In 1999 when i was 5 years old we went to Mora on a vacation and my Father bought me a Morakniv. (Frosts Morakniv 860) It was the knife i carved my first stick with and the knife that i gutted my first fish with etc. To this day that knife is still what i bring when i go into the forest or go fishing etc and it has never failed me despite everything i have put it through over the years!
That is what those tools can give you. These inexpensive (not cheap!), mostly traditional brands can carry so much memories, because they make great gifts and you are then willing to use them.
I know Knifecenter does not carry them. But around here (Switzerland) Hultafors is king. While they do have outdoor knives, they are especially popular as "beater" knives among tradespeople. They are quite similar to Morakniv, but even cheaper.
I have the " twin " Hultafors , with the heavier duty and " mora companion " style more nimble fixed blade on the same sheath! Great outdoor beater knives for the money
The best part about knives in this price range is there is no reason to limit yourself to just one! I have four or five of the blades on the table. I just love well made budget knives.
One thing I love about Mora is that they also sell several of their knives as blanks. You can make your own handle/sheath and have a "custom" knife without having to make the blade. I've made several and they've all been good for different purposes. I can also recommend their woodcarving line (the 106 and 120 in specific). They've got a laminated construction with the full scandi grind and feel like way more knife than the money would suggest.
The classic no. 1 stainless is my daily user. It was a blank that I threw in a mango wood handle, with a wood insert sheath wrapped in cheap chrome tanned leather with a dangler.
I think it's interesting that the blades alone are more expensive than some of their knives. You can cut/rip the rubber grip off of one of their cheaper knives to use the blade, and get a better deal.
@@debbiej.2168 yeah, I've definitely thought about doing that. I picked my blanks up from Rockler during a sale, so I was able to come out ahead that way.
Mora sets the pace for packing A LOT of fixed blade love into a budget price point. DCA, I hear you about the Garberg but even at $80-90, I believe Mora still delivers on their legacy of thoughtful design, utility, and quality. Regardless, where would the knife world be without Mora keeping everyone honest? Another great Beat The Icon episode. Thnx!
I’ve been waiting for this video!!!! I love Moras! I really like you showed the Garberg but didn’t include it in beat the icon. I love that you said, “Outperforms its price”. That’s exactly why the iconic Moras are so love, in my opinion. The Garberg is a great knife, but it belongs in its own category. I’d love to see that video too, when Garberg reaches icon status. I truly think only the Finn knives and the Terrasaur come close to matching this icon. Maybe I’m fangirling a bit. I have several Mora’’s and am always looking for more. Great video!
Hi from Sweden. When I was young the classic Mora was the knife to have. Lack of finger guard resulted in a number of injured fingers. Switched some decades ago to the modern basic Mora or Hultafors. Both at around $6 to $7. Being a farmer, uses them daily for lots of different tasks. Sharpen them when needed. Prefer carbon steel, sharper than stainless. For hunting a pricey knife.
"For hunting a pricey knife." No. They're still really inexpensive for hunting knives. The cheapest hunting knives I use (and the ones I prefer) are Mora. One hunt, I dressed out and skinned an axis deer, then skinned an elk (what you probably call a moose, but that's not a moose; it's an elk) and it held the edge a lot longer than the price would suggest.
@@immikeurnot i agree with Mike, the Mora and Hultafors to me are tools made for abuse. as for hunting, i like a more premium Helle or Marttinni knife. hunting for me is a lifestyle, and the knife is an important part of the ritual. you just dont understand Swenglish
Major knife collector here. Mostly US made knives. I heard all the raves about Mora’s and decided to get a 2000 first. Loved it. Gifted it to a friend and upgraded to a Garberg. Very happy with my Garberg. Wish I would’ve bought it first. Great knife that will last a very long time.
Just scraped meters worth of 3m skateboard tape out of bathroom tiles with a Robust and rolled that 12c so hard the whole belly shines like a secondary bevel, what else on Earth as a knife would you happily put through that task and expect it gets the job done? can't think of any.
It is hard to beat a Mora design for price. The Kansbol is a model that fits the Hunting and Bush Craft slot with a versatile sheath, handle and blade design. I believe a full tang blade is less important than most consider as necessary.🤔👍
There's no doubt that many folks will never use a knife hard enough that a full tang will be a needed feature. But when there are so many good knives under $50 with full tangs I feel like getting one is a good idea. I consider it one of those "better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" situations.
@@John-tx1wk Even if you added a full tang, you'd still mess up the edge and blade if you started hammering on it, so there's no point in a full tang on something like a Companion. At that point you're not a looking an alternative to a Mora, but just a cheap beater knife. I haven't seen anything beating the Mora within its niche even at 10 times the price of a Companion, not to mention they often have inferior design and build quality.
@@fridrekr7510 you guys should check out the Joe X tests for the Companion HD and for the Robust. Full tang or not, those knives are almost indestructible. And Joe has broken many full tang knives that cost 10 times more.
I experimented with a lot of knives in my decades of being an outdoorsmen, survivalist and bushcrafter. I wear a Mora Garberg on my belt and an Eldris around my neck. Those two cover every need I can come up with.
I love the Eldris, too. I think it gets overlooked because people tend to overlook smaller knives in general, but they really are safer for some things. And the Eldris is a great expression of a small/neck knife. I personally love the handle. I haven't found a small knife that has a better handle.
@talisikid1618, Disagree. They are very high quality knives with minimalist design at a great price point. (Also, did you just call the Garberg a “Walmart special”? 😂)
Years ago I got a carbon Mora Companion Heavy Duty, and it came with me while camping, hiking, doing historical re-enactment so building a XIII century camp, cutting thick ropes, preparing tent wooden spikes, shaping stuff and handles, etc. I had to sharpen it exactly once, it takes just a quick stropping and two drops of random oil to keep going. I'll probably get another non-HD version with a thinner stock blade to use as a slicer and food prepper, because slicing food is the only thing the thicker HD blade is not that awesome at.
I like how you make the transition from Bushcraft to more American style and also tactical knives all marketing aside many knives can serve as you're one knife I also like the way that you compare without saying one is bad or one is better than the other because you bring up the pros and cons of the different types of metal
I highly recommend it especially for how beefy the knife is and it comes with a very nice leather sheath like I'm surprised they can even sell the thing for that price.
The price? It's a ripoff! They used to sell the classics with laminated steel blades for 35-40% of what the classics with simple carbon steel blades cost now. That was before they became an item for knife-geeks international.
@@parcomolo256 I got mine for $30 brand new, and for something that's going to last generations I think it's worth it. I would say gas station knives are rip offs but not this knife. Now I get it you want the best of the best and so do I, I mean I bought a $200 spyderco manix 2 xl in cruecarta so I understand what a good knife is but the old timer is still a good knife and I like it.
My 12 year old son has had his mora companion for 2 years now , im going to buy him that Gerber as his next fixed blade , great shape for fishing and hunting plus that 7cr is going to be perfect for him learning how to sharpen a blade ( over the scandi grind on his mora ) thanks for the inspiration DCA!
Mora has a great knife for boating, it has a cork handle and a serrated blade without a sharp point, and it floats. Perfect if you get a net or line around your propeller etc. It's called the SRT Safe. It should be on every boat as safety equipment!
You start using the Mora knife not to risk damaging or wear out your expensive luxury knife. Next day you have a nice expensive knife well protected in the bottom of a drawer..
Mora's are great, but I prefer the Cold Steel Finnwolf. Another Cold Steel you could have included is the canadian belt knife. I was surprised by mine when I bought it. It is low cost but it's razor sharp and easy to use. The SRK-C is another great choice especially if you need it for a little harder use. Great job DCA and Thomas.
Boker also makes a nearly identical knock-off of the mora companion for ten bucks but I've never tried it. Mora is hard to beat! I keep one in each of my vehicles and in my tackle box. They even make one model with a cork handle so it floats, but I've never tried it. I love the grip of the standard companion. They are also very light. When doing woodsy stuff I wear a much better knife but keep one in my pack. They are so inexpensive I don't worry about it getting covered in pine sap or anything. When I was 12 years old 42 years ago I bought the smaller version of the #2 shown with the red birch handle for 2 dollars. It lived in my tackle box for many years in a salt water environment and has cut a lot of bait. Its still good as new! I keep it on my desk and use it for mundane tasks like opening packages so I don't dull my more expensive knives.
I seem to recall them being equally prevalent in Denmark too, with the colour coded plastic handles (red for carbon steel and blue for stainless, IIRC) being something that stuck in my mind. My dad swore by the red carbon steel ones (he’s retired now), as he found them easier to get razor sharp than the stainless ones, and although thought that the carbon steel needed to be sharpened more often, he considered it an acceptable trade off.
I have been using a Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter for years with zero problems. I hunt small game up to whitetail deer and just love this knife. I had a leather sheath made for mine which was my preference, but the included molded sheath is very serviceable too.
May I also suggest J-P Peltonen's Sissipuukko M07. 80CrV2. The sheath design is top notch with its rubber roller, that stops the knife from falling out at any angle. The handle is super ergonomic and its size is just right. I love using it whenever in the woods, paired with the Skrama 240.
As a Swede, I am biased and I would say nothing beats Mora knives, but if I had to pick one of the others I liked the Marttiini Condor Timberjack. I liked the rustic look on the blade, and it also has a low-key appearance that is similar to Mora. I would pick that one.
My first Mora was the Clipper which rarely gets mentioned these days. Anyhow, I absolutely love it. It was my first carbon steel blade and I was amazed at how it cut through wood like butter. I own several Mora’s now.
I keep a Mora Companion in my day hike pack. I take a Mora Bushcraft Black for extended backpacks and camping. I use a Mora Classic for a back yard/shop project knife. I would like to get a bunch of fixed blades, but I just keep thinking, "Why? I have a Mora for everything."
I love my Mora's. I have the Companion hi-vis orange in stainless for my sea fishing knife, a Kansbol in burnt orange for my camp knife. I'm gonna treat myself at Christmas with a Garberg in Dala red with a multi mount to replace a knock off Gerber StrongArm I use for heavier tasks. I love the scandi grind on the Mora's and love the quality and feel. You know they will never let you down if used correctly. The company is amazing and if you watch the factory tour on Morakniv RUclips channel you will see just how much pride and quality is put in to producing these great knifes.
Love my Mora’s I carry a companion everyday. I think I have 5 or 6 of them now. Both stainless and carbon. I’ve given them as gifts to other “knife” guys and they all like them. I’ve given my 3 kids Mora Eldris and told them to throw it in their car because it is so handy. But my fav. has to be the chisel point. I keep it in my wood working shop and put it on when I walk in. It’s so handy in the shop and it’s been used “hard” To me, you just can’t beat them.
This video is my dream! Bushcraft and cheap! I don’t think the Companion can be beat. But the Marttinni brand impressed me. I thought they were pricey! The terrasaur is my recommendation for a more robust option. My daughter carries my mora know. Thinking of an HD version for a bag-knife. TBH, I’d take a chance with anything on the table!
I have several Martinis and they are ok knives. My biggest issue with them that they allways but lackuer on wooden handles but you can allways sand it off.
Maybe worth mentioning Cold Steel Finn Wolf folder: the triad lock makes it a serious competitor to the fixed blades. 3.38” blade with a true Scandi grind and a reversible pocket clip, it’s my camping go to.
I have a couple of them and carry one almost every day., both at work and as a backup out in the woods I've used them for all kinds of tasks including opening boxes, making fine cuts on carpentry projects, slicing cheese, and batoning smaller pieces of firewood. Although edge retention is not great, the lock makes it stout enough that it can do basically any normal fixed blade task. It's a great pocket option.
Mora is like Victorinox: better than the price suggests and does what's needed. There may be better cutlery out there even for better prices, but personally i'm totally happy with my Eldris and Companion (and Swisschamp) to search around for anything else.
Yeah, Victorinox is what I recommend, if I get the question of “first chef’s knife for home cooks”. Sure, there are better kitchen knives out there, but for a very affordable price, you get a good knife that will serve you well for years and you can always buy something “fancier” later on, if you get really into home cooking and can afford one…). If you choose the fibrox hilt version, you can arguably put a Victorinox in the dishwasher too (if you can place them securely, so they don’t rattle around). When I got a dishwasher, I chose one with a top drawer that allowed me to place a Victorinox securely, edge up and I didn’t notice any difference in dulling and performance when compared to the hand washing I used before.
I’ve got my grandfathers vintage erikksen mora. He was a Swedish carpenter. I’ve got a bunch of the modern ones, cheap enough to have one everywhere I might need one.
My Dad bought me a Mora #2 when I was about 7 years old. Mom quickly confiscated it but got it back about a year later. Love that knife. Still in my trout box.
My father bought me a Mora 2000 knife in like 91-92. I still use it for many tasks today. I have sharpned it a little different though. the tip of the blade from the narrower grind i have scandi razor sharp because i use it mostley for gutting fish and small gaim. The better part of the blade i have in a scandi but beveled the edge in "30 degree" angle. For batoning small wood and bones. It has never failed me, but i also combine it with a Hultafors Classic axe for chopping wood and making simple shelters. So i wold say with these 2 tools or equivalent, you can make the most of a few days in or a week in the woods, combine that with a saw🥰 Thank you for your video!!! I learned alot i did not know 😃
Also not shown were BPS knives. They have some great Bushcraft knives that don't break the bank. Carbon steel and some models with stainless options too.
BPS’ 1066 variant is a spring steel… it’s actually pretty good in use and sharpens pretty easily. I have the adventurer, I have beat the living crap out of it, made feather sticks, some food prep (though I have other knives better for food), chopped and I have never chipped or rolled the blade. It strops back nicely to a sharp edge. I have a companion and an Eldris Light for backups.
@@IGmeanwell ‘spring steel’ is irrelevant and mean’s essentially nothing about the actual performance. all that means is that steel is used to make springs, which even things like 1084 and 1095 as well as 5160 are.
I had a small version of the mora nr 2 when I grew up, got it when I was like 6 and it felt quite nice to work with. Made it feel nostalgic when I got a nr 2 as an adult
Ah yeah! Moras are excellent because they are a thin blade, so many knives are just to thick for practice woods use. If I want a thicker knife the terrasaur is perfect. Any thicker I just don’t need for my needs. Always love the fixed blade videos! Thanks
Mora has the scandigrind & that grind is for me mainly from the Sami People living in Finnamark(North of Sweden, Finland & Norway). They are reindeer herders. These days there is a tendancy called Bushcraft for people doing outdoor activities. I've seen many historical videos from the Norway National Librairy showing Sami's way of living & it's obvious that this specific grind works much better when living in the Wild. Full grind with secondary bevel works well for cooking froots, vegetables & curtings cardboard, but the Sami had none of these.
I think that reindeer herders usually carry a lapinpuukko and leuku. The difference between lapinpuukko and other puukkoknives is the shape of the handle. All puukkoknives has scandigrind and scandigrind is not exclusive to Sami people knives. I don't know is that what you meant but that how I understood it.
My survival teacher got me hooked on the Morakniv, and I bought a few, gave away a few, and kept 2, and lost one, so I'm down to the last Mora. I still love this little sharp carbon-steel rat-tang knife. It is an excellent non-tactical looking survival knife that works very well for its function and feels comfortable in my hand. I'd say it's the best 20 bucks I spent on a quality knife.
Bahco makes a Mora Companion clone for about half the price. I have a few of them. Great, cheap knives. Also got a 5Cr15MOV Gerber full tang tactical/general-purpose knife for about US$15 on sale that was a great buy.
For those wanting a cheap alternative leather sheath for the Ontario sp1. The Kabar USMC leather sheaths will fit and fit absolutely perfectly. Even the snap closes and locks up really well. Highly suggest it. For less than $20 off Amazon you can't go wrong.
The largest Mora Classic has always been my do everything knife. Unfortunately the blade of the latest model is only 13.5 cm while it is used to be over 15 cm which makes quite a difference for some tasks. Not sure if it's a redesign of No 3 or if there used to be a lager model. Bought a Pathfinder to compensate and it a bit larger again and thicker blade, but not full tang.
I'm a big Mora fan. I can attest that the bushcraft is a great hunting knife, but my favorite is my Mora fillet knife. Perfect size. I've used it on many fish, but I've also processed an entire deer with mine, only stopping to resharpen once. I also recently got one of the Mora laminated unhandled blades, which I'm currently fitting with a stacked leather handle.
I'v used Mora knives for 20+ years. They take and hold an edge with the best knives. I put an edge on them with a Work Sharp and then blue the blade. Along with taking an edge, they have a hard backbone that is perfect for popping the ribs at the sternum. Great field knife!
My favorite outdoor combo is the Mora 2000 knife, and an old Leatherman supertool the kind they stopped making. The Mora 2000 is the kitchen knife and GP knife. And the Leatherman is for mostly fishing related purposes. Like if I need a set of pliers to remove hooks from a fish. But also for any ad hock repair that may be needed.
Stainless steel mora does not sharpen up as much as I like. But I like the knives and bought two carbon steel ones when I saw a ridiculously cheap sale price on them. I have not used the two new ones yet because the first mora keeps going and going. The two carbon steel ones are just sitting in my bug out bag.
Great presentation. I have several Mora knives. Love them. I also have many other knives. The Timberjack with its 90’ spine is nice, but the sheath is not good. The inexpensive Odenwolf scandi grind is nice for the money 😊 I do have several Marttiini knives that are great for the money. 😊
I really like a lot of Moraknivs lineup, the new series they've launched is great also. The Kansbol is fantastic and is basically the same as the "outdoorsman" from Böker but for a third of the price.
Martiini Deluxe anniversary edition been with me for almost 20 years. Still feels new after thousands of campfires later. Also worked trough dozen or so mora companions on work site, perfectly priced when you know you will break it but can take a beating
My Mora Companion hangs on my work bench (in the garage) via the keyhole on the back of the sheath. Always in reach and always easily popped onto my belt for yard work.
Bahco makes what is essentially a clone of the Companion that has been my daily use knife for years now. I've broken the clip off a few holsters and broken a blade prying stuff I shouldn't have. But I'm really happy with them and now always a have a couple spares in case I lose one. I'd be curious if anyone has experience with both the Mora and Bahco versions and any opinions on if one is better than the other.
@@petter5721 No I haven't. Looking on Amazon looks like they offer a hard plastic gripped version for under $15 and a rubber gripped version for under $29. I personally would want the rubber grip. But looks pretty similar, though I think I like the shape of the grip on the Bahco better.
I had the bahco clone first. I loved it so much it compelled me to try a real mora. I went with the mora spark instead of companion but the mora is noticeably better.
I have bought some blades in Mora in 1996 directly at the fabric. Carved an own grip of juniper and sealed it with epoxy. Lasts ever since. Razersharp. Greets from germany BTW: the filetkniv from Mora is also fantastic!
My favorite is the Mora Kansbol for one main reason: weight -strengh balance. Its a bit unfortunate that weight was not a factor in D.C.A's comparison here. Cause the tough construcrion, the low price and the very easy to carry low weight is the trible strike, that send the other companies packing...
I miss the Ganzo G806 and G807 in this collection. Different blade design (flat/sabre) but in the same class. Over the years I used nearly every of the different Morakniv types, but my favourite is still the Mora 2000 or the following profile ground Bushcraft Forest and the Kansbol.
It was a little more expensive but I bought a gerber gator fixed blade for a hunting knife. Sharp out of package, drop point saber grind, full grippy handle. Fiskar type plastic/nylon sheath, USA built. Great little camp/hunter blade.
Looks similar to Suomi Puukko Knives from next door. Got one of those with a bone handle and silver fittings. Popular item for tourists to pick up there.
Cold steel SRK is a great do anything beater knife. Have one and I use it for anything including prying. If it breaks ( doubtful) it's like 30 bucks. Feel like I can use it harder than any of those moras. Altho 16 bucks for a companion is an insane price for a decent knife.
One correction, the year of the “consolidation” mentioned in the beginning is not correct. The last two big companies were KJ Eriksson and Frost. The KJ Eriksson bought the Frost in phases, and in 2005 the remaining shares of the Frost are sold to KJ Eriksson. The brand changes KJ name to MoraOfSweden and then in 2009 they change to what we now know as MORAKNIV.
Many of the perfect Morakniv designs we know today, had their roots by Frost. The Clipper was the predecessor of the Companion and early profile grinds had their origin at Frosts of Sweden.
@@ingowalkerling5141 it’s a mix. When the two companies merge, there were a lot of overlap model. The clipper for example, evolved to the HighQ and TopQ line (that latter evolved to the companion), based of the Frost clipper handle with some changes and the blades from KJE.
My Mora Garberg is hands down the best knife I'll ever want to own. It loves my hand and feels like an extension. I didn't like the finish on the blade so I hand-polished it and put a nice edge on it with a 10,000 gr ceramic stone and all I have to do is wave it a tomato from across the room and it falls apart. With that said though, there are some pretty nice looking knives there. My Mora will definitely outlive me though!
Im working as a carpenter in SW, so per year om buying 3-4 st. mora knives. Im even not sharpening em just using until they are ok , and later buying new one.And using em everywhere from pencil sharpening, el cabels cleaning....and sometimes I even use it instead of a wood chisel lol
I have the Mora Companion and Gerber Spine, I have used the Mora extensively in bushcraft/camp setting but the Spine seems a bit out of place doing that.
Now you have to compare the garberg to every bushcraft knife under $200. Can't beat the value, I have both the bushcraft and garberg. I got the garberg as a gift , I thought it was a waste of an extra 30 to 50 bucks, and wouldn't buy the garberg for myself. The garberg blew my mind, simple differences but huge effect in performance.
Condor tools Terrasaur. All day. This is my work knife. I'm pretty rough on my knives which is why I usually buy cheaper ones and sharpen them often. This knife style seems to hold an edge much better than my classic American style camp knives that I'm used to. I only have to sharpen this one every 3 weeks or so rather than the every weekend that I have been used to for the last 30 years.
I have the Schrade SCHF31S (partially serrated version) and I really like it. But I don't think I'd compare it to my Mora Basic or Mora Companion. 🤷🏻♂️
I'm leaning toward the Condor Terrasaur. I have other Condor knives and really appreciate what they bring to the market. The one knife I'll consider owning are the Marttiini knives. I see them in catalogs all the time and they are easy to look at. Can definitely see the quality built into them.
I have owned the Bushcraft Black Survival Knife by Morakniv for almost a year now. I've owned several other brands and the Bushcraft Black Carbon Steel Blade is the best bang for your buck. I see all these other wanna bees buying 300-700 handmade knives. It doesn't matter what knife you buy if you don't know how to use it. The Bushcraft Black is ideally the best for practicality and affordability.
My friend, I love your channel keep up the great work...I will be ordering a few companions in high carbon soon. I had 16 moras at one time. When I split with my ex... she stole all but 1 mora, a few hultifors, a few other similar knives, a custom made kephart. Ouch, yea that hurt... a condor bushcraft parang...the green handle one. My old hickory knife, my tramintino machete, a and a few pocket knives costing about 400 dollars. Yea, I miss my mora compaions
24:59 Comments. I did like the presentation of the Condor. And right at the end, was it the Schrader Tactical? That's quite a presentation. I am very drawn to something like the Garburg or the Kansbol... They are high on my list to expand my collection, But the Condor Terrasaur? And that Schrade... Tempt. I also did like the semi uniqueness of the Gerber Spine. I might consider it for my vest knife for my kayak... I had one I loved, but, alas, no longer, and I'm shopping for its replacement.
A suggestion is to try the Hultafors hantverkarkniv with a high carbon blade. It sells for less than $10 here in Sweden. It's my favorit knife to bring to the forest since it wouldn't be the end of the world if I managed to lose it. Nice video!
Last Mora knife I bought I paid about $3 two year ago, something that is an insane deal. Still have never paid over $10 for one ever, but I think that is changing with the loss of physical stores where there was frequent discounts.
Question...the Old Hickory and OKC knives...are they still being produced? I know after the sale there was chatter about both lines being discontinued...
Finn here. Even in Finland, Mora is actually quite often used as a synonym for a knife or puukko (like similar to what Google is for search engines). And I believe it's due to the price vs performance. Having said that, at least my family has always preferred the Marttiini's due to the style and equal functionality, and because they are Finnish. I've owned 3 or 4 Marttiinis over my life since circa 1985 and the reason I've had to replace them each time was that I simply lost them out in the woods and fishing trips.
Yep, I brought my mora companion at a famous army surplus in sydney, then I saw the exact same knife in a different brand for a quarter of the price a couple of weeks later. Still love it though.
For my Aussie brethren, where moras aren’t so cheap- don’t over pay for Moras here at the normal camping stores. Do you your own research on mora, fiskars (who also own Gerber) and bahco. Certain tool shops that are all owned by the same parent company have the companion much cheaper, without mora written on it, though in different colours than the official Australian release. It’s a bit of a wormhole but you’ll find what you’re looking for if you’re looking for it. Don’t you just love corporate globalisation??
I didn't think they were that expensive but now I've seen the Bahco holy crap haha. It's in sale for $15 that is crazy cheap. I feel like the companion HD was $25 or so when I bought it but that was I think 10 years ago.
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In 1999 when i was 5 years old we went to Mora on a vacation and my Father bought me a Morakniv. (Frosts Morakniv 860)
It was the knife i carved my first stick with and the knife that i gutted my first fish with etc.
To this day that knife is still what i bring when i go into the forest or go fishing etc and it has never failed me despite everything i have put it through over the years!
That is what those tools can give you. These inexpensive (not cheap!), mostly traditional brands can carry so much memories, because they make great gifts and you are then willing to use them.
Mine is almost 60 years old. 🙂
I know Knifecenter does not carry them. But around here (Switzerland) Hultafors is king. While they do have outdoor knives, they are especially popular as "beater" knives among tradespeople. They are quite similar to Morakniv, but even cheaper.
I have the " twin " Hultafors , with the heavier duty and " mora companion " style more nimble fixed blade on the same sheath! Great outdoor beater knives for the money
Good knife, but here in Sweden, where they both origin from, Hultafors is viewed as a cheaper copy of the original Mora.
AH, but KnifeCenter doesn't sell Hultafors, so that's why they get no mention.
Fiskars make some really nice beater knives too in the same price range imo
Yeah, when I looked them up that was the first thing I thought @@christiankreisel8473
The best part about knives in this price range is there is no reason to limit yourself to just one! I have four or five of the blades on the table. I just love well made budget knives.
One thing I love about Mora is that they also sell several of their knives as blanks. You can make your own handle/sheath and have a "custom" knife without having to make the blade. I've made several and they've all been good for different purposes.
I can also recommend their woodcarving line (the 106 and 120 in specific). They've got a laminated construction with the full scandi grind and feel like way more knife than the money would suggest.
The classic no. 1 stainless is my daily user. It was a blank that I threw in a mango wood handle, with a wood insert sheath wrapped in cheap chrome tanned leather with a dangler.
I think it's interesting that the blades alone are more expensive than some of their knives. You can cut/rip the rubber grip off of one of their cheaper knives to use the blade, and get a better deal.
@@debbiej.2168 yeah, I've definitely thought about doing that. I picked my blanks up from Rockler during a sale, so I was able to come out ahead that way.
Hand carving handles for knives are both fun and makes them art items essentially.
Companion for the win! Best Garden knife I own.
Mora sets the pace for packing A LOT of fixed blade love into a budget price point. DCA, I hear you about the Garberg but even at $80-90, I believe Mora still delivers on their legacy of thoughtful design, utility, and quality. Regardless, where would the knife world be without Mora keeping everyone honest? Another great Beat The Icon episode. Thnx!
I’ve been waiting for this video!!!! I love Moras! I really like you showed the Garberg but didn’t include it in beat the icon. I love that you said, “Outperforms its price”. That’s exactly why the iconic Moras are so love, in my opinion. The Garberg is a great knife, but it belongs in its own category. I’d love to see that video too, when Garberg reaches icon status. I truly think only the Finn knives and the Terrasaur come close to matching this icon. Maybe I’m fangirling a bit. I have several Mora’’s and am always looking for more. Great video!
Hi from Sweden. When I was young the classic Mora was the knife to have. Lack of finger guard resulted in a number of injured fingers. Switched some decades ago to the modern basic Mora or Hultafors. Both at around $6 to $7. Being a farmer, uses them daily for lots of different tasks. Sharpen them when needed. Prefer carbon steel, sharper than stainless. For hunting a pricey knife.
"For hunting a pricey knife."
No. They're still really inexpensive for hunting knives. The cheapest hunting knives I use (and the ones I prefer) are Mora. One hunt, I dressed out and skinned an axis deer, then skinned an elk (what you probably call a moose, but that's not a moose; it's an elk) and it held the edge a lot longer than the price would suggest.
@@immikeurnot i agree with Mike, the Mora and Hultafors to me are tools made for abuse. as for hunting, i like a more premium Helle or Marttinni knife. hunting for me is a lifestyle, and the knife is an important part of the ritual. you just dont understand Swenglish
@@immikeurnotPretty sure the Swedish don't call it moose but something in Swedish.
I know it's "Elch" in German, and google says "Älg" für Swedish.
@@cyan_oxy6734its Älg in Sweden
Major knife collector here. Mostly US made knives. I heard all the raves about Mora’s and decided to get a 2000 first. Loved it. Gifted it to a friend and upgraded to a Garberg. Very happy with my Garberg. Wish I would’ve bought it first. Great knife that will last a very long time.
Still have my army issued 2000 from over 20 years ago!
Love my companion! The thinner stainless and comfy handle is very nice if you're not the type to take a hammer to a knife.
Just scraped meters worth of 3m skateboard tape out of bathroom tiles with a Robust and rolled that 12c so hard the whole belly shines like a secondary bevel, what else on Earth as a knife would you happily put through that task and expect it gets the job done? can't think of any.
It is hard to beat a Mora design for price. The Kansbol is a model that fits the Hunting and Bush Craft slot with a versatile sheath, handle and blade design. I believe a full tang blade is less important than most consider as necessary.🤔👍
There's no doubt that many folks will never use a knife hard enough that a full tang will be a needed feature. But when there are so many good knives under $50 with full tangs I feel like getting one is a good idea. I consider it one of those "better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" situations.
@@John-tx1wk Even if you added a full tang, you'd still mess up the edge and blade if you started hammering on it, so there's no point in a full tang on something like a Companion. At that point you're not a looking an alternative to a Mora, but just a cheap beater knife. I haven't seen anything beating the Mora within its niche even at 10 times the price of a Companion, not to mention they often have inferior design and build quality.
@@fridrekr7510 you guys should check out the Joe X tests for the Companion HD and for the Robust. Full tang or not, those knives are almost indestructible. And Joe has broken many full tang knives that cost 10 times more.
I think this may be my favorite video you guys have put out. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
I experimented with a lot of knives in my decades of being an outdoorsmen, survivalist and bushcrafter. I wear a Mora Garberg on my belt and an Eldris around my neck. Those two cover every need I can come up with.
I love the Eldris, too. I think it gets overlooked because people tend to overlook smaller knives in general, but they really are safer for some things. And the Eldris is a great expression of a small/neck knife. I personally love the handle. I haven't found a small knife that has a better handle.
The eldris in unbelievably genius, great knife.
Red Eldris is my neck knife too😊And I don’t need anything else.
Still cheap knives. Not the best in any category. Walmart specials.
@talisikid1618, Disagree. They are very high quality knives with minimalist design at a great price point. (Also, did you just call the Garberg a “Walmart special”? 😂)
Years ago I got a carbon Mora Companion Heavy Duty, and it came with me while camping, hiking, doing historical re-enactment so building a XIII century camp, cutting thick ropes, preparing tent wooden spikes, shaping stuff and handles, etc. I had to sharpen it exactly once, it takes just a quick stropping and two drops of random oil to keep going.
I'll probably get another non-HD version with a thinner stock blade to use as a slicer and food prepper, because slicing food is the only thing the thicker HD blade is not that awesome at.
I like how you make the transition from Bushcraft to more American style and also tactical knives all marketing aside many knives can serve as you're one knife I also like the way that you compare without saying one is bad or one is better than the other because you bring up the pros and cons of the different types of metal
I'm happy you showed the old timer heritage knife in there!!! I love mine especially for the price, it's sweet!!!
I love that one - I have to get one. I have had the heritage lockback for a year or so, and it's been great.
I highly recommend it especially for how beefy the knife is and it comes with a very nice leather sheath like I'm surprised they can even sell the thing for that price.
The price? It's a ripoff! They used to sell the classics with laminated steel blades for 35-40% of what the classics with simple carbon steel blades cost now. That was before they became an item for knife-geeks international.
@@parcomolo256 I got mine for $30 brand new, and for something that's going to last generations I think it's worth it. I would say gas station knives are rip offs but not this knife. Now I get it you want the best of the best and so do I, I mean I bought a $200 spyderco manix 2 xl in cruecarta so I understand what a good knife is but the old timer is still a good knife and I like it.
My 12 year old son has had his mora companion for 2 years now , im going to buy him that Gerber as his next fixed blade , great shape for fishing and hunting plus that 7cr is going to be perfect for him learning how to sharpen a blade ( over the scandi grind on his mora ) thanks for the inspiration DCA!
Mora has a great knife for boating, it has a cork handle and a serrated blade without a sharp point, and it floats. Perfect if you get a net or line around your propeller etc. It's called the SRT Safe. It should be on every boat as safety equipment!
You start using the Mora knife not to risk damaging or wear out your expensive luxury knife. Next day you have a nice expensive knife well protected in the bottom of a drawer..
Bold of you to asume i have something luxurious
Mora's are great, but I prefer the Cold Steel Finnwolf. Another Cold Steel you could have included is the canadian belt knife. I was surprised by mine when I bought it. It is low cost but it's razor sharp and easy to use. The SRK-C is another great choice especially if you need it for a little harder use. Great job DCA and Thomas.
I LOVE my Mora Companion in stainless! I actually have 3 of them because they are so convenient and affordable.
Boker also makes a nearly identical knock-off of the mora companion for ten bucks but I've never tried it. Mora is hard to beat! I keep one in each of my vehicles and in my tackle box. They even make one model with a cork handle so it floats, but I've never tried it. I love the grip of the standard companion. They are also very light. When doing woodsy stuff I wear a much better knife but keep one in my pack. They are so inexpensive I don't worry about it getting covered in pine sap or anything. When I was 12 years old 42 years ago I bought the smaller version of the #2 shown with the red birch handle for 2 dollars. It lived in my tackle box for many years in a salt water environment and has cut a lot of bait. Its still good as new! I keep it on my desk and use it for mundane tasks like opening packages so I don't dull my more expensive knives.
Just busted up some firewood with my bushcraft black. Can't beat it.
Fun fact: almost every single person in the construction industry in Sweden carries a Mora.
Those are smart people!
@@scottsyoutubeworld1824 Indeed. The hole in the belt clip attaches to a special button with a pocket underneath on the right leg on our trousers
I seem to recall them being equally prevalent in Denmark too, with the colour coded plastic handles (red for carbon steel and blue for stainless, IIRC) being something that stuck in my mind.
My dad swore by the red carbon steel ones (he’s retired now), as he found them easier to get razor sharp than the stainless ones, and although thought that the carbon steel needed to be sharpened more often, he considered it an acceptable trade off.
@@eeyore6527 I recall Moras often being tucked into the deep, narrow pockets on work pants meant for meter-/yardsticks etc.
Correction. Almost every person carries a Mora.
Morakniv all the way. I have four of them. No 1, 511, Pro-C Carbon and Kansbol. Knives that can do any knife task you will ever need. 🎸🔪
The Pro C is a very good knive IMHO. It carves well and just an every day user.
If you want a unbreakable Mora knife. Go for a Mora Robust. It can’t be beat, on par with the Hultafors Grov kniv. Monster knifes.
I have been using a Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter for years with zero problems. I hunt small game up to whitetail deer and just love this knife. I had a leather sheath made for mine which was my preference, but the included molded sheath is very serviceable too.
May I also suggest J-P Peltonen's Sissipuukko M07. 80CrV2. The sheath design is top notch with its rubber roller, that stops the knife from falling out at any angle. The handle is super ergonomic and its size is just right. I love using it whenever in the woods, paired with the Skrama 240.
As a Swede, I am biased and I would say nothing beats Mora knives, but if I had to pick one of the others I liked the Marttiini Condor Timberjack. I liked the rustic look on the blade, and it also has a low-key appearance that is similar to Mora. I would pick that one.
I have both the Cold Steel Finnhawk, Finn Bear, and Mora Companion. The Cold Steel Finnhawk is my favorite.
My first Mora was the Clipper which rarely gets mentioned these days. Anyhow, I absolutely love it. It was my first carbon steel blade and I was amazed at how it cut through wood like butter. I own several Mora’s now.
I keep a Mora Companion in my day hike pack. I take a Mora Bushcraft Black for extended backpacks and camping. I use a Mora Classic for a back yard/shop project knife. I would like to get a bunch of fixed blades, but I just keep thinking, "Why? I have a Mora for everything."
I love my Mora's. I have the Companion hi-vis orange in stainless for my sea fishing knife, a Kansbol in burnt orange for my camp knife. I'm gonna treat myself at Christmas with a Garberg in Dala red with a multi mount to replace a knock off Gerber StrongArm I use for heavier tasks. I love the scandi grind on the Mora's and love the quality and feel. You know they will never let you down if used correctly. The company is amazing and if you watch the factory tour on Morakniv RUclips channel you will see just how much pride and quality is put in to producing these great knifes.
Love my Mora’s I carry a companion everyday. I think I have 5 or 6 of them now. Both stainless and carbon. I’ve given them as gifts to other “knife” guys and they all like them. I’ve given my 3 kids Mora Eldris and told them to throw it in their car because it is so handy. But my fav. has to be the chisel point. I keep it in my wood working shop and put it on when I walk in. It’s so handy in the shop and it’s been used “hard” To me, you just can’t beat them.
We also use them in the Swedish military (Morakniv 2000) Really handy when splitting firewood for example
This video is my dream! Bushcraft and cheap! I don’t think the Companion can be beat. But the Marttinni brand impressed me. I thought they were pricey! The terrasaur is my recommendation for a more robust option. My daughter carries my mora know. Thinking of an HD version for a bag-knife. TBH, I’d take a chance with anything on the table!
I have several Martinis and they are ok knives. My biggest issue with them that they allways but lackuer on wooden handles but you can allways sand it off.
Maybe worth mentioning Cold Steel Finn Wolf folder: the triad lock makes it a serious competitor to the fixed blades. 3.38” blade with a true Scandi grind and a reversible pocket clip, it’s my camping go to.
Yes, worth a mention being probably the only folder of that type, at least that I know of.
I have a couple of them and carry one almost every day., both at work and as a backup out in the woods I've used them for all kinds of tasks including opening boxes, making fine cuts on carpentry projects, slicing cheese, and batoning smaller pieces of firewood. Although edge retention is not great, the lock makes it stout enough that it can do basically any normal fixed blade task. It's a great pocket option.
Mora is like Victorinox: better than the price suggests and does what's needed. There may be better cutlery out there even for better prices, but personally i'm totally happy with my Eldris and Companion (and Swisschamp) to search around for anything else.
Yeah, Victorinox is what I recommend, if I get the question of “first chef’s knife for home cooks”.
Sure, there are better kitchen knives out there, but for a very affordable price, you get a good knife that will serve you well for years and you can always buy something “fancier” later on, if you get really into home cooking and can afford one…).
If you choose the fibrox hilt version, you can arguably put a Victorinox in the dishwasher too (if you can place them securely, so they don’t rattle around). When I got a dishwasher, I chose one with a top drawer that allowed me to place a Victorinox securely, edge up and I didn’t notice any difference in dulling and performance when compared to the hand washing I used before.
I’ve got my grandfathers vintage erikksen mora. He was a Swedish carpenter. I’ve got a bunch of the modern ones, cheap enough to have one everywhere I might need one.
I have about five of them from Amazon, for the house, garage, toolbox, camp bag and vehicles. So handy.
My Dad bought me a Mora #2 when I was about 7 years old. Mom quickly confiscated it but got it back about a year later. Love that knife. Still in my trout box.
The Odenwolf W1 in D2 with Scandi grind is a competitor. I have one and I'm very happy with it.
My father bought me a Mora 2000 knife in like 91-92. I still use it for many tasks today. I have sharpned it a little different though. the tip of the blade from the narrower grind i have scandi razor sharp because i use it mostley for gutting fish and small gaim. The better part of the blade i have in a scandi but beveled the edge in "30 degree" angle. For batoning small wood and bones. It has never failed me, but i also combine it with a Hultafors Classic axe for chopping wood and making simple shelters. So i wold say with these 2 tools or equivalent, you can make the most of a few days in or a week in the woods, combine that with a saw🥰 Thank you for your video!!! I learned alot i did not know 😃
Also not shown were BPS knives. They have some great Bushcraft knives that don't break the bank. Carbon steel and some models with stainless options too.
because KC doesn’t sell them. also BPS uses kinda shit steel. they use a version of basic 420 for their stainless and only a 1066 carbon steel.
@@acid6urns I have had no issues with the blades I have from them. They also started using 14c28n.
BPS’ 1066 variant is a spring steel… it’s actually pretty good in use and sharpens pretty easily. I have the adventurer, I have beat the living crap out of it, made feather sticks, some food prep (though I have other knives better for food), chopped and I have never chipped or rolled the blade. It strops back nicely to a sharp edge. I have a companion and an Eldris Light for backups.
@@IGmeanwell ‘spring steel’ is irrelevant and mean’s essentially nothing about the actual performance. all that means is that steel is used to make springs, which even things like 1084 and 1095 as well as 5160 are.
I had a small version of the mora nr 2 when I grew up, got it when I was like 6 and it felt quite nice to work with. Made it feel nostalgic when I got a nr 2 as an adult
Ah yeah! Moras are excellent because they are a thin blade, so many knives are just to thick for practice woods use. If I want a thicker knife the terrasaur is perfect. Any thicker I just don’t need for my needs. Always love the fixed blade videos! Thanks
That old timer heritage was one of the best knives I've ever used
Mora has the scandigrind & that grind is for me mainly from the Sami People living in Finnamark(North of Sweden, Finland & Norway). They are reindeer herders. These days there is a tendancy called Bushcraft for people doing outdoor activities. I've seen many historical videos from the Norway National Librairy showing Sami's way of living & it's obvious that this specific grind works much better when living in the Wild. Full grind with secondary bevel works well for cooking froots, vegetables & curtings cardboard, but the Sami had none of these.
I think that reindeer herders usually carry a lapinpuukko and leuku. The difference between lapinpuukko and other puukkoknives is the shape of the handle. All puukkoknives has scandigrind and scandigrind is not exclusive to Sami people knives. I don't know is that what you meant but that how I understood it.
My survival teacher got me hooked on the Morakniv, and I bought a few, gave away a few, and kept 2, and lost one, so I'm down to the last Mora. I still love this little sharp carbon-steel rat-tang knife. It is an excellent non-tactical looking survival knife that works very well for its function and feels comfortable in my hand. I'd say it's the best 20 bucks I spent on a quality knife.
Bahco makes a Mora Companion clone for about half the price. I have a few of them. Great, cheap knives. Also got a 5Cr15MOV Gerber full tang tactical/general-purpose knife for about US$15 on sale that was a great buy.
Yay for blades on a Tuesday! I love my moras but I like sharpening a hollow grind more. The scandi requires removing steel across the whole bevel
For those wanting a cheap alternative leather sheath for the Ontario sp1. The Kabar USMC leather sheaths will fit and fit absolutely perfectly. Even the snap closes and locks up really well. Highly suggest it. For less than $20 off Amazon you can't go wrong.
Bps knives also sells a few sizes of leather sheath in a slightly different style for roughly the same price.
The largest Mora Classic has always been my do everything knife. Unfortunately the blade of the latest model is only 13.5 cm while it is used to be over 15 cm which makes quite a difference for some tasks. Not sure if it's a redesign of No 3 or if there used to be a lager model. Bought a Pathfinder to compensate and it a bit larger again and thicker blade, but not full tang.
I'm a big Mora fan. I can attest that the bushcraft is a great hunting knife, but my favorite is my Mora fillet knife. Perfect size. I've used it on many fish, but I've also processed an entire deer with mine, only stopping to resharpen once. I also recently got one of the Mora laminated unhandled blades, which I'm currently fitting with a stacked leather handle.
I use a Mora fillet knife at work, cutting Armaflex insulation. One thing I hate is the sheath. Breaks and comes off the belt loop very easily.
Love Moras, always have one in my pack!
I'v used Mora knives for 20+ years. They take and hold an edge with the best knives. I put an edge on them with a Work Sharp and then blue the blade. Along with taking an edge, they have a hard backbone that is perfect for popping the ribs at the sternum. Great field knife!
I'm Danish, and imo, that pronouciation spot on. Good job! 👏👏
My favorite outdoor combo is the Mora 2000 knife, and an old Leatherman supertool the kind they stopped making. The Mora 2000 is the kitchen knife and GP knife. And the Leatherman is for mostly fishing related purposes. Like if I need a set of pliers to remove hooks from a fish. But also for any ad hock repair that may be needed.
another suggestion:
cold steel roach belly
the current version now has a hard plastic sheath as opposed to the old nylon one.
Stainless steel mora does not sharpen up as much as I like. But I like the knives and bought two carbon steel ones when I saw a ridiculously cheap sale price on them. I have not used the two new ones yet because the first mora keeps going and going. The two carbon steel ones are just sitting in my bug out bag.
hi from norway. i have used the Mora kniv for probably 20 years, and i can say with confidence that the Hultafors HVK is definitely a step up.
Great presentation. I have several Mora knives. Love them. I also have many other knives. The Timberjack with its 90’ spine is nice, but the sheath is not good. The inexpensive Odenwolf scandi grind is nice for the money 😊 I do have several Marttiini knives that are great for the money. 😊
I really like a lot of Moraknivs lineup, the new series they've launched is great also.
The Kansbol is fantastic and is basically the same as the "outdoorsman" from Böker but for a third of the price.
Martiini Deluxe anniversary edition been with me for almost 20 years. Still feels new after thousands of campfires later. Also worked trough dozen or so mora companions on work site, perfectly priced when you know you will break it but can take a beating
I was surprised to see cold steel on the list! I usually think of their crazier designs so it’s great to see them here!
My Mora Companion hangs on my work bench (in the garage) via the keyhole on the back of the sheath. Always in reach and always easily popped onto my belt for yard work.
My favorite thing about the bushcraft black is the light weight. Great for backpacking.
Bahco makes what is essentially a clone of the Companion that has been my daily use knife for years now. I've broken the clip off a few holsters and broken a blade prying stuff I shouldn't have. But I'm really happy with them and now always a have a couple spares in case I lose one. I'd be curious if anyone has experience with both the Mora and Bahco versions and any opinions on if one is better than the other.
Did you try HULTAFORS ?
@@petter5721 No I haven't. Looking on Amazon looks like they offer a hard plastic gripped version for under $15 and a rubber gripped version for under $29. I personally would want the rubber grip. But looks pretty similar, though I think I like the shape of the grip on the Bahco better.
I had the bahco clone first. I loved it so much it compelled me to try a real mora. I went with the mora spark instead of companion but the mora is noticeably better.
@@johnathandough9095 Thanks for the input.
I have bought some blades in Mora in 1996 directly at the fabric. Carved an own grip of juniper and sealed it with epoxy. Lasts ever since. Razersharp. Greets from germany BTW: the filetkniv from Mora is also fantastic!
My favorite is the Mora Kansbol for one main reason: weight -strengh balance. Its a bit unfortunate that weight was not a factor in D.C.A's comparison here. Cause the tough construcrion, the low price and the very easy to carry low weight is the trible strike, that send the other companies packing...
There are some very good knives out by Oden Wolf, with hollow scandi grind German steel and great cost point
I miss the Ganzo G806 and G807 in this collection. Different blade design (flat/sabre) but in the same class.
Over the years I used nearly every of the different Morakniv types, but my favourite is still the Mora 2000 or the following profile ground Bushcraft Forest and the Kansbol.
It was a little more expensive but I bought a gerber gator fixed blade for a hunting knife. Sharp out of package, drop point saber grind, full grippy handle. Fiskar type plastic/nylon sheath, USA built. Great little camp/hunter blade.
Looks similar to Suomi Puukko Knives from next door. Got one of those with a bone handle and silver fittings. Popular item for tourists to pick up there.
Cold steel SRK is a great do anything beater knife. Have one and I use it for anything including prying. If it breaks ( doubtful) it's like 30 bucks. Feel like I can use it harder than any of those moras. Altho 16 bucks for a companion is an insane price for a decent knife.
if you really want a borderline indestructible knife look at the 3v SRK
My close to 10 year old gardening knife is a Mora Companion with an orange handle/sheath.
One correction, the year of the “consolidation” mentioned in the beginning is not correct. The last two big companies were KJ Eriksson and Frost. The KJ Eriksson bought the Frost in phases, and in 2005 the remaining shares of the Frost are sold to KJ Eriksson. The brand changes KJ name to MoraOfSweden and then in 2009 they change to what we now know as MORAKNIV.
Many of the perfect Morakniv designs we know today, had their roots by Frost. The Clipper was the predecessor of the Companion and early profile grinds had their origin at Frosts of Sweden.
@@ingowalkerling5141 it’s a mix. When the two companies merge, there were a lot of overlap model. The clipper for example, evolved to the HighQ and TopQ line (that latter evolved to the companion), based of the Frost clipper handle with some changes and the blades from KJE.
I got the Mora Pro S and Hultafors HVK at work, and they both work really well and cost like $10 each
My Mora Garberg is hands down the best knife I'll ever want to own. It loves my hand and feels like an extension. I didn't like the finish on the blade so I hand-polished it and put a nice edge on it with a 10,000 gr ceramic stone and all I have to do is wave it a tomato from across the room and it falls apart. With that said though, there are some pretty nice looking knives there. My Mora will definitely outlive me though!
Im working as a carpenter in SW, so per year om buying 3-4 st. mora knives. Im even not sharpening em just using until they are ok , and later buying new one.And using em everywhere from pencil sharpening, el cabels cleaning....and sometimes I even use it instead of a wood chisel lol
Morakniv is a part of every survival kit I have.
I have the Mora Companion and Gerber Spine, I have used the Mora extensively in bushcraft/camp setting but the Spine seems a bit out of place doing that.
Now you have to compare the garberg to every bushcraft knife under $200. Can't beat the value, I have both the bushcraft and garberg. I got the garberg as a gift , I thought it was a waste of an extra 30 to 50 bucks, and wouldn't buy the garberg for myself. The garberg blew my mind, simple differences but huge effect in performance.
Condor tools Terrasaur. All day. This is my work knife. I'm pretty rough on my knives which is why I usually buy cheaper ones and sharpen them often. This knife style seems to hold an edge much better than my classic American style camp knives that I'm used to. I only have to sharpen this one every 3 weeks or so rather than the every weekend that I have been used to for the last 30 years.
I have 6 the Garberg, bushcraft,Eldris,kansbol and two companions. The Garberg in carbon is a really tough knife.
I have the Schrade SCHF31S (partially serrated version) and I really like it. But I don't think I'd compare it to my Mora Basic or Mora Companion. 🤷🏻♂️
That Schrade Old Timer is beautiful.
I'm leaning toward the Condor Terrasaur. I have other Condor knives and really appreciate what they bring to the market. The one knife I'll consider owning are the Marttiini knives. I see them in catalogs all the time and they are easy to look at. Can definitely see the quality built into them.
I have owned the Bushcraft Black Survival Knife by Morakniv for almost a year now. I've owned several other brands and the Bushcraft Black Carbon Steel Blade is the best bang for your buck. I see all these other wanna bees buying 300-700 handmade knives. It doesn't matter what knife you buy if you don't know how to use it. The Bushcraft Black is ideally the best for practicality and affordability.
My friend, I love your channel keep up the great work...I will be ordering a few companions in high carbon soon. I had 16 moras at one time. When I split with my ex... she stole all but 1 mora, a few hultifors, a few other similar knives, a custom made kephart. Ouch, yea that hurt... a condor bushcraft parang...the green handle one. My old hickory knife, my tramintino machete, a and a few pocket knives costing about 400 dollars. Yea, I miss my mora compaions
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I did like the presentation of the Condor.
And right at the end, was it the Schrader Tactical?
That's quite a presentation.
I am very drawn to something like the Garburg or the Kansbol...
They are high on my list to expand my collection,
But the Condor Terrasaur? And that Schrade...
Tempt.
I also did like the semi uniqueness of the Gerber Spine.
I might consider it for my vest knife for my kayak...
I had one I loved, but, alas, no longer, and I'm shopping for its replacement.
A suggestion is to try the Hultafors hantverkarkniv with a high carbon blade. It sells for less than $10 here in Sweden. It's my favorit knife to bring to the forest since it wouldn't be the end of the world if I managed to lose it. Nice video!
Last Mora knife I bought I paid about $3 two year ago, something that is an insane deal. Still have never paid over $10 for one ever, but I think that is changing with the loss of physical stores where there was frequent discounts.
Love the concept and format of these Beat the Icon series.
Question...the Old Hickory and OKC knives...are they still being produced? I know after the sale there was chatter about both lines being discontinued...
Do all Moraknivs come with those cheap looking plastic sheaths? Do they only make fixed blades?
Finn here. Even in Finland, Mora is actually quite often used as a synonym for a knife or puukko (like similar to what Google is for search engines). And I believe it's due to the price vs performance. Having said that, at least my family has always preferred the Marttiini's due to the style and equal functionality, and because they are Finnish. I've owned 3 or 4 Marttiinis over my life since circa 1985 and the reason I've had to replace them each time was that I simply lost them out in the woods and fishing trips.
I order Mora blades and make handels for them many blades have a 3/4 tang, almost the full length of the handel, very tough.
Yep, I brought my mora companion at a famous army surplus in sydney, then I saw the exact same knife in a different brand for a quarter of the price a couple of weeks later. Still love it though.
For my Aussie brethren, where moras aren’t so cheap- don’t over pay for Moras here at the normal camping stores. Do you your own research on mora, fiskars (who also own Gerber) and bahco. Certain tool shops that are all owned by the same parent company have the companion much cheaper, without mora written on it, though in different colours than the official Australian release. It’s a bit of a wormhole but you’ll find what you’re looking for if you’re looking for it. Don’t you just love corporate globalisation??
I didn't think they were that expensive but now I've seen the Bahco holy crap haha. It's in sale for $15 that is crazy cheap. I feel like the companion HD was $25 or so when I bought it but that was I think 10 years ago.
Bahco is awesome. The dark green rubber handle version is my favorite. Tactical/camo, sharp as heck, 12€.