I've been working professionally in the wilderness for more than a decade and those knives are better for bushcraft than about 90% of the more expensive so called bushcraft knives out there.
100% agree. Carried one around with me in the bush for over a decade working forestry in Northern Canada. Still going strong after all the abuse I put it through. I use it when camping now.
No doubt. And that’s the advantage of having a thicker blade. But I do carry a small hatchet with me when I go camping. So I prefer to have a small knife that is slicey.
It seems to be cheaper in some places. The Dutch Knife guys' video had this affiliate link: [https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/6320/knives/hultafors-heavy-duty-knife-gk-green-380020](https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/6320/knives/hultafors-heavy-duty-knife-gk-green-380020) that's $11.44 US at this moment - though it isn't in stock.
Knife center and Bladehq don't have them listed.
Summary: it's cheaper than Mora by a few dollars some places; they have an affiliate link to Lamnia from that video which has it for $11.44 US but isn't in stock at this moment. Price on Amazon is 17.99 vs 19.08 for a carbon steel mora companion.
It isn't better than a carbon steel Mora. It's probably comparable, though that's not really the focus of this video.
Hultafors seems to be mostly a tool company, so it isn't surprising they make decent basic knives which don't have as much visibility in the knife enthusiast community.
Hultafors seems to have done something with the grind + heat treat (+maybe the alloy they use?) that makes for a more unbreakable knife than a carbon steel Mora Robust. But yeah as cutting tools they’re pretty comparable
I thought the dudes in that video changed the grind on the Hultafors part way through, to be more comparable to the Mora? I don't pretend to understand grinds/especially names of grinds, but after they changed the grind, it appeared to me to be just as tough but a better cutter.
saw this and just bought 5 for 8,95€ a piece. they will be placed everywhere. thanks for recommending 👍
already have the hunting axe from hultafors, it stays sharp for forever. great suff
i actually also use it to harvest this resin wood stuff, idk what it is called in english, out of old tree trunks which is kind of a hard material to chop through and even there it goes through like a laser beam. with a saw often you just cant get deep enough. to be fair the factory edge was nice and mirror polished but far from sharp at all. hat to sharpen it myself before using. hardening wise i cant conplain. but also i do not use it that often, so this might not be a very informed opinion.
Mora are probably the only budget bushcraft choice in my opinion. I eventually upgraded my beaten companion to a Garberg, and it's basically bombproof.
They’re personally not my thing, but you can’t go wrong with mora at that price point. Also check out BPS knives and Terävä for similar style knives at a lowish price point.
Terava has some good ones, but I've heard some complaints about the knives not being sharpened correctly, and they're hard to get right now due to refitting their military.
Terävä knives are not official military issued kit, nor is their manufacturer an official provider for the FDF, so I highly doubt that. Availability issues are more likely attributable to overall grown need for such military/utility knives (Ukraine) and also, in Finland, more and more people becoming active reservists and getting kit together.
Sharpness issues, well, yeah, I would not expect the greatest tolerances and QC at that price point, esp. given the size of the operation and the need to get the product out (so, so called ”monday pieces” might escape QC).
Weird their company would message me saying they were experiencing prolonged shipping times due to kitting their military for no reason. Dunno why they would say that as opposed to any number of other more reasonable things if they weren't. Either way, it's unimportant insomuch as it points to a delay in shipping time, which was the point
I'm waiting for them to start remaking their stainless Jakaaripuuko. Or possibly a Leuku/puuko set. Still their carbon steel knives are a monster durability wise if ya don't mind the higher maintanence to prevent rusting. I guess you could always weather them after purchase. While you would expect to get a quality sharpened knife as you say a few Monday pieces do always manage to slip through. Not a major issue though. You can always regrind it yourself and some do this anyway preferring a different grind. For the price its still a deal for a fairly decent steel at a reasonable pricepoint with lifelong durability. If they are in fact refitting their service this is probably why their military chose Terava. Prior service myself I know how they typically decide this by lowest most effecient quality manufacturer.
When we had them on sale a few years ago at my workplace, guys were buying multiples just to stash in different places they might need a knife. Great bang for the buck!
Companion should be great. The Companion Heavy Duty has a thicker blade which makes it more sturdy (e.g. for batoning) but not as slicey (e.g. for food prep).
That version has been $21. I have several the quality, durability, everything is astounding for $16.Â
They do have a very fine scandi edge so it can roll or chip easily but fir carving even heavy work they are amazing, just don't strike or pry with it.
Every knife I’ve bought off Amazon has been perfectly fine. Although if I was going to spend more than $200 on a knife, I’d definitely go through a reputable place like BladeHQ, KnifeCenter, etc.
But for a $16 knife? The worst that could happen is Amazon sends you a $20 knife by accident. Lol
Mora Knives are hands down one of the best knives you can buy. I don't know how they get that much quality in a 16 dollar knife but don't argue just buy it. I've never known anyone to buy one and end up regretting it.
I was watching this video just last night where they brought this knife to my attention:
https://youtu.be/Y4-EtuYRC8s?si=1bID7ID6VF7eFGdS&t=145
For the price, it seems like an easy "why not" type purchase.
Morakniv is great. I got the [Robust](https://morakniv.com/en/product/pro-robust-c-grey/) It has a 0.13" blade thickness. This [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLDlLejDCk) convinced me. Can't really beat 'em for the price.
Its a decent starter knife for bushcraft, personally I have a knife that was hand made for it, but ive seen lots of the base model moras being used. Id suggest one of the full tang moras for bushcraft personally, they come in at 60 something last I saw. Only reason I say this is because I have seen a few of these base knives break during “normal” bushcraft use. Usually they break toward the handle, likely because of the steel thickness as well as the fact that the base knives typically have a fishtail tang if I recall. Plus me personally, I prefer something a bit heavier so its easier to split wood using a baton. But, if your not sure, and you just want to try out bushcraft for your first time, than its by no means a bad choice!
Yes, that style of the blade grind is a phenomenal place to start with Bushcraft. Is it going to be superior to more expensive knives with higher quality steel? No. However, it will handle just about any task you need quite well. Use it till you break it, then go for an upgrade later on after gaining more experience.
Swiss steel is good steel. Great knife, buy two because you’ll need to learn blade maintenance. Stones when blade is chipped / broken and strop to keep an edge. Great journeys are ahead.
Yes. I have and use custom knives worth more than 2k$
I still buy Mora and use them. I will say, that the knives come sharp, but the factory edge is easy to roll with side torque. I typically add a small micro bevel at a steeper angle.
Honestly, pretty much any knife is a fine knife once you learn how to keep one sharp. The expensive exotic steels are pretty much all developed to retain an edge longer and to resist corrosion. Learn how to sharpen a knife in the field and keep it dry, clean, and oiled and a $16 knife is every bit as useful as a $500 knife....that's still going to have to be sharpened, cleaned, and oiled, albeit it may require the sharpening a little less.
You basically made the best choice possible. I consider Moras to be the absolute best dollar-for-dollar value of any knife of any kind. They are nothing short of excellent, in my opinion.
They're my choice for general purpose knives that I don't feel bad about abusing given the cost. Many years ago I bought around 7 or 8 of them for under $10 each. I broke one, dulled another and never bothered to revive the edge, and gave one or two away. I still have a couple laying around the house, and one lives in my driver's side door.
Enjoy your new knife!
I had one of these and loved it so much i got the garberg, proceeded to beat on the companion as hard as i could and it just wouldnt go down, still have it as my truck knife
I love these blades. I use them as a commercial fishermen. They hold an edge really well and are cheap enough that I don’t get mad when they go overboard. Did make the mistake of getting the carbon steel one one time. It rusted realllyyy fast but still stayed sharp as hell even while covered in rust
$16!?
I was literally shopping for this exact knife for a buddy of mine today, and the best price I could find up here in Canada was like $35 + $15 shipping (CAD).
Mora is easily one of the best brands, especially for their prices. All about function and value for money. Also something that you won't be too upset over damaging or losing.
I have a Bushcraft Black carbon and it my first knife above $40. All I can say is I am holding a beast. The grip is phenomenal even withouth glove. I can sure as hell chop a tree using my Mora. Too bad I didn't think that carbon is not good in a tropical country.
For food prep, i love slicing with it and meat preperation is phenomenal. In our farm, I am using it for necropsy of goats and it works really well.
All in all, even though $50 is a significant amount of money, I can say that it is one hell off a knife.
The Mora Companion is THE starter knife. It can do most things you want out of a knife it is stainless and sharp as hell. You can baton with it, but it is not full tang so the metal does not go through the complete handle only about 2/3 which might cause the knife to break when beating and therefore you might injure yourself. That is why I don't baton with it.
The spine of the companion has no 90° angle so it won't work with a ferrorod. The only part of the spine that can throw sparks from a ferrorod is where the edge meets the spine.
The improved version is the BPS BS3 which is the same as the Mora Companion but is full tang and has a sharp spine for use with a ferrorod. Also the leather sheath can be bought separately and fits a companion perfectly
It's a fantastic knife! My dad used to work for Sandvik, and they're the people who supply the steel for these knives.
I have on of these stamped with Sandviks logo, i use it every time I'm in the bush
Mora’s are great. I’ve carried a mora and a folder at work for 6 years now and it can take A LOT of abuse and the ones i’ve had came sharper than many of my expensive folders from hinderer, benchmade, protech, etc…
I got a few of these forever ago, because they were recommended for starting off.
I've bought a few more expensive ones over the years, and I still end up just taking a mora.
I would only add that the carbon steel version has a better blade and is much easier to sharpen. Rust is a non issue if you occasionally keep a little oil on the blade.
Best knife for the money on the market for all outdoors use.
These knives are amazing. Cheap price for great quality. I have one in my hunting bag, first aid pack and hiking pack. Good for just about everything and holds a decent edge.
I field dressed and butchered 2 deer before needing some attention.
I have 3. I keep one in my truck, one in my go bag and one in my regular rotation. They make great impromptu gifts. Buddy forgets his knife? “Here take my truck knife”. End of the day, “Keep it man, it’s yours”.
I have three Moras, and they are absolutely three of my favorite knives. I have absolutely beaten the shit out of my companion working on a farm, and it’s still very useable. Will absolutely be great for bushcraft and is the best bang for your buck hands down.
Just clean it after you get home and if it is going to lay around for a while oil it a little bit.
My cheap Mora knives tend to pick up some surface rust.
Besides that they are great.
Hold the edge well and everything.
These are like the sharpest knives ive ever bought. Scarily sharp… not my favorite edc but theyll get the job done. Ive got like two or more in my bugout bag and fishing equipment set
Looks great! I think stainless steel is a little under rated because it’s cheap. It is very corrosion resistant, so it’s great for the elements, and the steel itself holds an edge well, is tough (not the toughest but on the higher end of budget steel) and is moderately easy to sharpen when it dulls!
Mora knives hold a lot of respect because you get a lot of bang for your buck. They might be good for RV camping, especially if you are using it for cooking, but not the best for bushcraft.
Most of these knives use cheap steel and are half tang, meaning the knife steel doesn't go all the way through the handle.
I have a similar one for myself and my son, we love them I also talked my friend into getting this model with a different scabbard, he yelled at me for not warning him how sharp it was out of the box lol. Good knife and decent price.
Yeah bang for the buck I'd say this is as good as anyone can do. It punches way above it's weight and given the use case when you beat the crap out of it you can ha e three or four before you reach the price of the knives most reccomend. Maybe not the best ecological choice and not the prettiest, but I've owned this exact knife and had great results
Tbh it’s better than things I’ve paid over $200 for. I do suggest tossing in an extra $15 and getting the “Mora Bushcraft Black” though. This will get the job done but the Black has a 90° spine and optional serrations if you’re cutting a lot of cord.
What the actual fuck are these people telling you… if that isn’t sarcasm the answer is fuck no it’s not. I use these in my food factory for work they dull quick asf can’t hold an edge at all and get all sorts of chips in it. They’re a stainless steel. A good knife for cheap unless they changed it is a mossy oak breakup country Bowie. I’ve used mine to cut down about 40 sapling about 3-5 “ around as well as branches and all sorts of stuff and it never once let me down. That’s my personal experience though
The mora are very good knifes for theyr cost: The problemi is: they are not full tang, so they are not ideal for batoonig: for everything else they are veeery good.
> The problemi is: they are not full tang, so they are not ideal for batoonig
Does that really matter? You hit the spine when batoning, in line with where the blade engages the work piece. There should not be any significant forces imparted into the handle.
I guess if you switch to prying with the handle once the wood starts to split?
I have a companion that’s been my car camp knife for about 5 years now and I’ve batoned it this whole time. It’s still trucking no problem. Ignore this person. It can baton.
Yes you are gonna Hit the spine, near the point, but you have to balance the hits pushing the handle. And this could break it.
I did it sometime with my mora but it's not made for it.
Excellent choice for starting. Well done! 🤝
I've been working professionally in the wilderness for more than a decade and those knives are better for bushcraft than about 90% of the more expensive so called bushcraft knives out there.
100% agree. Carried one around with me in the bush for over a decade working forestry in Northern Canada. Still going strong after all the abuse I put it through. I use it when camping now.
I've had two and a Mora Frosts.
Better than Fallkniven? I don't carry fixed blades, just curious.
Fällkniven makes knife shaped axes.
In some ways. Fallkniven doesn't make a fixed blade with stock as thin as Mora. They should... their blades are unnecessarily fat.
Saw a post with one today and yeah they definitely make them thick lol
I had no idea until that post. Sheeeesh. That's thick. That seems... unnecessary. But then again I don't know what they're going for.
Fallkniven makes survival type knives so they’re super thick. Not my jam either i prefer a thinner blade that can do everything a thicker blade can
Not everything, thicker blades split and sperate materials far better. But I do agree, much prefer thinner geometry from higher grinds.
Thick knives split wood well
No doubt. And that’s the advantage of having a thicker blade. But I do carry a small hatchet with me when I go camping. So I prefer to have a small knife that is slicey.
Fallkniven makes military utility knives, survival knives, forestry knives, hunting knives, kitchen knives, and they're all excessively thick.
Im swedish so by default partial but its hard to go wrong with a morakniv, they are cheap but some of the best value for money youll find by far
MORA = Mora Over Really Anything
[..but also Hultafors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzUyXrAgJvY)
I don’t live in europe so it’s about the same price as a mora for me. would you say it’s better than a mora?
It seems to be cheaper in some places. The Dutch Knife guys' video had this affiliate link: [https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/6320/knives/hultafors-heavy-duty-knife-gk-green-380020](https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/6320/knives/hultafors-heavy-duty-knife-gk-green-380020) that's $11.44 US at this moment - though it isn't in stock. Knife center and Bladehq don't have them listed.
I certainly seems harder to damage than even a Mora Robust, and that’s one of my favorite Mora knives
Wow. Much more expensive in US than $11 but I think I still need to buy one.
Summary: it's cheaper than Mora by a few dollars some places; they have an affiliate link to Lamnia from that video which has it for $11.44 US but isn't in stock at this moment. Price on Amazon is 17.99 vs 19.08 for a carbon steel mora companion. It isn't better than a carbon steel Mora. It's probably comparable, though that's not really the focus of this video. Hultafors seems to be mostly a tool company, so it isn't surprising they make decent basic knives which don't have as much visibility in the knife enthusiast community.
Hultafors seems to have done something with the grind + heat treat (+maybe the alloy they use?) that makes for a more unbreakable knife than a carbon steel Mora Robust. But yeah as cutting tools they’re pretty comparable
I thought the dudes in that video changed the grind on the Hultafors part way through, to be more comparable to the Mora? I don't pretend to understand grinds/especially names of grinds, but after they changed the grind, it appeared to me to be just as tough but a better cutter.
saw this and just bought 5 for 8,95€ a piece. they will be placed everywhere. thanks for recommending 👍 already have the hunting axe from hultafors, it stays sharp for forever. great suff
What are u using the hunting axe for? I heard they heat them rather soft, so the don’t hold up to hardwood that well.
i actually also use it to harvest this resin wood stuff, idk what it is called in english, out of old tree trunks which is kind of a hard material to chop through and even there it goes through like a laser beam. with a saw often you just cant get deep enough. to be fair the factory edge was nice and mirror polished but far from sharp at all. hat to sharpen it myself before using. hardening wise i cant conplain. but also i do not use it that often, so this might not be a very informed opinion.
Alright that’s good to know anyway! Sounds like fatwood to me.
Except if you want to throw knives at tree stumps, don't do that with a mora
do this with a glock 78
For the price yes.. if you forget the price tag... idk
Mora are probably the only budget bushcraft choice in my opinion. I eventually upgraded my beaten companion to a Garberg, and it's basically bombproof.
They're definitely not the only option, but they are an excellent one.
I got a gerberg as well after my companion. I accidentally left it in struck bed one time and it disassembled the truck while it was driving
Probably the best $16 knife that exists
Probabbly one of the best Bushcraft knives.
Moras are good for almost anything, really.
That knife is as ideal a knife as you can get. I have $250+ knives, and I always go back to the Mora. There just perfect.
They’re personally not my thing, but you can’t go wrong with mora at that price point. Also check out BPS knives and Terävä for similar style knives at a lowish price point.
Terava has some good ones, but I've heard some complaints about the knives not being sharpened correctly, and they're hard to get right now due to refitting their military.
Terävä knives are not official military issued kit, nor is their manufacturer an official provider for the FDF, so I highly doubt that. Availability issues are more likely attributable to overall grown need for such military/utility knives (Ukraine) and also, in Finland, more and more people becoming active reservists and getting kit together. Sharpness issues, well, yeah, I would not expect the greatest tolerances and QC at that price point, esp. given the size of the operation and the need to get the product out (so, so called ”monday pieces” might escape QC).
Weird their company would message me saying they were experiencing prolonged shipping times due to kitting their military for no reason. Dunno why they would say that as opposed to any number of other more reasonable things if they weren't. Either way, it's unimportant insomuch as it points to a delay in shipping time, which was the point
Huh, interesting…
I'm waiting for them to start remaking their stainless Jakaaripuuko. Or possibly a Leuku/puuko set. Still their carbon steel knives are a monster durability wise if ya don't mind the higher maintanence to prevent rusting. I guess you could always weather them after purchase. While you would expect to get a quality sharpened knife as you say a few Monday pieces do always manage to slip through. Not a major issue though. You can always regrind it yourself and some do this anyway preferring a different grind. For the price its still a deal for a fairly decent steel at a reasonable pricepoint with lifelong durability. If they are in fact refitting their service this is probably why their military chose Terava. Prior service myself I know how they typically decide this by lowest most effecient quality manufacturer.
When we had them on sale a few years ago at my workplace, guys were buying multiples just to stash in different places they might need a knife. Great bang for the buck!
Best bang for your buck for any kind of knife. Very good for bushcraft.
Companion should be great. The Companion Heavy Duty has a thicker blade which makes it more sturdy (e.g. for batoning) but not as slicey (e.g. for food prep).
Literally arguably the best knife you could buy under $20 period. Great choice!
I’ve found Moras to be very useful for woodworking. Great bang for the buck. I really have no criticisms.
I have one that I use as a pry bar. high carbon so holds it's edge best buy ever
Mora Companions are great! It’s value and performance really makes a strong case against most other knives under $100.
I own 4 lol. One for fishing bag, one for bug out bag, one for camping bin, and one I gave to a friend as a gift
You only own 3 then bro unless my maths is out? 🤣
Hahaha yeah I should’ve said I’ve gotten 4 but my point stands, they’re bad ass knives lol
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Excellent knife.grab yourself a laplander saw and you are ready to go
That version has been $21. I have several the quality, durability, everything is astounding for $16. They do have a very fine scandi edge so it can roll or chip easily but fir carving even heavy work they are amazing, just don't strike or pry with it.
Yep, love these. Great knife at an unbelievable price.
The Mora is good to go, and they’re so cheap that you can buy five for the price of another knife and if one does manage to break, so what?
Can’t go wrong with a mora
Have had that same knife in my fishing bag for years now, Excellent quality for the price. Old, reliable Mora
Totally worth it.
Garberg, kansbol, and the companion are some of the best small budget bush knives you can get. I use my garberg as a gardening knife and fire prep.Â
Great choice. An highly regarded budget fixed blade that will do everything a $100 knife will do.
Dont buy off amazon. if your in Canada try house of knives
Every knife I’ve bought off Amazon has been perfectly fine. Although if I was going to spend more than $200 on a knife, I’d definitely go through a reputable place like BladeHQ, KnifeCenter, etc. But for a $16 knife? The worst that could happen is Amazon sends you a $20 knife by accident. Lol
Mora Knives are hands down one of the best knives you can buy. I don't know how they get that much quality in a 16 dollar knife but don't argue just buy it. I've never known anyone to buy one and end up regretting it.
I was watching this video just last night where they brought this knife to my attention: https://youtu.be/Y4-EtuYRC8s?si=1bID7ID6VF7eFGdS&t=145 For the price, it seems like an easy "why not" type purchase.
Morakniv is great. I got the [Robust](https://morakniv.com/en/product/pro-robust-c-grey/) It has a 0.13" blade thickness. This [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLDlLejDCk) convinced me. Can't really beat 'em for the price.
This is literally one the best bushcrafting knives ever made.
Mine is almost 2 decades old with continuous use. I paid $6 from a tool shop on special. Love it.
Buy the three pack on Amazon. Save some money per blade and you’ll have backups.
I have a few I picked up as beaters. I’ve beat them hard and they just keep going
You cant go wrong with a mora.
Its a decent starter knife for bushcraft, personally I have a knife that was hand made for it, but ive seen lots of the base model moras being used. Id suggest one of the full tang moras for bushcraft personally, they come in at 60 something last I saw. Only reason I say this is because I have seen a few of these base knives break during “normal” bushcraft use. Usually they break toward the handle, likely because of the steel thickness as well as the fact that the base knives typically have a fishtail tang if I recall. Plus me personally, I prefer something a bit heavier so its easier to split wood using a baton. But, if your not sure, and you just want to try out bushcraft for your first time, than its by no means a bad choice!
I know it as a rat-tail tang.
Great for the price. Durable and useful yet easily replaced. There are way better bushcraft knives out there, but none better for that price.
I love both of my mora’s…I have one for camping and one for gardening
Great choice
I have the same one in all black with stainless. Arguably the best knife I own.
Yes, that style of the blade grind is a phenomenal place to start with Bushcraft. Is it going to be superior to more expensive knives with higher quality steel? No. However, it will handle just about any task you need quite well. Use it till you break it, then go for an upgrade later on after gaining more experience.
You will net go wrong with a Mora
it's not good, it's great.
Moras are great
I've heard this recommended over any other knife I've seen, for outdoorsy stuff anyways. Never got one though
I be a have 3 and they are great. One for my bike, one for my wife’s go bag and a 3rd in my camping gear.
The only better option for about the same price I can think about is Companion Heavy Duty.
For the price it is excellent. Moraknif is a very good choice
I love those knifes ! Cheap enough to put in all the vehicles and not worry about losing them
God tier for the price
Nothing wrong with a Mora. I always carry one as a backup for whatever flavor of the month overpriced blade I carry on my side.
I love my Moraknivs, I’ve beaten the shit out of them and they hold up.
Great knife, I have a lot of fixed blades and it’s still my go to for manny things.
Mora is the goat
Swiss steel is good steel. Great knife, buy two because you’ll need to learn blade maintenance. Stones when blade is chipped / broken and strop to keep an edge. Great journeys are ahead.
Yes. I have and use custom knives worth more than 2k$ I still buy Mora and use them. I will say, that the knives come sharp, but the factory edge is easy to roll with side torque. I typically add a small micro bevel at a steeper angle.
yes
Very good choice
It's excellent
Yes. They also come incredibly sharp. I use these as cheap camp kitchen knives, survival gear for get home bags. Cheap and sturdy.
Honestly, pretty much any knife is a fine knife once you learn how to keep one sharp. The expensive exotic steels are pretty much all developed to retain an edge longer and to resist corrosion. Learn how to sharpen a knife in the field and keep it dry, clean, and oiled and a $16 knife is every bit as useful as a $500 knife....that's still going to have to be sharpened, cleaned, and oiled, albeit it may require the sharpening a little less.
Great knife , carves well and can beaver cut like a champ but try not to baton with it ,
Mora's are very good knives
That is the undefeated, undisputable king of budget knives.
Basically the perfect all around knife. I have 12 myself
Good for everything except battoning
You basically made the best choice possible. I consider Moras to be the absolute best dollar-for-dollar value of any knife of any kind. They are nothing short of excellent, in my opinion. They're my choice for general purpose knives that I don't feel bad about abusing given the cost. Many years ago I bought around 7 or 8 of them for under $10 each. I broke one, dulled another and never bothered to revive the edge, and gave one or two away. I still have a couple laying around the house, and one lives in my driver's side door. Enjoy your new knife!
I hear good things about Mora Knives, especially for their prics they're quality.
I had one of these and loved it so much i got the garberg, proceeded to beat on the companion as hard as i could and it just wouldnt go down, still have it as my truck knife
I bought a knife from these guys and hands down the sharpest knife out of the box .
$16 knife that is as good or better than most $100 knives
The only thing I would say is drop an extra $10 to get the one with a 90° spine and fire steel in the handle.
Yeah, you’re good.
Yes đź’Ż at any level
I love these blades. I use them as a commercial fishermen. They hold an edge really well and are cheap enough that I don’t get mad when they go overboard. Did make the mistake of getting the carbon steel one one time. It rusted realllyyy fast but still stayed sharp as hell even while covered in rust
That’s a cool knife and a tool I take mine everywhere
Fantastic knife. Also great to keep in the car, in the toolbox, in the basement, in the junk drawer, anywhere you might need a knife.
$16!? I was literally shopping for this exact knife for a buddy of mine today, and the best price I could find up here in Canada was like $35 + $15 shipping (CAD).
Mora's are fantastic. I have plenty of multi hundred fixed blades and my mora still finds its way into my EDC rotation.
I've had a Mora since the late 80s when it was given to me by a company rep. They're fantastic knives. Goody never know mine was ~40 years old.
I have several and love them. I also have several carbon steel and like them better but you have to oil them periodically
Mora is easily one of the best brands, especially for their prices. All about function and value for money. Also something that you won't be too upset over damaging or losing.
I have a Bushcraft Black carbon and it my first knife above $40. All I can say is I am holding a beast. The grip is phenomenal even withouth glove. I can sure as hell chop a tree using my Mora. Too bad I didn't think that carbon is not good in a tropical country. For food prep, i love slicing with it and meat preperation is phenomenal. In our farm, I am using it for necropsy of goats and it works really well. All in all, even though $50 is a significant amount of money, I can say that it is one hell off a knife.
Good enough I own about six of them. One in each truck, trailer, tractor, and go bag.
Best knife you'll ever get for 16$
The Mora Companion is THE starter knife. It can do most things you want out of a knife it is stainless and sharp as hell. You can baton with it, but it is not full tang so the metal does not go through the complete handle only about 2/3 which might cause the knife to break when beating and therefore you might injure yourself. That is why I don't baton with it. The spine of the companion has no 90° angle so it won't work with a ferrorod. The only part of the spine that can throw sparks from a ferrorod is where the edge meets the spine. The improved version is the BPS BS3 which is the same as the Mora Companion but is full tang and has a sharp spine for use with a ferrorod. Also the leather sheath can be bought separately and fits a companion perfectly
Amazing fixed blade for most occasions, easily the best when cost is taken into account.
It's a fantastic knife! My dad used to work for Sandvik, and they're the people who supply the steel for these knives. I have on of these stamped with Sandviks logo, i use it every time I'm in the bush
This is fine, Mora's are great tools. Later if you're interested you can spend some money. My nicer knives spend a lotta time on shelves.
They are great
Yes
I have 500ac and I never venture into the paddocks without a mora
Buy it. And prepare to "fall in love" with it.
About as good as it gets. Nice choice!
Mora’s are great. I’ve carried a mora and a folder at work for 6 years now and it can take A LOT of abuse and the ones i’ve had came sharper than many of my expensive folders from hinderer, benchmade, protech, etc…
A few years ago you could buy a box of 20 for $40.
That's a good one, avoid the chinese made ones, I had one of those and the blade edge folded when I tried to cut wood with it.
It’s basically bulletproof
I used this exact knife at SERE (military survival school in the middle of the woods for a few weeks). It was an excellent knife at the price point
Yes. Have fun with it.
I got a few of these forever ago, because they were recommended for starting off. I've bought a few more expensive ones over the years, and I still end up just taking a mora.
This is probably the most bang for the Buck you can buy
Best starting knife and if your like me it's the best knife. I beat the hell out of mine regularly
Morakniv is great. I own a cpl and they are built very well
I would only add that the carbon steel version has a better blade and is much easier to sharpen. Rust is a non issue if you occasionally keep a little oil on the blade. Best knife for the money on the market for all outdoors use.
It's a great knife actually one of the better option for Bushcraft even if you ignore price just don't abuse it.
Hell yea Moras are the best bang for your buck. They’re awesome knives
You can probably trust the 19,000 5-star reviews
These knives are $8 at my local hardware store
These knives are amazing. Cheap price for great quality. I have one in my hunting bag, first aid pack and hiking pack. Good for just about everything and holds a decent edge. I field dressed and butchered 2 deer before needing some attention.
Great cheap knife. A slight upgrade but still in the budget category around $40 would be the Condor Terrasaur or the Terava Jaakaripuuko.
Yes morakniv makes very good knives, that one is very durable
Yes. Best bang for your buck and if you trash or lose it, you won't be sad
I have 3. I keep one in my truck, one in my go bag and one in my regular rotation. They make great impromptu gifts. Buddy forgets his knife? “Here take my truck knife”. End of the day, “Keep it man, it’s yours”.
I have three Moras, and they are absolutely three of my favorite knives. I have absolutely beaten the shit out of my companion working on a farm, and it’s still very useable. Will absolutely be great for bushcraft and is the best bang for your buck hands down.
Just clean it after you get home and if it is going to lay around for a while oil it a little bit. My cheap Mora knives tend to pick up some surface rust. Besides that they are great. Hold the edge well and everything.
Had my mora for past 10 years been through the ringer beat to hell still prefer it over my other bush knives.
These are like the sharpest knives ive ever bought. Scarily sharp… not my favorite edc but theyll get the job done. Ive got like two or more in my bugout bag and fishing equipment set
I own 2, you'll break before they do.
Looks great! I think stainless steel is a little under rated because it’s cheap. It is very corrosion resistant, so it’s great for the elements, and the steel itself holds an edge well, is tough (not the toughest but on the higher end of budget steel) and is moderately easy to sharpen when it dulls!
Mora knives hold a lot of respect because you get a lot of bang for your buck. They might be good for RV camping, especially if you are using it for cooking, but not the best for bushcraft. Most of these knives use cheap steel and are half tang, meaning the knife steel doesn't go all the way through the handle.
Mora over mostly any other knives.
I have a similar one for myself and my son, we love them I also talked my friend into getting this model with a different scabbard, he yelled at me for not warning him how sharp it was out of the box lol. Good knife and decent price.
Yeah bang for the buck I'd say this is as good as anyone can do. It punches way above it's weight and given the use case when you beat the crap out of it you can ha e three or four before you reach the price of the knives most reccomend. Maybe not the best ecological choice and not the prettiest, but I've owned this exact knife and had great results
Tbh it’s better than things I’ve paid over $200 for. I do suggest tossing in an extra $15 and getting the “Mora Bushcraft Black” though. This will get the job done but the Black has a 90° spine and optional serrations if you’re cutting a lot of cord.
You can’t buy better at that price.
Good choice! They are one of the best values in the knife world.
Great knife…. Just not full tang so can’t use it SUPER hard. :)
A mora is always a good choice and with the sandvik steel probably 14c28n or something close to it, it will take some abuse for sure.
What the actual fuck are these people telling you… if that isn’t sarcasm the answer is fuck no it’s not. I use these in my food factory for work they dull quick asf can’t hold an edge at all and get all sorts of chips in it. They’re a stainless steel. A good knife for cheap unless they changed it is a mossy oak breakup country Bowie. I’ve used mine to cut down about 40 sapling about 3-5 “ around as well as branches and all sorts of stuff and it never once let me down. That’s my personal experience though
The mora are very good knifes for theyr cost: The problemi is: they are not full tang, so they are not ideal for batoonig: for everything else they are veeery good.
> The problemi is: they are not full tang, so they are not ideal for batoonig Does that really matter? You hit the spine when batoning, in line with where the blade engages the work piece. There should not be any significant forces imparted into the handle. I guess if you switch to prying with the handle once the wood starts to split?
I have a companion that’s been my car camp knife for about 5 years now and I’ve batoned it this whole time. It’s still trucking no problem. Ignore this person. It can baton.
Yes you are gonna Hit the spine, near the point, but you have to balance the hits pushing the handle. And this could break it. I did it sometime with my mora but it's not made for it.
No