So isn't the F1 a bit small with a blade under 4"? Wouldn't the S1 be a better idea, with a 5" blade?

The F1 is Fallkniven's flagship knife, being designed and accepted for Sweden's aircrew survival knife. The first design came with a small sheath that slipped into an upper thigh pocket flying those SAABS.If you've DRIVEN a SAAB, they have hte same space issues.
Sweden's survival scenarios,with smaller diameter northern arboreal trees really doesn't require a big chopper.
If there is any complaint with the SF1, many find the handle a little small.
An S1 will cost you @ $20 more +- and buy the satin finish. The darkened blades look real purty and proceed to scratch and wear with use and wind up being buffed out anyway.

The Fallkniven F1 is probably a perfect all-around outdoors knife and the blade size is FAR more useful than a larger blade knife for almost any wilderness task.

I own two and they are far superior to knives like my Buck 119 and AF issue crew knife.

You already own some larger blades, get the Fallkniven F1 and you probably will sell them off when you realize how useful this size knife is.

any of the kabar line are great knives! i recently bought a model #5055 and i love it.the seal pup is also a great knife for the money.

Mk3 owner here.

I would recommend watching the blade thickness. My Becker BK10 blade with a 0.188" thick blade felt too heavy and too thick to be a good camp knife.

Due to work filters I'm limited in researching the thicknesses of the blades you listed. The best I can figure ... The Rant is 0.135", the SOG is 0.16", and the RAT-5 is 0.187".

My suggestion would be to go with the Benchmade Rant.

While the RAT may be a tough knife, I'd say that the Rant, with the thinner blade, will be a much better overall camp knife.

I don't care for the SOG blade or handle - not a fan of combo edges.

If you don't mind, I'm curious what it is about the Mk3 that you don't like ... price aside. I really like mine.

Ken

I agree with KenK, and thickness can be an issue for weight and ability to slice food. The Fallkniven S1 forest knife is even thicker than the BK10 at 0.2'' which takes a bit of getting used to. I was used to thinner blades with a higher grind. The Forest knife is certainly not a sharpened pry bar by any means, but if weight (6.7 oz) and blade thickness are an issue I would recommend the F1.

~L

Thanks for the reminder to watch thickness. I'll have to pull out my knives and determine why I don't like them.

As for the Mk3, I never liked the way the full Griptilian handle filled my hand. In fact, I carry a mini grip and it's perfect for me. I assume that the Mk3 is built off the full handle.

Also, for some reason, I don't like the "hump" of the blade. I've heard nothing but good things about it, I just think it wouldn't fit my hand nicely. The look of the blade is a secondary excuse to justify to myself not buying it!

I have the RAT 3. Skinned & boned out three deer with is so far as well as countless fish cleaned. Plus all the little camp chores such as cutting cord, fuzz sticks, making kindling for fire, striker for mag bar......

My go to knife for hunting and fishing, combined with a SAK Camper.

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Here's a picture of, top to bottom, CS Master Hunter, Fallkniven F1, H1, and a Dozier K2. The F1 was much smaller than I expected, both in blade and handle length. I would be more comfortable with the Master Hunter, especially if you could find one in Carbon V. The F1 for me is more of a briefcase knife.