When I first bought my f1 I was also kinda cautious about the tip breaking and then one day I just had to find out if it would break and I couldn't break the tip. Pretty good knife. Love the geometry of it.
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad someone else had the same experience!
@whiskyngeets
Жыл бұрын
F1 is the best knife I've ever owned. Getting out deep into the country in the States, you need a knife that you can bet your life on. F1 doesn't fail
@stuartb9194
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if pilots in a survival situation really require their knives to be beaten into trees to form a step up? Maybe they need to be taller airmen in the first place to reach up and get what they might be reaching for, or they could learn the bushcraft skill of jumping?
@vladimirmarkov2047
2 жыл бұрын
I think it was just test of prying capability of the knife. If you don't have anything more useful for pry open jammed door maybe you will like to use your knife.
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there. Maybe they need to be short to fit in the small aircraft??? But yes its really to test the prying as there is the argument that you may need to free yourself from debris. I do not how how realistic this would be for everyone but a test nonetheless
@mmiller73
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I really liked the comparison of these two knives. I own both and would never have thought to compare the two directly but you are correct that they are both designed as pilot survival knives and therefore directly comparable. I am not a pilot and have never been a fan of the LMF II though I have long been a big fan of its little brother, the Prodigy. One thing I would have liked to hear you talk about with respect to the LMF is the electrically insulated handle designed to be used to hack your way out of an aircraft wreck without being electrocuted if you hit a live wire. That is one of its most unique features but it does come with serious drawbacks with respect to handle durability as you noted. It cannot have a full tang and still have an exposed steel pommel for breaking glass without sacrificing the electrical insulation. As far as the F1 is concerned, I like mine and would take it out into the backcountry any day over the LMF, but I think there are better knives for the money. For the money I think the Garberg is a better option for bushcraft and survival. I know from your reviews of the Garberg that you are a fan as well and would probably agree. Perhaps a comparison of the Garberg and the F1, two popular Swedish belt knives, would make a good video. 😉
@johnheller5786
2 жыл бұрын
interesting vedio. ill take the f1 hands down(i own the f1peo and f1x). Gerber is getting better,but have a long way to go to be what gerber used to be.Thank God you didnt include the okc pilot survival knife. to call that a piece of shit would be an insult to shit. Mine broke at the hilt during SERE school. What ive heard is that the air force SERE instructors are issued esee 4. The 4 inch blade size is ferfect to me for military survival. You dont need to baton large pieces of wood. If your down behind enemy lines you are not going to have a large roaring fire. Thanks for the vid,and keep them comming. Take care and be safe!
@alanrice39
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to here that SERE instructors are finally issuing a quality knife, can’t go wrong with the ESEE. I also agree with you on the size.
@johnheller5786
2 жыл бұрын
@@alanrice39 yes. at least the instructors get a good knife! unfortunatly everyone else gets the okc knife,so if you want a good knife youll have to do what i did all those years ago. buy one. atbleast there is an amazing selection today compared to what i had to choose from.
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Those are terrible. One day Gerber may be good. But yeah for now ESEE or Fallkniven for all pilot survival needs
@user-vi4rv2zh4q
Ай бұрын
Eyes foughts off a bar wit my F1 eyes took outs his font teeth ! Excellent knoof.
@drunknnirish
2 жыл бұрын
I settled on the F1 as my belt knife after trying tons of different production and custom knives. I have never been let down by it and if I lose it I’m not going to lose my mind like I would a high dollar custom.
@RSLtreecare
Жыл бұрын
I currently use Casstrom no 10, but I have been keen to read and watch reviews on The F1x Elmax. This seems to carry a lot of support. Very nice review. Take care
@AlaskanFrontier1
11 ай бұрын
You know it!!
@ShowemRight
2 жыл бұрын
Schrades SCHF51M is a badass frontier knife, and the illest thing about it, its mad cheap too. I seen a KZitem Video of a heavy set dude just straight hammer the knife into a gigantic log, he got it in there enough, that he pushed and pulled on the side of the blade, and that Schrade didn't't break nor bend. After that torture, I bought it on Amazon last August 2021 for $43.51, and I checked today, and its now $53.99, which is still a Kickass deal, for a fixed blade with decent sheath, ok sharpener, and fire starter flint.
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
That's totally rad!!
@davidneal6920
2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a Fallkniven NL2 Odin. Love it!
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that is rad!
@rickjohnson4009
2 жыл бұрын
Not even a choice! The fallkniven F1. All day every day.
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
Ahaha yes sir!
@Maroulis1979
4 ай бұрын
The difference is simple: the F1 IS a pilot survival knife, where the LMF SAYS it is a pilot survival knife…😊
@ramoncampa9334
Жыл бұрын
Apples and oranges
@TonyHoldenEsquire
Жыл бұрын
LMF is not a pilots knife, it's aimed at ground troops. It's actually called the LMF II Infantry on Gerber's website.
@AlaskanFrontier1
11 ай бұрын
You know it!!
@RiderOftheNorth1968
Ай бұрын
The Gerber is aimed at Mall Ninja wannabes and keyboard Delta Force navy seals. In one word: a toy.
@Klatsch_Batsch
2 жыл бұрын
Better the ESEE 5 as the LMF. The F1 is fine.
@trextrextrex
2 жыл бұрын
yep
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@Klatsch_Batsch
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlaskanFrontier1 😁😎
@samthai818
2 жыл бұрын
I have the A1X and the S1X. I Just don't think I need an overpriced small knife to add to my collection.
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
Hey that's cool
@antemuralechristianitatis1698
2 жыл бұрын
F1 is the best any time
@ericpatrick5542
2 жыл бұрын
I Love To Buy Three Pilot Survival Knives.
@AlaskanFrontier1
2 жыл бұрын
Umm okay
@shouldhavenotshouldof2031
2 жыл бұрын
I love lamp
@ericpatrick5542
2 жыл бұрын
@@shouldhavenotshouldof2031 I Love To Buy Lamps For My Mom, My Dad, And Myself.
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