Mora Companion: Carbon VS. Stainless - THE ULTIMATE TEST

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  • In this video I compare two morakniv companion knives, one made from carbon steel and the other of stainless, to find which steel has better edge retention. We'll be applying several sharpness tests on materials like carpet, as well as batoning to see how long these knives hold an edge. This video doesn't ultimately decided which morakniv is best, but which one will stay sharp the longest. This knife can be used for bushcraft, camping, carving and whittling, and any other outdoor application.
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  • @TheElvenArcher
    @TheElvenArcher  5 років тому +39

    Wanted to take a second to thank you all for checking out this video.
    If you're at all interested in purchasing one of the knives shown in this video, please consider using these links to help support the channel:
    amzn.to/2CM6q1y (carbon)
    amzn.to/2NINiT5 (stainless)
    The cost is the same for you but I get a small commission on each purchase which will go to helping me produce better videos in the future.
    Edit: as it has been brought up several times, the carbon steel is actualy c100.

    • @6lr6ak6
      @6lr6ak6 5 років тому +2

      Great video,

    • @Surv1ve_Thrive
      @Surv1ve_Thrive Рік тому +1

      by the way...The stainless companion is 2.5 mm thick, carbon is 2mm. The companion HD carbon is 3.2mm

  • @truthmefree
    @truthmefree 6 років тому +531

    Keep making videos young man! You have a knack for it. Not everyone can make a video like this enjoyable to watch all the way through.

    • @brakeme1
      @brakeme1 5 років тому +2

      truthmefree just adding your statement is ...an understatement. Fine line between forced, fake, campy and REAL potential.

    • @savagewoodsman2363
      @savagewoodsman2363 5 років тому +9

      I have to totally..AGREE! the whole time I'm watching im thinking.. this is the best commentary I've ever seen on a vid..you definitely have the knack for this...keep it up!

    • @col8179
      @col8179 4 роки тому +3

      Ya good job man great vid

    • @000neuro4
      @000neuro4 4 роки тому

      Agreed!

  • @raidhooutdoors
    @raidhooutdoors 4 роки тому +186

    This is the best Mora knife review I have ever seen.

  • @Winnie_Grett
    @Winnie_Grett 6 місяців тому +11

    5 years later its still a great video. Great work man.

  • @londiniumarmoury7037
    @londiniumarmoury7037 4 роки тому +40

    Mora use 3-4 different steels, mainly 3, Sandvik 12C27 for the majority of their stainless blades, UHB 20C Carbon for most of their carbon blades, but they also use laminated carbon steel on a few of their knives too, Which is a 61 HRC steel edge laminated with 2 jacket softer steels around the sides. The Sandvick 12C27 they use ont he majority of their stainless blades is a razorblade steel which was specifically made for razor blades which has a very fine grain structure and high edge stability at shallow grinds. The 14C28N is also a Sandvik steel which was developed by Sandvik and Kershaw knife company to use in folding knives, it is a modified version of 12C27 razorblade steel with added Nitrogen to increase the hardness at low carbon content.
    Hope this helps, good video.

  • @Mysteri0usB
    @Mysteri0usB 6 років тому +238

    Loved this video man, you have great charisma on camera. Not just the same old knife review, not some guy rambling for 10 minutes. Well planned and well executed. Informative and enjoyable. Keep it up!

  • @daryooshfatemi
    @daryooshfatemi 4 роки тому +33

    despite there are many dedicated retention testers, I found your comparison and the way you did it really great, valid, and informative. Thank you 🔪

  • @montadoenlanube
    @montadoenlanube 2 роки тому +4

    Es de los reviews mas honestos y no pretenciosos que he visto jamás! excelente video!

  • @TheGnom33
    @TheGnom33 4 роки тому +16

    I loved this video so much :D I came for the info about the knives and stayed for your personality and talent. :D Keep on going strong man.

  • @TheStaniG
    @TheStaniG 5 років тому +14

    Just found this video randomly recommended to me, love the humour and the editing was ok.
    Ya just earned a sub buddy boy.

  • @sarge27271
    @sarge27271 5 років тому +29

    Kid, I gotta give it to you. Kudos on the editing!

  • @andrewtisdale4186
    @andrewtisdale4186 4 роки тому +33

    Nice. Your testing was pretty darn thorough. Too many big UA-camrs don't take the time to perform practical tests in regard to edge retention. Cutting through carpet a predetermined number of times seems like a great way to test and fairly compare the edge retention of different knives. Keep up the good work.

  • @Rashoop
    @Rashoop 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for enduring what you did for this test. GREAT sense of humor, and just an enjoyable video to watch. You deserve the hot chocolate.

  • @michaellangshaw1521
    @michaellangshaw1521 4 роки тому +3

    I am and have always been a fan of a good bush craft knife. I currently subscribed to DBK and watch all their comparisons and knife testing. I’ve got to say I enjoy watching your comparison. It was a simple and accurate test and clearly showed the difference with no tricks up your sleeve and no biased opinion. Just wanted to say… Job well done! Thanx. Mike

  • @smartascarrots
    @smartascarrots 4 роки тому +9

    That was one of the most enjoyable knife reviews I've watched, as well as being extremely informative. You really know your stuff!
    Oh, before I forget - deipnosophist!

  • @comradesoupbeans4437
    @comradesoupbeans4437 4 роки тому +4

    you managed to be both genuinely funny and make a good, useful knife review, hat off to you good sir

  • @shawfestify
    @shawfestify 5 років тому +3

    Based on your test results, I agree. I’m glad I didn’t have to do the tests-good job!

  • @davidmcgrath9581
    @davidmcgrath9581 5 років тому +52

    i don't know why anyone would give a thumbs down, it makes me so angry when someone is out there busting their balls doing a proper knife test, i wish they were more people out their like you, i know which knife i'm going to buy, hats off to you young man, excellent video and some good humour thrown in their as well.

  • @lanetaglio
    @lanetaglio 5 років тому +3

    Dude,.. you are hilarious, witty, talented and a blast to watch! My boys are motivated to make vids on par with you so keep up the good work and keep having fun!

  • @bjardoin10
    @bjardoin10 3 роки тому

    Gotta say this was much more entertaining than a lot of the other reviews I’ve watched. Keep it up man. I definitely enjoy your sense of humor. Subscribed

  • @a.delome8023
    @a.delome8023 4 роки тому +4

    Oh that "Out of body experience!!!"
    This senior citizen wants to commend you on a wonderfully entertaining and informative video. Keep up the good work. If I ever need some carpet remnants cut up.... relax... I won't call to burden you with the task.
    The comedic edge you brought to your video was wonderful and the William Tell Overture was a great touch playing over your task. Enjoy life, good luck to you, and take care!

  • @AlexanderSLeBlanc
    @AlexanderSLeBlanc 4 роки тому +8

    Loved this video. This guy is funny and the video was well edited! I wish more review videos could be like this.

  • @TheGreywulff
    @TheGreywulff 4 роки тому +2

    This was the most enjoyable knife test that I have ever seen ! Oh, and I just subscribed 😊. Keep up the good work !!!!

  • @wad6216
    @wad6216 4 роки тому +31

    I bet the carbon steel will bring its edge back easier though

  • @John_B319
    @John_B319 3 роки тому +7

    You should have just as many subscribers as over-rated knife reviewers. Your funny and your videos are enjoyable to watch! I hope you gain a lot more subscribers over the years. Good luck!!!!!

  • @Mr2at
    @Mr2at 4 роки тому +7

    Frivolity aside, that was actually some good testing. Great vid.

  • @TheBootyWrangler
    @TheBootyWrangler Рік тому +2

    Holy shit this is the video that got me back into knife collecting 4 years ago! I remember! I was just looking for a good work knife and had decided on the companion, but did not know which to get. And bought the stainless off of this recommendation. Found this video because I unburied that mora from storage the other day, put a wicked edge on it, and have been running it the last week with great success

  • @sloanIrrigation
    @sloanIrrigation 4 роки тому +2

    You're a funny young guy, for sure. I enjoyed this very much! Owner of, oh, I don't know, maybe a dozen or so Mora knives, I immediately clicked on your click bait title. I was surprised both by delivery of information and the results. I have both stainless and carbon Moras and I consider them the best all around outdoor knife in existence. I have some very expensive knives in my collection but I find that my Mora is always the one I reach for. It clips on and off my pants pocket without having to frig around with my belt, is easy to sharpen, doesn't frighten store owners or Wal-Mart shoppers when I wear it into the markets, inexpensive enough I don't sweat losing or breaking it (although I've never done either) Thanks so much for the video. You have a new subscriber and look forward to more videos!

  • @vixenite7901
    @vixenite7901 5 років тому +36

    This was pretty damn funny not gonna lie. I know this was made a year ago, but keep up the good work.

  • @mcoppock214
    @mcoppock214 3 роки тому +1

    No way I wouldn’t have thought of this outcome. Great fair test well done.

  • @field.palmer
    @field.palmer 4 роки тому +1

    You did a really great job! The little details you added are fantastic

  • @armadon161
    @armadon161 3 роки тому +2

    I know this was years ago, but I APPRECIATE YOU.

  • @joshuagrapher
    @joshuagrapher 6 років тому +58

    4:52 You're not you when you're hungry.

  • @geraldhorst1
    @geraldhorst1 5 років тому

    one of the best videos I ever came across. Well done. Thank you.

  • @DarthDragos
    @DarthDragos 5 років тому +2

    I love this video! Funny, awesome editing and music! And very Interesting!!

  • @scottmoore5839
    @scottmoore5839 4 роки тому +3

    I watch tons of knife vids, and you did a better job than most.....Nice Job.

  • @FelixImmler
    @FelixImmler 6 років тому +4

    Thanks a lot for this funny and interesting Video!

  • @RevanJJ
    @RevanJJ 2 роки тому +1

    Keep making videos! Great stuff! You have a talent for it and there are so many knives and so many tests that can be done. Great test.

  • @chuckvan1568
    @chuckvan1568 4 роки тому +1

    I have both types of Mora knives and they are a very good value. It was interesting to learn the stainless was so good. Thanks!

  • @mrod7692
    @mrod7692 6 років тому +167

    Now see which is easier to resharpen.

    • @TheElvenArcher
      @TheElvenArcher  6 років тому +71

      MRod the carbon is much easier to sharpen

    • @vitalityfox
      @vitalityfox 4 роки тому +5

      TheElvenArcher carbon also breaks more easily. I've bought many machetes made of carbon steel. They all broke shortly after.

    • @johnsonpink6002
      @johnsonpink6002 4 роки тому +49

      @@vitalityfox Not true. Carbon steel is typically tougher than stainless steel which is usually more brittle (there are ofcourse countless versions of each steel and definitions of "toughness") This is one reason machetes, axes, pry bars, shovels, etc are made out of tool steel aka carbon steel. If you put carbon vs stainless machetes head to head the stainless would usually break first (if you could even find a stainless machete). You might want to find a better quality machete (Imicasa, Tramontina, Condor, Ontario, etc) or use a different tool or technique. Quality Imicasa and Tramontina machetes can usually be found for the same price as a Chinese hardware store or walmart special machete anyways.

    • @jylbo
      @jylbo 4 роки тому +9

      @@johnsonpink6002 You're right, I used Ontario Knife's machete for more than a decade (the18" blade is my favorite but my 12" blade is great for concealed carry... just joking, right?)
      I totally abused both of em, for stuff they aren't design for. I did hit tons of rock while slashing the soil, when I have no pickaxe. Dig with em. Slash poison ivy's roots straight into the ground. Used as prybar. Throw 'em with my throwing knives and other absurb usage. They are still perfect after edge rework and I can shave and cut thin slices of onion with my 12". Can't figure how it's possible to break 'em...

    • @loktom4068
      @loktom4068 4 роки тому +7

      @@vitalityfox
      It's more like what application do you use it for.
      Does rust , water and corrosive chemicals plays as and important factor in the buyer's scenario?
      Does dulling & sharpening frequently as needed also plays in the scenario ?
      Carbon steel blade are definitely quicker and easier to sharpen than stainless steel.
      If the blade were abused with blade chips. You will found chipped carbon blades are much easier to bring the cutting edge back than stainless steel.
      You pick.
      You pay !.

  • @timbarton6145
    @timbarton6145 4 роки тому

    Way to go buddy. That was both entertaining and I learned something. Keep up the good work.

  • @dylnfstr
    @dylnfstr 5 років тому +1

    This video deserves my sub. Great quality review and humor. haha

  • @tolun99
    @tolun99 2 роки тому +2

    You actually put some work into this one, both working the knife and the editing. Nicely done!

  • @ignacioloera3967
    @ignacioloera3967 4 роки тому

    Keep making videos young man! You have a knack for it. Not everyone can make a video like this enjoyable to watch all the way through X2

  • @mm7736
    @mm7736 Рік тому

    Great video, really enjoyed 🤘🏻

  • @xXryanthelionXx
    @xXryanthelionXx 5 років тому +6

    Hahaha dude! This video is freakin great! 🤣 I was legit laughing my ass off rn! Loved the kicking off the ledge part! 👌🏽

  • @jeffreyblumenthal3057
    @jeffreyblumenthal3057 6 років тому +2

    funny and helpful. kudos on being clear that results are specific to this test.

  • @runlevelzer0
    @runlevelzer0 6 років тому +14

    Great test, thanks! The argument between carbon vs stainless will never be put to rest. The way that I look at it, the ultimate determining factors are going to be your preference and your environment. If you live in a wet/coastal area, choose stainless. Otherwise, go carbon... IF you want to. Both will cut.

  • @popeye101b
    @popeye101b 4 роки тому

    A great comparison with realistic tests, well done young man please keep going with the videos, informative and entertaining. I subscribed, hi from the UK..

  • @fransmars1645
    @fransmars1645 3 роки тому

    Simple, informative and entertaining. Thanks!😊

  • @redriver6541
    @redriver6541 4 роки тому

    You do an excellent job with your videos man. Production is way up there..... Had me rolling and learning.

  • @huntsail3727
    @huntsail3727 Рік тому +1

    Creative presentation, good tests. Great job, enjoyed it!

  • @mayen67
    @mayen67 3 роки тому

    Great video, no fluff, straight to point.

  • @macthomas6381
    @macthomas6381 3 роки тому

    Great job, keep bringing content!

  • @originaloldpop8405
    @originaloldpop8405 Рік тому

    Dude, nice vid, thanks for all your effort in the cold to make it

  • @PhatChin
    @PhatChin Рік тому +1

    Haha this was highly entertaining. I hope you had fun making this.

  • @liamr6672
    @liamr6672 2 роки тому +5

    Nice work! I did some tests with the newer craftline blades and came to the same conclusion, the stainless definitely held an edge better. However the carbon seems much easier to sharpen.

  • @LeninZamirFloresRossmann
    @LeninZamirFloresRossmann 4 роки тому

    that was cool and informative, bro! keep it up!

  • @WarGrrl3
    @WarGrrl3 6 років тому

    Rrally well done review, glad I came across your channel.

  • @markuss.5322
    @markuss.5322 5 років тому +1

    One rarely sees a interesting and entertaining video here. I mean, sometimes this happens, in two different videos, but very rarely within one. Hilarious editing and choice of music. If I were in the U.S. I would certainly buy one through your link. Keep up the good work.

  • @daherazar
    @daherazar 4 роки тому

    great video ,keep making them !

  • @jonathanbouffard2864
    @jonathanbouffard2864 5 років тому

    Nice video man! Your musical choice is fantastic, thanx a lot :)

  • @stevanoutdoor
    @stevanoutdoor 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed watching. You have a real talent for presenting and making these videos.

  • @marodriguezsr
    @marodriguezsr 5 років тому

    Great video to watch. I really enjoy using my Mora knives 👍.

  • @dimitrifortounis4787
    @dimitrifortounis4787 5 років тому

    Great video. I like how you left no doubt that the knives weren't sharpened between tests. Really fair testing. Your video was the tipping point between carbon and stainless. Ordered stainless 🙂 thanks

  • @johnr.timmers2297
    @johnr.timmers2297 5 років тому +1

    Nobody does this kind of test. I'm so glad you did this I'm subbing. Great content, gonna go buy a mora light my fire stainless now

    • @TheElvenArcher
      @TheElvenArcher  5 років тому +1

      A good choice, I can't say I was a fan of the integrated Ferro rod (it's really small and hard to use) but it should still serve you well.

  • @bonariablackie4047
    @bonariablackie4047 3 роки тому

    Genius. Absolute genius. Please make another video!

  • @Forester17
    @Forester17 6 років тому

    Entertaining and informative vid, like your sense of humour. Cheers

  • @bentackett6299
    @bentackett6299 5 років тому +11

    I just subscribed dude!
    And I'm going to buy a Morakniv 😎
    I'm going carbon...

  • @tabetabs6225
    @tabetabs6225 3 роки тому

    Bud! I flipping love your content haha! You're the man💪keep up the good work🙂

  • @billcampbell6602
    @billcampbell6602 3 роки тому

    thoroughly enjoyed that for some reason ...thanks

  • @kadinmccallummusic5210
    @kadinmccallummusic5210 3 роки тому

    Dude do you have such a good sense of humor. I love it

  • @aaronwind67
    @aaronwind67 2 роки тому

    Just got 2 used morra knives online. Really excited

  • @maximilius7777
    @maximilius7777 5 років тому

    This is amusing, great show man!

  • @BadRussian77
    @BadRussian77 4 роки тому

    Really great vid. Thanks.

  • @mr.zardoz3344
    @mr.zardoz3344 5 років тому +5

    I am going to agree with everyone else here. Great video brother! 😄 You made me laugh, had great content and your editing skills are rich! Looking into a budget knife and you helped me decide. Thank you.

  • @jamescooper2618
    @jamescooper2618 5 років тому +4

    I have several Mora's in carbon steel. They are easy to get to an absolutely ridiculous state of sharpness. As sharp as a good straight razor. just a bit of Vaseline rubbed on keeps them from rusting even the smallest amount. It's nice to see they will take so much abuse like in your 2x4 chopping test! I especially liked that.

  • @victornieves6339
    @victornieves6339 5 років тому +2

    What a great video! I figure theyre about equal, personally i like carbon but have no clue why. Great video keep them coming.

  • @drolsisusej100
    @drolsisusej100 4 роки тому

    Good suff! really appreciate the review great vid!! subbed !

  • @keepminealive504
    @keepminealive504 6 років тому

    Awesome! Good job on the video.

  • @jbrummitt
    @jbrummitt 4 роки тому

    Great video. Enjoyed. I just bought a couple few weeks back.

  • @vitalyvedmedenko9525
    @vitalyvedmedenko9525 4 роки тому

    Amazing, informative, and very entertaining video.
    Excellent job, Thank You!

  • @hopefulhearted
    @hopefulhearted 5 років тому

    this was very entertaining and informative good job

  • @snorman1951
    @snorman1951 5 років тому

    Great job. You've got a good thing going. And I'm better informed to make a decision on a new Mora.

  • @artoturunen4816
    @artoturunen4816 2 роки тому +1

    Great test! Absolutely practical, answers to all basic questions one could ask about 10-16€ knife. I am not sure if I heard you mention blade angles. If not, they are 23 degrees for normal companion, and 27 degrees for HD version, which designed more for batoning and other tough tasks. Other good brands that come to same price range than Moras (considering their full price range) are Terävä and J-P Peltonen. I would also mention Marttiini, but after sharpening one it felt like their steel is a bit soft. Really easy to sharpen though.

  • @simonfamily
    @simonfamily 5 років тому

    Great job. I ended up getting both.

  • @fpav4049
    @fpav4049 4 роки тому

    It's my first video to watch of yours and just had to subscribe !!! keep going !!!

  • @lematthew441
    @lematthew441 4 роки тому +1

    Bruh your editing skill is brilliant. I was constantly nose-exhaling throughout the whole vid.

  • @danbolton3180
    @danbolton3180 4 роки тому +7

    "Mom!!! Do we have another carpet?" Good job.

    • @TheElvenArcher
      @TheElvenArcher  4 роки тому +2

      Me: cuts up two stips of carpet
      Everyone: lmao, y u cut up all your carpet!?
      Me: cuts up a couple hundred square feet of carpet to make my archery target
      Everyone:

    • @thearcherintraining496
      @thearcherintraining496 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheElvenArcher speaking of which, where did you get all that carpet for your target?

  • @uwo5786
    @uwo5786 3 роки тому

    Great video! Very interesting to watch keep it up!

  • @carolinezipp4383
    @carolinezipp4383 3 роки тому

    Outstanding Vid, Sir. Excellent creativity, love your sense of humor and I learned a lot.

  • @lawdog516
    @lawdog516 2 роки тому

    Nice review!!! I appreciate your humor, your as funny as hell bro!!!! I just Subbed and looking forward to future and past videos

  • @wilfwilliams5780
    @wilfwilliams5780 4 роки тому +5

    Great video bud! No bs just right to the point. For myself, in my area of Newfoundland, Canada, carbon don’t work because we are surrounded by salt water. It also means there is a salt content in the air. Carbon is way too hard to maintain. There is just not that much difference between the two steels that warrants the extra work of the maintenance of carbon. Cheers!

  • @k9er233
    @k9er233 2 роки тому

    Great video. Informative and entertaining!

  • @prepperbr
    @prepperbr 4 роки тому

    Good test Man. Congrats

  • @gillgjr
    @gillgjr 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed your video. Thanks

  • @DB-cx6cb
    @DB-cx6cb 6 місяців тому

    Good demo!

  • @sandorpali7105
    @sandorpali7105 5 років тому

    I really enjoyed your video.
    You have the kind of humor my son does - and that is a plus.😉

  • @akosfath
    @akosfath 4 роки тому +1

    Truly great video!

  • @shadrach5681
    @shadrach5681 4 роки тому

    You're great to watch. Solid video!