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Slez
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Apr 22, 2019
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VG-10 is a horrible choice for a survival knife. Just get a Cold Steel SRK in 3v for 142$.
b.parker1218
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Apr 22, 2019
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SlezGet the SRK in SK-5 steel for that matter, at only $40. I’d probably rather have a handful of those in inventory than any $150 “survival”/camp knife. The SRK sheath is also close to perfection and has no equal in the category.
Slez
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Apr 22, 2019
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b.parker1218I agree fully, SK-5 is tough as hell and CS treats it perfectly.
Jakob
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Apr 26, 2019
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SlezThe SRK is a different class knife altogether this dwarfs the SRK.
Is it the ideal steel for a large knife? Probably not.
However, Fallkniven had done extensive testing before they chose any blade steel and this knife has been around for awhile, beat on by many yet it still has a very good reputation.
As big a factor in any blades toughness which is what is being questioned, is geometry. At 1/4" thick, sabre with a convexed edge, it looks like they made clever use of a quality stainless steel which is likely why these knives have such a good reputation.
Aside from chopping metal or bricks, I doubt it's edge could chip out.
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b.parker1218
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Apr 26, 2019
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JakobWell the SRK and A1 are virtually identical in size and profile, neither is dwarfed or out of class. Rock on if you’ve had good experience with Fallkniven’s laminated stuff, they have such a great reputation. But there are some awesome competitive/value options. The SRK is offered in a laminated stainless like the A1, too, btw. I believe the advantage of CPM-3V is better toughness than a VG-10 core, while still being semi-stainless; so at the same price as an A1, that might be a difficult trade off to decide on. Because that VG-10 edge will definitely chip in real use. After all, that’s the point of laminating softer steel, to get better overall resilience, otherwise the VG-10 alone would just crumble over time. That’s where I was commenting that I like the value of a less expensive carbon steel like SK-5. It’s not going to hold an edge as well as 3V or be rust resistant as VG-10, but it’s really tough and still easy to take care of. I’ve only used my SRK out on the farm and for backyard firewood, but it’s never chipped and just rips through wood forever. And personally I prefer sharpening dull and rolled edges like that - taking chips out of my VG-10 folders is a huge pain in the neck.
Jakob
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Apr 27, 2019
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b.parker1218Here's a review of the A1 that compares to the SRK
https://bladereviews.com/fallkniven-a1-review/
The SRK "feels like a toy." This does not sound anything like "near identical" to me.
The A1 can chop, you cannot really chop with the SRK, this puts it in a separate class.
The SRK weighs 8oz,the A1 12oz. It's substancially larger... By a third. "Near identical"? I think not.
The Fallkniven S1 is much closer to the SRK.
As far as steel, yes 3 v is a better steel but steel is but a single factor in knife performance. Heat treat, geometry etc play significant roles.
Everyone raved about the convexed opposed to regular v edge. It's an important distinction that makes for better edge stability.
As I said in a comment below, knife choice should be decided on your personal needs. I bet most knife makers and experts would say a knife as beefy as the A1 does not need 3V,in fact very few people will ever come close to the limits of a 3V to really benefit from it.
The A1 has been around since the 90s, show me examples of this knife failing in all those years.
To dismiss it because of VG10 is just a bit ignorant, especially at this price.
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