hand.....once you do, you are hooked

This knife really is a great knife. I have used it for a while to date, though I had a index sheath made for it by Red Rhino Customs in the USA. I really couldn't handle the Zytel sheath that comes with it. The blade though is fantastic.

I bought the black Zytel version from HH over 2 years ago and it does everything faultlessly. The black coating isn't very durable and the rattling sheath has been replaced by leather and then a custom thermal job. I purchased an F1 pro but I cannot see a reason to Pro my A1. Strong, razor sharp, a beast of a chopper for the size. It might seem too military for Bushcraft but it is a true utility blade. I own two CS SRK carbon V which I love and the A1 is just as loved. Awesome tool, service from HH awesome as ever!

This is my second Fallkniven (I also have the F1) and I have been using this knife for about a year now. I therefore felt it about time that I wrote a quick review on it, based on how it performed on my last trip. Pros: - Great blade shape that is razor sharp out of the box and holds that edge surprisingly well, even with hard use - Stainless steel blade - a major bonus versus 1095 if you use it in wet environments as the laminated steel is far more rust-resistant than high carbon steel - Nice weight that allows you to chop and baton branches but is still light enough in hand for more fiddly activities such as making feather sticks, trap triggers, tent pegs and so on - Comfortable handle that doesn't chew your hand up - Good quality leather sheath that is solid and very well made. The plastic one is perfectly functional though, even if it does rattle a bit when the knife is in it. I have both sheaths and actually prefer the slim lines of the plastic one, it tends to be less cumbersome when you are out and about in the bush. Cons: - VG10 will chip out on you if you are careless when cutting or batonning wood and hit something hard such as a rock. - Sharpening the convex grind can take some getting used to but it is pretty easy when you are used to it (a strop touches it up nicely though) If I had to choose between the A1 and F1, the A1 would win hands down, given what I need from any knife that I use in the bush. This is largely due to the A1's stouter, longer blade and the extra length on the A1's handle. All in all, I reckon that this is one of the best (if not the best) all round survival knives available.

This is my third fallkniven , weight, size, design, everything about it is spot on. Really, I'm more of an axe man, but I could quite happily use this and nothing else. Exceptional.

Now I finally see what the fuss is about. This is a superb piece of manufacturing: excellent grind, extremely sharp, well balanced and with a no nonsense sheath. Some may dismiss the Zytel version as inadequate, but compared with a BK2 sheath, for example, this is a clear winner. Excellent service from HH, as usual.