I picked up my mora highq robust after seeing Mitch praise it in one of his videos, and its hands down the best knife I have ever owned. Thanks Mitch, I'd have missed out on an amazing tool if not for you!
Mora HighQ carbon was my first "Bushcraft" knife. Ordered way back from Native Survival. Still one of my favorite knives. Still have it and the old school pack.
The first time I watch your channel (years ago) you were carrying a High Q robust and made the best feather stick I had ever seen. It was before you got your jacklore.
Hey Mitch if those sheaths give you any problems holding your knife tight like mine have, try boiling in water for about 3-5 minutes at high boil than put them in a cold wet towel while applying slight pressure. My new Pro C 511 was really loose and that made it click in nice and crisp, its an awesome trick.
Hi, how you doing Mitch? My name is Gregory and I just recently subscribed to your channel while I was doing some research. I'm going to be walking across America from my home here in Virginia. So needless to say, I've been looking for helpful information of how to survive in the wilderness with as little gear as possible. Your channel has been the biggest help by far than any others. So really this is just a thank you for the bevy of information you have provided. Just through your videos you have taught me a tremendous amount. Keep making this great content.
I never plugged the plug on the HQ... about the time I was really interested in the Mora Line, he Bushcraft series came out, I went directly for it. Thanks for this tribute video... I probably shouldn't have watched it... but thank you, all the same.
Fitting epitaph to the High Q Mitch, thanks. Luckily, I just found some here in UK. I brought 3 carbon and 2 stainless. should hold me over fo a while.
Great review Mitch. I will definitely consider purchasing these fine knives. What does "Diss conn tin blued" mean? Is that a new type of heat treatment?
Mora's are great knives, one of man's best friends. I bought a military green carbon steel Companion a few years ago and it will do anything I could ever want it to. The only limitation is the blade length. Extremely sharp and easy to get sharp and so light weight and weatherproof. I think it was 9.99 plus postage? I need to get a few more, really.
I use mine almost daily. I found this knife from your past video on feather sticks from quite a while ago. I got the red pommel. I absolutely love it. I looked it up a year after I got it on eBay and I only found 1. It cost $110. I haven't looked since. I want a ss too.
I took your advice from your past video, and I bought two if them. Glad I did, they are hands down my favorite carving knives. The blade shape, blade thickness it perfect for fine wood work. Carved my first spoons with it, check out my vids. It's a shame Mora dropped them from the line. I've been corresponding with Mora trying to get them to make a nice full tang version of it. I was hopping for the Garberg to be more designed blade shape like the HQ Robust. I'm still waiting for my Sigmora by Sigma 3 to fill that gap.
Hey Mitch , Hope all is well . Yeah ! I hate it when a company has a good thing going . And they discontinue it . I know they have come up with more advanced products . And yes maybe sells have fallen off on these knives too . But still I would make them a limited addition knives you could still get. But at a higher price . To make it worth there while to keep selling them. Thanks for the update .
There isn't any wonder why the Moras have stayed so popular. They are top notch in affordable quality blades. Lots of people talk crap about the handle and sheath but I've never seen one fail without serious intentional abuse. Mitch your still the feather stick King. Lol! Hang tough.
If im remember right the HighQ was made to replace the 510 that they discontinued (later they brought it back) so maybe try the new 510 or 511 i think the blade size and angle are the same. I have the HighQs and the 510 but i dont want to dig them out to look lol. But i think the blades are the same or pretty close.
+sackett68 Your right .....Im thinking of Frost's Triflex..yep that was the one ! That whole handle style has been rendered obsolete.... Also the Miki and the Mora 2000....
Carbon steel is by far my favorite knife material. If it's HQ, It literally self sharpens as you curl a feather like this. Maintenance is strict though. Must be kept oiled and never allowed to be left outside.
James Ritchie I think he possibly means that some times feather sticking strops a scandi of its wire edge or imperfections from hand sharpening...??? I have a Gerber Strongarm that I was having a hard time with getting the bur off of, took out and feathered some sticks and presto nice and clean.....not sharper just straight LOL.
Mora continues to upgrade its products, as any business will do. Some products are surpassed; then others are dropped from the line. Moraknivs continues to make quality knives in a range of prices. I have three, all different. Plus a pristine SP53. Check out Gullrica for how to pronounce it.
Kanzee from comparing versions, looks like Companion line is the closest (HighQ Robust -> Companion HD, same dimensions; HighQ Allround -> Companion, slightly longer at 4" vs 3.75".) Other options are classic #1, and 510 at same dimensions, but different handles
tamgc Thank you for your response.. I bought a 20 set of Classic Mora's (wooden handled) a couple of years ago , followed by 30 more mora with the Ferro rods inside the handle..I guess its time to stock up on what's available ..like these companion Line. cheers
Kanzee Anytime, this page has some good charts on what's available and the comparable dimensions/handle styles: www.ramblinjim.com/articles/mora-knife-models-explained-and-compared/ From what I've seen, pretty much can't go wrong with any of the Moras, even stainless (they use sandvik, which to my understanding is created in such a way that you don't get the usual large carbide clusters which is the biggest effect on the steel structure/performance)
I wish I would have bought a High Q while they still made them. By the way Mitch, thanks for calling my custom Mountaineer the "Tron" knife on Adventure Sworn's instagram page, now everyone is calling it that and i HATED that stupid show! Its all good, I guess I can forgive you. Ha ha. Take care.
Always impressed by your feathers. Especially with these knives, you seem really in tune with the edge geometry as you cut - not too deep, not too shallow and you lose almost zero curls. Well done
Du pratar uppenbarligen inte svenska så hur vet du att du uttalar morakniv rätt? Att bli kränkt över att jag påpekar det är som att jag skulle bli kränkt om någon påpekade att det kanske inte heter Nev jork völd trejd senter.
I picked up my mora highq robust after seeing Mitch praise it in one of his videos, and its hands down the best knife I have ever owned. Thanks Mitch, I'd have missed out on an amazing tool if not for you!
Thanks Mitch! I just ordered a few last ones!! couldnt have done it without you!!!
Mora HighQ carbon was my first "Bushcraft" knife. Ordered way back from Native Survival. Still one of my favorite knives. Still have it and the old school pack.
Undisputed Feather Stick Champion of the World. 👊🏽
The first time I watch your channel (years ago) you were carrying a High Q robust and made the best feather stick I had ever seen. It was before you got your jacklore.
I still have a Mora from 40 years ago . Nice video Native Survival and thanks again friend . ~> Lefty .
Nice tribute to the Mora HighQ.. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Mitch if those sheaths give you any problems holding your knife tight like mine have, try boiling in water for about 3-5 minutes at high boil than put them in a cold wet towel while applying slight pressure. My new Pro C 511 was really loose and that made it click in nice and crisp, its an awesome trick.
I bought one a while ago based on your reviews. It's one of my favorite knives.
Hi, how you doing Mitch? My name is Gregory and I just recently subscribed to your channel while I was doing some research. I'm going to be walking across America from my home here in Virginia. So needless to say, I've been looking for helpful information of how to survive in the wilderness with as little gear as possible. Your channel has been the biggest help by far than any others. So really this is just a thank you for the bevy of information you have provided. Just through your videos you have taught me a tremendous amount. Keep making this great content.
I never plugged the plug on the HQ... about the time I was really interested in the Mora Line, he Bushcraft series came out, I went directly for it. Thanks for this tribute video... I probably shouldn't have watched it... but thank you, all the same.
Great knife, thanks for sharing Mitch!
Nice tribute to the Mora HighQ it was a great knife
Fitting epitaph to the High Q Mitch, thanks. Luckily, I just found some here in UK. I brought 3 carbon and 2 stainless. should hold me over fo a while.
Love my carbon High Q! I've poorly carved hundreds of spoons with mine.
I have the High Q Robust in carbon steel. It's a tad thicker and I really like it. My favorite Mora.
Mitch, can't agree more on the HighQ's, I have the carbon version and love this knife. What about the HighQ robust you were wearing on your belt?
Great review Mitch. I will definitely consider purchasing these fine knives. What does "Diss conn tin blued" mean? Is that a new type of heat treatment?
Mora's are great knives, one of man's best friends. I bought a military green carbon steel Companion a few years ago and it will do anything I could ever want it to. The only limitation is the blade length. Extremely sharp and easy to get sharp and so light weight and weatherproof. I think it was 9.99 plus postage? I need to get a few more, really.
I'm lucky to have both of them.
I use mine almost daily. I found this knife from your past video on feather sticks from quite a while ago. I got the red pommel. I absolutely love it. I looked it up a year after I got it on eBay and I only found 1. It cost $110. I haven't looked since. I want a ss too.
Thanks for the great recommendation Mitch.
hey mitch, i just bought a mora companion. It looks almost identical to the high q. i wonder if there is a difference.
companion face is smaller
I took your advice from your past video, and I bought two if them. Glad I did, they are hands down my favorite carving knives. The blade shape, blade thickness it perfect for fine wood work. Carved my first spoons with it, check out my vids. It's a shame Mora dropped them from the line. I've been corresponding with Mora trying to get them to make a nice full tang version of it. I was hopping for the Garberg to be more designed blade shape like the HQ Robust. I'm still waiting for my Sigmora by Sigma 3 to fill that gap.
don't know where my comment went ? just got the bushcraft black and I highq black/ grey handle can't wait to try them
Awesome knives.
Hey Mitch , Hope all is well . Yeah ! I hate it when a company has a good thing going . And they discontinue it . I know they have come up with more advanced products . And yes maybe sells have fallen off on these knives too . But still I would make them a limited addition knives you could still get. But at a higher price . To make it worth there while to keep selling them. Thanks for the update .
There isn't any wonder why the Moras have stayed so popular. They are top notch in affordable quality blades. Lots of people talk crap about the handle and sheath but I've never seen one fail without serious intentional abuse. Mitch your still the feather stick King. Lol! Hang tough.
Would be a good backup knife for the NSK ;) Cool Mich.
hello my friend from kazakhstan. please tell me what is the diference between hq and mora companion mg carbonr? which is yours preference?
If im remember right the HighQ was made to replace the 510 that they discontinued (later they brought it back) so maybe try the new 510 or 511 i think the blade size and angle are the same. I have the HighQs and the 510 but i dont want to dig them out to look lol. But i think the blades are the same or pretty close.
Wasn't the 510 the one with the differential heat treat .pretty sure I have one branded Frost's from before they amalgamated into morakniv...
No that was a different model that had the different heat treatment and i have one but i cant remember the model number....
But it is s frosts version or KJ erickson version like you said before they became Morakniv
lol i looked it up in my vids its called the 780 Triflex. I actually have a review of it on my channel.
+sackett68 Your right .....Im thinking of Frost's Triflex..yep that was the one !
That whole handle style has been rendered obsolete....
Also the Miki and the Mora 2000....
It gave me great satisfaction to see that feather stick go in the fire
Carbon steel is by far my favorite knife material. If it's HQ, It literally self sharpens as you curl a feather like this. Maintenance is strict though. Must be kept oiled and never allowed to be left outside.
James Ritchie I think he possibly means that some times feather sticking strops a scandi of its wire edge or imperfections from hand sharpening...??? I have a Gerber Strongarm that I was having a hard time with getting the bur off of, took out and feathered some sticks and presto nice and clean.....not sharper just straight LOL.
Isn't the mora companion the exact same knife? I'd so.maybe that's why the stopped making them.
Mora continues to upgrade its products, as any business will do. Some products are surpassed; then others are dropped from the line. Moraknivs continues to make quality knives in a range of prices. I have three, all different. Plus a pristine SP53. Check out Gullrica for how to pronounce it.
It's a damn shame they discontinued these awesome blades
man what a shame I just got the black and grey module craftsman I think and the black can't wait to try them atb Mitch ....tom
damn spell check got the black and grey model and just got bushcraft black can't wait to try them out
Good thing I still have my red one!!
hehe, glad to hear it
Rest In Peace , -Morakniv Hi-q
So what is the upgrade blades to these discontinued Mora Brands ?
Kanzee from comparing versions, looks like Companion line is the closest (HighQ Robust -> Companion HD, same dimensions; HighQ Allround -> Companion, slightly longer at 4" vs 3.75".)
Other options are classic #1, and 510 at same dimensions, but different handles
tamgc Thank you for your response..
I bought a 20 set of Classic Mora's (wooden handled) a couple of years ago , followed by 30 more mora with the Ferro rods inside the handle..I guess its time to stock up on what's available ..like these companion Line. cheers
Kanzee Anytime, this page has some good charts on what's available and the comparable dimensions/handle styles:
www.ramblinjim.com/articles/mora-knife-models-explained-and-compared/
From what I've seen, pretty much can't go wrong with any of the Moras, even stainless (they use sandvik, which to my understanding is created in such a way that you don't get the usual large carbide clusters which is the biggest effect on the steel structure/performance)
An excellent site you share...thank you tamgc.
bookmarked it , for future use. cheers
Think you should write a haiku for the high Q
nice Mitch
The new Pros are basically the same with other grips.
I prefer the handle on the Clipper.
I wish I would have bought a High Q while they still made them. By the way Mitch, thanks for calling my custom Mountaineer the "Tron" knife on Adventure Sworn's instagram page, now everyone is calling it that and i HATED that stupid show! Its all good, I guess I can forgive you. Ha ha. Take care.
haha oh man sorry for that.
We need a HiQ haiku !
UNBELIEVABLE!....lol
jo man, thats it. I got one.
Your Tribe
Always impressed by your feathers. Especially with these knives, you seem really in tune with the edge geometry as you cut - not too deep, not too shallow and you lose almost zero curls. Well done
I only use Mora and Hultafors knives
I've got one if somewhere
they look like the companion whats the difference
Companion blade face is much wider; different blades, similar but different.
I thought i saw hair curlers in the thumbnail
Yay! Morakniv! And it's not "måra" like the o in Donald Trump, it's "Mora". With a round O.
He's sayin it right. That's his accent.
He is pronouncing it just fine...
..yup mora, not sure what your on about i say it fine.
Du pratar uppenbarligen inte svenska så hur vet du att du uttalar morakniv rätt? Att bli kränkt över att jag påpekar det är som att jag skulle bli kränkt om någon påpekade att det kanske inte heter Nev jork völd trejd senter.
You can still get them...carbon as well...I will make fire this weekend