@@alexroberts3944, those 3/4” twangs are rare!!😂 Seriously though, my Companion has been very well used and it’s still going strong. I baton with it. No serious prying at all.
A Canadian Armed Forces survival instructor once told me "A Mora knife is cheap, reliable, easy to sharpen and will be your best friend when you need it most".
best knife you will ever buy for 12 bucks. and if you lose it, they literally sell them in packs of 3 for like 30$. razor sharp and easy to sharpen once it loses its edge.
@@jodygarcia9892 It will be dull the same day u try it, the steel is super soft but obv also super easy to sharpen. It's good for the price u pay for it.
@@MrKveite1 that is absolutely incorrect. It may not be supposed "super steel" but it will hold a edge for plenty of wood carving as long as you are somewhat capable with a knife. I own a handful of moris, they are good knives and well respected. Do your homework.
Morakniv are trash. Not good for anything other then a child because they are cheap and plentiful so when they break it’s easy to get another morakniv suck
@@Clap_that's odd, I've never even come close to snapping a knife blade while using for its intended purpose. In fact, I have a feeling it's near impossible to snap a knife blade if you're using it the way it's designed to be used as you are putting force from the blade to the spine. Now, if you're a turnip you might use a knife as a pry bar in a non-survival situation, but that just means you're an idiot for using it in a way it's not intended to be used. That's not the fault of the knife, it's yours for not using the right tool for the job.
@@josephlawrence6873 it's just a general tool it doesn't have anything to do with being an electrician It's a good option for any pokey proddy or light prying compared to ruining any of my insulated screwdrivers Yes it's obvious being used in the wrong way and a knife isn't intended to be used as a pry tool but they're piss cheap and replaceable and they have the added bonus of being sharp. My main comment was never meant to diss the mora I love them they cost next to nothing last forever (if used as a knife)
@eugenioderose6628 that would no longer be a hidden tang blade, thats a full tang. Also the difference in strength is honestly marginal. Most people who complain about that are talking out the side of their neck, the difference between hidden and full tang is all about the balance of the blade. The tang on this knife is great.
@@eugenioderose6628A full handle profile tang is literally not any better. This is a tapered concealed tang, not a “rat tail,” and the end of it near the bottom of the handle does NOT need to even as broad as the blade as the least force are applied there. Non full profile tangs are only bad when they are cut with square corners under the guard or start put very thin near the blade without gradually tapering back. A rat tail tang would basically be a skinny threaded rod brazed on up by the guard.
Mora makes some of the sharpest knives out there and at incredibly low prices. People just hate because they invest their pride in the cost of their knives.
I don't like mora's because one they're overated and swedish, also because the blade is made from two different metals so a quick and dirty sharpening to get back on the job fast will leave it dull Also they're extremely ugly
@@timidb they aren't overrated at all, though. You won't find a better, sharper knife for the price. They don't stack up against civivi, kizer, benchmade, spyderco, and the rest... but that isn't where they are meant to compete. They are cheap and sharp. Which is exactly what you need for the applications they excel at.
@@timidb while it may not hold an edge like my expensive knives($150-350) it still came as sharp or maybe even sharper than some of them. What makes them so good is being cheap so you can abuse it and not have to worry of breaking it. Also being a cheap metal makes it easier to sharpen when you need that quick and dirty sharpen
@@timidb 3 layer blades are common, and just makes the knife cheaper. All the hardened steel is in the middle, so the edge should always be of hardened steel. If you can't sharpen it properly, it's either a misforged blade and you should take it up with their customer service, or your sharpening skills needs a bit of sharpening up. I suck at sharpening, but the Mora knife in my tackle box is ALWAYS sharp.
Lost my morakniv companion for atleast 2 years in the woods by my house. When I found it, it was a rusty mess. Sanded it, sharpened it, put it back to work and it's strong as ever. For the price, it is a damn tank.
yeah i got mine like three or four years ago for not even 15 bucks and have always taken it camping with me because i know damn well that thing aint gonna break on me.
But "people say the tang sucks." Lol, who are they? Ive never heard a single complaint about their tangs, just that they are abused for years without fail.
@@frost8077 I did also, a tiny part broke off.. Prying into dry hard beech wood, to see its limits. Then sharpen another tip on it. The tip is now as tough as a HD. Which I also have ofcourse. Plenty. They are the best. Mora.
@@frost8077i just broke my companion’s tip trying to pry just like you, I’m also looking into getting the Heavy duty version since I like the ergonomics. Was you HD actually better durability wise ?
@@kalvin6499 I still haven't tried to pry anything with it. It needs to see some more use as it is. The bigger handle doesn't fit my hand as perfect, but it's still has great grip.
That’s my first and only bushcraft knife, and so far I have abused it, thrown it, used it to baton, and it has survived it all, definitely not a problem, especially for the price.
The only people that don’t like these are the folks that 1) need a different type of knife designed to complete a specific task or 2) have never used a Mora.
I wore through MANY knives when I worked in the marine. The mora are so good it's crazy. The tang is tiny but the plastic handle is so strong it makes up for it and it outlasted many more expensive knives. I've only ever broken 2 moras and the first time I broke one I was shocked to see how small the tang was, considering how sturdy it was.
its not a rat tail.... there is a big difference between a tapered tang and a rat tail google tang types and check images you will see what I mean rat tails are trash they have a 90degree step down to a super skinny section meant for threading or peening, tapered are much stronger
I own the heavy duty model. It's awesome. If you use it for its intended use It will last you for ages and if you do "break it" it's cheap enough to keep spares.
@@Ve-suviusAB is the Swedish designation of a Corporation with shareholders. Aktie = Share, Bolag = Corporation/Company/Business. The full name of the knife making corporation would be Moraknivar Aktiebolag, but its almost always abbreviated to AB.
@@SelionFieldsOutdoors Thank you for the explanation. But kniv and knivar. If I use Google translate. kniv seems to be knife, and knivar knives. Most of the times the name Morakniv is used? Morakniv.se also...
As far as smaller hidden tangs go, I think I am the least concerned about the ones that are inside of an injection molded grip. Edit: clarification I mean when the grip is injection molded around the tang itself not just injection molded and put on
@davidkov67 less than an 1/8 spine is pretty thin. I use for food prep a lot. Never had an issue, in fact quite the opposite. It is because it worked so well that I keep 2 in my kitchen. They slice very well.
@@andrewbeilke502 Not so much the spine itself as opposed to the grind and the spine. Dont get me wrong, its sharp and I have dismembered a lamb with it. Works great for that and prep in the field. But for anything that involves chopping, dicing, mincing veggies and fruits (most food prep at home) it doesnt come close in speed and ease of use to a thin blade with a flat grind, decent belly and a 15° edge. Of course its not intended for that, it works, but I will save it for my pack.
They come in stainless and high carbon steel. I have the carbon blade and it holds an edge like something much more expensive. The handle is ergonomic, doesn't slip with dirty hands, and I like the sheath best of my knives. I carry it just about everyday. I've abused mine and it's held up and if I accidentally go to the airport, I'm only down $20. 10/10 recommend carbon Morakniv.
That tang is plenty strong. A full tang puts metal at the back of the knife where it will never be stressed or contribute to the knifes strength. Material is needed where it's stressed not where it's not stressed. The highest stress locations are at the tip during prying. The handle tang doesn't need to be stronger than what is required to break the tip off.
Ka-bars, just like Moras, are also very good, and it turns out rat-tail tangs are absolutely acceptable. People just like to flex their gear instead of using it.
The way stick the tang tapers into the handle rather than being meeting the blade perpendicularly right at the Ricasso helps to prevent it from breaking off at the handle. I wish other knives would do this. This mora is an excellent, well designed knife
I have that exact knife as well as the Mora Kansbol, and neither of them have ever done me wrong. Both are super solid knives, good for basically everything from batonning wood to cutting cordage and preparing meals. The only unfortunate thing is the unground spine; my regular Mora I just took it to a belt sander with some water and put a rough grind on the spine so I can use a ferro rod. Honestly these things are dirt cheap for how great they are.
To those who say the tang “sucks” to you I say have you actually ever broken a companion because I highly doubt it. Mora companions are the best budget fixed blades out there the steel is good gets razor sharp and there strong and can take a lot of abuse
It's cheap and it's so comfortable it may as well be an orgasm for your hand while holding it, I think thats the best feature, in my use it doesn't hold an edge for shit, despite what people say
There's a Hollow spot in the brain of people that criticize this design...maybe a Hollow head. This knife is insanely well made and reliable...for 1/3 the price of ANYTHING in the same category.
As a professional blade smith I just don’t get why people think that a through tang or full tang is always without a doubt better than a partial tang. It’s about strength and build quality not about how long the metal is. A well made half tang can and will stand up to a lot of abuse and morakniv certainly knows that
My husband bought several of these exact knives to give them to friends as Christmas gifts several years ago(@ about $8 bucks a piece, I think), and found them so versatile and durable that he kept a few for himself. ZERO failures!! They keep an edge, sharpen easily, clean up nicely from being left outside in the rain(MY bad😞), and battoning. They also are balanced enough that they make an impressive throwing implement. He’s got them in go bags, glove boxes, and he carries one(sometimes two) for edc. They are easily concealed in a front pocket(the short belt clip attachment fits perfectly on the outside of the pocket),and he chopped the top of the clip(actually, battoned), drilled two holes in the remaining part of the clip, and threaded a length of Paracord through to make a “neck knife”(plus MORE cordage!!). The retention is fair-good, so he uses an elastic hair tie for more retention, and has found no problem with a quick removal, although it will occasionally cut the hair tie on its way out of the plastic sheath. A really good deal, even at $17 bucks!!
People have absolutely no understanding of physics. The amount of force it takes for that partial tang to fail is much more than you should ever put this knife thru. This knife is awesome but you know… internet needs want a sharpened crowbar to open Amazon boxes with.
A full tang is actually undesirable. The longer the tang is the easier it is to break. You primarily want the tang to be broad and smoothly contoured where it meets the blade, and just long enough so the handle can't break off. There is no inherent structural advantage to the tang going through the bottom of the grip. That's why most historical knives weren't designed that way. Mora tangs are some of the best out there and people can hardly break them on purpose.
Looks a lot better than the old ones. I broke one like 10 or more years ago and the tang was only an inch or so long. Blew out the side of the handle but the blade was intact. This current design seems plenty sturdy for what it is.
I used to have a fancy Fallkniven S1 that I used in the jungle until I lost it in Belize. After that, I started bringing a Mora Clipper which was a tenth of the cost, and it did everything I asked. It even got me through my Jungle Warfare Instructor Course.
I have used the exact same Mora around my property for three or four years. It has opened many mulch, stone and fertilizer bags. It has chopped small branches. It has dug holes in East Tennessee earth. Nothing has damaged this knife. I am actually planning on buying a few more.
That’s a companion model- had mine about 10 years. Love love love it- it’s my go to on the farm- designed for light to medium duty! The people that says it sucks don’t know knives- they don’t know how to choose a knife for their application! By the way I have 7 Moras!!
It’s an excellent knife that’s been in use for decades. Someone read Mors Kochansky and now thinks that only full tang knives should be used. It’s idiotic
I used to work QA for Gerber, I got handed a competitor test project. With knives made by American companies, you get what you pay for. Moraknives blew them all out of the water. Edge retention, tip retention, sheath wear, everything tested for fixed blades.
For 20 bucks. You can get a heavy duty construction grade Milwaukie insulation knife. I have used it as a knife, as a pry bar, as a hammer, to splice wires, to trim bushes, and to punch holes in sheet metal for conduit (and bushing). Oh and as a can opener. And it STILL holds an edge. I've had it for years and I haven't seen it rust yet
This is a value knife, not a cheap knife. We keep multiple in all our camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and other gear. It's the first knife my son got to prove himself and will be the first my younger boys get when old enough.
Sometimes, cheapest is best. I have a thin Companion for kitchen work and a heavy duty model for carrying in the field. Both fit nicely on my pistol belts, the HD model dangles from Levis type buttons set into the belts.
that's a great knife. it's low maintenance, holds a decent edge, and affordable. I've used the same one for years and it holds up to everyday tasks just fine. I broke one batoning but I was kinda trying to find out how tough it was
Notice the corners where the tang meets the blade are radiused, not a sharp right angle corner. This adds a huge amount of strength to the whole structure of the blade.
People say it sucks because full tang is mainstream and if you don't go with the mainstream, you don't belong. People who know their way around knives and I mean REALLY know their way around knives, know the Mora to be a good choice.
I been working with construction work in Sweden for 40 years and i have been banging those knives with a hammer like a chisel a lot and the handle have never broke in either Mora or other Scandinavian work knives i used hundreds of during these years .And those been the cheaper once for about 5 bucks or more today.
It's because it maintains a certain thickness three-quarters of the way through the handle and is as strong as the blade. So they are normally are extremely strong compared to your typical rat tail Tang knife.
Bps knives used to make a knife almost identical to the companion but full tang, wood grip scales, leather sheath and carbon steel. Not sure if they still make that model but it used to be $20 on amazon. Edit: they still make it but its $30 on their site, its called the BS3
the companion isnt meant for heavy batoning. so if this tang is not enough for you then you are using the knife in ways it is not meant to . why would they waste metal making a full tang when it is not meant for heavy duty use ?
You are the Beast Sir. You actually take the time to really really test different aspects of each blade. I still cringe when you perform the Blade POINT test. But IF that baby still retains the tip I nod my head. Thanks for all the tips, especially that small pocket knife/ fire starter/ whistle. And the back woods scene is priceless. Thanks much.
The way the tang widens and then has a smooth rounded transition just before the blade is priceless. They took time to make sure it's not just cot off at a 90°angle. At 17 dollars, it's pretty dang good.
Well these are punched, so it's super easy from a production point to have those intricate angles and cut outs... couldn't do that on 3-4 mm stock very easily (unless you laser or water cutting, but that would not be a 15-25 dollar knife than
“ People say that the tang sucks. Let’s cut it open and find out why people don’t like it.” I have never ever heard anyone complain about a Mora’s tang or performance. Not sure who the people are that you’re referring to. 😂
Pretty sure it's just people who are mad about spending $100+ on a knife they only use out in the woods instead of spending $17 and trying to justify it...
I think some people expect to be able to hack down trees and pry open safes with a small knife. Even if it had a full tang, you could snap it pretty easy doing something dumb enough.
You can watch a video by Joe X where he torture tests knives into they break. He did multiple tests, including stabbing the tip into wood and standing on it. Not only was the tang not a problem, the blade bent both directions without breaking when he was standing on it. The blade itself actually broke into two pieces before the handle failed after hitting an iron pole a few hundred times
Only the Mora Robust survived JoeX's torture test, the handle certainly helps. The swords had thinner tangs too, and were fixed by hitting, so you can trust the molded plastic in this handle, with small ripples. The user's history proves that it is safe enough, and it is also comfortable and light. I find it very strange that my Mora, which is the Robust, is so light.
That tang is well embedded. Destruction testers have had to really wail on it with serious abuse before it breaks out. As I recall, the little notch towards the bottom of the tang eventually breaks from beating on it with a hammer or sledge hammer and then the handle destabilizes.
I’ve had a few different moras and I’ve beaten the snot out of them but they sharpen up in no time at all on a stone and seem not to care at all. The first one I bought was the basic in stainless to use in place of a replaceable blade utility knife for work, then I bought another handful of basics in carbon to give to coworkers and friends and a robust in carbon for myself. It saved me and many others quite a bit on replacement blades, while still being able to be abused and treated like a tool just like the utility knife.
I have 7 of these Morakniv knives and they all happen to be in great shape still and 3 or them have HEAVY use and have been resharpened probably 100 times. I'll still buy more of them..i keep them everywhere. One in every bag, tacklebox, one for each boat, vehicle...
I've used mora for 40 years soon 😮 I just bought myself a new one last week, at the same time I found an old one I sharpened up! Looks 100% new! But my favourite is the red carbon steel version! Much harder to sharpen, but it stays sharp for years! And I have a couple of them with my tools, always have a sharp knife work perfect 😊
It’s a standard knife in sweden. They get thrown away more often then you se someone sharpen one. For the part in construction, they work just fine, or a day with the kids in the woods, but do keep in mind they don’t make it for survival competitions or a “zombie attack”…
I noticed when travelling Sweden or Scandinavia in general most craftsmen carry at least a base model Mora. From the looks of these things like they (ab)use them for anything that requires some kind of tool they might not have directly at hand.
If youve ever packed a mora, youll always end up keeping a trusty companion in your bag. Its a humble, inexpensive knife that performs better than blades 3x the cost. Light, good blade steel in both the carbon and stainless variants, and just extremely versatile. The only downside is if youre a lefty, because the factory plastic sheat is really only set up for rightys. That being said, i was out in the woods one day and I decided to do an experiment- they float, atleast for a pretty decent time in creek water. Ive used mine for batoning, feathersticking, basic bushcraft uses and its been an absolute champ for years. The spine is sometimes just a bit too smooth for use on a ferro rod, but BPS makes effectively a full tang companion in the same price point, but with wood handles. Cant beat a decent scandi knife in some situations
I use this knife for bush regeneration work. I've put it through some rough work crowning out weeds, and scraping bark back. It's stayed sharp and solid through years of use.
The companion is great. Its a general bushcraft/utility knife, so long as you remember that and don’t try to make it do stuff it wasn’t designed to do, it wont disappoint.
If you’re ever used a Mora, this video didn’t lower your faith in them.
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Not at all. I've used them for 30 years
Factual
I knew it had a 3/4 twang when I bought it. Paid less then $10 new, if that gives ya any indication on how long it's lasted...
@@alexroberts3944, those 3/4” twangs are rare!!😂 Seriously though, my Companion has been very well used and it’s still going strong. I baton with it. No serious prying at all.
A Canadian Armed Forces survival instructor once told me "A Mora knife is cheap, reliable, easy to sharpen and will be your best friend when you need it most".
Was his name Mors?
Ah a communist
@@charlessalmond7076probably Bruce or John.
@@urbanobstaclesah, at least he didn't vote for Biden. How a country could do that is beyond all comprehension.
@@charlessalmond7076Likely. Met him twice. Guy was brilliant.
best knife you will ever buy for 12 bucks. and if you lose it, they literally sell them in packs of 3 for like 30$. razor sharp and easy to sharpen once it loses its edge.
For 12 bucks you could throw it away when its dull
@@jodygarcia9892 It will be dull the same day u try it, the steel is super soft but obv also super easy to sharpen. It's good for the price u pay for it.
@@jodygarcia9892 agreed. I don’t even wanna think about how i cared for my first knives, starting out with something like this is pretty great.
1 of them for 10 3 for 30? Thats absolutely astounding
@@MrKveite1 that is absolutely incorrect. It may not be supposed "super steel" but it will hold a edge for plenty of wood carving as long as you are somewhat capable with a knife. I own a handful of moris, they are good knives and well respected. Do your homework.
If you hear someone complain about a Morakniv, that's a sign to ignore that person.
Not it's not lol Mora's are shit
@@TRAVFLIX you are that guy.
Morakniv are trash. Not good for anything other then a child because they are cheap and plentiful so when they break it’s easy to get another morakniv suck
That rat tail tang knife will not fail you... I've never seen a broken Mora knife... in 20 plus years
Its because everyone thinks of kabars when they think of rat tails. Them kabars will straight up bend.
As an electrician I've snapped countless mora's
@Clap_ yeah most likely not using them correctly 🙄 Also what model of Mora is designed for electrical use?
@@Clap_that's odd, I've never even come close to snapping a knife blade while using for its intended purpose.
In fact, I have a feeling it's near impossible to snap a knife blade if you're using it the way it's designed to be used as you are putting force from the blade to the spine.
Now, if you're a turnip you might use a knife as a pry bar in a non-survival situation, but that just means you're an idiot for using it in a way it's not intended to be used. That's not the fault of the knife, it's yours for not using the right tool for the job.
@@josephlawrence6873 it's just a general tool it doesn't have anything to do with being an electrician
It's a good option for any pokey proddy or light prying compared to ruining any of my insulated screwdrivers
Yes it's obvious being used in the wrong way and a knife isn't intended to be used as a pry tool but they're piss cheap and replaceable and they have the added bonus of being sharp.
My main comment was never meant to diss the mora I love them they cost next to nothing last forever (if used as a knife)
As a knifemaker, that tang is perfectly acceptable
As a knife maker also I absolutely agree.
Yes , but if the tang occupies the full handle Is better
@eugenioderose6628 that would no longer be a hidden tang blade, thats a full tang. Also the difference in strength is honestly marginal. Most people who complain about that are talking out the side of their neck, the difference between hidden and full tang is all about the balance of the blade. The tang on this knife is great.
@@eugenioderose6628A full handle profile tang is literally not any better. This is a tapered concealed tang, not a “rat tail,” and the end of it near the bottom of the handle does NOT need to even as broad as the blade as the least force are applied there. Non full profile tangs are only bad when they are cut with square corners under the guard or start put very thin near the blade without gradually tapering back.
A rat tail tang would basically be a skinny threaded rod brazed on up by the guard.
@@johnanon658 ok
Mora makes some of the sharpest knives out there and at incredibly low prices. People just hate because they invest their pride in the cost of their knives.
I don't like mora's because one they're overated and swedish, also because the blade is made from two different metals so a quick and dirty sharpening to get back on the job fast will leave it dull
Also they're extremely ugly
@@timidb they aren't overrated at all, though. You won't find a better, sharper knife for the price. They don't stack up against civivi, kizer, benchmade, spyderco, and the rest... but that isn't where they are meant to compete. They are cheap and sharp. Which is exactly what you need for the applications they excel at.
@@timidb while it may not hold an edge like my expensive knives($150-350) it still came as sharp or maybe even sharper than some of them. What makes them so good is being cheap so you can abuse it and not have to worry of breaking it. Also being a cheap metal makes it easier to sharpen when you need that quick and dirty sharpen
@@timidb also the sweds make some really good products. No different than a good Japanese or German steel
@@timidb 3 layer blades are common, and just makes the knife cheaper. All the hardened steel is in the middle, so the edge should always be of hardened steel. If you can't sharpen it properly, it's either a misforged blade and you should take it up with their customer service, or your sharpening skills needs a bit of sharpening up. I suck at sharpening, but the Mora knife in my tackle box is ALWAYS sharp.
Lost my morakniv companion for atleast 2 years in the woods by my house. When I found it, it was a rusty mess. Sanded it, sharpened it, put it back to work and it's strong as ever. For the price, it is a damn tank.
After dropping my while picking blueberries. I now put a strip of yellow duck tape on it. Love the knife.
That's a perfect camping knife that you do not care about getting damaged or losing it
Great for cutting cake slices of grass and soil to eat
yeah i got mine like three or four years ago for not even 15 bucks and have always taken it camping with me because i know damn well that thing aint gonna break on me.
my Bushcraft stainless has a bright orange handle and sheathe lol...
@@reeetawdyour name is very fitting, bet it didnt take you long to come up with it
@@SliceyMcChopyou a bit triggered lol 🎣🎣🎣
I've never seen a Morakniv break or fail. Ever.
The tip on my Companion broke, although it was my fault for trying to pry with it. I bought a Companion Heavy Duty after that.
But "people say the tang sucks." Lol, who are they? Ive never heard a single complaint about their tangs, just that they are abused for years without fail.
@@frost8077
I did also, a tiny part broke off.. Prying into dry hard beech wood, to see its limits. Then sharpen another tip on it. The tip is now as tough as a HD. Which I also have ofcourse. Plenty. They are the best. Mora.
@@frost8077i just broke my companion’s tip trying to pry just like you, I’m also looking into getting the Heavy duty version since I like the ergonomics. Was you HD actually better durability wise ?
@@kalvin6499 I still haven't tried to pry anything with it. It needs to see some more use as it is. The bigger handle doesn't fit my hand as perfect, but it's still has great grip.
That’s my first and only bushcraft knife, and so far I have abused it, thrown it, used it to baton, and it has survived it all, definitely not a problem, especially for the price.
Same here. It's definitely the best bang for your buck knife. There is
Literally my first bushcraft knife as well.
Made al this stuff to an its neraly new
I chopped a guy hook into my frost and 👌 now it's even better
I have the same exact knife, and in that color too. I've never used it for batoning as I didn't imagine it would stand up to that.
The only people that don’t like these are the folks that 1) need a different type of knife designed to complete a specific task or 2) have never used a Mora.
They also now make a super sturdy $80 fixed blade full tang that's bad ass!
Aww dude!! I need to pick up one!
Yeah the reason that “It sucks” is because they compare it to a high end $100 knife
Yeah I have it, it’s great
I have both, and both are fantastic for their respective prices.
Might as well just get a better knife for $80 dollars.
That price tag defeats the entire purpose or a mora.
I’ll stick with the normal model.
I have 7 of these (different models) & they all have NEVER failed me over 20 yrs!!!
IIRC, That hollow spot allows the knife to float if dropped in water 👍
That's stupid. If I made knives I'd make the blade hollow instead😌
@@Scouse.Malinois 🧠🧠🧠
Sounds right
They have a cork knife that was meant to float if dropped.
helium knife 🤯
I wore through MANY knives when I worked in the marine. The mora are so good it's crazy. The tang is tiny but the plastic handle is so strong it makes up for it and it outlasted many more expensive knives.
I've only ever broken 2 moras and the first time I broke one I was shocked to see how small the tang was, considering how sturdy it was.
That's one of the only rat tails that I will ever trust I've got 4 or 5 of them and they've never let me down and I'll put them through hell and back
its not a rat tail.... there is a big difference between a tapered tang and a rat tail google tang types and check images you will see what I mean rat tails are trash they have a 90degree step down to a super skinny section meant for threading or peening,
tapered are much stronger
That's not a rat tail, it's a hidden tang. A rat tail is thread rod welded to the hidden tang.
That is a hidden tapered tang, NOT rat tail!
Laurin metalli makes some absolute monster rat tail knife blanks... they are the some company that make the blades for varustalika
They're practically indestructible knives. And the carbon steel version is 3mm wide, so you can use it to baton wood.
The standard carbon isn't 3mm, that's the companion hd... and then sell it in stainless as well
They also make a full tang carbon steel knife. It's a beast. (Morakniv Garberg)
I own the heavy duty model. It's awesome. If you use it for its intended use It will last you for ages and if you do "break it" it's cheap enough to keep spares.
Definitely light enough to bring two.
As a swedish person, im obliged to absolute devotion to moraknivar ab
I know Morakniv, but what does Moraknivar ab mean?
@@Ve-suvius that’s what the company is called in sweden lol
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@@Ve-suviusAB is the Swedish designation of a Corporation with shareholders. Aktie = Share, Bolag = Corporation/Company/Business.
The full name of the knife making corporation would be Moraknivar Aktiebolag, but its almost always abbreviated to AB.
@@SelionFieldsOutdoors
Thank you for the explanation.
But kniv and knivar. If I use Google translate. kniv seems to be knife, and knivar knives. Most of the times the name Morakniv is used? Morakniv.se also...
As far as smaller hidden tangs go, I think I am the least concerned about the ones that are inside of an injection molded grip.
Edit: clarification
I mean when the grip is injection molded around the tang itself not just injection molded and put on
I've owned that exact knife for years. 10/10 would buy again.
Never led me astray. I keep one in my tackle box, daily carry, glove box. I even have one in the kitchen.
I have 4 of them myself. My goto knife.
To be fair they are pretty bad for food prep since the spine is so thick and basically splits food before it cuts it. Otherwise its perfect
@davidkov67 less than an 1/8 spine is pretty thin. I use for food prep a lot. Never had an issue, in fact quite the opposite. It is because it worked so well that I keep 2 in my kitchen. They slice very well.
@@andrewbeilke502 Not so much the spine itself as opposed to the grind and the spine. Dont get me wrong, its sharp and I have dismembered a lamb with it. Works great for that and prep in the field. But for anything that involves chopping, dicing, mincing veggies and fruits (most food prep at home) it doesnt come close in speed and ease of use to a thin blade with a flat grind, decent belly and a 15° edge. Of course its not intended for that, it works, but I will save it for my pack.
I can agree with that assessment
It's a legit knife for backpacking. Sharp, easy to sharpen and can take some abuse.
The best compliment I can give to all these Mora knives is that they are one of the best tools made .
They come in stainless and high carbon steel. I have the carbon blade and it holds an edge like something much more expensive. The handle is ergonomic, doesn't slip with dirty hands, and I like the sheath best of my knives. I carry it just about everyday. I've abused mine and it's held up and if I accidentally go to the airport, I'm only down $20. 10/10 recommend carbon Morakniv.
Ive had mine for almost 10 years, abused the shit out of it and it NEVER broke
That tang is plenty strong. A full tang puts metal at the back of the knife where it will never be stressed or contribute to the knifes strength. Material is needed where it's stressed not where it's not stressed. The highest stress locations are at the tip during prying. The handle tang doesn't need to be stronger than what is required to break the tip off.
It's funny that dudes complain about rat tail tangs but will proudly profess their undying love of an old school Ka-Bar which has a rat tail tang.
I know, it's comical.
Or talk about their back lock knives which are 'built like tanks.' Lmfao
The tang of the Mora is actually tougher than that of the Ka-bar. Joe X and DBK has shown this nicely.
@@Ve-suvius Ayy a fellow Joe-X fan! ☺️
@@redclayscholar620
For sure.
It gives us lots of info on all the knives.
Where it limits are especially..
Plus it's entertaining.
Ka-bars, just like Moras, are also very good, and it turns out rat-tail tangs are absolutely acceptable. People just like to flex their gear instead of using it.
The way stick the tang tapers into the handle rather than being meeting the blade perpendicularly right at the Ricasso helps to prevent it from breaking off at the handle. I wish other knives would do this. This mora is an excellent, well designed knife
It's as tough as a buck. Use it and see how you feel. It's the gold standard for a reason
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Mora has made the best cheap fixed blade for like a hundred years. Can't go wrong with anything they make.
I got one when I was 17, I'm 25 now and it's only needed basic sharpening. I lost the plastic carrier but I still use the knife almost daily.
A 10-20 dollar knife that punches well above its weight. I own several of these and never had any problems with the tang
Best bang for the buck. 20+ years broke everything, except mora's
I have one. Had it for more than 15 years. Won't take heavy work but if you understand it's limits it will be a good friend
I have that exact knife as well as the Mora Kansbol, and neither of them have ever done me wrong. Both are super solid knives, good for basically everything from batonning wood to cutting cordage and preparing meals. The only unfortunate thing is the unground spine; my regular Mora I just took it to a belt sander with some water and put a rough grind on the spine so I can use a ferro rod. Honestly these things are dirt cheap for how great they are.
Used mine from deserts of North Africa to 400 miles above the Artic Circle. Never let me down.
A knife is not a pry-bar. The people who cry about needing full tang the loudest need a different tool.
To those who say the tang “sucks” to you I say have you actually ever broken a companion because I highly doubt it. Mora companions are the best budget fixed blades out there the steel is good gets razor sharp and there strong and can take a lot of abuse
I don’t understand why knife this size would even need to be full tang. Just adds extra weight.
@@sttonep242
Swords bigger than any knives have hidden tangs.
Zweihänders, Gladius, Bastard swords etc.
The bubble is for the knife to be lighter and when dropped or used in water, the handle will stick upwards.
Never owned one myself but it's the most popular bushcraft knife for some reason
Cause its cheap probably
It's cheap and it's so comfortable it may as well be an orgasm for your hand while holding it, I think thats the best feature, in my use it doesn't hold an edge for shit, despite what people say
@@insertnamehere4341 it's cheap and it will break only if you decide to break it.
@@duxxxhm yea i own a robust
@@duxxxhm and if it breaks you can just buy a new one
There's a Hollow spot in the brain of people that criticize this design...maybe a Hollow head. This knife is insanely well made and reliable...for 1/3 the price of ANYTHING in the same category.
As a professional blade smith I just don’t get why people think that a through tang or full tang is always without a doubt better than a partial tang. It’s about strength and build quality not about how long the metal is. A well made half tang can and will stand up to a lot of abuse and morakniv certainly knows that
Well made being the operative term. Cheap Chinese knives with rat tail tangs break like nothing else. Mora knives are well made.
its cheap but its durable, if you want a full tang you gotta pay more, these knives are basically disposable if it breaks and they rarely do
If you didn't know this knife has a rat tail tang and that it's tough as nails you must be new.
We used it in Tom Brown’s basic wilderness survival course in the Pine Barrens. The Mora served its purpose. Excellent knife.
My husband bought several of these exact knives to give them to friends as Christmas gifts several years ago(@ about $8 bucks a piece, I think), and found them so versatile and durable that he kept a few for himself. ZERO failures!! They keep an edge, sharpen easily, clean up nicely from being left outside in the rain(MY bad😞), and battoning. They also are balanced enough that they make an impressive throwing implement. He’s got them in go bags, glove boxes, and he carries one(sometimes two) for edc. They are easily concealed in a front pocket(the short belt clip attachment fits perfectly on the outside of the pocket),and he chopped the top of the clip(actually, battoned), drilled two holes in the remaining part of the clip, and threaded a length of Paracord through to make a “neck knife”(plus MORE cordage!!). The retention is
fair-good, so he uses an elastic hair tie for more retention, and has found no problem with a quick removal, although it will occasionally cut the hair tie on its way out of the plastic sheath. A really good deal, even at $17 bucks!!
People have absolutely no understanding of physics. The amount of force it takes for that partial tang to fail is much more than you should ever put this knife thru. This knife is awesome but you know… internet needs want a sharpened crowbar to open Amazon boxes with.
A full tang is actually undesirable. The longer the tang is the easier it is to break. You primarily want the tang to be broad and smoothly contoured where it meets the blade, and just long enough so the handle can't break off. There is no inherent structural advantage to the tang going through the bottom of the grip. That's why most historical knives weren't designed that way. Mora tangs are some of the best out there and people can hardly break them on purpose.
Looks a lot better than the old ones. I broke one like 10 or more years ago and the tang was only an inch or so long. Blew out the side of the handle but the blade was intact. This current design seems plenty sturdy for what it is.
People really be expecting quality hand forged shit for $12
I used to have a fancy Fallkniven S1 that I used in the jungle until I lost it in Belize. After that, I started bringing a Mora Clipper which was a tenth of the cost, and it did everything I asked. It even got me through my Jungle Warfare Instructor Course.
I use one. Never let me down. Cheap and cheerful
Mora is probably the best budget knife. I’ve had mine for almost a decade now, and the only problem I’ve had was the clip breaking off the sheathe.
I have used the exact same Mora around my property for three or four years. It has opened many mulch, stone and fertilizer bags. It has chopped small branches. It has dug holes in East Tennessee earth. Nothing has damaged this knife. I am actually planning on buying a few more.
That’s a companion model- had mine about 10 years. Love love love it- it’s my go to on the farm- designed for light to medium duty! The people that says it sucks don’t know knives- they don’t know how to choose a knife for their application! By the way I have 7 Moras!!
It’s an excellent knife that’s been in use for decades. Someone read Mors Kochansky and now thinks that only full tang knives should be used. It’s idiotic
Mors loved Moras.?.
@@charlessalmond7076
The most inexpensive ones also. The 511 he used often.
But I assume you made a joke 🙃.
@@Ve-suvius i was never very good at comedy...
@@charlessalmond7076
I was never good at understanding jokes.
I used to work QA for Gerber, I got handed a competitor test project. With knives made by American companies, you get what you pay for. Moraknives blew them all out of the water. Edge retention, tip retention, sheath wear, everything tested for fixed blades.
For 20 bucks. You can get a heavy duty construction grade Milwaukie insulation knife. I have used it as a knife, as a pry bar, as a hammer, to splice wires, to trim bushes, and to punch holes in sheet metal for conduit (and bushing). Oh and as a can opener. And it STILL holds an edge. I've had it for years and I haven't seen it rust yet
This is a value knife, not a cheap knife. We keep multiple in all our camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and other gear. It's the first knife my son got to prove himself and will be the first my younger boys get when old enough.
Unless you're planning on using it as a pry bar, it's not going to hinder the knife at all.
I’ve had mine for like 10 years now, exact same model and color, still one of my best knives
KABARs also use stick tangs. The standard 1217 makes a fine bush craft knife.
So does the 2225, if you don't want the saber grind or 7 inch blade.
Bonus to any Kabars with the old pommel type, they can be used to hammer nails.
Sometimes, cheapest is best. I have a thin Companion for kitchen work and a heavy duty model for carrying in the field. Both fit nicely on my pistol belts, the HD model dangles from Levis type buttons set into the belts.
that's a great knife. it's low maintenance, holds a decent edge, and affordable. I've used the same one for years and it holds up to everyday tasks just fine. I broke one batoning but I was kinda trying to find out how tough it was
Notice the corners where the tang meets the blade are radiused, not a sharp right angle corner. This adds a huge amount of strength to the whole structure of the blade.
People say it sucks because full tang is mainstream and if you don't go with the mainstream, you don't belong.
People who know their way around knives and I mean REALLY know their way around knives, know the Mora to be a good choice.
Why do people expect cheap knifes to act like hammer axe and screw drivers. It’s for cutting stuff that’s it
"IT HAS TO BE FULL TANG AND BE SEE-THROUGH THE WHOLE WAY AND SANDWICHED FOR ME TO EVEN CONSIDER- oh look a mora, neat!"
I been working with construction work in Sweden for 40 years and i have been banging those knives with a hammer like a chisel a lot and the handle have never broke in either Mora or other Scandinavian work knives i used hundreds of during these years .And those been the cheaper once for about 5 bucks or more today.
I've used one since 2009, excellent for what it is.
It's because it maintains a certain thickness three-quarters of the way through the handle and is as strong as the blade. So they are normally are extremely strong compared to your typical rat tail Tang knife.
I've got like 4, I really enjoy them. For the price, orange ones are 10 bucks, they're good knives!
Bps knives used to make a knife almost identical to the companion but full tang, wood grip scales, leather sheath and carbon steel. Not sure if they still make that model but it used to be $20 on amazon. Edit: they still make it but its $30 on their site, its called the BS3
the companion isnt meant for heavy batoning. so if this tang is not enough for you then you are using the knife in ways it is not meant to . why would they waste metal making a full tang when it is not meant for heavy duty use ?
You are the Beast Sir. You actually take the time to really really test different aspects of each blade. I still cringe when you perform the Blade POINT test. But IF that baby still retains the tip I nod my head. Thanks for all the tips, especially that small pocket knife/ fire starter/ whistle. And the back woods scene is priceless. Thanks much.
The way the tang widens and then has a smooth rounded transition just before the blade is priceless. They took time to make sure it's not just cot off at a 90°angle. At 17 dollars, it's pretty dang good.
Well these are punched, so it's super easy from a production point to have those intricate angles and cut outs... couldn't do that on 3-4 mm stock very easily (unless you laser or water cutting, but that would not be a 15-25 dollar knife than
I’m working in construction, I have a mora craftline, it never failed me. And it’s been used hard.
“ People say that the tang sucks. Let’s cut it open and find out why people don’t like it.” I have never ever heard anyone complain about a Mora’s tang or performance. Not sure who the people are that you’re referring to. 😂
Pretty sure it's just people who are mad about spending $100+ on a knife they only use out in the woods instead of spending $17 and trying to justify it...
I think some people expect to be able to hack down trees and pry open safes with a small knife.
Even if it had a full tang, you could snap it pretty easy doing something dumb enough.
It’s not a problem. The companion is pound for dollar the best you can get. Tough, easy to sharpen and makes an excellent throwing knife as well
You can watch a video by Joe X where he torture tests knives into they break. He did multiple tests, including stabbing the tip into wood and standing on it.
Not only was the tang not a problem, the blade bent both directions without breaking when he was standing on it.
The blade itself actually broke into two pieces before the handle failed after hitting an iron pole a few hundred times
Only the Mora Robust survived JoeX's torture test, the handle certainly helps. The swords had thinner tangs too, and were fixed by hitting, so you can trust the molded plastic in this handle, with small ripples. The user's history proves that it is safe enough, and it is also comfortable and light. I find it very strange that my Mora, which is the Robust, is so light.
That tang is well embedded. Destruction testers have had to really wail on it with serious abuse before it breaks out. As I recall, the little notch towards the bottom of the tang eventually breaks from beating on it with a hammer or sledge hammer and then the handle destabilizes.
I’ve had a few different moras and I’ve beaten the snot out of them but they sharpen up in no time at all on a stone and seem not to care at all. The first one I bought was the basic in stainless to use in place of a replaceable blade utility knife for work, then I bought another handful of basics in carbon to give to coworkers and friends and a robust in carbon for myself. It saved me and many others quite a bit on replacement blades, while still being able to be abused and treated like a tool just like the utility knife.
I’ve batoned one of those through logs. Never managed to kill one.
I have 7 of these Morakniv knives and they all happen to be in great shape still and 3 or them have HEAVY use and have been resharpened probably 100 times. I'll still buy more of them..i keep them everywhere. One in every bag, tacklebox, one for each boat, vehicle...
I've used mora for 40 years soon 😮 I just bought myself a new one last week, at the same time I found an old one I sharpened up! Looks 100% new!
But my favourite is the red carbon steel version! Much harder to sharpen, but it stays sharp for years!
And I have a couple of them with my tools, always have a sharp knife work perfect 😊
The Morakniv Companion is one of my favourites knives of all times.
It’s a standard knife in sweden. They get thrown away more often then you se someone sharpen one. For the part in construction, they work just fine, or a day with the kids in the woods, but do keep in mind they don’t make it for survival competitions or a “zombie attack”…
Ive used mora's for at least 15 years and they've never failed me. Great knives, and afordable
Best budget knife out there. Like not even a competition. It even comes sharp.
My first knif is an older model of this... my grandfather had it before and it does wonders. Best knife I have.
I noticed when travelling Sweden or Scandinavia in general most craftsmen carry at least a base model Mora. From the looks of these things like they (ab)use them for anything that requires some kind of tool they might not have directly at hand.
The people who don’t like it are upset that their knife isn’t an axe or crowbar
If youve ever packed a mora, youll always end up keeping a trusty companion in your bag. Its a humble, inexpensive knife that performs better than blades 3x the cost. Light, good blade steel in both the carbon and stainless variants, and just extremely versatile. The only downside is if youre a lefty, because the factory plastic sheat is really only set up for rightys. That being said, i was out in the woods one day and I decided to do an experiment- they float, atleast for a pretty decent time in creek water. Ive used mine for batoning, feathersticking, basic bushcraft uses and its been an absolute champ for years. The spine is sometimes just a bit too smooth for use on a ferro rod, but BPS makes effectively a full tang companion in the same price point, but with wood handles. Cant beat a decent scandi knife in some situations
I bought mine for $12 in 2003, great knife
I use this knife for bush regeneration work. I've put it through some rough work crowning out weeds, and scraping bark back. It's stayed sharp and solid through years of use.
Just this morning, I cut thick weeds around my blueberries . I let things go while fighting cancer. Now I'm getting my garden back.
The companion is great. Its a general bushcraft/utility knife, so long as you remember that and don’t try to make it do stuff it wasn’t designed to do, it wont disappoint.