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Let me start out by saying, this is NOT a review, its more of a first impression.
I have been looking to get a small folder to use at work for small cutting tasks, such as cutting string and rope, opening packages, slicing fruit and other minor tasks. I chose Fallkniven because i own some of their fantastic fixed blades and i know that they put out quality products.
Why the TK4?
Once i decided that i was going to be Fallkniven, the choice was between the U2 and the TK4. I chose the TK4 because it had a slightly larger blade than the U2, larger handle and a more pronounced point.
The TK stands for Tre Kronor which in english mean Three Crowns. The 3 crowns are Swedens national coat of arms since 1336. Fallkniven are purveyors to the King of Sweden and have received special permission to use the coat of arms on their knives. The story behind the 3 crowns are printed on the side of the box and its pretty interesting to read up on it.
Specs are as follows:
Packaging:
It comes very nicely packaged. First thought was that it would make a very nice gift. I would have preferred it came in a simpler packaging, so it would be abit cheaper.
Construction:
The knife has zytel handles and its linerless. Nontheless it feels very sturdy and robust. The pivot is a regular torxscrew, so it can be adjusted at home.The blade is laminated 3G steel with nailnicks on both sides. The lockis a backlock which locks up tight. It has no bladeplay when opened as i expected. The blade is perfectly centered when closed.
The blade is convex with a regular v-grind edge. I believe all of Fallknivens folders are like this. As usual of their products, it arrived hair-popping sharp. Within 5 minutes of practice i was able to open the knife onehanded.
The knife itself was alot bigger than i had anticipated. Even though i knew the measurements i was positively surprised. It feels like a proper folder and not some micro-toy in the hand.
The zytel handles are smooth without any sharp edges or burrs, and the whole knife feels like a quality product.
The three crowns in the zytel handle looks IMO great, and adds abit of class to the knife.
There are 2 negative things about this knife. The first one being the lack of a pocket clip. I think that at that price, they could have included one.
The second thing is the very sharp back part of the blade that sticks out when the knife is closed. I can imagine it being hard on the pockets after some time.
Its nothing a diamond file cant cure, but if i rounded the sharp edge, then it wouldnt line up perfectly with the lock as you can see here:
I will carry it for some weeks and see if the sharp part bothers me before i do anything.
The pouch is well-made and the TK4 fits snugly inside. IT can be carried both horizontally and vertically. I wont be using this much as im not that much for carrying folders in a sheath.
Some comparison pics with a SAK and a Boker Ekskelibur I. I pictured it with the Boker because i think they are very similar-sized knives with the same range of use. The Boker is 440C, hollow ground and linerlocking. The Boker is also half the cost of the TK4. I might as well add that the Boker is an excellent knife. Ive had this and used for several months now. A review is hopefully coming up.
Conclusion
I like the TK4 very much. Its robust and very well made, relatively big and fits my medium-large hands well. I expect the steel to have very good edge-retention. The lack of clip is annoying, but i will primarily use this folder at work. Its primarily outdoor-work and ill be wearing a jacket, so i can live with no clip. The knife looks very nice and non-threatening. Ill have no problem using this in front of the sheeple. Downside is lack of a clip and the sharp protuding part i mentioned before. A thorough review will be posted once ive used it for awhile.
This has been my first review/first impression thread, so please let me know what you liked and didnt like. Constructive critiscim is always welcome.
Thanks for reading
I have been looking to get a small folder to use at work for small cutting tasks, such as cutting string and rope, opening packages, slicing fruit and other minor tasks. I chose Fallkniven because i own some of their fantastic fixed blades and i know that they put out quality products.
Why the TK4?
Once i decided that i was going to be Fallkniven, the choice was between the U2 and the TK4. I chose the TK4 because it had a slightly larger blade than the U2, larger handle and a more pronounced point.
The TK stands for Tre Kronor which in english mean Three Crowns. The 3 crowns are Swedens national coat of arms since 1336. Fallkniven are purveyors to the King of Sweden and have received special permission to use the coat of arms on their knives. The story behind the 3 crowns are printed on the side of the box and its pretty interesting to read up on it.
Specs are as follows:
- Length folded: 3.8" (97 mm)
- Blade length: 2.76" (70 mm)
- Blade thickness: 0.1" (2,5 mm)
- Weigth: 50 g (1.8) oz
- Steel: 3G
- Hardness (edge): 62 HRC
- Handle material: Zytel
- Pouch: Black cordura
Price in the UK: 100£
Packaging:
It comes very nicely packaged. First thought was that it would make a very nice gift. I would have preferred it came in a simpler packaging, so it would be abit cheaper.
Construction:
The knife has zytel handles and its linerless. Nontheless it feels very sturdy and robust. The pivot is a regular torxscrew, so it can be adjusted at home.The blade is laminated 3G steel with nailnicks on both sides. The lockis a backlock which locks up tight. It has no bladeplay when opened as i expected. The blade is perfectly centered when closed.
The blade is convex with a regular v-grind edge. I believe all of Fallknivens folders are like this. As usual of their products, it arrived hair-popping sharp. Within 5 minutes of practice i was able to open the knife onehanded.
The knife itself was alot bigger than i had anticipated. Even though i knew the measurements i was positively surprised. It feels like a proper folder and not some micro-toy in the hand.
The zytel handles are smooth without any sharp edges or burrs, and the whole knife feels like a quality product.
The three crowns in the zytel handle looks IMO great, and adds abit of class to the knife.
There are 2 negative things about this knife. The first one being the lack of a pocket clip. I think that at that price, they could have included one.
The second thing is the very sharp back part of the blade that sticks out when the knife is closed. I can imagine it being hard on the pockets after some time.
Its nothing a diamond file cant cure, but if i rounded the sharp edge, then it wouldnt line up perfectly with the lock as you can see here:
I will carry it for some weeks and see if the sharp part bothers me before i do anything.
The pouch is well-made and the TK4 fits snugly inside. IT can be carried both horizontally and vertically. I wont be using this much as im not that much for carrying folders in a sheath.
Some comparison pics with a SAK and a Boker Ekskelibur I. I pictured it with the Boker because i think they are very similar-sized knives with the same range of use. The Boker is 440C, hollow ground and linerlocking. The Boker is also half the cost of the TK4. I might as well add that the Boker is an excellent knife. Ive had this and used for several months now. A review is hopefully coming up.
Conclusion
I like the TK4 very much. Its robust and very well made, relatively big and fits my medium-large hands well. I expect the steel to have very good edge-retention. The lack of clip is annoying, but i will primarily use this folder at work. Its primarily outdoor-work and ill be wearing a jacket, so i can live with no clip. The knife looks very nice and non-threatening. Ill have no problem using this in front of the sheeple. Downside is lack of a clip and the sharp protuding part i mentioned before. A thorough review will be posted once ive used it for awhile.
This has been my first review/first impression thread, so please let me know what you liked and didnt like. Constructive critiscim is always welcome.
Thanks for reading
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