Thank you for the video. I really appreciate your quasi scientific method of testing both knifes vs the same challenges back to back. Great bush-craft knifes. I don't have the money to buy F1 Pro at this point, but your testing proved to me that the $120.00 I spent on the F1 is money well spent. Thank you again and have a great Thanksgiving.

@shane4176

7 жыл бұрын

Julio Amador thanks for the comment. Sorry lol just saw it had comments on my videos. But yes the only real advantage I've found the problem has is the steel sharpens up super nice! Also it's a bit more robust, but using common sense the regular f1 will do all you ever need.

Thanks for the great video. Keep 'em coming!

@shane4176

7 жыл бұрын

Brad K thanks Brad I sure will!

Interesting and informative comparison. You have confirmed my suspicions that the pro just isn’t worth it, especially with the bolster issues some users have had. Thanks.

Both laminated in 420, edge retention should be the same. Fallkniven has the breakdown in their website steel description, just a heads up. I definitely agree on the sheath, it's excellent,; doesn't retain water, and for the weight, they're indestructible. Good review!

@shane4176

4 жыл бұрын

The outside steel is 420 true, but the inner steel, the steel that does the cutting are completely different. One is VG-10 the other is COS. Thanks for watching.

I like that sheath Is very good and no wheigt 👍

The bevel on the Pro starts much lower than the original, which starts at the top, near the spine. Because of this the Pro should be better at batoning and the original better at feathersticking. The original has a shallower edge bevel. The differences in type of steel will be seen in edge retention and ease of sharpening. I envy you in that you have both! They are great knives. Thanks for comparing the two, as they are very different.

@shane4176

7 жыл бұрын

csh 62 Thanks for the comment. I love both steels can't say one has better edge retention than the other. But I do really love the way cos Steel sharpens up.

@stefan-D

5 жыл бұрын

@@shane4176 so COS is easier to sharpen?

@shane4176

5 жыл бұрын

@@stefan-D I just like the edge it takes better. Easier? Well fairly equal in my opinion

The sheath is boring. But they deserve credit for funktionality and easy to clean and good in different weather conditions. A kydex is pretty easy to complement with. Thanks for the video

Vias hat, first light shirt, are these your hunting knives?

@shane4176

6 жыл бұрын

The Guerrilla no I usually use my Fallkniven nl5 as my hunting knife

I prefer a longer thick blade for batonning. I think the F1 is more of a companion knife size for feathers and slicing. The delicate tip can be useful but seems more vulnerable if abused. So, based on that perspective, do you think the F1 desert sand the best option as a companion knife? Thanks much for the review!

@shane4176

6 жыл бұрын

David K I do not have that exact knife. But basically same as the regular f1 but with my favorite steel in the world. So yes that's what I'd go with.

@davidk6665

6 жыл бұрын

Rice Creek bushcraft thanks very much for your opinion

I made a mistake and got A1 pro. Too thick to function well and CoS is not a very bright steel. It cost me about 600$ with shipping and tax, what a waste. I know the original is way better, specially considering the price.

@shane4176

4 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that I personally really like the A1 pro. Although I agree the regular A1 is all you would ever need.

@daryooshfatemi

4 жыл бұрын

Rice Creek bushcraft Thanks man. I go for Bark River all day long. Already have 4 of them. Superior quality and functionality. Even if they charge twice than today, still worths for me.

@shane4176

4 жыл бұрын

@@daryooshfatemi I hear that I have many many bark River knives and love them. They are great quality knives with the world's best warranty.

@daryooshfatemi

4 жыл бұрын

Rice Creek bushcraft 💯🔪✨