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Well I have bitten the bullet and ordered a Fallkniven F1 Black. The blade is a little shorter than the others I had mentioned it is made from V10 Laminated stainless steel then overcoated with black ceracoat for further protection. The handle end looks to be quite a non slip material and it comes with a nice sheath for the tidy sum of $169 including post.
It seems the price of nice knives hasn't gone up as much as everything else.
I still have some ideas regarding a couple of knives I would like and will do what I use to do and make them. I haven't made a knife for quite a few years and with improvements in steel I am sure I can make some nice stainless or toolsteel knives just as a collectable if for no other reason.
I have found the dealer of all things knives although under new owners they still sell all the good stuff at respectable prices. I have also for a gent in Albury who will harden and temper the stainless blades for me. The steel I can do myself quite easily.
Another retirement project.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
PS I ordered the Fallkniven this morning and a mate from Benalla dropped in and gave me his Bravo1 which he had never used so it looks like I have 2 very nice blades. Start of a collection.
The Bravo 1 is a spectacular blade with an outstanding edge. It certainly is solid.
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