Hi there. As I have it, those "ramps" in the handle are for gripping the knife "chef-style" for slicing. The thumb and forefinger nestle in there as one grips the blade. Very clever. The hex lanyard hole - This is actually rather important, especially in a survival kind of application. The ability to drill holes adds a whole dimension to camping/survival. The choice of 1/4inch is important as one can get bits in multiple sizes as well as the one that comes with the Venture system kit (20mm), which it seems you did not order. A spade bit is much lighter and less bulky than those awful Scotch augers one often sees. It's interesting to hear you think of the Falkniven as a survival knife. In my opinion a survival knife needs to be much bigger (Becker BK9, Fallkniven Modern Bowie or CS Trail Master). Your characterisation of where the Venture fits in tallies with mine (and that of Felix Immler, Mr Victorinox!). Nice review! Cheers mate.
I too was on the fence, but my curiosity got the best of me. Glad it did, love the knife. It is right between the F1 and the Mora. I need to use it more, but I think my F1's top spot is threatened. I will know more after use and sharpening experience.
The price tag on the venture is a bit too rich for my blood -- $100 CAD. I just can't justify that when I can get a Swedish made Mora in stainless steel for under $20.
Can't agree more. You really get everything you would ever need with the Mora line up, esp the Non HD Companion! Guilty to say, often that is my go to esp. for rough use.
Hi there.
As I have it, those "ramps" in the handle are for gripping the knife "chef-style" for slicing. The thumb and forefinger nestle in there as one grips the blade. Very clever.
The hex lanyard hole - This is actually rather important, especially in a survival kind of application. The ability to drill holes adds a whole dimension to camping/survival. The choice of 1/4inch is important as one can get bits in multiple sizes as well as the one that comes with the Venture system kit (20mm), which it seems you did not order. A spade bit is much lighter and less bulky than those awful Scotch augers one often sees.
It's interesting to hear you think of the Falkniven as a survival knife. In my opinion a survival knife needs to be much bigger (Becker BK9, Fallkniven Modern Bowie or CS Trail Master).
Your characterisation of where the Venture fits in tallies with mine (and that of Felix Immler, Mr Victorinox!).
Nice review!
Cheers mate.
Nice overview of an interesting knife, man. 👍 I might give one of those Ventures a try!
I too was on the fence, but my curiosity got the best of me. Glad it did, love the knife. It is right between the F1 and the Mora. I need to use it more, but I think my F1's top spot is threatened. I will know more after use and sharpening experience.
I was thinking about buying a venture, but I think I will choose mora kansbol. Preparing meals.
Full flat is better than scandi for food. I have Venture , like it better than mora or hultafors.
For food prep, I would really suggest the Venture for the full flat grind. The scandi and food prep is kinda annoying.
Good video though. Good commentary.
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks!
The price tag on the venture is a bit too rich for my blood -- $100 CAD. I just can't justify that when I can get a Swedish made Mora in stainless steel for under $20.
Can't agree more. You really get everything you would ever need with the Mora line up, esp the Non HD Companion! Guilty to say, often that is my go to esp. for rough use.