Love seeing the bro science catchin on! The Kansbols 12c27 is actually a lower carbon steel than the 7cr (0.6% in the mora vs 0.65 - .75 in the spine) but Mora really seem to take care with getting a great treatment. My test results are similar with 12c27 having a noticeable, but not huge increase over the alphabet type china steels. But its a lot to do with treatment, I suspect. Also love the irony of the knife actually called the Spine having inferior spark throwing!
My man.... higher carbon blades are KNOWN to be easier to sharpen. That’s quite legitimately one of their main selling points. Yes it’s a harder steel but it chips a lot easier as a result of that hardness. This causes it to both dull and sharpen quicker than lower carbon steels.
I have both of these, not sure which one I prefer, but you are missing on the Spine's sheath. That notch on the blade isn't for a ferro rod. The notches on the top and bottom of the blade are for retention in the sheath! You do not have the knife fully inserted in the sheath, if you did it will not shake out. You can see about an eight inch of blade between the handle and the sheath in your review. The knife should insert far enough in the sheath so you can't read the numbers on the blade. Then those notches engage bumps in the sheath and the knife WILL NOT SHAKE OUT!. I'm not a huge fan of this knife, it's OK, but I do really like the sheath when used properly. It is actually one of the better sheaths I've used. Sorry, but that is a flaw in your review. Thanks
I got one today and noticed that also that the knife was not in the sheath correctly. If its locked in correctly it will not fall out and you can not see the top of the steel in the blade when its locked in correctly. It needed to go in the sheath deeper to lock in.
I was given the Gerber Spine for Father's Day. Honed it out of the package to paper slicing sharp, but it just wouldn't hold an edge. Vigorously sharpened starting with a course diamond stone and worked my way down to an extra fine stone and finished on a leather strop. Made a world of difference. Sometimes during heat treat the steel at the cutting edge loses too much carbon which softens the steel. You have to grind away the soft steel to get back to the good steel that can hold an edge. Not a great knife, but for the price it isn't bad either. I prefer a flat grind over Scandi for general camping use. A couple of passes on a diamond stone sharpened the back so it does a better job of throwing sparks and you're go to go. For the occasional camper/backpacker it will get you by.. You do have to make sure you fully seat the knife in the sheath for the retention system to work. You can tell tell when it snaps into place. Once in, it takes some effort to remove the knife from the sheath. It isn't going to fall out.
Interesting point on the heat treat's effect. I read up on the steel and it's not "junk" so much as a modest but serviceable knife steel. I like the Spine's general look, it has a nice heft to it, the sheath works impeccably if you push the damn thing in until it clicks, come on, people. And I don't like scandis in general or that weird hybrid grind in particular. So taking the Kansbol out of the equation, the Spine is a fine casual-use outdoors knife for the price. You can open a package of hot dogs or sharpen up a marshmallow stick. Clean a trout, slice a tomato. Sure, I've got a few high-end knives like most knife nuts, but if I'm out for the day or overnight and I'm probably going to need to cut stuff I'll be glad I've got this cheapie Gerber knife.
I'm taking the Spine. I like Full Tangs. Simple Flat Grind. The Tip looks Stronger than the Kansbol. The handle looks like it was stolen from the Condor Hudson Bay, which I love. The notch on top looks like it was designed to fit the Ferro Rod that is attached to a Doan's Bar. Knife spines can be Flattened. Dave Canterbury even did a Video on how to put on a Burr to aid in Spark Throwing. The sheath looks like it was a designed to go over a US Military Pistol Belt, or 2 rows of MOLLE/PALS webbing. Or put a small Niteize S-Binder through the Steel Loop and attach it to a Good Carabineer and you have a Dangler. And yes, I have Moras and Used them. Good Knives. But this one MAY replace them. Got to do my own Testing, of course. Thanks again and Take Care.
I' ve broken 2 mora knives. I have a buck 119 special that I've had for 30 years, put it through way more abuse than those shitty Mora knives and it's still sharp as fuck and holds an edge well.
Is it just me, but you seemed to let the mora go a little bit more on the rope cutting than the gerber. You were straight up sawing at the end with the mora where as the gerber you went back and forth 2 times and were like Imma call it 67 I’m just sawing now 😂😂
For me, it's the Kansbol all day long. In fact, after you and Chris Tanner reviewed it, I went and got one (with the multi sheath). Best value for money I've seen for a knife in this catagory.
I own a Mora Companion and have enjoyed using it for years. That said, I prefer a full tang knife and usually carry one when I go out in the field. One I use for heavier work the other for any fine work.
I too can not stand Gerber, But I have to say the Gerber StrongArm is a beast I have grown to love that knife. With this said it is the only Gerber product I like.
Great comparison! I'd love to see Gerber actually make a scandi or convex designated bushcraft knife. Why they haven't done this yet is beyond me. Atb Sean
I need to check out the Kansbol. You can get a SCHF 51 or 52 for around $30 (although heavier duty than those tested). Can also get a SCHF 42d for around $40 - great camp knife. All 3 use 1095.
At this size full tang not necessary as I wouldn't be spitting wood etc. Tuff choice..great brand names ..I'm edging Gerber for design , sheath more useful for me. Either one will do their job. I own both brands of different models. Nice blades
Kansbol all day. There's simply no part of its design that doesn't work well for hiking and camping (and fishing for that matter). Even though you have often said you don't like the dual grind, you've never said it doesn't DO what it is designed to - permit both clean slicing for food prep with the full flat section and offer optimal wood carving with the Scandi portion. Unless I've missed something, your complaint is that you don't like how it looks. I'll take funny looking and functional all day.
It looks like a pain to sharpen, is my complaint. It reminds me of a Japanese single-bevel boning knife I've got that actually has two bevels going on on the one side of the knife. I don't use it because I can't decide if I want to just simplify the bevel or try to figure out how the factory grind is supposed to work.
I got a update for all of you. The Gerber Spine is now selling SUB-$10 !!! Im paying $8.79 for the knife, NEW from a major online seller. You can look for it yourself, Im saving specifics for friends and family.
Cedric and Ada is a good channel. I actually really like how good ideas spread on UA-cam. Not owning either of these two. I do have a Mora Classic. I hate synthetic handles on fixed blades so neither of these are for me. But I like the Mora more. The blade shape of the Spine doesn't enthuse me, the sheath weirds me out, and I've worked with that steel before and I hate it.
If I had to choose it would be the Gerber full tang knife as I like that style most of all when it comes to survival knives. I have several survival knives and most have full tangs and the one which I will be wearing with my backpack is a full tang knife and it seem to be great for what I will be using it for. The biggest problem with the Mora style knife is that it is not a full tang knife.
I always hate to see when a gerber nowadays gets a bad review because they have done so much better so this product will cause people to say "ha gerber baby food sucks" or whatever. Im tired of hearing it especially after touring their factory. They are a great brand. And I hope people stop treating them like a joke because gerber is trying. Anyway, Great review man!!!
@jcoolG19 true, but that five dollar knife, (the mini paraframe) is also their best selling product period. So why get rid of it from a business standpoint if its making money. I also see about 70% of people carrying one around where i live. And people who work with cheap stuff dont mind it. Its knife snobs that i dont like. But you are right. Gerber makes a good knife for the price
Hi Aaron! I love your show! Your test cutting the rope to test out edge retention is a great idea! You should put like a running online data base on all the knives you have tested so that we can compare knife/steel retention for our purchases. Thank you for being such a fun and thorough reviewer!
Normally the only Gerber products I'll invest my money in are their multitools (MP 400,600, & Centerdrives) but I managed to snag a BLADE HQ sale for the Spine and their spoon for only $24. For something that only slightly underperforms to the Kansbul for essentially $12 you cant beat it.
Thank you for your review, i am not trying to rant a lot, but my two thoughts about the knives: i have the kansbol right now, waiting for the spine. the kansbol is great for its indoor (kitchen) and outdoorskills (carving maby battoning). but the sheath and the dangler option is so loose, that you can lose the knife very easily. im am afraid to carry it on my belt und store it in the backpack. when it comes to cutting i can not tell how the gerber performs, but i know it has issues with the sheat, as it sits very tight, depending on the temperature around. i am not sure but i think you did not put the knife in the sheath right as there is a little gap between handle and sheath (about 11:50min the text on the knife is seen). if you push it in real hard it klicks and you will have problems getting it out. well these are my thoughts, lets finish with my opinnion, an knife with the sheath that will not get lost and the handle that fits your hand right is the best tool, undependable if it has a better steel oder better edge retention etc. regards jan
That should be a very good knife. I had the 42 and sold it to a buddy of mine. Regret it in a way. I do not have a Gerber but bought the Kansbol for my wife.
Great video, Brother !!! (As usual) My question is...what are the differences between all of the "Mora" knive models (Kansbol, Garberg, etc.) ? Btw, the Gerber blade looks like the CRKT/Greg Lightfoot M-1 from back in the day. I would go with the Gerber because I like that type of blade. Plus, aside from the low-retention aspect of it, the sheat can be worn on the waist belt of packs. Keep up the great work !
The SGT FU Channel the garberg has moras best steels used on there blades plus its the toughest mora you can buy it’s the only full tang mora definitely my favorite mora other than that there isn’t much different mostly handle materials or whether it’s carbon or stainless and what the sheath will be but if u want something cheaper than The garberg there bushcraft black is a great knife great handle blade and spine.
The SGT FU Channel I believe the bushcraft black and garberg are some of there thicker blades but there all fairly thin and both have a sharper spine than the companion
The SGT FU Channel the bushcraft Black I believe is a little longer the garberg is thicker but about the same length but I’d double check the n a knife site I don’t own the black but I do own the companion the robust and the garberg hands down the garberg but it’s $80 the bushcraft Black is around $40 prices keep falling from there
The SGT FU Channel if u looking for something even cheaper I’d go with the cold steel Finn hawk German 4116 steel fairly identical to what mora uses easy to sharpen gets really sharp holds an edge fairly decent same sheath u would get with most moras really sharp spine comfy and grippy handle great Scandinavian grind for 20 something bucks.
Since i already have the Kansbul, I'm going to pick that one, but I do like some of the features on the Spine (just not the spine itself). Great comparison!!
I will go with the Mora I have 4 of them the companion and heavy duty and 2 the classic series. I don't get out as much as I would like to, but I use them in food preparation and they are fantastic.
Everyone knows Moras are good, but that Gerber is an interesting tool with a unique sheath. Looks to be worth considering. Also, it must be lunch time. The purslane growing over your "reviewing table" is making me hungry.
Or buy a carbon AND a Sandvik Companion. Sharpen the spines on both and you have perfection that is better than either of these knives at the same price for two.
Sorry to tell you but the notch on the gerber is not for fire steel.. the notchbis how it locks into the sheath..pretty sure you have better sparks if you would have used the straight edge rather then the notch
Never had a Gerber 7cr blade hold an edge. Mora holds an edge well for what it is. I imagine a Companion would have competed well against the Spine. Wonder how a Buck Maxlite would have done?
I have a Alfa Benetti in 7cr17MoV and edge retention is pretty good. Apparently it got a good heat treatment. I'd opt for the Mora which has a better sheath which doesn't say much for the Gerber. Also I have plenty of knives made in China but given the choice I'd rather my money go to a U.S. company and barring that I'd opt for a US friendly country. And that handle on the Gerber? ..... No,just absolutely no. For $10 more I'd go with the Schrade SCHF42D, which is a much better bargain for what you get. And the SCHF55 is $35. It has a shorter blade but is a great deal.
It's hard when trying to do two things: 1. Save money shopping bargain economy knives. (It's a huge field) and 2. Get a great knife for using; period. I like that several budget knives still go for a great heat treat & hardness with strength and I like that many budget knives are thin on the spine to be more slicey and lighter weight. Honestly budget knives can be overdeveloped handles on whats almost a kitchen knife and include a sheath. It's funky. I'd rather have 3 highend reliable knives with extra performance than a plethora of knives that I would never cry over if I lose or break.
That gerber is an interesting knife and I don’t even like gerber but I have to go with the Mora kansbol great blade and has 100’s of videos of people that love it plus the gerber steel is subpar and is not a known or tested knife unlike The kansbol.
I like "bushcraft" knives. But, bushcraft isn't all I want a knife I carry into the field to accomplish. I'd like to see tests of bushcraft knives include some processing of animals. Maybe cleaning a fish or a squirrel (even a deer). I guess what I am saying is that any knife I carry into the field needs to do more than just bushcraft tasks. Thanks.
Thought I posted on this but...7cr? $35?!? For $25 bucks I can get (I did) a fallkniven f1 knockoff with a convex grind and more steel and full tangish. A year later and the spine is still @ $33. They shoulda went for the companion market. They're also still using the 7cr on new knives for 2020...they didn't do themselves any image favors...maybe the principle will help. Good review!
Everything is wrong with that gerber. The look is simplist and practical but hey for 20$ you get a mora companion wich has far better steel and edge retention. Gerber is miles away when its time to give bang for your bucks
#mailbag You review a lot of cooking gear out on your trips. Do you have advice for people getting started in backpacking on how to put together a "camp kitchen clean-up system"? I obviously do dishes at home, but doing it safely in the wilderness with minimal gear is very new to me. Thanks!
I never was a huge gerber fan but I like this one. I like mora but that Sandvik steel is not what ppl think . Its a different way of saying 8cr13mov. For the money I always said the companion can't be beat but all of the other moras are just about the same thing.
Love seeing the bro science catchin on! The Kansbols 12c27 is actually a lower carbon steel than the 7cr (0.6% in the mora vs 0.65 - .75 in the spine) but Mora really seem to take care with getting a great treatment. My test results are similar with 12c27 having a noticeable, but not huge increase over the alphabet type china steels. But its a lot to do with treatment, I suspect.
Also love the irony of the knife actually called the Spine having inferior spark throwing!
Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors for sure, always love your edge tests, I use them as data points for myself many times keep up the good work.
Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors mora I like
@@gideonstactical check out ruike jager p118
My man.... higher carbon blades are KNOWN to be easier to sharpen. That’s quite legitimately one of their main selling points. Yes it’s a harder steel but it chips a lot easier as a result of that hardness. This causes it to both dull and sharpen quicker than lower carbon steels.
@@TheBootyWranglerNote putting ALL CAPS ON THINGS
I have both of these, not sure which one I prefer, but you are missing on the Spine's sheath. That notch on the blade isn't for a ferro rod. The notches on the top and bottom of the blade are for retention in the sheath! You do not have the knife fully inserted in the sheath, if you did it will not shake out. You can see about an eight inch of blade between the handle and the sheath in your review. The knife should insert far enough in the sheath so you can't read the numbers on the blade. Then those notches engage bumps in the sheath and the knife WILL NOT SHAKE OUT!. I'm not a huge fan of this knife, it's OK, but I do really like the sheath when used properly. It is actually one of the better sheaths I've used. Sorry, but that is a flaw in your review. Thanks
I got one today and noticed that also that the knife was not in the sheath correctly. If its locked in correctly it will not fall out and you can not see the top of the steel in the blade when its locked in correctly. It needed to go in the sheath deeper to lock in.
8 seconds in and I've seen enough. Kansbol. The End.
I found the Gerber spine to be a piece of junk that knife went to my junk knife bin. My Kansbol lives in my bug out bag.
if i only had $35 to spend i'd buy 2 mora Companion's....
I was given the Gerber Spine for Father's Day. Honed it out of the package to paper slicing sharp, but it just wouldn't hold an edge. Vigorously sharpened starting with a course diamond stone and worked my way down to an extra fine stone and finished on a leather strop. Made a world of difference. Sometimes during heat treat the steel at the cutting edge loses too much carbon which softens the steel. You have to grind away the soft steel to get back to the good steel that can hold an edge. Not a great knife, but for the price it isn't bad either. I prefer a flat grind over Scandi for general camping use. A couple of passes on a diamond stone sharpened the back so it does a better job of throwing sparks and you're go to go. For the occasional camper/backpacker it will get you by.. You do have to make sure you fully seat the knife in the sheath for the retention system to work. You can tell tell when it snaps into place. Once in, it takes some effort to remove the knife from the sheath. It isn't going to fall out.
Interesting point on the heat treat's effect. I read up on the steel and it's not "junk" so much as a modest but serviceable knife steel. I like the Spine's general look, it has a nice heft to it, the sheath works impeccably if you push the damn thing in until it clicks, come on, people. And I don't like scandis in general or that weird hybrid grind in particular. So taking the Kansbol out of the equation, the Spine is a fine casual-use outdoors knife for the price. You can open a package of hot dogs or sharpen up a marshmallow stick. Clean a trout, slice a tomato. Sure, I've got a few high-end knives like most knife nuts, but if I'm out for the day or overnight and I'm probably going to need to cut stuff I'll be glad I've got this cheapie Gerber knife.
I'd pick the Kansbol.
Would be the best choice by far. Not even close.
While I really like the backpack clip option for the Gerber, I am more focused on the sparks the Kansbol can throw.
A simple regrind with a file and you'll get just as good sparks imo
I'm taking the Spine. I like Full Tangs. Simple Flat Grind. The Tip looks Stronger than the Kansbol. The handle looks like it was stolen from the Condor Hudson Bay, which I love. The notch on top looks like it was designed to fit the Ferro Rod that is attached to a Doan's Bar. Knife spines can be Flattened. Dave Canterbury even did a Video on how to put on a Burr to aid in Spark Throwing. The sheath looks like it was a designed to go over a US Military Pistol Belt, or 2 rows of MOLLE/PALS webbing. Or put a small Niteize S-Binder through the Steel Loop and attach it to a Good Carabineer and you have a Dangler. And yes, I have Moras and Used them. Good Knives. But this one MAY replace them. Got to do my own Testing, of course. Thanks again and Take Care.
Leslie Kovacs Right on!
Looks to me like the Essee 4HM which is a great knife!
Not that I need another knife but you can't go wrong with a Mora!
Yea you can, they break.
I agree.
Been buying Morakniv's for years and for the money...straight value.
like you can explode a tank..its possible too@@davidgrant2008
I' ve broken 2 mora knives. I have a buck 119 special that I've had for 30 years, put it through way more abuse than those shitty Mora knives and it's still sharp as fuck and holds an edge well.
Is it just me, but you seemed to let the mora go a little bit more on the rope cutting than the gerber. You were straight up sawing at the end with the mora where as the gerber you went back and forth 2 times and were like Imma call it 67 I’m just sawing now 😂😂
The mora is better for bush crafting, but the gerber is a great camp prep and food prep knife. The gerber also can make some decent feather sticks
For me, it's the Kansbol all day long. In fact, after you and Chris Tanner reviewed it, I went and got one (with the multi sheath). Best value for money I've seen for a knife in this catagory.
Mora: Flamethrower
Gerber: Fire extinguisher
Don't take it too serious :)
Mora!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 I don’t know why these companies keep trying to compete with mora the budget king. I have a companion on my belt right now😀👍🏻🎉🎉
Rubber handles are amazing. Super grippy and super comfortable.
I’ve had two Gerbers in the past. They didn’t hold an edge and they were hard to put an edge back on.
I just love the overall shape of the Spine 's blade and handle plus its simple sheath. Well, I already have the Kansbol, though.
They should've made it with their 420hc and a better sheath
Then it wouldn't have been $35
Love the videos Bro. Just ordered the Morakniv, can't wait to put it to use when it comes in, thanks and God bless
I like the Gerber but its problems making sparks is a deal breaker for me.
Just take a file and sharpen it. It takes a minute and barely any tool ffs
I own a Mora Companion and have enjoyed using it for years. That said, I prefer a full tang knife and usually carry one when I go out in the field. One I use for heavier work the other for any fine work.
Due to past experiences with their folding knives (the remix and the icon ) when I hear Gerber I cringe.
Shut the fuck up liberal
I too can not stand Gerber, But I have to say the Gerber StrongArm is a beast I have grown to love that knife. With this said it is the only Gerber product I like.
kosys gerber only makes good US made military stuff. Anything else (maybe besides the US made Gator series) is complete garbage.
I like my Gerber Dime. Lol
Great comparison! I'd love to see Gerber actually make a scandi or convex designated bushcraft knife. Why they haven't done this yet is beyond me. Atb Sean
Hey man Gerberhas now made a couple of Scandi grinds and they are superb knives. I have one called the Gerber Principle
push the Gerber in farther it clicks and won't come out.
I for one prefer the Mora Kansbol.
Far better for finer work working and general camp chores. Just more versatile.
I need to check out the Kansbol. You can get a SCHF 51 or 52 for around $30 (although heavier duty than those tested). Can also get a SCHF 42d for around $40 - great camp knife. All 3 use 1095.
Please do the Mora vs the new Condor Terrasaur
At this size full tang not necessary as I wouldn't be spitting wood etc. Tuff choice..great brand names ..I'm edging Gerber for design , sheath more useful for me. Either one will do their job. I own both brands of different models. Nice blades
Kansbol all day. There's simply no part of its design that doesn't work well for hiking and camping (and fishing for that matter). Even though you have often said you don't like the dual grind, you've never said it doesn't DO what it is designed to - permit both clean slicing for food prep with the full flat section and offer optimal wood carving with the Scandi portion. Unless I've missed something, your complaint is that you don't like how it looks. I'll take funny looking and functional all day.
It looks like a pain to sharpen, is my complaint. It reminds me of a Japanese single-bevel boning knife I've got that actually has two bevels going on on the one side of the knife. I don't use it because I can't decide if I want to just simplify the bevel or try to figure out how the factory grind is supposed to work.
@@mfreeman313 It's actually very easy to sharpen. The grinds are different, but the relief edge is the same all along the blade.
I got a update for all of you.
The Gerber Spine is now selling SUB-$10 !!! Im paying $8.79 for the knife, NEW from a major online seller.
You can look for it yourself, Im saving specifics for friends and family.
Cedric and Ada is a good channel.
I actually really like how good ideas spread on UA-cam.
Not owning either of these two. I do have a Mora Classic.
I hate synthetic handles on fixed blades so neither of these are for me.
But I like the Mora more. The blade shape of the Spine doesn't enthuse me, the sheath weirds me out, and I've worked with that steel before and I hate it.
If I had to choose it would be the Gerber full tang knife as I like that style most of all when it comes to survival knives. I have several survival knives and most have full tangs and the one which I will be wearing with my backpack is a full tang knife and it seem to be great for what I will be using it for. The biggest problem with the Mora style knife is that it is not a full tang knife.
Try breaking a Mora. Lol. You won't.
To me a Survival knife is longer and beefier than a hunting knife. These two reviewed seem like food prep knives for when you're not at home.
@@dobypilgrim6160 yeah I' ve broken 2 moras. Half tang sucks, I' d even take a rat tail tang over a half tang.
I love more the companion spark, but I got the Kansbol with green and orange handles too. Every knife has its own character.
Is this even a contest? Mora will beat Chinese Gerber every time and usually American Gerber as well
I always hate to see when a gerber nowadays gets a bad review because they have done so much better so this product will cause people to say "ha gerber baby food sucks" or whatever. Im tired of hearing it especially after touring their factory. They are a great brand. And I hope people stop treating them like a joke because gerber is trying. Anyway, Great review man!!!
@jcoolG19 true, but that five dollar knife, (the mini paraframe) is also their best selling product period. So why get rid of it from a business standpoint if its making money. I also see about 70% of people carrying one around where i live. And people who work with cheap stuff dont mind it. Its knife snobs that i dont like. But you are right. Gerber makes a good knife for the price
@@hunterglaspell5580 - they could at least do paraframe pro versions with upgraded materials. I bet they'd sell well.
@@mattkandel2449 i actually thought they should do that to lol. Not lying. Seems like a good idea
Back in the 70's and early 80's, Gerber were it and a bit. They lost their way, and while they were floundering, other companies surpassed them.
@@garyfoale3707 Friskars bought them away went the quality renown.
I would go with the mora .
Hi Aaron! I love your show! Your test cutting the rope to test out edge retention is a great idea! You should put like a running online data base on all the knives you have tested so that we can compare knife/steel retention for our purchases. Thank you for being such a fun and thorough reviewer!
That's what Cedric and Ada does. Literally to a T. That's where this channel got the idea.
Your amazing and honest!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me and blessings to you and your family 😇 🇺🇸
Normally the only Gerber products I'll invest my money in are their multitools (MP 400,600, & Centerdrives) but I managed to snag a BLADE HQ sale for the Spine and their spoon for only $24. For something that only slightly underperforms to the Kansbul for essentially $12 you cant beat it.
Thank you for your review, i am not trying to rant a lot, but my two thoughts about the knives:
i have the kansbol right now, waiting for the spine. the kansbol is great for its indoor (kitchen) and outdoorskills (carving maby battoning). but the sheath and the dangler option is so loose, that you can lose the knife very easily. im am afraid to carry it on my belt und store it in the backpack. when it comes to cutting i can not tell how the gerber performs, but i know it has issues with the sheat, as it sits very tight, depending on the temperature around.
i am not sure but i think you did not put the knife in the sheath right as there is a little gap between handle and sheath (about 11:50min the text on the knife is seen).
if you push it in real hard it klicks and you will have problems getting it out.
well these are my thoughts, lets finish with my opinnion, an knife with the sheath that will not get lost and the handle that fits your hand right is the best tool, undependable if it has a better steel oder better edge retention etc.
regards
jan
to me for $35 Mora Kansbol is a 9.5/10 and that flat Gerberg is a 3.5/10
Mora all the way, have this one and love it! Great knife. Thanks for the review. Keep up the great job and topics.
I just got the schrade 42d. For half the price of the gerber. Maybe I'll wait a few years till it gets below $20.
That should be a very good knife. I had the 42 and sold it to a buddy of mine. Regret it in a way.
I do not have a Gerber but bought the Kansbol for my wife.
The Morakniv Kansbol is still the best $35 knife ever!
Great video, Brother !!! (As usual)
My question is...what are the differences between all of the "Mora" knive models (Kansbol, Garberg, etc.) ?
Btw, the Gerber blade looks like the CRKT/Greg Lightfoot M-1 from back in the day.
I would go with the Gerber because I like that type of blade.
Plus, aside from the low-retention aspect of it, the sheat can be worn on the waist belt of packs.
Keep up the great work !
The SGT FU Channel the garberg has moras best steels used on there blades plus its the toughest mora you can buy it’s the only full tang mora definitely my favorite mora other than that there isn’t much different mostly handle materials or whether it’s carbon or stainless and what the sheath will be but if u want something cheaper than The garberg there bushcraft black is a great knife great handle blade and spine.
@@barrybueler3356, thank you, Brother.
Is it a thicker blade than say the Companion ?
Or is it longer, etc. ?
The SGT FU Channel I believe the bushcraft black and garberg are some of there thicker blades but there all fairly thin and both have a sharper spine than the companion
The SGT FU Channel the bushcraft Black I believe is a little longer the garberg is thicker but about the same length but I’d double check the n a knife site I don’t own the black but I do own the companion the robust and the garberg hands down the garberg but it’s $80 the bushcraft Black is around $40 prices keep falling from there
The SGT FU Channel if u looking for something even cheaper I’d go with the cold steel Finn hawk German 4116 steel fairly identical to what mora uses easy to sharpen gets really sharp holds an edge fairly decent same sheath u would get with most moras really sharp spine comfy and grippy handle great Scandinavian grind for 20 something bucks.
Since i already have the Kansbul, I'm going to pick that one, but I do like some of the features on the Spine (just not the spine itself). Great comparison!!
Great comparison video. Thank you for the consistent quality content.
Finally!!! A review of the Gerber spine!
I will go with the Mora I have 4 of them the companion and heavy duty and 2 the classic series. I don't get out as much as I would like to, but I use them in food preparation and they are fantastic.
"Slightly" disappointed in this comparison. Have both. The Mora is in another league.
I feel like you can almost tell by looking at them the mora is going to keep a better edge.
One more thought on the Mora a hose clamp will make an excellent thumb ramp
I think s30v is great for sparking because of the super hard vanadium carbides.
I'd grab the Mora. Add if to the functional collection.
I will Throw Both knife & Go for Cold steel GI Tanto Or Ontario Spec Plus SP2 Air Force Survival knife for 35$ price
Gerber is getting better! It’s hard to compete with Mora and it did better than I thought. As always great video 👍🏼
I would choose the Mora! Cool Video Aaron!
Everyone knows Moras are good, but that Gerber is an interesting tool with a unique sheath. Looks to be worth considering.
Also, it must be lunch time. The purslane growing over your "reviewing table" is making me hungry.
Hey enjoyed your video on the Esbit stove. :-) I do have the Mora Kansbol and think it is a nice knife and I like that it dangles.
Or buy a carbon AND a Sandvik Companion. Sharpen the spines on both and you have perfection that is better than either of these knives at the same price for two.
I would choose the Mora everyday...
The spine won’t fall out of It’s sheath if you click on all the way into place FYI
I like the mora Kansbol more because of the design but if I had to chose a knife that I would really use I would choose the Gerber spine.
the gerber spine has a bad case but I shaved of the notch on the inside an now the case Is perfect
I like the Spine. This video actually makes me kinda wanna get it.
Hi there, can you please review the bahco 2449? Its a cheap beffed up mora, almost a cheap F1. Thanks.
Those shades are FIYA!
That Gerber sheath is pretty trick.
The blue versions so pretty so much nicer looking 😎
Just spend the extra money and get a Joker Campero. Get a good fixed blade knife that you actually like.
Verry interresting and objectively movies made and tests. Thanks so lot !
The Kansbul is bad the mora trade robust is the best knife and its about $15, full scandi grind good steel, handle, sheath, perfect
Sorry to tell you but the notch on the gerber is not for fire steel.. the notchbis how it locks into the sheath..pretty sure you have better sparks if you would have used the straight edge rather then the notch
Never had a Gerber 7cr blade hold an edge. Mora holds an edge well for what it is. I imagine a Companion would have competed well against the Spine. Wonder how a Buck Maxlite would have done?
Love my Moras. Could you use the lanyard hole on the Gerber for a bowdrill handhold??
Michael Brown not really set up for that.
Great review, thanks and take care.
I have a Alfa Benetti in 7cr17MoV and edge retention is pretty good. Apparently it got a good heat treatment.
I'd opt for the Mora which has a better sheath which doesn't say much for the Gerber. Also I have plenty of knives made in China but given the choice I'd rather my money go to a U.S. company and barring that I'd opt for a US friendly country. And that handle on the Gerber? ..... No,just absolutely no.
For $10 more I'd go with the Schrade SCHF42D, which is a much better bargain for what you get. And the SCHF55 is $35. It has a shorter blade but is a great deal.
It's hard when trying to do two things: 1. Save money shopping bargain economy knives. (It's a huge field) and 2. Get a great knife for using; period. I like that several budget knives still go for a great heat treat & hardness with strength and I like that many budget knives are thin on the spine to be more slicey and lighter weight. Honestly budget knives can be overdeveloped handles on whats almost a kitchen knife and include a sheath. It's funky. I'd rather have 3 highend reliable knives with extra performance than a plethora of knives that I would never cry over if I lose or break.
So... For 20 bucks is the spine worth it? I don't think so for 35 but for 20 what say you?
Mora 3.5oz, Gerber 5.1oz, based on Blade HQ. Makes a difference to me.
That gerber is an interesting knife and I don’t even like gerber but I have to go with the Mora kansbol great blade and has 100’s of videos of people that love it plus the gerber steel is subpar and is not a known or tested knife unlike The kansbol.
That's what gets me is they don't do left-handed options but as a lefty I tend to think with the right side of my brain😉👍
Gerber Spine or Sog Ace? Both is 7cr17MOV.
Sog Ace!
Love this channel!
I love the handle design of the Spine.
I love the channel , but that rope cutting was really hard to watch.
Brian F why’s that?
@@gideonstactical probrably the material you were cutting on because it looks and sounds like metal
It’s hard to beat a mora, valiant effort gerber.
For 10 bucks more I'd buy a Buck 19 special. Oh wait, don't need one cause I've had one for 30 years and it's never let me down.
That is a good blade.
Great review!
I like "bushcraft" knives. But, bushcraft isn't all I want a knife I carry into the field to accomplish. I'd like to see tests of bushcraft knives include some processing of animals. Maybe cleaning a fish or a squirrel (even a deer). I guess what I am saying is that any knife I carry into the field needs to do more than just bushcraft tasks. Thanks.
I would have to feel the handle on both, that would be the deciding factor for me.
Thought I posted on this but...7cr? $35?!? For $25 bucks I can get (I did) a fallkniven f1 knockoff with a convex grind and more steel and full tangish. A year later and the spine is still @ $33. They shoulda went for the companion market. They're also still using the 7cr on new knives for 2020...they didn't do themselves any image favors...maybe the principle will help. Good review!
25$?! Thats sick and f1 design is awesome. What brand? (Still love mora thou).
@@binky777 it was an actual f1 knockoff from china...think I got it from the site "wish"
Everything is wrong with that gerber. The look is simplist and practical but hey for 20$ you get a mora companion wich has far better steel and edge retention. Gerber is miles away when its time to give bang for your bucks
You go Gideon 🖐️👍😎
Aaron, I hope you get to review the Condor Terrasaur.
Please review the Hultafors OK4 Expedition knife.
Hello
Walmart I pickup the Spine 23.00 CND.
The Gerber kinda looks like a Manly Patriot
What is the brand/model off hatchet in the video?
#mailbag You review a lot of cooking gear out on your trips. Do you have advice for people getting started in backpacking on how to put together a "camp kitchen clean-up system"? I obviously do dishes at home, but doing it safely in the wilderness with minimal gear is very new to me. Thanks!
I never was a huge gerber fan but I like this one. I like mora but that Sandvik steel is not what ppl think . Its a different way of saying 8cr13mov. For the money I always said the companion can't be beat but all of the other moras are just about the same thing.