$25 vs one minute with a file. I also like the palm swell better than the finger groove personally, Both sheaths are adequate but the Bushcraft is superior. Regardless whether you want a companion for $10 the HD for $20 0r the Bushcraft for $45 they are all a great value.
I understand that you are presenting the knives as sold by the factory, which is what most people would do, but I think it's important to mention that for those who want to save money that it's easy to flatten the top or spine and achieve the sharp, 90 degree angle needed to make sparks with a ferro rod. Also looking at it from both points of view (The company and the buyers) I would include the Mora HighQ Robust as an alternative to the higher priced Companion Heavy Duty or the "Bushcraft" models. My personal wish, if I can give feedback, would be for Mora to have another HD (3.2mm) blade in stainless. Maybe they could make the HighQ in a stainless version. While the knives designed for bushcraft would probably be better, they are higher priced and so the idea of buying a few diminishes. For many people, $40-$50 represents their chosen main go to blade. I love their knives, but I have to consider price, but $15 or less is less of a concern. Just my thoughts. Good job on the video, I'll be one of your viewers from now on.
The companion can be had on ebay for $17 with free shipping. 2mins with a file gives the flat sharp spine for striking. so is the black worth the extra money, I don't think so.
I just picked up the bushcraft. I have had the companion for about a year and a half and I love it. I took my grinder out and put a 90 on the companion. I honestly beat the hell out of it and it is holding strong. My experience made me invest further into Morakniv! You won't go wrong with either.
The bushcraft black has a bigger 3/4 tang while the heavy duty still has a rat tang. That said...the heavy duty is still very robust and mine hasnt failed me even with heavy batonning
I actually own the bushcraft survival black best knife I ever bought, for the price I was expecting just a typical cheap knife but the moment I pulled it out of the packaging and it's been my work knife for almost 10 years now. I've even used it to split small logs (under 4 inches) with little effort. even though it's not full tang it's well made enough to survive battoning, heck I've only ever seen one break and that was done on purpose with some guy testing it to destruction and he had to resort to hammering it against a rock
2 mins with a orbital sander and I save 25 dollars and since it's stainless I don't need to worry about rust, I'm sure the black is as good as any mora , and I love mine, but I can't justify the cost for the same basic knife. great video as always
I super glued a small (3/8") rubber foot to the top of my BCB sheath to give it a thumb push and it works great. I also have both knives as well and they serve different purposes in my load-out. The BCB is my go to for everything but food and the CHD is my food prep knife that I can use for other things too if I need it.
I am inclined to think that a combination of standard companion in stainless along with a robust with a filed spine is a much better combo as long as one is comfortable carrying 2 knives. Provides a lot more flexibility too
I own moras as well and they’re great knives! I have much more expensive full tang knives, however I find myself reaching for kansbol or companion HD when I go hunting or fishing. I think using the knives in a reasonable manner improves my Bush crafting skills and leads to knife lasting a life time. Great Review!
Just clicked on recommended videos, wanted to say I got the one with the fire steel for $49 a while back and it hasn't let me down. About the sharpening surface, it works well but I think you need a whetstone to get it back to razor sharp. BTW you can make tinder with the spine.
Just found your channel and have been going through your videos. They're great! I'm kind of sad you changed your name... The only mora knife I have is the Woodcarving 120. It's an awesome knife too, definitely not a one tool option, but better at whittling and woodcarving than any survival knife. Also came crazy sharp from the factory.
the both have a push tang, about 1/2 the length of the grip, the hilt itself is plastic with a rubber wrap at least that's the case with my bushcraft, a former coworker used to use a companion and from what I could tell the construction was pretty much the same but with a slightly thinner blade. that said they are constructed well and I've used my mora bushcraft to split logs up to 4 inches in diameter with a little battoning. the things are practically indestructable
Im getting the standard companion for $13 at Magic Mart, carbon or stainless, 5 minutes with a flat file will give you a 90 degree spine. I own 7 at this time. In my opinion, the Lite My Fire is the best choice at $35. Great Video, I really enjoyed it.
Jonathan Bothwell Any Mora is a good knife, Lite My Fire knife is also made by Mora... all good products. And yes, very easy to file the spine on any of there knives to get a nice sharp spine to use with a ferro rod. Glad you enjoyed the video and thx for watching
Why does the Bushcraft Black have such a deeper sheath? Is it simply because of the shape of the handle (the finger grip thingy closest to the blade)? I would like to add my 2 cents on the comparison between the two: the HD has a much slimmer profile in its sheath than does the BB. This was another subtle consideration for me, as I prefer something that takes up as little space in my pack as possible (as well as being such a cheap bastard). Good stuff thanks for sharing. Cheers from Montreal QC
I've got the companion in stainless steel and its silly sharp lol. I love Mora because the make high quality knives for a very reasonable price, knives for the people!
If you can't figure out how to grind your Companion HD to get a 90 degree spine, I assume you send your knives out to someone else for sharpening? Anyone who can sharpen the blade of a knife can certainly grind the spine to get a good edge for fire striking. As so many others have pointed out already, it's pretty ridiculous to say the Bushcraft is worth an extra $25 primarily because it's got a 90 degree spine.
glassmakerx this video is about factory knives. I know they can be modified but some people don't want or know how to do this. I sharpen all my knives myself
A few min with a file will fix the spine. I often redress the spine on my knives to keep that 90 deg sharp. The bushcraft version might have other features you like, not knocking it, but the spine is really a no issue.
flashman V I agree and I just pick up a companion HD for $10 on Amazon (Black Friday deal) will take a file or a quick pass on the belt sander and will have a 90 degree spine in no time
Excellent video my friend,im a big fan of Mora knives,i carry the Mora companion knife in my game bag and a Buck light knife on my belt for field dressing Deer and other game.I have a collection of Scandi knives eg.Helle Mora martini Eka Falknivens but I keep them on display in the gun room,im thinking of buying the Mora black.I think the Mora Garberg is a brilliant all round knife,when you hold the garberg in your hand you know the handle is perfect and your set with it for hunting and camping,just subbed,stay safe.
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i like more the geometry of the companion MG HD for carving bit narrow and progresive curve to the tip, the 90º spine can be file down in a moment for scrapping and you can buy 3 companions HD mg carbon for the price of the bushcraft black.
awesome video i am going to purchase a Mora black in the future but i think you over paid a little bit on your Mora companion those are sold for about 13-16 dollars i just bought one the other day for 15 dollars also i had free shipping on mine but where did you buy yours at?
90° spines are not worth the punishment on the thumbs, I spend way more time using my knife to carve and whittle than the two seconds of fire steel striking. I used to punish myself thinking "well its not a Bushcraft knife without a sharp spine" then one day I was like "screw this I'm done"😅 Needless to say I dont need the spine and actually remove them, my Garberg was like having a freaking razorblade against my thumb when carving. The fire steel sharp spine obsession is odd to me, I just dont see the benefit's, to each his own though right.
You can keep the spine near the handle at 90° and the rest of the blade rounded. This way you have a sharp spine for the ferro rod, yet a rounded spine for thumb comfort. The best of both.
It's good to see someone making a quality knife that is affordable . I really like the looks of the companion but the cheap ass in me keeps me using my 70's camillus pilot survival knife for hiking in order to keep my "nice" knives safe at home .
A lot of people put down the black because it costs more and the hd is all you need. Most of us have more than one knife because we like using different knives. It's a little hypocritical to say you only need the hd and own more than one knife. Btw, i have and like both these knives and the squared off spine on the black is much harder than the hd, it holds that sharp 90* edge much, much longer than the hd or other moras.
Szerintem is! Jönnek itt azzal, hogy a HD olcsóbb. De ennek megvan az oka! Meg kellene látni a két kés felépítésbeli különbségét is! Ami plusz költség. ☝️ Teljesen hibátlan a BB! Ha valaki akar mellé egy rozsdamenteset, akkor vegye meg a GARBERG-et! Ez a reszelgetés meg… A gyári mindenkor jobb, mert az biztosan jól van megcsinálva. Üdv
If I had to choose between the Mora Companion HD vs. Mora Bushcraft Black, i'd go for the Mora Bushcraft Black every time. But I prefer the Mora garber
the only thing that black has over standard HD is handle. i just LOVE those handles. suits me far better than companions. i have bushcraft force and freakin love it :D
You forgot the main reason for the Bushcraft Black. Mora figured out the American knife lovers would fork out an extra $25 if they fancied thing up slightly.
Hey Clint...your welcome to your opinion but I don't think that is the case here at all. The Black had a longer tang and wider blade which it more steel which cost more to produce, plus a anti-corrosion plating....not to mention a sharp spine. So to me this is definitely worth $25, Mora has options for everyone so if those things are not important to you then you maybe the Companion is the way to go for some people. All that being said $50 is not a lot of money for a high quality carbon steel blade.....thx for your comment Clint and thx for watching
Mora HD proved to be the tougher one. Joe X destruction video's are interesting regarding this. Mora Pro Robust.... good choice also. But this is all from extreme tasks point of view. Pro C and regular Companion are normally fine already, and the better slicers. It's all what you like and want. Several models are able to do it. Pick your choice.
it's all about the right tool for the right job you can file a sharp spine on any mora with a bit of patience for those who can't be bothered then Yeh I agree black is better but is it worth twice as much i don't think so just for the sake of a 90 degree spine. but everyone to there own great video though. XpeaceX
To some of the commenting viewers: I would never criticize people for not being aware of the advantage and uses for a 90 degree spine and knowing how to make the appropriate mods. Most of us buy things we need or want and use them as they are. The regular, everyday car buyer doesn't think to buy a new car and then spend more money to modify it. How many of us can even perform such modifications? Not everyone is a "Mr. Fix It". Not everyone is aware of the hacks, mods or remedies that others are familiar with. Often the difference between a novice and a person who is "into it" and more experienced. Sometimes, I think people become obsessed or fixated on certain aspects like batoning, specific steels or even flat ground spines.
Say Heah again, Yeah, I got the Garberg, and the Kansbol, and ((2) Eldis's (gteen and black to color match) I use them as my neck knives. I teamed my Kansbol with my Fox Parang Bushcraft Knife sort of piggyback, I permanently attached the sheath tp my Fox Parang Bushcraft Knife with the large survival tin on the sheath and the Kansbol right on the side. My Garberg I team it with my H. I. Khukuri or other larger knives. You did good for being a spokesman for Mora. Dilly Dilly.,,.p
I like the combos you mentioned! These were actually four of the exact knives I was considering purchasing myself. Kinda want to get an Eldris too as it seems like a pretty cool little knife though I do wonder how much utility I'd get out of it..... I might be surprised though once I start using it. I really like the Fox Parang and have been wanting a HI Kukri as well. Now the two Moras you mentioned, I own neither though I own a number of other Moras (Companions, Clippers, etc) and was wondering how these compare. For instance, I have the Bushcraft Forest model which has the exact same handle as the Bushcraft black in this video but it has a blade that appears to be nearly identical to the Kansbol you have. I was wondering, how do you like the Kansbol so far and what things about the blade specifically do you like and dislike? As for the Garberg, well, that knife seems to me to be sort of the new Bushcraft Black in that it has a more robust blade and is slotted to be their premier bushcraft blade. However, the Garberg, like the Kansbol, has that new handle which is obviously completely different than the handle on the Companions or the Bushcraft Black or Bushcraft Forest I have. I just LOVE the handle on the Bushcraft Forest/Black! It's grippy, has good proportions, and it has enough of a finger guard and that finger groove to make me feel safer than the Companion handle makes me feel. I've heard that the new handle on the Garberg and Kansbol only has a rubber insert in the center whereas the rest of the handle, namely the outside gripping surface, is all hard plastic which really doesn't sound good to me. Sounds like it'd be easy for your hand to slide all around on it if that's the case. So, could you tell me what you think of the handles on those two models since you have used them? I've never hand them in hand myself but it's the one thing that disappointed me over the handle on the Bushcraft Black and Bushcraft Forest since I loved that handle so much!
I own both bushcraft models and some regular moras, and I have to say I have never gotten the incredible fascination with a 90° spine. it's at an almost fanatical level. the striker works perfectly and in most cases is attached to the rod lanyard hole for removal and replacing. I use the spine on my bushcraft sometimes just because but my other moras or esees were designed for actual knife mechanics. do close in work for 10 mins with a sharp spine and you'll begin to realize that the rather gimmicky ability to throw sparks from it diminishes pretty quickly. plus I usually also carry a lighter. honestly, if somehow someway, I lost my striker and my lighter then I'd just use the blade edge if it was that much of an emergency. it's not going to damage it to the point that I can't use it just fine till I get back home and put the edge back. in terms of processing shavings, that's a better argument but imo still doesn't override the discomfort of carving for long durations with a sharp spine. and carving is really the niche of scandi grind knives anyway basically. just my 3 cents is all.
Agreed ... actually about 30$ difference because you can find the companion and or the HQ Robust for 14$ and file the spine for 60 seconds if need be. The whole firesteel thing is getting played by these companies to squeeze every ounce they can out of the survival hype. Yes is I don't have a lighter I can use a firerod if I dont have a rod I can make a bowdrill if I don't have a knife then I really screwed up and probably deserve to freeze LOL. Mora has no problem explaining their price points they just ignore it and know the super fans will pay.....plus Dave from wilderness outfitters can sale an igloo to an Eskimo so Mora has a great spokesman LOL I love that guy;) And I really want that Mora full tang and will pay 75$ for it cause it is AWESOMER!!!!!
+Airik1111 lots of people knock on Canterbury as a sellout. why wouldn't he market himself! I think he has great knowledge and he puts it out there for free on UA-cam. I appreciate that tremendously. and I will admit, even though I just am in love with my esee 6 as a great all around, there is always one of my dozen or so moras that goes with me off trail. they are light, effective and cheap. win, win ,win. and I'll be the first to admit that even though the garberg won't exceed the performance of a high Q robust or Companion HD by enough to warrant the incredible price difference, I'm right in line behind you for one :)
Yes it is a rather oversold feature that is remedied easily with a striker that is already attached to most rods. Everyone talks about it all the time but it really doesn't do much.
hey buddy i like your videos.. but i don't like knive with out full tank blade or how it calls ..sorry for my bad english again;) i need my knife's for batoning and all that stuffs... my favorite is S.O.G pointhunting skinning knife..i know its an small blade but is an great knife for like an tool..or my böker magnum serpia knife.. it's an good handle and strong :) thanks for your video
I hear you, I prefer a full tang knife as well, these knives here make a great backup knife.... Mora does have a full tang blade call the Garberg coming out this May/June
I have both of these knives. Both tangs are about the same length at 3/4 into the handle. However, x-ray reveals that the tang on the Bushcraft Black is considerably larger.
they got to rid of thet to rough a diamond and put a possible ceramic rod or finer diamond that will ruin and micro chip your blade , give me a reason for that diamond
If I'm gonna be using a bush knife to craft or to carve then companion hd blade is more comfortable and better suited for fine work...handle better for carving as well... I use a lighter to start a fire or I can make sparks with my machete... Sharp spine is very uncomfortable to work with... If I really wanted one I can file companion one ...overall and price wise companion a better knife ...bushcraft blade too bulky,
personally I prefer the bushcraft black, it's been my primary knife for nearly 10 years now the balance is perfect a comfortable weight and good all round knife. one guy I used to work with had a companion, which for me was too handle heavy for carving
I have a HD, why anyone would spend $25 extra for a 90* spine is beyond me. Literally 30 seconds with a file, and you can put a 90* spine on a HD... or 2 seconds on a belt grinder... is that worth $25 extra? I could buy 2 HDs for that price and never wear them both out
All the peeps on here bitching about price are just annoying. This company brought you a good knife at a phenomenal price and when they actually deliver a better version you don't expect them to charge accordingly. Wow. They are a business, what do you expect. And if you can't afford to shell out an extra 20 than you are just a cheap shit all around. The kind of customers that as a business owner are avoided like the Black Plague.
I definitely would go with the companion/companion HD, the price difference is ridiculous just for the 90' spine, when all u have to do is run a file across the companion spine and it quickly becomes 90' also. I own 2 companions and the 1st thing I did was filed the spine and patina'ed the blades, and there you have got just as good as the bushcraft for about $20-$25 versus $60.
I have been very happy with my HD. I can't justify the insane prices for the Black in Canada - total rip off considering how good the HD is, at less than half the price. I prefer the HD handle as well. To each their own I guess.
Bushcraft for 50$?? Just get BK2 for 77$, BK7 for 85$ or even BK10 for 79$. For 35$ difference (price of Becker BK7 - price Mora Bushcraft) - I think it is worth.
$25 dollars extra for a 90 degree spine when 10 minutes with a file will do the same for the Companion HD!! The Bushcraft is WAY overpriced compared to the Companion HD.
personally I use a bushcraft been my work knife for nearly 10 years now, one former co worker used to have a companion, which I found too light for me and the balance was too handle heavy for my liking (the bushcraft is balanced right on the index finger) making it more nimble for carving yet strong enough to use for splitting logs
You can't really call yourself a bush-crafter if you can't take 10-minutes to grind or file down an inch of the spine on your Companion to give it the 90-degree edge you need to spark up your fero rod. Save $25, buy a bush-hat or something.
If you want a bushcraft knife,that cuts better,has a much better handle,don't waste your money on the Black.Black is the only Mora I have regreted buying.Black's cutting angle,makes the knife the worst slicer you would ever have.Also it's handle gave me blisters after long use,while I never had that problem with the Heavy duty. Heavy duty's handle,is also more stable for feathersticking.Companion Heavy Duty is the BEST Mora knife for Bushcraft! BEST budget bushcraft knife out there.If you want to spend more,choose the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110, carbon steel (similar to 5160 steel).JUST don't do the same mistake I did.
I've got the Companion HD. Two minutes with a file gave me a 90 degree spine.....piece a cake !!!
A file can quickly put a 90 degree spine on the back of the Companion.
Yes it can, Great mod for that knife because it needs it
$25 vs one minute with a file. I also like the palm swell better than the finger groove personally, Both sheaths are adequate but the Bushcraft is superior. Regardless whether you want a companion for $10 the HD for $20 0r the Bushcraft for $45 they are all a great value.
Spend 50 cents on a bottle of vinegar and add a black patina to the knife, you'll save a lot of money that way.
@@TheEdd1234567, vinegar patina doesn’t last long. After your first carving session, it’s gone.
@@TheEdd1234567 whats the purpose?
I understand that you are presenting the knives as sold by the factory, which is what most people would do, but I think it's important to mention that for those who want to save money that it's easy to flatten the top or spine and achieve the sharp, 90 degree angle needed to make sparks with a ferro rod. Also looking at it from both points of view (The company and the buyers) I would include the Mora HighQ Robust as an alternative to the higher priced Companion Heavy Duty or the "Bushcraft" models. My personal wish, if I can give feedback, would be for Mora to have another HD (3.2mm) blade in stainless. Maybe they could make the HighQ in a stainless version. While the knives designed for bushcraft would probably be better, they are higher priced and so the idea of buying a few diminishes. For many people, $40-$50 represents their chosen main go to blade. I love their knives, but I have to consider price, but $15 or less is less of a concern. Just my thoughts. Good job on the video, I'll be one of your viewers from now on.
The companion can be had on ebay for $17 with free shipping. 2mins with a file gives the flat sharp spine for striking. so is the black worth the extra money, I don't think so.
Jeff, I just bought the mora companion and can't wait to get it. thanks for the comparison it was very enlightening.
I just picked up the bushcraft. I have had the companion for about a year and a half and I love it. I took my grinder out and put a 90 on the companion. I honestly beat the hell out of it and it is holding strong. My experience made me invest further into Morakniv! You won't go wrong with either.
The bushcraft black has a bigger 3/4 tang while the heavy duty still has a rat tang.
That said...the heavy duty is still very robust and mine hasnt failed me even with heavy batonning
This review helped me to choose between these two models (companion hd). As others as stated, I can file the spine.
Thanks!
I actually own the bushcraft survival black best knife I ever bought, for the price I was expecting just a typical cheap knife but the moment I pulled it out of the packaging and it's been my work knife for almost 10 years now. I've even used it to split small logs (under 4 inches) with little effort. even though it's not full tang it's well made enough to survive battoning, heck I've only ever seen one break and that was done on purpose with some guy testing it to destruction and he had to resort to hammering it against a rock
The first thing I do with a sharp spine = Remove It. Nice video and all the best .
Great review man. I was amazed by the 90 degree spine on mine. It made a HUGE difference on my feroceium rod.
Chris C. Yes, makes a big difference, it's a must if you want to use it with a ferro rod.
Subscribed - this is the 1st vid Ive viewed of yours, and it was like you heard my questions about these knives.
2 mins with a orbital sander and I save 25 dollars and since it's stainless I don't need to worry about rust, I'm sure the black is as good as any mora , and I love mine, but I can't justify the cost for the same basic knife. great video as always
Companion HD all the way for me for cost, handle and sheath. Favorite knife I've ever owned so far.
I like the Companion hd because it's affordable and is a hardworking knife like the Bushcraft black.
I have both. Each are excellent for their design specifications.
I super glued a small (3/8") rubber foot to the top of my BCB sheath to give it a thumb push and it works great. I also have both knives as well and they serve different purposes in my load-out. The BCB is my go to for everything but food and the CHD is my food prep knife that I can use for other things too if I need it.
Rounded spine is much better on the thumb! Best for me is about 2” rounded spine near the handle and Sharp towards the end.
I am inclined to think that a combination of standard companion in stainless along with a robust with a filed spine is a much better combo as long as one is comfortable carrying 2 knives. Provides a lot more flexibility too
I own moras as well and they’re great knives! I have much more expensive full tang knives, however I find myself reaching for kansbol or companion HD when I go hunting or fishing. I think using the knives in a reasonable manner improves my Bush crafting skills and leads to knife lasting a life time. Great Review!
Hi,cool video. Which handle is more confortable for extended use?
Just clicked on recommended videos, wanted to say I got the one with the fire steel for $49 a while back and it hasn't let me down. About the sharpening surface, it works well but I think you need a whetstone to get it back to razor sharp. BTW you can make tinder with the spine.
Ive really come to love the button hole on the sheaths. Grab a rivet button from wall mart and you can put them anywhere.
Do you find the Mora Black’s blade coating vs the polished blade to be less effective when feather sticking?
You could get two HD's for about $35. File the spine on one for striking and use the other for woodworking. Gets you a built-in backup knife as well.
Just found your channel and have been going through your videos. They're great! I'm kind of sad you changed your name...
The only mora knife I have is the Woodcarving 120. It's an awesome knife too, definitely not a one tool option, but better at whittling and woodcarving than any survival knife. Also came crazy sharp from the factory.
Great video, very informative and clear, i just have one question, what is the diference of the tang under the plastic?
the both have a push tang, about 1/2 the length of the grip, the hilt itself is plastic with a rubber wrap at least that's the case with my bushcraft, a former coworker used to use a companion and from what I could tell the construction was pretty much the same but with a slightly thinner blade.
that said they are constructed well and I've used my mora bushcraft to split logs up to 4 inches in diameter with a little battoning. the things are practically indestructable
I got my Morakiv companion for $12.95 free shipping and I put the spine on a file. For the money you cannot beat the mora companion.
Can you cut food with the mora black? It has an anti-corrosive coating can that contamonate your food? Leech into your food.Thanks
Im getting the standard companion for $13 at Magic Mart, carbon or stainless, 5 minutes with a flat file will give you a 90 degree spine. I own 7 at this time. In my opinion, the Lite My Fire is the best choice at $35. Great Video, I really enjoyed it.
Jonathan Bothwell Any Mora is a good knife, Lite My Fire knife is also made by Mora... all good products. And yes, very easy to file the spine on any of there knives to get a nice sharp spine to use with a ferro rod. Glad you enjoyed the video and thx for watching
Nice comparison. I think I like the Black a bit more. I'd buy one. Thanks.
Why does the Bushcraft Black have such a deeper sheath? Is it simply because of the shape of the handle (the finger grip thingy closest to the blade)? I would like to add my 2 cents on the comparison between the two: the HD has a much slimmer profile in its sheath than does the BB. This was another subtle consideration for me, as I prefer something that takes up as little space in my pack as possible (as well as being such a cheap bastard). Good stuff thanks for sharing.
Cheers from Montreal QC
I've got the companion in stainless steel and its silly sharp lol. I love Mora because the make high quality knives for a very reasonable price, knives for the people!
How do I sell my knives I have no idea where to go?
If you can't figure out how to grind your Companion HD to get a 90 degree spine, I assume you send your knives out to someone else for sharpening?
Anyone who can sharpen the blade of a knife can certainly grind the spine to get a good edge for fire striking. As so many others have pointed out already, it's pretty ridiculous to say the Bushcraft is worth an extra $25 primarily because it's got a 90 degree spine.
glassmakerx this video is about factory knives. I know they can be modified but some people don't want or know how to do this. I sharpen all my knives myself
Don't know how to do it?!? Then they shouldn't be allowed to even OWN a knife. It certainly isn't rocket science.
So much ridiculous nonsense...goodness.
Thank you for the information Sir
A few min with a file will fix the spine. I often redress the spine on my knives to keep that 90 deg sharp. The bushcraft version might have other features you like, not knocking it, but the spine is really a no issue.
flashman V I agree and I just pick up a companion HD for $10 on Amazon (Black Friday deal) will take a file or a quick pass on the belt sander and will have a 90 degree spine in no time
Excellent video my friend,im a big fan of Mora knives,i carry the Mora companion knife in my game bag and a Buck light knife on my belt for field dressing Deer and other game.I have a collection of Scandi knives eg.Helle Mora martini Eka Falknivens but I keep them on display in the gun room,im thinking of buying the Mora black.I think the Mora Garberg is a brilliant all round knife,when you hold the garberg in your hand you know the handle is perfect and your set with it for hunting and camping,just subbed,stay safe.
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I use lighters zippo is great, sharp spine?
Nice comparison buddy
i like more the geometry of the companion MG HD for carving bit narrow and progresive curve to the tip, the 90º spine can be file down in a moment for scrapping and you can buy 3 companions HD mg carbon for the price of the bushcraft black.
I love my bushcraft black. It‘ s the best knife in my opinion.
awesome video i am going to purchase a Mora black in the future
but i think you over paid a little bit on your Mora companion those are sold for about 13-16 dollars i just bought one the other day for 15 dollars also i had free shipping on mine but where did you buy yours at?
That is the Companion HD (Heavy Duty); average price is around $20.
oh ok i thought it was just the regular one ok then yeah i can see why that would be 20 dollars ok then yeah good video
The grip on the bushcraft is also much better/ safer, if you have to put some more pressure on it.
90° spines are not worth the punishment on the thumbs, I spend way more time using my knife to carve and whittle than the two seconds of fire steel striking. I used to punish myself thinking "well its not a Bushcraft knife without a sharp spine" then one day I was like "screw this I'm done"😅 Needless to say I dont need the spine and actually remove them, my Garberg was like having a freaking razorblade against my thumb when carving. The fire steel sharp spine obsession is odd to me, I just dont see the benefit's, to each his own though right.
I don't really feel any discomfort when carving after making the 90 degree spin. Maybe I hold the knife somehow differently?
You can keep the spine near the handle at 90° and the rest of the blade rounded. This way you have a sharp spine for the ferro rod, yet a rounded spine for thumb comfort. The best of both.
Rusty Gunn 7 or just use a striker that most rods already come with?
I put/leave the sharp spine on my knives because I use my firesteel a lot, but I do understand why somebody like you wouldn’t want a sharp spine
*So absurd...*
Hi. Good vid. Wich one holds the edge best? Greetings from Sweden.
B Buse Both hold a great edge and both are carbon steel, so you really can't go wrong with either
Ah. Ok. Thanx.
It's good to see someone making a quality knife that is affordable . I really like the looks of the companion but the cheap ass in me keeps me using my 70's camillus pilot survival knife for hiking in order to keep my "nice" knives safe at home .
A lot of people put down the black because it costs more and the hd is all you need. Most of us have more than one knife because we like using different knives. It's a little hypocritical to say you only need the hd and own more than one knife. Btw, i have and like both these knives and the squared off spine on the black is much harder than the hd, it holds that sharp 90* edge much, much longer than the hd or other moras.
Szerintem is! Jönnek itt azzal, hogy a HD olcsóbb. De ennek megvan az oka! Meg kellene látni a két kés felépítésbeli különbségét is! Ami plusz költség. ☝️
Teljesen hibátlan a BB!
Ha valaki akar mellé egy rozsdamenteset, akkor vegye meg a GARBERG-et!
Ez a reszelgetés meg…
A gyári mindenkor jobb, mert az biztosan jól van megcsinálva.
Üdv
I brought the black .. Awesome..
Hi where are you buddy?
What happened to Heathen Bushcraft? Great video
Better name for a school... Thx for watching glad you liked it!
I bought my mora companion for 35 PLN in Poland which is about 8-9 $ , brand new from store :)
Just get the Robust. Same knife for $17. Spend 1 minute with a file if you want the 90 degee spine.
If I had to choose between the Mora Companion HD vs. Mora Bushcraft Black, i'd go for the Mora Bushcraft Black every time.
But I prefer the Mora garber
the only thing that black has over standard HD is handle. i just LOVE those handles. suits me far better than companions. i have bushcraft force and freakin love it :D
File the spine to a 90 add $20 for a kydex sheath and you will have a nice package for the same price as the bushcraft black.
Pair the Mora Black with an EnZo Birk 75 folder as a backup.
I have both. Save 25 bucks and make the spine 90 degrees on the Companion HD.
You forgot the main reason for the Bushcraft Black. Mora figured out the American knife lovers would fork out an extra $25 if they fancied thing up slightly.
Hey Clint...your welcome to your opinion but I don't think that is the case here at all. The Black had a longer tang and wider blade which it more steel which cost more to produce, plus a anti-corrosion plating....not to mention a sharp spine. So to me this is definitely worth $25, Mora has options for everyone so if those things are not important to you then you maybe the Companion is the way to go for some people. All that being said $50 is not a lot of money for a high quality carbon steel blade.....thx for your comment Clint and thx for watching
Clint Hollingsworth Cringe.
Mora HD proved to be the tougher one.
Joe X destruction video's are interesting regarding this.
Mora Pro Robust.... good choice also.
But this is all from extreme tasks point of view.
Pro C and regular Companion are normally fine already, and the better slicers.
It's all what you like and want. Several models are able to do it. Pick your choice.
it's all about the right tool for the right job you can file a sharp spine on any mora with a bit of patience for those who can't be bothered then Yeh I agree black is better but is it worth twice as much i don't think so just for the sake of a 90 degree spine. but everyone to there own great video though. XpeaceX
To some of the commenting viewers: I would never criticize people for not being aware of the advantage and uses for a 90 degree spine and knowing how to make the appropriate mods. Most of us buy things we need or want and use them as they are. The regular, everyday car buyer doesn't think to buy a new car and then spend more money to modify it. How many of us can even perform such modifications? Not everyone is a "Mr. Fix It". Not everyone is aware of the hacks, mods or remedies that others are familiar with. Often the difference between a novice and a person who is "into it" and more experienced.
Sometimes, I think people become obsessed or fixated on certain aspects like batoning, specific steels or even flat ground spines.
Say Heah again, Yeah, I got the Garberg, and the Kansbol, and ((2) Eldis's (gteen and black to color match) I use them as my neck knives. I teamed my Kansbol with my Fox Parang Bushcraft Knife sort of piggyback, I permanently attached the sheath tp my Fox Parang Bushcraft Knife with the large survival tin on the sheath and the Kansbol right on the side. My Garberg I team it with my H. I. Khukuri or other larger knives. You did good for being a spokesman for Mora. Dilly Dilly.,,.p
I like the combos you mentioned! These were actually four of the exact knives I was considering purchasing myself. Kinda want to get an Eldris too as it seems like a pretty cool little knife though I do wonder how much utility I'd get out of it..... I might be surprised though once I start using it.
I really like the Fox Parang and have been wanting a HI Kukri as well.
Now the two Moras you mentioned, I own neither though I own a number of other Moras (Companions, Clippers, etc) and was wondering how these compare.
For instance, I have the Bushcraft Forest model which has the exact same handle as the Bushcraft black in this video but it has a blade that appears to be nearly identical to the Kansbol you have.
I was wondering, how do you like the Kansbol so far and what things about the blade specifically do you like and dislike?
As for the Garberg, well, that knife seems to me to be sort of the new Bushcraft Black in that it has a more robust blade and is slotted to be their premier bushcraft blade. However, the Garberg, like the Kansbol, has that new handle which is obviously completely different than the handle on the Companions or the Bushcraft Black or Bushcraft Forest I have.
I just LOVE the handle on the Bushcraft Forest/Black! It's grippy, has good proportions, and it has enough of a finger guard and that finger groove to make me feel safer than the Companion handle makes me feel.
I've heard that the new handle on the Garberg and Kansbol only has a rubber insert in the center whereas the rest of the handle, namely the outside gripping surface, is all hard plastic which really doesn't sound good to me. Sounds like it'd be easy for your hand to slide all around on it if that's the case. So, could you tell me what you think of the handles on those two models since you have used them?
I've never hand them in hand myself but it's the one thing that disappointed me over the handle on the Bushcraft Black and Bushcraft Forest since I loved that handle so much!
I own both bushcraft models and some regular moras, and I have to say I have never gotten the incredible fascination with a 90° spine. it's at an almost fanatical level. the striker works perfectly and in most cases is attached to the rod lanyard hole for removal and replacing. I use the spine on my bushcraft sometimes just because but my other moras or esees were designed for actual knife mechanics. do close in work for 10 mins with a sharp spine and you'll begin to realize that the rather gimmicky ability to throw sparks from it diminishes pretty quickly. plus I usually also carry a lighter. honestly, if somehow someway, I lost my striker and my lighter then I'd just use the blade edge if it was that much of an emergency. it's not going to damage it to the point that I can't use it just fine till I get back home and put the edge back. in terms of processing shavings, that's a better argument but imo still doesn't override the discomfort of carving for long durations with a sharp spine. and carving is really the niche of scandi grind knives anyway basically. just my 3 cents is all.
Agreed ... actually about 30$ difference because you can find the companion and or the HQ Robust for 14$ and file the spine for 60 seconds if need be. The whole firesteel thing is getting played by these companies to squeeze every ounce they can out of the survival hype. Yes is I don't have a lighter I can use a firerod if I dont have a rod I can make a bowdrill if I don't have a knife then I really screwed up and probably deserve to freeze LOL. Mora has no problem explaining their price points they just ignore it and know the super fans will pay.....plus Dave from wilderness outfitters can sale an igloo to an Eskimo so Mora has a great spokesman LOL I love that guy;) And I really want that Mora full tang and will pay 75$ for it cause it is AWESOMER!!!!!
+Airik1111 lots of people knock on Canterbury as a sellout. why wouldn't he market himself! I think he has great knowledge and he puts it out there for free on UA-cam. I appreciate that tremendously. and I will admit, even though I just am in love with my esee 6 as a great all around, there is always one of my dozen or so moras that goes with me off trail. they are light, effective and cheap. win, win ,win. and I'll be the first to admit that even though the garberg won't exceed the performance of a high Q robust or Companion HD by enough to warrant the incredible price difference, I'm right in line behind you for one :)
Yes it is a rather oversold feature that is remedied easily with a striker that is already attached to most rods. Everyone talks about it all the time but it really doesn't do much.
Most realistic coment scenario ive seen in all this videos lol
David Ward
You could also do a 90°on a certain section
hey buddy
i like your videos.. but i don't like knive with out full tank blade or how it calls ..sorry for my bad english again;)
i need my knife's for batoning and all that stuffs... my favorite is S.O.G pointhunting skinning knife..i know its an small blade but is an great knife for like an tool..or my böker magnum serpia knife.. it's an good handle and strong :)
thanks for your video
I hear you, I prefer a full tang knife as well, these knives here make a great backup knife.... Mora does have a full tang blade call the Garberg coming out this May/June
+Raven Wilderness School great..
so i wish you everything the best buddy
wanna see more videos :)
+Natur Michl Deutschland Hey Thank you for watching! More videos always in the works, let me know if there is sometime you would like to see
+Raven Wilderness School i like all your videos :)
which one has the better tang?
I have both of these knives. Both tangs are about the same length at 3/4 into the handle. However, x-ray reveals that the tang on the Bushcraft Black is considerably larger.
It takes two minutes to grind the spine of a knife to a 90° angle
Why not carry both, each one has its own particular uses
Bra kniv 🔪 god knife
they got to rid of thet to rough a diamond and put a possible ceramic rod or finer diamond that will ruin and micro chip your blade , give me a reason for that diamond
If I'm gonna be using a bush knife to craft or to carve then companion hd blade is more comfortable and better suited for fine work...handle better for carving as well... I use a lighter to start a fire or I can make sparks with my machete... Sharp spine is very uncomfortable to work with... If I really wanted one I can file companion one ...overall and price wise companion a better knife ...bushcraft blade too bulky,
Web 1.0 - cordobadebear good thinking
personally I prefer the bushcraft black, it's been my primary knife for nearly 10 years now the balance is perfect a comfortable weight and good all round knife. one guy I used to work with had a companion, which for me was too handle heavy for carving
dude come on i can put a 90 degree spine on the other mora in under a minet not a problem
I have a HD, why anyone would spend $25 extra for a 90* spine is beyond me. Literally 30 seconds with a file, and you can put a 90* spine on a HD... or 2 seconds on a belt grinder... is that worth $25 extra? I could buy 2 HDs for that price and never wear them both out
Wider blade more comfortable better more durable tang heavier duty.
Buy the cheap one and just file the spine to ninety degrees. Easy :)
All the peeps on here bitching about price are just annoying. This company brought you a good knife at a phenomenal price and when they actually deliver a better version you don't expect them to charge accordingly. Wow. They are a business, what do you expect. And if you can't afford to shell out an extra 20 than you are just a cheap shit all around. The kind of customers that as a business owner are avoided like the Black Plague.
bushcraft black thick tang inside where as mora hd has thin tang.
i can buy 3x $17.78 companion HD for one $50 + Bushcraft Black .. Companion Wins !!!
Never used = SNORE.
I definitely would go with the companion/companion HD, the price difference is ridiculous just for the 90' spine, when all u have to do is run a file across the companion spine and it quickly becomes 90' also. I own 2 companions and the 1st thing I did was filed the spine and patina'ed the blades, and there you have got just as good as the bushcraft for about $20-$25 versus $60.
Agree 100%.
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I have been very happy with my HD. I can't justify the insane prices for the Black in Canada - total rip off considering how good the HD is, at less than half the price. I prefer the HD handle as well. To each their own I guess.
do the garberg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bushcraft for 50$?? Just get BK2 for 77$, BK7 for 85$ or even BK10 for 79$.
For 35$ difference (price of Becker BK7 - price Mora Bushcraft) - I think it is worth.
Matej Velican you can find it for way less on Amazon now
$25 dollars extra for a 90 degree spine when 10 minutes with a file will do the same for the Companion HD!! The Bushcraft is WAY overpriced compared to the Companion HD.
personally I use a bushcraft been my work knife for nearly 10 years now, one former co worker used to have a companion, which I found too light for me and the balance was too handle heavy for my liking (the bushcraft is balanced right on the index finger) making it more nimble for carving yet strong enough to use for splitting logs
inexpensive enough to purchase a few Mora.
You can't really call yourself a bush-crafter if you can't take 10-minutes to grind or file down an inch of the spine on your Companion to give it the 90-degree edge you need to spark up your fero rod. Save $25, buy a bush-hat or something.
If I
not hands down, get the HD
If you want a bushcraft knife,that cuts better,has a much better handle,don't waste your money on the Black.Black is the only Mora I have regreted buying.Black's cutting angle,makes the knife the worst slicer you would ever have.Also it's handle gave me blisters after long use,while I never had that problem with the Heavy duty. Heavy duty's handle,is also more stable for feathersticking.Companion Heavy Duty is the BEST Mora knife for Bushcraft! BEST budget bushcraft knife out there.If you want to spend more,choose the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110, carbon steel (similar to 5160 steel).JUST don't do the same mistake I did.
?????????? I get spark from my champion.....
Notice: both are full tang designs.
Fábio both are stick tang, none of these knives are full tang
Obviously you don't know what a full tang is, as neither of these knives are full tang. Stop giving viewers false and misleading information.
You can take a file and put a 90* on that knife in 5 minutes. Lol
Daniel Muscarella shouldn’t have to do that, especially when you can buy one with a factory 90 degree spine. Hence why I made the video 👍🏻