Fallkniven S1 Forest Fixed Blade 18

Pros: Laminated Vg10 is a superb steel. Very easy to sharpen and holds an edge for a long time. Since the S1 has a convex steel it can be mantained both at field and at home with a strop only. I only touch mine with a stone once a year or to correct any nicks. Handle and pommel are very sturdy. This knife is usable anywhere in the world!! Cons: If you baton very hard woods it may create micro chips. But this is a technique that you don't need that much and it can be made with an axe very easily. The handle, after very long periods carving wood, can be a bit uncorftable.

Falkniven make really good knives there is no doubt at all, but i really do think they deserve a lot better sheath. S1 didn't come any where near as sharp as my F1 did but i eventually sorted it. They are really tough classy knives but i do wonder how fellas with big hands cope, I've got medium sized strong hands,and i wouldn't want the handles any thinner or smaller. VERY NICE KNIVES THOUGH..NICE ONE H.H

S1 Just arrived the knife itself looks and feels really good and the leather sheath is nice too shame I had to pay extra for a plastic left hand one, and all the things I've read about the sheath are true shame they haven't up graded to the S1 pro design. Will be a couple of weeks before I get chance to use the properly.

...it would be a Fallkniven S1. I have owned multiple different makes of knives over the years and this one comes out on top. the build quality, crafts manship and sharpness of this piece is outstanding. As of yet I have to try it out in the field but I am sure it will live up to my expectations. I did buy the Wolf Wind S1 sheath for this model, and the sheath is beautifully made but in hindsight not really needed as the leather sheath that is supplied with the knife is thick, well made and very robust. I have yet to decide what to do with the Wolf Wind Sheath. I also own Cold Steel and I can see why there are people who prefer Fallkniven and people who prefer Cold Steel.. From owning thsi model I have now been swayed to the Fallkniven camp and this will now be the knife I reach for when in the great outdoors and EDC.

Falkniven know how to make knives, mines generally used inline with shooting and it's as tough as old boots, it's convex grind on the VG10 laminated stainless steel holds its edge exceptionally well. The full tang construction is great with the pommel just protruding from the heel of the handle, and it does dare I say get some abuse :) The sheith made of leather, holsters the knife perfectly and securely and hangs nice and low on my belt, no rib digs or discomfort at all. The blade when new needed a little attention removing small imperfections and after some time with a diamond sharpener and a leather strop the blade was that sharp it was ridiculous,....! If you buy one of these don't be too concerned if the blade is a little off, and I'm talking about being a bit of a perfectionist here , it will sharpen up easily and overtime it will be sharper than when it was new. For a mass produced knife fallkniven made a great product, and there worth every penny, buy one and you'll never look back, and only wish I'd bought them years ago . Im so impressed I have just ordered a PXL Workhorse, and you can bet that'll be the last folding knife I will ever buy.

Really sharp from the box. Excellent balance and weight. Sturdy sheath. Thoroughly recommend.

Have had the S1 for over 3 years now (purchased from HH)and have used it in many different scenarios. It's a fabulous knife, well balanced and keeps a very sharp edge. I own lots of knives but if I'm going to be outside for a few days this is the one I reach for.

One of the reasons I chose this knife besides having a need for a sheath knife was to find out how good a quality knife really is. I've never owned a knife that cost more than £30 by the way. After fondling it, admiring it and trying it out on some small jobs I can now appreciate the difference between an ok knife and an extremely good knife. I now really really want one of the Northern Lights knives, not sure which yet. I should also mention that the sheath is a lovely thing, so solid feeling and neatly made.

Great knife, good size and weight. The convexing is consistent and how it should be and also razer sharp.