The UCSF Transplant Update Series brings the latest clinical information for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and others who care for organ failure patients. This program provides an update in transplant outcomes at UCSF by Stephen Tomlanovich, M.D., a survey of current clinical trials in kidney transplant by Flavio Vincenti, M.D., and vital information on evaluating risks for potential kidney donors by Andrew Posselt, M.D. Series: UCSF Transplant Update [9/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 12987]

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the soundtrack of the movie das leben der anderen aka the lives of others composed by Gabriel Yared and Stéphane Moucha
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R.I.P. Ulrich Mühe

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The A1 is just 14 oz but sports a nearly 1/4″ thick blade. From my other “clinic” videos, Ive demonstrated how such a thicker blade makes wilderness tasks easier, expending less energy. This is a huge advantage of this compact survival knife that few others possess. Other great features of the A1 include: laminated VG10 steel that will serve well in high moisture areas (and CeraCoated in black), a comfortable handle, full tang that can deliver defensive impacts, a convex grind, a good Kydex (now Zytel) sheath, and a reasonably price for such a high quality blade. This is the type of knife that disproves the oft-heard custom knife maker criticism that says production blades suck. A limitation of the design is its 6.3″ blade which for me is on the short side for a wilderness blade. However often weight and size are very important and our system needs will prevent carrying a larger, heavier blade. In those situations this Fallkniven A1 is ideal and it will serve admirably as both a wilderness or tactical fixed blade. Improvements could include a quick detach method for the sheath, a longer handle (by just 1/2″), and maybe one day a full flat grind . Also please NOTE that I had reports on the brittleness of this laminated VG1 steel and (“mtbaddict” has his A1s tip break off) it seems youll trade off some toughness for increased rust resistance. Still, the A1 is a capable blade and compact in dimensions, that can serve you well in the woods.

SAFETY NOTE: These videos will show imperative common sense safety measures to keep YOU safe from your own blades (and falling timber). Accidentally cutting YOURSELF is the biggest danger you will face in the woods.

Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 7 out of 10

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