The Fallkniven MC1 has been used as a mine clearance knife by military forces around the world since 2002. Both blade and handle were designed with this use in mind. Preparation of the blade edge is given great emphasis at Fallkniven. Starting with a 6 mm thick steel bar and using a grinding stone with a very large diameter a light hollow-ground shape is achieved which is later finish with a convex edge – by hand! That gives an extremely sharp, but also sturdy edge. The steel is a specially heat-treated stainless steel, the nowadays world famous VG10 steel which is both strong and holds an edge well.

The handle is made out of grip safe Kraton, a material which has a good stability and is totally protected from solvent, oils and DEET.