Fällkniven
F1, THE PHARE MODEL
Not one puukko but an indispensable brand
The company was founded in 1984 and is now recognised
as one of the leading Swedish knives specialists.
Manufacturer: Fällkniven – Sweden
We started developing our own knives from 1987 and it is today our main activity. We are recognized as one of the leading Swedish knife specialists.
- Background: the aviation counter.
- Force: VG10 sandwich.
- Bestsellers: F1 first, the S1 then.
- Table: Three sizes, an idea.
- FAQ: not one puukko.
- Conclusion: Boden engineer.
History Company Fällkniven
March 1984: Peter Hjortberger opens the first Swedish knife shop (US import) in Vuollerim / Boden.
1987 : Fällkniven AB. FMV application: survival knife for the Flygvapnet. Protos, then prod (Linder/Solingen for a time, ATS-34). Hattori (Seki) offers the VG10 Takefu. F1 rolled VG10 + 420J2. Test univ. Luleå.
August 1995: Civil aviation delivery 1996. ~20,000 in the first year.
2000 : US Naval Air Tests (Patuxent) — F1/S1 retained, armed air crews USN/USMC; A1 too big for the vest.
Website since 1998. Provider of the Swedish court (cited above). Volume quoted: ~35–40 000/year. Erik Hjortberger (son) at the head; Myrträsk family farm. Series Pro (lam. CoS) and X.
Warranty 10 years licensed reseller (3 years otherwise). Blades often Japan, design and control Sweden.
Highlights / weak points
Forces
- F1 = global survival reference.
- Laminate: hard wire, tougher flanks.
- Convex: cut + robustness.
- Silk wide, visible tip.
- Thermorun: wet grip.
- Military file documented.
Weakness
- Fällkniven does not manufacture puukko (form, grind, handle).
- Price: 8-15 Companions.
- Prod: Asia blade. Thermorun, visakoivu.
- Sharpening convex less intuitive than the scandi.
- Blade cap without warranty wear.
- Look « survivalist »Not Lapland.
In one sentence
Fällkniven wins with F1 rolled
Better sales
Three sizes. The pilot, the forest, the camp.
(1) F1
Blade ~97 mm, 4.5 mm, rolled VG10 ~59 HRC. Most sold. Sheath Zytel.
(2) S1
Blade ~132 mm. Between F1 and A1. Rando / hunting. Often, the « best versatile » Home.
(3) A1
Blade ~160 mm, 6–7 mm. Chopper survival. Too big for a vest; Good for the camp.
Mention should also be made of:
WM / Tre Kronor (hunting).
Folders (P, U2).
Your first Fällkniven
- F1: Designed to last, an excellent knife.
- A1: for heavier work.
Board comparative
| Model | Steel | Blade | Silk | Use | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Lam. VG10 ~59 HRC | ~97 mm | Large, visible tip | Survival, versatile | ~160–200 € |
| F1 3G | 3G ~62 HRC | ~97 mm | Same | Longer wire | ~250 € |
| S1 | Lam. VG10 | ~132 mm | Wide | Forest, hunting | ~200–250 € |
| A1 | Lam. VG10 | ~160 mm | Wide | Camp, chop | ~250–300 € |
| F1 / S1 / A1 Pro | Lam. CoS | by model | Thicker | Enhanced version | ~300–450 € |
| WM1 / Tre Kronor | Lam. VG10 | ~100 mm | Thermorun | Hunting | ~780 € |
Indicative VAT prices EU 2026. Boden design; blades often Seki (JP). Warranty 10 years approved.
FAQS – Fällkniven
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FAQS
Most common issues
It's a puukko ?
No. Swedish survival, convex, Thermorun. Other family than Roselli or Ahti.
Made in Sweden?
Design, testing, VAS: Boden. Historical blades: Hattori, Seki.
VG10, 3G or CoS?
VG10 rolled = standard. 3G = harder wire (~62). Pro = CoS + thicker blade.
F1 or S1?
F1 for belt / vest. S1 if you want more blade without A1.
What model to start with?
F1 lam. VG10, sheath Zytel.
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Conclusion
Fällkniven, this is 1984 and an F1 for fighter pilots: Boden, VG10 rolled, Hattori steel, and finally available in civilian.
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