Scandi Battle! Cold Steel vs. Mora Knives

[@butchhill5656]

Cold Steel makes good knives, but I would take the Mora.

[@angeljavierosegueraolivare2851]

Esta vez me agradó bastante más Cold Steel

[@ottergt]

Cold Steel makes some great value priced knives in 4116 Krupp. When Cold Steel redesigned their sheaths from the old pouch style to the molded Mora style, they should’ve included the thumb ramp and figured out a way to make the sheath ambidextrous.
One other nice feature on the end of the handle is the thumb depression for reverse grip.

[@5118eman]

Love the Finn Hawk

[@boknows7319]

I have two Mora HD's there great definitely worth the $15 I pick them up for . Really like the look of the Finn hawk with the bigger belly and sharpened spine it's a winner! Thank for the video!

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

Mora is just like having your favorite steak knife out in the woods with you. Mora Forester is my go to. It can field dress a deer or slice tomatoes.

[@alexrawleigh3167]

Dingdong....I agree 100%. Mora has been around for a long time. Is there better knives out there?....maybe so but comparing price....there is no argument. Sweden and Austria over the years have made outstanding knives. I am ashamed to say how many mora's I own but I love them. I have several of the green foresters and have filed dressed many white tail with them. What I love about all mora's is how easy they are to sharpen. With this said...I have several of the finn hawks. Really good knife for the price. Have cleaned several deer with them as well. I know individuals citizens knives that don't have full tangs but these style of knives are not ment to do heavy batonning although mine have. Any knife can be destroyed if abused. If you told me I had to pick between the two....I would have to go with the Mora's. The design has not changed in over 100 years and Mora's have stood the test of time. In my opinion, there is not another knife on the market that can compare to a mora. There is a reason why Morakniv has been in business for so many years. Qaulity is outstanding and for the average outdoor enthusiast, the price allows anyone to own a very reliable and outstanding blade.

[@WildTuscanyBushcraft]

Hello!
I like the improvements of cold steel but I remain with Mora for my personal preference!
Cheers
Mattia

[@dalrolaalorlad6521]

Wild Tuscany Bushcraft any reason? IE cost? Looks? Performance? Sycophancy?

[@mrq1701]

I actually prefer the standard, non-HD companion. Other than that, I prefer the Pro-C or Pro-S over the Mora Companion

[@Eurotrash4367]

I agree. The Pro C is very underated.

[@chrissexton6634]

Have menu moras love that company the pro s is great. (Perfect there stainless options live in a humid climate)

[@robertbrown8796]

You didn't talk about the one thing that matters... Mora's are commonly a partial tang... what about the Finn Hawk?

[@TedOfNod]

That’s the one thing that matters to you?
Screw the grind. Screw the handle. Screw the blade length. Screw the steel. Screw the sheath.
This guy needs to know if a 4-inch carving knife has a long tang. 😆

[@robertbrown8796]

If you are comparing two knives, and they have covered everything else, yes... I want that info also. Mira is a campsite workhorse, and has performed way better than its design should. If you’re trying to convince me to walk away from a solid tool, I want all the info. Full vs partial could be important if all the other spec’s are even and price is in a reasonable range, but feel free to ignore the fine points.

[@stevanoutdoor]

I fully agree that's important. I could go with the Finn Hawk if it has a stronger tang than the Mora. Btw. All my Mora HD did come with a 90 degree spine.

[@stevehuffman7453]

Finn Bear has a half length partial tang.
Depending on model, the Mora has either a (full length) rat tail, or a full tang. Not a partial tang.
As long as you don't do something stupid, like baron the knife, the CS and rat tail Mora's won't break.
If you HAVE to baton your firewood, carve/whittle a daRn WEDGE from a piece of wood, and baton that, if you don't have a hatchet/tomahawk, or froe.
Any knife will eventually break if abused enough. Batoning a knife IS abuse, and voids every major manufacturer's warranty!!!!

[@stevanoutdoor]

@@stevehuffman7453 That's not true. A simple and cheap Hultafors GK (some 12$) does say you can baton it even with a steel hammer. It's mostly American made knives that say that but than again they also say not to dry your cat in a microwave.

[@MrRob-dd2hr]

Hi guy, I like your channel more than other one in the US, or better same as "The Outdoor Gear Review". Both of you got the right package for making videos, you got a good charakter I think. The german steel 1.4116 ist not a high performer, don´t hold the edge long enough. But Cool Steel makes a better heat treatment than steel companys in germany. I am from germany and only 1 h away from the blade town calls Solingen.In Solingen are the companys like Puma, Boker, Herbertz, Eickhorn and much more. Our knifemaker could make a better heat treatment but they slept for a long time. I don´t know why, especially Puma Knifes use this bloody steel, I don´t know why. For Bushcraft I would take the Sandvic 14C28N as the Garberg has or the 80CR2V as the Terävä Jääkeripuuko has. I think they love their tradition, I can´t explain. You compare this 2 knifes, but I think the Hultafors OK4 would be the better choice in that budget cause I got all the knifes too. So my friend, keep rollin with your vids and I hope that you and your family stay healthy. Sharp greetings from Rob.

[@benschwerzler8154]

The Finn Hawk is amazing, I skinned, and field dressed an elk with it this year. It is still sharp, and I do not need to resharpen yet. Great edge retention. 90 degree spine, makes a fire on a fero rod. The cold steel Finn Hawk is the knife I want out in the woods.

[@lalli8152]

Thats cool. I wouldnt personally maybe choose this type of knife as primary hunting knife, but since its fairly thin it should be ok for that too for me. I have personally been eyeing one out for kinda like all around work knife in farm jobs, and hiking.

[@johnfuller6338]

have the cold steel, mora, an a hultafors, still can't decide which I like best, each has they're own differences, and they're own strong points, still working on it.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Thanks Aaron for the great review, Finn Hawk seems to preform very well. Def a good purchase for different kits as a secondary blade. I just looked up the pricing on Amazon and eBay (Both Canadian sites) And the Average price(Including shipping) Is right around 40.00 CAD plus range. Thanks again. Now off to your second video of the day

[@nmatthew7469]

seems excessive considering it's $20 us or less with free shipping.

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

$17.00
Right now.

[@charlescollier7217]

Thanks Aaron. The Mora stainless Companion seems like a more direct comparison point to me. It's about the same size of handle as the Finn Hawk and it's stainless, which is one of the big advantages of the Finn Hawk's 4116 steel. The Mora has the advantage of a thinner blade, making it a better slicing and carving tool, and it costs under $15 on Amazon, whereas the Finn Hawk is $23+ on the same platform. The Finn Hawk has a more secure sheath (and that's one of the weaknesses of the Moras), the sheath has a thumb ramp for easier deployment, the spine is already 90°, and 4116 is incredibly stainless, making it preferable in high humidity or salt water environments. The question is, are those worth the additional 50% in the price? Personally, if I'm salt water fishing, I'd say yes, but for other things, not so much.

[@jordanl7459]

Charles Collier I have an ok4 and it's a great budget bushcraft blade with good sheath. 90 degree spine scandi grind. Oops I replied to wrong post.

[@kenwithaK]

i love my mora companion carbon version. i forced a patina onto it and now its like a scalpel and a railroad spike had a baby. those things are so fucking badass.

[@spider5001]

Awesome🙂 have the Moras. Definitely going to check out the Cold Steel 💪🏻

[@charlesdavis3923]

After watching this video I decided I need both of them for my collection 😂

[@nopi762x39]

Great video! I have both of these knifes! Love the look and feel of the Finn but my Mora always ends up in the woods with me! Keep the content coming! Awesome review channel!

[@mozzberg590]

This channel is killing my credit.

[@jackhook4192]

I had a bad experience with cold steel knife the sk5 I was stabbing wood and about a inch of the tip of the blade broke off. I replaced it with the Gerber strongarm. And I have the Mora bushcraft black never had any issues with it.

[@troymanning3150]

Thanks Aaron! Always wondered about that cold steel knife. Looks worthy of a purchase

[@amioverlandingyet_4058]

Great video as always! Would be cool to see a review of the mora and cold steel against a much more expensive helle knife to see if it really is worth the extra money.

[@sinqros]

I got 4 moras, The Companion HD, the Companion Stainless, Bushcraft Black, & the Kansbol. Also have the Cold steel outdoorsman light, the SRK San Mai, & Quite a few others

[@hell86razer6]

THE FINN HAWK IS MY FAVORITE BLADE!!!! I’ve owned companions the eldris and in more recent times even the morakniv robust but after I tried my buddy’s Finn Hawk I got 1 and carry it everywhere it’s my EDC blade and a truly outstanding purchase put aside your pride and just try the damn knife you’ll fall in love with it trust me it’s a freakin beast! 😁

[@RustyGunn7]

I bought one. Very nice knife.

[@learnerforeva2087]

I have the mora Robust. Served me well all these years.

[@johnfuller6338]

Will cold steel go to a carbon steel blade on the finn hawk.

[@alphadawg81]

To know the tang length would be interesting. I'm pretty sure the Mora has a 3/4 tang. But I couldn't find much info about the Finn Hawk.

[@whybother757]

Concave handles are a staple for Cold Steel because Lynn Thompson prefers them.

[@richsmout550]

Excellent head to head I like the outcome too buy both lol. I have a Mora Laplander (companion with the bacho Laplander saw) but I have been wanting to try the Mora he's duty for some time due to its toughness. But I'm tempted to save for a jääkäripuukko instead lol

[@Primitivebearknives]

Next condor terrasaur.....the joe flowers mora. Can't wait to get it. Pre ordering mine Friday. The condor terrasaur is basically the garberg at half the price. It's a full tang blade as well. Why buy a garberg at 80 when I can buy a terrasaur at 40

[@billballbuster7186]

After several Mora's i got the Finn Hawk and I think Cold Steel did a great job. Overall I like it better, in particular the shape and thickness of the blade. As it said in the video the Mora is too thin and dagger like on the front end

[@fangorn1299]

Hi, I've seen similar knives from hultafors. I have an axe from them and it is very good. So I was wandering if you could do a review of theirs knives.

[@andrewlangelaar]

dutch bushcraft Knives did a video called "battle of the budget beasts" which looked at Hultafors vs Mora

[@markfletcher8084]

I received the Cold Steel Finn Hawk today, I love the look and feel. Great review of two economical knifes.

[@justicar5]

wow you get the Finn Hawk cheap, here at price point it's up against the Bushcraft Black and Kansdol as well as the Hultafors OK4
(here being the uk)

[@davidhartley6232]

Now, to blow your mind... Take the Finn Hawk into a reverse grip, stab into a fallen log, and start making feather sticks on the draw 🥰

[@erniewalden3050]

I have both and when i was looking for a knife i wanted one that would be suitable for fishing. My passion is night fishing off the river bank in the kentucky wilderness. At first i baugbt the amora but ended up with the cold steel. I just think it would hold up better if it turned into a real survival situation.

[@stevanoutdoor]

Like the knives but the video does not address the spines. I would like to know just that with these enclosed tang knives. Before the Mora Companion you had the Clipper series. Maybe you are to young to know this. But that tang sucked.

[@joebreeding449]

I went with the companion heavy duty MG Mora and the only reason why I went with it because I figure thicker blades are always better most of the time in the long run...

[@Mastermindyoung14]

Unless you enjoy cutting

[@chadchapman1852]

Great review...I've been waiting for this one. I like the idea of reviewing the Hultafors with this group. I love budget blade reviews when the quality far surpasses the price point.

[@mallinusguillaume7061]

If you really want a 90° spine and a lanyard hole, then go for a Mora Garberg or a Kansbol, I picked the Kansbol, and he's doing really fine!

[@cassshields5106]

I just push off the belt clip and use a pinky lanyard love my Finn hawk just wish they would make a carbon version.

[@rogeriosartori555]

For those prices, have a dozen of both knives!

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I wear an XL leather glove, and usually have to stretch them out a bit for them to fit comfortably. I actually notice a HUGE difference between the Mora Companion, and the companion HD handles. I have half a dozen Moras in kits, and packs as back up blades, and in my cooking kits as dedicated clean cooking blades.

[@grapevinelover1]

The thin hawk should have been compared to the companion rather than the heavy duty.

[@mikedambowic5862]

I have the cold steal🤗 and wow, super sharp, i can cut vegi super thin

[@ericgarcia5108]

Ah man, now the price on both of these blades are gonna sky rocket.

[@andrewlangelaar]

Mora's have been dirt cheap for generations lol

[@ericgarcia5108]

Wasn't talking about Mora's though......

[@andrewlangelaar]

Eric Garcia forgive me the "both these blades" must have confused me

[@colinburgess9455]

Unfortunately you are probably correct as far as cold steel is concerned. I’ve noticed their prices sky rocketing, especially with their higher end stuff, it cost more now to buy some of cold steel’s products than an equivalent knife that’s hand made in America. I’m fairly sure the cheaper stuff will follow suit. The new owners of Cold Steel are just rap-ing the company for the highest profit possible. They are mostly good products but they aren’t worth some of the prices they are asking.

[@willk5413]

2:16 wild coyote sighting lol

[@onionhead5780]

Will K Dang! Good eye! That coyote had a collar. Lol👍

[@charlescollier7217]

LOL!

[@rymic72]

And was black and white.

[@brandonzimmerman8237]

Dude, was that an Op sweatshirt you were sporting?!? I haven't seen one of those since the 70's. Way to bring back the classics! Great video. Love your stuff! Keep up the great work!

[@OGFreedom1776]

Personally I’d compare between the mora stainless and Finn hawk

[@solomonkane408]

I have both of these knives and I gotta say I like the cold steel more, better retention and the spine and grip are more comfortable to me . I don't seat the Finn all the way in and makes it alot easier to pull out . The Finn is slim and sometimes I EDC it . Great video man .

[@VirtanenDK]

As a Scandinavian is annoying to only hear about Mora knifes !! I am from Finland and we have "Rapala" & "Puukoo" !!
In Denmark go to Holstebro gruppen.dk. but be ready to pay.
Norway has the "Brusetta"
Have seen some articles about Scandinavian.
Most of them forgot Denmark..... I collect Scandinavian knives, ever since i started as a sea-scout 😉
Have a great day 😁

[@sempernarc]

They got pokemons there?

[@danofiremano]

Great comparison. I have the Mora HDC as well as other Mora's, but the only CS I own is the FinnWolf after watching your video. I may have to check this one out.

[@richardsullivan1776]

I like the Mora Companion but love the Cold Steel Finn Hawk. Two separate knives from two different manufactures, I'm not comparing them.

[@jock-of-ages73]

I've had the Finn Bear from Cold Steel for a while and despite it being a good knife, it does have a scandi grind, but it looks like it was made using the drop forged method, then a primary edge was added. Same thing with their Outdoorsman Lite.

[@Airik1111bibles]

Hook your middle finger around the butt curve of the handle and used the top of the belt clip as a thumb push works great....Takes a bit of practice but you will feel what I mean once ya try it. The Finn Hawk is a great knife.

[@hell86razer6]

Airik1111 😂 lol totally know what you mean

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I love Cold Steel products, but both. OK sounds like a win.

[@alvinmann6727]

I don’t think the test was fair, let me explain. To have a fair test you should have done a comparison with the Mora companion not the HD version.

[@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu]

I believe Cold Steel came to make Finn Hawk inspired by Marttiini from Finland 🇫🇮🔪

[@kantill]

Actually the cold steel finn hawk isn't a new knife, they had a similar one a while back but stopped production before they released the finn wolfe, another great knife. Looks like they updated the design and released it again.

[@jskip69r]

My finn hawk broke an inch below where blade meets handle while batoning a 3 inch thick log and it doesnt hold an edge anywhere near the Mora. Spend a couple dollars more and get the kansbol

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very nice revieuw again Arron, like the Cold Steel.....

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Exerlent knifes for the money ..I looked at both .. but I brought a mora Bushcraft black ... buzzing

[@stonedape3285]

I prefer the cold steel finn wolf
Because the mora is obviously a better fixed scandi knife.
But a folding scandi grind with the cold steel lock
Is a beast of a folder.

[@joysun5517]

Thats awesomejob donewell..

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

Is the Finn Hawk a stick tang?

[@jaarriaga1978]

If you will allow me an observation, I believe that your cutting technique is somehow unsafe. I see you performing almost straight cuts in 90 degrees angle, with you support hand either directly below the blade, or very close, as you apply considerable force to your knife. It is a matter of a small control loss for you to slice your hand or scratch it. Never put your hand or anything you don´t want to cut in the cutting direction of your blade

[@patriceb26]

Bonjour So which one is the best ?

[@christopherskipp1525]

Which handle did you prefer and why? Thank you?

[@johngate4715]

those cold steel sheaths are fucking dangerous man, i had their pukka style knife the Finn bear, the sheath was ridiculous i nearly cut my finger off trying to pull the knife out.

[@alexrawleigh3167]

John....you are absolutley right on this one. I have had to modify the sheaths on almost all my cold steel blades with a dremel tool. The cold steel sheaths also need to have a thumb point on ybe sheath like the mora's do. Other than that, cold steel has some pretty nice blades. I only own two cold steel knives....finn hawk and the candadian belt knife. Didn't like the Canadian belt knife at first but after using it several times I got use to it. Cleaned one deer with it and it did ok but where it really shines is a slicer. I also use it to cut rib cages out of my crappie fillets. Great fish knife.

[@xrv404]

I dont like the companion or the companion heavy duty, it gives me insane hot spots in the palm.
My Finnhawk I use once in a while, its a nice knife.
My favourites are the bushcraft forest, bushcraft black and kansbol.

[@stevehuffman7453]

umm ... According to Cold Steel (who aught to know) the Cold Steel Finn Bear has a hollow grind, not a Scandi.
I have both an older Finn Bear that came with a nylon sheath, and a Carbone Mora Number 1.
Of the two, the Mora gets more use, and is my primary woods/hunting fixed blade.

[@monaangeloutdoors514]

It would be interesting to compare the Finn Hawk to the Kansbol ... or some of the other Moras ...that would be interesting. Really great video thank you !

[@oOcitizenOo]

Like Mora since they produce a value for money knife

[@estima8tor1]

I've used the standard Mora Companion and the Finn Hawk extensively and I prefer the up swept blade geometry and the handle shape and texture of the Finn Hawk personally.
I really wasn't expecting much from the Finn Hawk when I bought it but it's become one of my favorites. I love all of my Mora's but cold steel has done an excellent job with the Hawk imo.

[@outlawgt3045]

estima8tor1 Stop lying

[@stonedape3285]

I believe people should save some money and buy the kansbol
Or the more expensive full tang garberg

[@carrolllaw]

Great video as always!

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Aaron, Happy Easter, Yeah, I got lucky, I bought the Cold Steel Sisu at a great price from C. S. Maybe it was refurbished at that price, but you can't see any flaws in mine, but it's also a similar tang as the Finn Hawk, infact the knives are very similar in profile, but a up-grade in material, mine is made out of the San Mai 3 with Linen Micarta with Nickel Silver Bolster and Pommels, I also think my Sisu was Hand-made, plus a Beautiful Handmade Leather Sheath, Yeah, calle'me lucky, Dilly Dilly.,,.p

[@alaricdebeauvesierwatson3758]

Honest review, went with the Mora

[@DeanO]

Nice comparison

[@mikemullins8020]

May have been asked already but does the cold steel fit the mora sheath?

[@davidtate166]

I take all three no problem.

[@laciihasz4734]

hi,
i like this knife, i think it is better than the heavy duty, due to its thinner blade. but it is behind the regular mora companion. in price wise they are almost the same so i guess it is a knife worth to try it.
i will stick to my marttiini, i had it ages ago:) but i would buy this one if i was looking for a new knife.

[@ascendotuum9586]

Saw-backs make the best notches...PERIOD! An "all-purpose" bushcraft knife will have a blade with a straight edge that includes about 10% of a serration, and a partial saw-back on the spine.

[@davidtate166]

Yes i love mora knives hooked got a few to.

[@davidtate166]

The knives are all winners love then .got them carry to.👍

[@chewher4171]

Thank you for the upload. Very in depth review.

[@justmeiswear]

I’ve wanted to know the answer to this for some time now. Glad you were the first to do this vs review. Moras are awesome classic Scandi grind knives but cold steels versions seem just a notch better. I have and love using the Finn Wolf for campfires.

[@JoeFrohlich]

Good video.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice review, thanks and take care.

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Good video as always mate honest and good ☺️

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

Finnhawk looks so much better than mora.

[@adrianjosephguevarra4452]

Do you put oil in your carbon steel morakniv?

[@alexrawleigh3167]

Force a petina on it and it helps with corrosion. Use only food grade lubricating oils on the carbon blades....that is if you plan on using it as a meat processor or a slicer in tbe kitchen.

[@ilijabosnjak76]

I like Finn Hawk better because spine is sharp already so paying little extra was ok...

[@thomasmaloney843]

Too bad the marttiini condor Timber Jack is not in this video. I own both Mora and marttiini knives. Sort of the same, sort of different.

[@johnwilliams8654]

Mora Garberg is a better bushcraft knife. I have a regular companion for more detailed work though.

[@fredde90210]

Thx

[@davidtate166]

Very good.i got both they work well ..the steel.not bad. Ther worth it$.

[@mikec.6460]

I would love to get both, but if I had to pick one I would go with the cold steel...great review 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@stephengray9003]

Annoying conclusion. Pick one! Even if the sheath is the difference, just say you prefer the Morakniv. I love your content but I have a pet peeve with the “we are all winners” thing lol. Keep up the good work man. I really like your videos!

[@13bravoredleg18]

None of these knife companies can figure out how to make a double belt clip. Left or right side carry.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Mora. Carbon version though.