>>232459>Is the Fällkniven F1 better than the ESEE 4?That's a tough question to answer.
I think they're both great knives that offer very different features. It's your job to pick the features that you like more.
>I heard the coating on the ESEE isn't all that and gets in the way with fire starting.The coating has some pros and cons that you need to weigh against eachother. It helps prevent rust. But it also very slightly diminishes wood processing ability.
If you leave it unaltered, it will not make sparks on a fire steel.
But this is easily solved by removing part of the coating on the spine of the blade.
>While I heard the Fallkniven has a retarded spot for paracord holeI don't use a lanyard on small knives. So I can't comment on that.
>the sheath isn't as greatI actually prefer the sheath over the one on the esee 4. Less bulky and lighter.
>and it looses it's edge fasterI have no idea where the misconception that stainless goes dull faster came from.
In general, stainless will keep it's edge longer than carbon. Especially with a convex grind like on the F1.
Carbon will, however take a keener edge and will be easier to sharpen.
Remember, that's just in general, not all steels conform to this rule of thumb.
If I had to chose a knife, I'd take the F1 in cold, wet conditions. Due to the rust resistance and the fully wrapped handle.
The esee 4 in all other conditions. Because of the longer blade and overall toughness.
But like I said, both are great.
