COLD STEEL SRK 3V 6"

[Bknives]

Really?
In Europe, I believe, we have only the normal SRK in 3V.
The compact is only SK-5

 

[TC]

While the focus here is on the SRK, why not consider the original it is based on - unless I am mistaken - the Fällkniven S1? I paid ~$130 for the VG10 version; have not put hard use on it though. Lighter use - no problems so far.

 

[DangerZone98]

I have both the SK-5 and 3V versions.
The SK-5 version is hollowground saber. The 3V is flat ground saber.
The point on the SK-5 version is needle-like. Partly because of the flat grind, the point of the 3V version is much more robust, though it is still "plenty pointy". (I may copyright that phrase. It's got a nice ring to it.)

If I wanted a weapon which would slice and pierce, I might promote the SK5 version. For a survival knife, I'd be more interested in the 3V version. The 3V version weighs more, but with the flat grind I think it would be more suitable for "stuff".

Greetings. What’s your opinion on the VG10 knife as an everyday utility knife? 3V is obviously king, but between VG and SK5, I think I would prefer SK5 as a dependable carbon steel knife. Been quite happy with my SK5 SRK for a while now.

Just my opinion of course, but I’d prefer VG10 on medium sized folding knives.

 

[jux t]

While the focus here is on the SRK, why not consider the original it is based on - unless I am mistaken - the Fällkniven S1? I paid ~$130 for the VG10 version; have not put hard use on it though. Lighter use - no problems so far.

IIRC, the SRK precedes the Fallkniven. The A1 I had was chippy, but I admit to not spending the time to sharpen past the possibly heat affected edge. Fallkniven was a Cold Steel distributor before having their designs made in the same facilities CS used.

 

[19-3ben]

While the focus here is on the SRK, why not consider the original it is based on - unless I am mistaken - the Fällkniven S1? I paid ~$130 for the VG10 version; have not put hard use on it though. Lighter use - no problems so far.

How long ago did you buy it? New, the Falk S1 runs about $175-190ish these days in VG10, where the SRK 3v is about $100 and sometimes even less if you catch a good sale on Larry Potterfield’s retail site.

So it costs about 60% of the Falkniven while offering a better steel. I love my Falkniven but the value of the SRK is pretty unbeatable.

 

[TC]

How long ago did you buy it? New, the Falk S1 runs about $175-190ish these days in VG10, where the SRK 3v is about $100 and sometimes even less if you catch a good sale on Larry Potterfield’s retail site.

So it costs about 60% of the Falkniven while offering a better steel. I love my Falkniven but the value of the SRK is pretty unbeatable.

I bought mine about 10 years ago... and it was discounted, so I'll admit my argument wasn't all that good. (I blame too many beers last night.)

 

[Bknives]

the Fällkniven were improved…

Here in Germany a SRK 3V cost min 189€ normally 239€.

A S1 VG10W I can get for 148€,
a S1X 184€ and a
S1 PRO for 215€.
So price is relativ

They are both are also very different in performance.
Different thickness, different grind, different steels, different Blade length,
Only the look is a bit similar with the „rubber“ handle.

Sometimes SRK is better, but most times the S1, best option for moist environments…

I love them booth