{"product_id":"fallkniven-a1pro","title":"Fallkniven A1 Pro Army Survival A1pro","description":"\u003cp class=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA1pro – Laminated CoS steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are basic survival knives, and there are survival knives for the professional. Our original models of the F1, S1 and A1 have provided exceptional service for more than 20 years. And due to their outstanding quality and durability they will continue to perform for many more years. Nevertheless our drive to continually improve our knives has led us to develop the new Pro Series. The Pro Series are survival knives of near-unimaginable quality, durability and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eWe began developing the Pro Series knives back in 2010 and finally five years later, we could offer three amazing Pro Series survival knives that are the new world standard for survival knife performance and manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eSimply put, a knife is a blade and a handle. To remain strong and stay sharp the knife must be made of high quality materials. But if the claim is made that a knife is “professional” then the knife and its builder has a responsibility to the user to raise the bar far above what is common. The Pro Series truly is professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eCompared to their predecessors, the Pro series of F1, S1 and A1 differs in the following important areas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"c2 lst-kix_bc4vod4eysf-0 start\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eThe original laminated VG10 steel is upgraded to a laminate cobalt steel (lam. CoS) blade that ensures a durable edge and improved edge retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eThe blades are thicker increasing the torsional rigidity so the knives will withstand even greater external forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eThe full-length tapered tang is wider and thicker and therefore significantly stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eThe crossguard is now made of stainless steel and permanently welded to the tang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eThe convex blade edge has been refined to improve its cutting properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eThe zytel sheaths are redesigned, more durable, and better suited for the Molle attachment system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eUnderstandably these knives fall into a higher price category. However, considering the unparalleled quality they are by no means over priced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\"\u003eA professional survival knife must perform in all weather with no exceptions. The professional survival knife must be comfortable and safe to handle for both fine and rough work in summer heat and winter cold. We at Fallkniven have considered every design aspect of these superb professional survival knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"specificationsPDP\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 28.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: \u003cspan\u003eLam.CoS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Drop Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Grind: Convex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Black Thermorun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheath Material: Zytel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel Import: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fällkniven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167884312670,"sku":"A1PRO","price":6395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8373\/files\/A1PRO.jpg?v=1786866241","url":"https:\/\/www.knifeguy.co.za\/products\/fallkniven-a1pro","provider":"The Knife Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}