The Fallkniven LTC responds to even
more 'strict rules: the handle in aluminum alloy is free of points of grip, the
open blade is lock in position solely by the (robust) dorsal spring, the blade
itself has a thin shape and a lower length to 3", and finally must open by
both hands. All this - says Fallkniven - enables the carry of LTC virtually
everywhere (except for some sensitive areas such as airports, schools, pubs,
nightclubs, in doubt inquire of local Police), making it the ideal knife to
carry around, traveling in Europe and around the world
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Fallkniven LTC comes in a can of thick white
cardboard, well-groomed and with a clear and elegant graphics. On the four
sides you may find the main information about the knife, warranty and
maintenance instructions, both in Swedish and English language
The
cardboard sleeve contains a small wooden very nice box, with the slide cover
similar to that of the ancient pencil holder. By removing the cover appears the
LTC, wrapped in a nylon pouch and placed in his small "coffin"
shaped. The packaging is very accurate, almost luxurious, and makes the LTC surely
also suitable as an object gifts
The
appearance of the LTC, once out of the box, is that of a "penknife". Small
size (closed, is long 33mm), lightweight (33 grams), square shape, the Swedish
design stands out with its simple, clean lines. The handles in anodized
aluminum (green in this case, but LTC come in many other colors) are very
beautiful and pleasant to the eye and to the touch, do not have sharp or
annoying edges. The pins and the pivot are well-sized, rounded heads are
cashing in their seats so they do not protrude from the outline almost. It’s
presents a lanyard hole. The blade presenting grooves on both sides, to allow
the opening of both the right- and left-handed. First impressions are really
positive, the LTC is a cute small and functional metal brick-looking
Opening
the blade is an operation that is performed with ease, "the old way",
using both hands and taking advantage of the groove, well sized and positioned
correctly. In an era of lightning-opening knives with only one hand, you have
the pleasure feeling of stepping back in time. The dorsal spring is sturdy but
soft at the right point, allows smooth movement and without nuisance tripping.
The blade locks into place with a reassuring "clack", and no play of
any kind. Well-made pair heel / spring / spacer / grips, there are no obvious
space and all is well in line
For the small but sturdy spear-point
blade (59mm long, 2.5mm thick) Fallkniven choose the sophisticated (and
expensive) stainless 3G laminate powder, hardened to 62HRC. The bevel is flat,
the LTC comes scary sharp. The information on the blade and the heel are
essential and non-invasive, in line with the basic and essential look of the
knife
Compared to other knives, the LTC
stands as a middle ground between, for example, the Victorinox Soldier
(largest) and the Spyderco Ladybug (smaller)
CARRYING AND USING THE KNIFE
Fallkniven LTC is a knife designed to go (almost)
anywhere, without legal worries. We actually brought him and used for several
days in different contexts, without problems and without attracting curious
glances or, worse, worried. LTC is a knife that flies under the radar, has such
a simple and innocuous appearance as to be practically invisible
From a
personal point of view, it's nice to see how the anodized aluminum handles
change appearance depending on the various lighting conditions, from a uniform green to a bright green through all the various nuances
A more practical aspect is related
to the port: the lanyard hole does not allows for the classic Paracord 550
(which in any case would be oversized with respect to the knife), while a
lanyard 2.5mm in diameter is definitely more suitable for attaching the LTC
to the keychain, a solution that was perfect for us
Regarding
performance, the only limit of the LTC is the size; for the rest, the 3G steel
blade perform admirably, has a high cutting capacity and a duration of enviable
wire. Cordage, wood, plastic, paper, cardboard, everything is cut and carved
seamlessly from the small Fallkniven knife
CONCLUSIONS
Fallkniven LTC is an intelligent, elegant,
well-built, high performance knife. We recommend it to anyone wanting a good
quality "penknife" to take (almost) anywhere, anytime, without
legal worries whatsoever. The rather high street price (between 60 and 90
Euros) is amply justified by the materials used, the attention to detail and
the quality of this instrument.
(C) Alfredo Doricchi
Fallkniven AB
Granatvagen, 8
S-961 43 BODEN
SWEDEN
www.fallkniven.com