Lilly very good suggestions on the improvement of the Mora Garberg; one last suggestion I would have made would be that they strengthen the lanyard hole by maybe incorporating a metal grommet through the lanyard hole to support the plastic of the handle, then the hole could be used as a 'proper' socket for bow drilling with out any damage to the handle. That would reduce the 'drag' of the drill on the handle improving it's ease and success of making a fire. That along with your suggestions would improve the overall performance of the knife and take it a step further into being a true 'bushcraft/survival' knife....
Lilly very good suggestions on the improvement of the Mora Garberg; one last suggestion I would have made would be that they strengthen the lanyard hole by maybe incorporating a metal grommet through the lanyard hole to support the plastic of the handle, then the hole could be used as a 'proper' socket for bow drilling with out any damage to the handle. That would reduce the 'drag' of the drill on the handle improving it's ease and success of making a fire. That along with your suggestions would improve the overall performance of the knife and take it a step further into being a true 'bushcraft/survival' knife....
yah but in reality, the whole idea of destruction test was poorly executed, we gathered no more info that the blade is soft, and will roll instead of chipping besides that, there was no real conclusion or interesting findings calls it destruction test, but nothing but the tip is really destroyed if you are gonna make a test, and call it that way, might aswell make it numerically representable
@@darthtrump4428 I just bought this knife for $25 on a holiday deal from amazon. What tests would actually be useful in showing what it can stand up to ?
@@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel This particular knife is of rugged construction, it literally cannot fail from normal hard use , it can hardly fail from abuse, showing that on video is not that interesting, as you never know the point of breakage if you never cross that line, that is why the only way to truly know what the knife can withstand is to break it, the breaking must be documentable, repeatable especially if you are a yt channel and could repeat test with different knife in later video, making a chart rating along the way it would be interesting to see: tip strength test, nailing the tip into a sheet metal thickness a few mm the tip break off test with nailing the tip into the log and twisting it off bending test, with known fulcrum and force, how much can it bend before permanently deforming/breaking, what torque/force is required for that, (weight gauge and a metal pole of known length) twisting/torsion test when the knife is nailed into the log, and torqued along the axis, this test is more important in folders tho edge retention, with cutting something easily repeatable and countable, eg. thick jute rope (eg. 20 cuts) , then you test sharpness with cutting paper, this test is non destructive, test it with other known knives with known steels, make sure initial sharpness is the same , same person must sharpen both knives before the test steel toughness batoning trough soft steel nails, always on the same spot on the blade, and documenting blade deterioration, edge chipping, again this test is repeatable if same brand nails are used on later tests and different knives (if the nails are too hard, you can do the test with batoning thick aluminium wire) im sure there is way more destruction tests you could do, those are just the obvious approaches with a more scientific background
Uh-oh, a Mora fanboy is upset that his precious knife was actually tested and its greatest wasn't simply assumed. You better run and tell Dave Canterbury.
@@profd65 nah you got me wrong i want it to get destroyed, but make it scientific enough so the test can be repeated on other knives, so after a while we can make a nice chart
9:25 You seem really concerned about the knife breaking and a piece flying at but you don’t wear any face shield or safety goggles while doing the knife destruction test.
Thank you for this test and for your recommendations! As a beginner, I wouldn't have even known about the finger guard issue without your comment. I also like the idea of using the knife handle with a bow drill. Please keep up the great work!
Superb point on the finger guard. When you are tired, worn out, with cold, wet hands, you fingers will find a way to slip up to the blade. The first two things I look at when buying a knife is the steel and the finger choil
I love your videos Lilly. One minor detail... If you have an edged tool without a finger-guard but that got a hole at the back of the handle, thread a length of paracord through the hole and tie it in to a loop with the front of the loop resting at the very front of the handle and the loop itself hanging below the handle with enough space to get your fingers/knuckles between the now two loops (one on each side of the handle) and the handle. Then when you grab your knife all you have to do is to push the paracord loop to the front of the handle and insert your fingers between the paracord and the handle before you grab it. No chance your hand will slip on to the edge that way.
I love Lilly's voice when speaking English!! Too bad she's way over there and not in America good looking woman too I love ya lilly you've taught me some useful things indeed
I have this knife and so far I am very satisfied I actually settled on this knife after watching this video and realising how strong it is great job Lilly with this destruction test I really appreciate it and everything you do.
For me, the reason why this knife is so great, is the performance you get for the price. Its sharp when you get it, gets razor sharp with under an hour of sweet love and attention, it holds it edge better then some of the more expensive ones, and frankly, it looks great. I am getting another one, I will put a wooden handle on it. It's is my fav knife
Did about the same or maybe not as well as the test you did on the Bear Grylls survival knife. For the hype one knife gets and the price difference surprising.
Lilly - the wear and damage you have shown would appear in exactly the same way on an ESEE Knive Junglas 2 for EUR 350. It's a pity that Glock doesn't also offer knives made of D2 steel. - KR
The suggested improvement mentioned at 11:31 is a good point, but there's a counterpoint to be made regarding the handle lacking a finger guard. Many people process wood (like sharpening stakes or making spear points) using a reverse grip (blade facing you) and they use the stronger leverage of their arm's pulling motion to do their cutting strokes. Try this with a knife that has a finger guard protrusion and you'll find it cuts into the webbing of your hand with each motion. So in that respect you will definitely prefer having the handle molded WITHOUT a finger guard.
By the way, thanks to your sharpening video, I am finally getting my good knives all razor sharp, quite easily, too. I have the two big Spiderco, Inc. ceramic whet stones, and have had them for years, but I was just using them wrong. Also, I finally discovered how to clean them easily. Like your channel very much.
Love your vids, thanks for sharing. The bearing block is by far the easiest part of a bow drill to make. Try adding a pinch of grass to the indentation you carve on a wooden bearing block to lubricate it and stop it burring out to quickly, also sharpen the bearing block end of your drill to reduce friction. Use as a bearing block will destroy any knife handle quickly, even micarta or ironwood. thanks again. Steve
These destruction test are so sad and so interesting to watch at the same time. It's sad to see what the knife has to take but at the same time these things show exactly what the knife is made of. Very nice. Thanks for showing this. - Matej
outstanding, all that abuse and the knife is still full functional. with some time on coarse and fine wetstones you would not even know it happened. And a finger guard only at front would make it even more awesome
Every knife can fail at some level of destructive testing. But even under Lilly’s tests the knife is still serviceable. Nearly even other UA-cam testing channel had regarded the Mora Garberg as a first hand excellent buschcrafting blade. This- as a buschcrafting knife, it’s terms of abuse are not those of a chopper, wrencher, etc. A true bush craft blade won’t excel in all those situations. How’ve this knife has excelled in multiple tests beyond its stated capability. For its price point it is priceless.
Listen everyone!! , we all know or should know that you dont treat a knife this way, including lilly, but! Shes showing how much quality are in these knives, lets be honest, everyone wants a tough and inexpensive knife as possible, even though there is some that will pay alot more Because they feel that there life is worth more , which i agree and there is some that price is a issue and thats all they can afford at this moment, that being said , if we are honest, The first thought when seeing a mora for the first time with no experience is they look cheap and not trust worthy(plastic) she is just showing that they can take a beating and that gives some people peace of mind and willing to buy after its said and done! Nice review!!! Keep it up! Peace
Great video, thanks! One thing about knife handles, though. I agree that while anything that helps improve grip is an improvement, unfortunately grips with finger grooves, etc. don't fit everyone the same way. I have someone locally who shapes knife handles specifically to my hand. If that's a service that's available to bushcrafters in their region, I highly recommend it.
I hate it when people torture Moras. I know they are tough, but they are beautiful, and I love them. I customize them as art projects. Anyone who wants to see just ask.
Safety comes first when it comes to fingerguards! That is absolutely true. I would tell Morakniv the same if I could. Especially with products like a Garberg and knives that have a full-tang blade in general.
Great Review as always Lilly. Your review of the Cold Steel SRK is specifically why I bought and use it as my main fild carry bushcraft knife and it hasn't field me yet.
Qu'est ce que ce couteau Modèle Mora Garberg m'a tous de l'aire D'être une solidité irréprochable !! Et ainsi vraiment très robuste !! 🤠😉👍 Merci de cette revue test j'ai bien aimé la vidéo je like la vidéo et le couteau Très robuste !! 🙂🤠👍
You should get the Mora Bushcraft Black and try it out. It's a High Carbon Steel knife and better in my opinion than the Garberg. You can buy it with or without the "survival package", which is really only a diamond sharpener and a ferro-rod built onto the sheath!
A survival knife without a proper hilt or guard is not a survival knife, it's a carving knife and as such will happily carve your fingers right down to the bone. I would highly suggest making a new handle and guard with an indent(bearing block) for a fire bow. The steel of this knife is a great compromise of tough/sharp.Also the steel that a knife is made out of is almost meaningless unless it is properly heat treated...that's where Morakniv consistently shines and where brands like cold steel fail. A skilled knife maker would maybe charge 60-100 dollars US to "fix" those problems without damaging the steel and hardness of the knife. I see person after person spending hundreds of dollars on knife after knife. Might be worth it to fix what you have or get knife set up just how you want. I am not talking about Survival Lilly, she is testing stock items and using things to help us make decisions on survival stuff. nice work as always Lilly..thanks.
With this intentional destructive test, what do you do with that knife now? Please do a video on how you restore that knife to it's former condition. Thanks for the great info and video. Johann
Szia Lilly!Angolul nem tudok,de ezt le kell irjam.Te vagy az első aki végre ugyan azokat a hibákat látod benne ami miatt nekem csalódás volt mikor kézbe fogtam.Itt Magyarországon mindenki rajong érte hasonló körökben,én viszont azonnal megváltam tőle. Nagyon tetszik amit csinálsz,csak igy tovább!
I have 4 moras, Kansbol, Companion Regular Stainless..Companion HD, & My fave the Bushcraft Black in Carbon..Also the SRK San Mai, Kbar 1211, Gerber Prodigy, Glock 81 knife” the cold steel Outdoorsman Lite in German 4116, also one of my faves
I Love the Garberg. This video was hard to watch because I Love the knife so much. But I have to say that I like these videos......it allows Me to see just how far the knife can go. Thank You!
If you like that knife you should check out the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110. It's half the price and from my experience is far Superior. And it comes in either carbon steel or stainless steel.
To everyone hating on this video for "Knife abuse". These kinds of videos simulate YEARS of regular use of a knife. By the time a "regular use" video of a knife 10 years down the road came out, they might not even produce that particular knife anymore. "Knife abuse" is to simulate the conditions of regular use over that same period, but in a short time span. It's astonishing how many people don't get this.
I concur. Wood doesn't chip metal while batoning the spine; not ever going to happen unless the piece of wood has rock/sand granulates in it somehow. This is why you inspect anything you plan to use as a tool in the bush or anywhere. The whole point is to not destroy your most important tool which is your knife. I'll never be in a situation where I'll baton my knife with a rock, and or another piece of metal. I'll go out of my way to avoid it. In the woods or anywhere for that, my life is in the hands of the knife if it comes down to it, and I want it to last as long as possible. Be smart, and try your hardest to take care of your knife. Your knife should always come first. Just learn about metallurgy, and it'll save you the trouble of wasting money, and ruining your most important tool. However, I would strike flint on the back of a carbon steel knife if I had no other option, and my life, or someone elses depended on it.
How many YEARS of abuse are we talking about?? The three knives I used over my 25 years "in the bush" STILL have their tips and were never beat by a rock or ax, or slammed on a rock! And they don't show the absolute "abuse" shown in the vid of the Mora. SO, I call BS on your view of the knife abuse vid shows long term knife use. BTW, I bought those three knives in the 1970's... SR
Chance Rogers Maybe years of use by an idiot. No person who respects all that goes into making quality tools would behave this way. Otherwise, just set the blade between two steel blocks, then set a narrow block on top the blade,, & places these into a hydraulic press and destroy it. Proves you just threw $100 down the toilet. I quit destroying toys with fireworks while I was in grade school. We learn as we mature. That learning includes understanding what not to do.
I got 10 mora knives! I got 3 mora garberg stainless and 1 mora garberg carbon! The rest are mora companion, Kansbol and the little mora! These knives are dangerously sharp! One of the best bushcraft knives you can get!
a LILY WORK OUT VIDEO! YOU GO GIRL!! This test would be a lot different done by a 250 pound man. Changing the handle means changing the sheath of course. i made a belt clip mod on my ELDRIS.....''wishing Mora would take a hint, too''. That stupid leather strap is a two hand deal, my belt clip is one hand, and works great. Carry the Eldris daily on my fishing boat.
Hi Lilly :)! I admit, since I absolutely love my Garberg, it hurts to see the abuse it gets in your video lol. I do agree on your improvement points though, especially since people will use this blade when everything is wet, they are cold and/or tired, a finger guard and maybe some parts of the handle with the more traditional grippy stuff, would add to the safety. In my opinion 1 knife would tick all of your boxes: the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140. I would loooove to get your opinion on it!
I have owned a lot more expensive knives but my Mora Robust has become my favorite knife. I see that Mora has paid attention and given the Garberg a sharper spine. That was my main complaint with the Robust, though not difficult to fix with a grinder or Dremel tool. And it has a high carbon content so the blade stains very easily.
Thank you for taking a very nice video. I don't have the courage to experiment, I want to take care my knife's blade... I think this knife is good for beginner's & practitioner's next knife & practice knife after Mora HD. But Garberg was difficult to use for raw & fat bamboo tree. Most of Japanese use watter & stone for sharpning, i want to see how do you sharpen Garberg. I like your out door videos! Sorry my English is not good, I'm studying English . Have a nice day!
Lilly you crack me up, my wife beats me harder than that. But, a good review, and valid point about the finger guard, have used knives during hurricane aftermath and challenging environments of mud, tree saps and even blood (fish, prey or accidents) and handles can get very slippery. Keep up the good work. dave in Florida
I really value a good finger guard. Too many near-accidents with wet hand! I could not miss your teepee in the background. I haven't seen it in your more recent videos. The focus has been the bug out camp or the river camp. I would enjoy some new videos about the teepee, how it is holding up, how it compares with the bug out camp for comfort, weather protection, security, or durability. Thank you, Lilly!
Good knife test, Lilly. Costing about twice the money as the knife you tested, I like the Benchmade - Bushcrafter 162 Knife, Drop-Point, and it's made right here in Oregon, USA. Great channel.
+Survival Lilly I only have one Mora-made tool, and that is the one that includes a built-in ferro rod, but I must say that it does everything it was made to do, and then some. It's nice to know that certain tools can be pushed beyond their intended use in an emergency. Breaking off the tip turned the Garberg into a diving tool, useful in prying oysters and other shellfish loose from underwater rocks. Perhaps Mora could modify the Garberg design with a lanyard hole that is actually made to serve as a bearing for a bow drill. It certainly wouldn't affect its ability to be used with a lanyard, so why not? Another well-made episode. Stay safe out there. Cheers.
Love mine. Got a Mora basic, Bushcraft Black, Eldridge and now the Garberg. All good value and great performers. My only complaint with all Mora knives is that mine have always come with a micro edge, instead of a true Skandi grind - a personal thing, easily rectified.
Thank you for this video. I was trying to decide on a good BC knife to buy as a gift on a limited budget, and without videos like this It would be much harder to decide. For the record I decided to buy this one.
They do offer models with finger guards. While those are not full tang, they are pretty good for beginners, and I doubt beginners would miss the full tang. The models with minimal finger guards are actually more usable in my experience. Consider Mora Robust, or similar if you really need a finger guard.
@Universal Kombat Youre right for most 'knife things' you dont need a guard, but I like a knife to have a tangible guard simply because your hands get really slippery when covered in blood and viscera while field dressing/gutting/skinning game.
They just made a new Garberg. Still a 10cm blade -I think they will keep this size to keep the knife free-, still the same handle... but.. it is made out of black carbon steel. I'm using the "old" garberg myself for a year now.. it nearly cut my finger off some weeks ago, through an aramid glove. I rly love it! I'm going to get me the black Garberg for x-mas. :)
What I take away from this , 1 this tool is very durable, 2 I am a firm believer of finger guard, and 3 after all this abuse the tool could be brought back to its original condition. Well done Lilly. If they had Bushcraft events in the Olympics my vote would be on you
Lilly ignore the trolls. You keep on doing what you are doing. I have learned quite a bit from your videos and I respect what you do. Keep up the good work!
Daniel Fouke I so agree with you Daniel, you cannot control what people say about you, but you can control how you react to their stupidity! Jen from Downunder 🌏👋
Knife used in this video amzn.to/2rpMIDV, to me it is a good all around bushcraft knife, what is your experience with it? Thanks for watching. Lilly
Survival Lilly i com from mora
Great job lilly as always thanks for all your hard work
Lilly very good suggestions on the improvement of the Mora Garberg; one last suggestion I would have made would be that they strengthen the lanyard hole by maybe incorporating a metal grommet through the lanyard hole to support the plastic of the handle, then the hole could be used as a 'proper' socket for bow drilling with out any damage to the handle. That would reduce the 'drag' of the drill on the handle improving it's ease and success of making a fire. That along with your suggestions would improve the overall performance of the knife and take it a step further into being a true 'bushcraft/survival' knife....
Lilly very good suggestions on the improvement of the Mora Garberg; one last suggestion I would have made would be that they strengthen the lanyard hole by maybe incorporating a metal grommet through the lanyard hole to support the plastic of the handle, then the hole could be used as a 'proper' socket for bow drilling with out any damage to the handle. That would reduce the 'drag' of the drill on the handle improving it's ease and success of making a fire. That along with your suggestions would improve the overall performance of the knife and take it a step further into being a true 'bushcraft/survival' knife....
Any news on the knife you are designing yourself?
You never go wrong with a Mora knife, they're top notch. Thanks for a great video.
I agree!
I would like to know how your own “Lilly” branded knife would stand up to these same exact tests?
yah but in reality, the whole idea of destruction test was poorly executed, we gathered no more info that the blade is soft, and will roll instead of chipping
besides that, there was no real conclusion or interesting findings
calls it destruction test, but nothing but the tip is really destroyed
if you are gonna make a test, and call it that way, might aswell make it numerically representable
@@darthtrump4428 I just bought this knife for $25 on a holiday deal from amazon. What tests would actually be useful in showing what it can stand up to ?
@@ZRUSOutdoorsChannel
This particular knife is of rugged construction, it literally cannot fail from normal hard use , it can hardly fail from abuse, showing that on video is not that interesting, as you never know the point of breakage if you never cross that line, that is why the only way to truly know what the knife can withstand is to break it, the breaking must be documentable, repeatable
especially if you are a yt channel and could repeat test with different knife in later video, making a chart rating along the way
it would be interesting to see:
tip strength test, nailing the tip into a sheet metal thickness a few mm
the tip break off test with nailing the tip into the log and twisting it off
bending test, with known fulcrum and force, how much can it bend before permanently deforming/breaking, what torque/force is required for that, (weight gauge and a metal pole of known length)
twisting/torsion test when the knife is nailed into the log, and torqued along the axis, this test is more important in folders tho
edge retention, with cutting something easily repeatable and countable, eg. thick jute rope (eg. 20 cuts) , then you test sharpness with cutting paper, this test is non destructive, test it with other known knives with known steels, make sure initial sharpness is the same , same person must sharpen both knives before the test
steel toughness batoning trough soft steel nails, always on the same spot on the blade, and documenting blade deterioration, edge chipping, again this test is repeatable if same brand nails are used on later tests and different knives
(if the nails are too hard, you can do the test with batoning thick aluminium wire)
im sure there is way more destruction tests you could do, those are just the obvious approaches with a more scientific background
Uh-oh, a Mora fanboy is upset that his precious knife was actually tested and its greatest wasn't simply assumed. You better run and tell Dave Canterbury.
@@profd65 nah you got me wrong
i want it to get destroyed, but make it scientific enough so the test can be repeated on other knives, so after a while we can make a nice chart
Finger guards are illegal in some countries, so knives with pronounced finger guard are basically become weapon and you need license to carry them
9:25 You seem really concerned about the knife breaking and a piece flying at but you don’t wear any face shield or safety goggles while doing the knife destruction test.
Thank you for this test and for your recommendations! As a beginner, I wouldn't have even known about the finger guard issue without your comment. I also like the idea of using the knife handle with a bow drill. Please keep up the great work!
Superb point on the finger guard. When you are tired, worn out, with cold, wet hands, you fingers will find a way to slip up to the blade. The first two things I look at when buying a knife is the steel and the finger choil
for such a savage test, it held up really well.
I love your videos Lilly.
One minor detail... If you have an edged tool without a finger-guard but that got a hole at the back of the handle, thread a length of paracord through the hole and tie it in to a loop with the front of the loop resting at the very front of the handle and the loop itself hanging below the handle with enough space to get your fingers/knuckles between the now two loops (one on each side of the handle) and the handle. Then when you grab your knife all you have to do is to push the paracord loop to the front of the handle and insert your fingers between the paracord and the handle before you grab it.
No chance your hand will slip on to the edge that way.
Morgan Viking good idea I will try it
Great video as always. Thank you.
I love Lilly's voice when speaking English!! Too bad she's way over there and not in America good looking woman too I love ya lilly you've taught me some useful things indeed
I totally agree with Lilly's improvements for the garberg both length of blade and especially the finger guards
I have this knife and so far I am very satisfied I actually settled on this knife after watching this video and realising how strong it is great job Lilly with this destruction test I really appreciate it and everything you do.
For me, the reason why this knife is so great, is the performance you get for the price.
Its sharp when you get it, gets razor sharp with under an hour of sweet love and attention, it holds it edge better then some of the more expensive ones, and frankly, it looks great.
I am getting another one, I will put a wooden handle on it.
It's is my fav knife
I love the garberg. I prefer to pay 80 euro's for the garberg then spend over 200 for another full tang blade
That's good information. As an American whose wallet isn't wider, I need to know the best value for the money.
Did about the same or maybe not as well as the test you did on the Bear Grylls survival knife. For the hype one knife gets and the price difference surprising.
I don't understand why anyone would give you a thumbs down . You are inspirational for sure.
Lilly - the wear and damage you have shown would appear in exactly the same way on an ESEE Knive Junglas 2 for EUR 350. It's a pity that Glock doesn't also offer knives made of D2 steel. - KR
For my not small hands the handle is just perfect and sitting very secure,im more than happy with handle, great knife overall.
I miss these 'In Field' tests. Hope you can get out in your woods again now that you're feeling better.
I can't wait for my carbon steel Mora garberg to get here! Thank you for the video Lilly, God bless you sista!
The suggested improvement mentioned at 11:31 is a good point, but there's a counterpoint to be made regarding the handle lacking a finger guard. Many people process wood (like sharpening stakes or making spear points) using a reverse grip (blade facing you) and they use the stronger leverage of their arm's pulling motion to do their cutting strokes. Try this with a knife that has a finger guard protrusion and you'll find it cuts into the webbing of your hand with each motion. So in that respect you will definitely prefer having the handle molded WITHOUT a finger guard.
Good point
i love your videos. LOVE THE AXE destruction part of this video. Hey, it happens!
By the way, thanks to your sharpening video, I am finally getting my good knives all razor sharp, quite easily, too. I have the two big Spiderco, Inc. ceramic whet stones, and have had them for years, but I was just using them wrong. Also, I finally discovered how to clean them easily. Like your channel very much.
Good review !
Love your vids, thanks for sharing. The bearing block is by far the easiest part of a bow drill to make. Try adding a pinch of grass to the indentation you carve on a wooden bearing block to lubricate it and stop it burring out to quickly, also sharpen the bearing block end of your drill to reduce friction. Use as a bearing block will destroy any knife handle quickly, even micarta or ironwood. thanks again. Steve
These destruction test are so sad and so interesting to watch at the same time. It's sad to see what the knife has to take but at the same time these things show exactly what the knife is made of. Very nice. Thanks for showing this. - Matej
Lilly that was brutal! there are not that many knives on the market that can take a battering on a stone - but a good test non-the less.
Danke für den Test. Alles Gute Lilly
outstanding, all that abuse and the knife is still full functional. with some time on coarse and fine wetstones you would not even know it happened. And a finger guard only at front would make it even more awesome
Every knife can fail at some level of destructive testing. But even under Lilly’s tests the knife is still serviceable. Nearly even other UA-cam testing channel had regarded the Mora Garberg as a first hand excellent buschcrafting blade. This- as a buschcrafting knife, it’s terms of abuse are not those of a chopper, wrencher, etc. A true bush craft blade won’t excel in all those situations. How’ve this knife has excelled in multiple tests beyond its stated capability. For its price point it is priceless.
Listen everyone!! , we all know or should know that you dont treat a knife this way, including lilly, but! Shes showing how much quality are in these knives, lets be honest, everyone wants a tough and inexpensive knife as possible, even though there is some that will pay alot more Because they feel that there life is worth more , which i agree and there is some that price is a issue and thats all they can afford at this moment, that being said , if we are honest, The first thought when seeing a mora for the first time with no experience is they look cheap and not trust worthy(plastic) she is just showing that they can take a beating and that gives some people peace of mind and willing to buy after its said and done! Nice review!!! Keep it up! Peace
I used to like my Garberg, but now am disappointed and disillusioned because I realize it won't cut rocks in half.
Hard use "survival" knife with no finger guard is sheer stupidity. Most survival knives have it -- for good reason. Thanks Lilly, love you!
Great video, thanks! One thing about knife handles, though. I agree that while anything that helps improve grip is an improvement, unfortunately grips with finger grooves, etc. don't fit everyone the same way. I have someone locally who shapes knife handles specifically to my hand. If that's a service that's available to bushcrafters in their region, I highly recommend it.
I hate it when people torture Moras. I know they are tough, but they are beautiful, and I love them. I customize them as art projects. Anyone who wants to see just ask.
Safety comes first when it comes to fingerguards! That is absolutely true. I would tell Morakniv the same if I could.
Especially with products like a Garberg and knives that have a full-tang blade in general.
Great Review as always Lilly. Your review of the Cold Steel SRK is specifically why I bought and use it as my main fild carry bushcraft knife and it hasn't field me yet.
Very good review! Was this 14c28n stainless steel which is known to be a very tough stainless steel?
Qu'est ce que ce couteau Modèle Mora Garberg m'a tous de l'aire
D'être une solidité irréprochable !! Et ainsi vraiment très robuste !! 🤠😉👍
Merci de cette revue test j'ai bien aimé la vidéo je like la vidéo et le couteau
Très robuste !! 🙂🤠👍
You should get the Mora Bushcraft Black and try it out. It's a High Carbon Steel knife and better in my opinion than the Garberg. You can buy it with or without the "survival package", which is really only a diamond sharpener and a ferro-rod built onto the sheath!
A survival knife without a proper hilt or guard is not a survival knife, it's a carving knife and as such will happily carve your fingers right down to the bone. I would highly suggest making a new handle and guard with an indent(bearing block) for a fire bow. The steel of this knife is a great compromise of tough/sharp.Also the steel that a knife is made out of is almost meaningless unless it is properly heat treated...that's where Morakniv consistently shines and where brands like cold steel fail. A skilled knife maker would maybe charge 60-100 dollars US to "fix" those problems without damaging the steel and hardness of the knife. I see person after person spending hundreds of dollars on knife after knife. Might be worth it to fix what you have or get knife set up just how you want. I am not talking about Survival Lilly, she is testing stock items and using things to help us make decisions on survival stuff. nice work as always Lilly..thanks.
With this intentional destructive test, what do you do with that knife now? Please do a video on how you restore that knife to it's former condition. Thanks for the great info and video. Johann
Szia Lilly!Angolul nem tudok,de ezt le kell irjam.Te vagy az első aki végre ugyan azokat a hibákat látod benne ami miatt nekem csalódás volt mikor kézbe fogtam.Itt Magyarországon mindenki rajong érte hasonló körökben,én viszont azonnal megváltam tőle.
Nagyon tetszik amit csinálsz,csak igy tovább!
I have 4 moras, Kansbol, Companion Regular Stainless..Companion HD, & My fave the Bushcraft Black in Carbon..Also the SRK San Mai, Kbar 1211, Gerber Prodigy, Glock 81 knife” the cold steel Outdoorsman Lite in German 4116, also one of my faves
Lol, the fast forward parts were funny! Good vid.
I have the Cold Steel GI Tanto and it is A BEAST! Great for batoning & definitely up to rough use in the field.
For wood processing, put in a vice and file down the top swedge so it is not sharp, this will make batoning much more efficient.
Hi Lilly, good video on the Garberg, thanks for sharing, Rock On!
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great video, as usual Lily
I Love the Garberg. This video was hard to watch because I Love the knife so much. But I have to say that I like these videos......it allows Me to see just how far the knife can go. Thank You!
If you like that knife you should check out the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110. It's half the price and from my experience is far Superior. And it comes in either carbon steel or stainless steel.
To everyone hating on this video for "Knife abuse". These kinds of videos simulate YEARS of regular use of a knife. By the time a "regular use" video of a knife 10 years down the road came out, they might not even produce that particular knife anymore. "Knife abuse" is to simulate the conditions of regular use over that same period, but in a short time span. It's astonishing how many people don't get this.
Never in 10 years I will hit my knife with a rock or an axe, I really don't agree with your way of thinking. I do respect your opinion tho.
Northern Canadian my point is that the rock simulates batoning with a wooden baton for 10 years
I concur. Wood doesn't chip metal while batoning the spine; not ever going to happen unless the piece of wood has rock/sand granulates in it somehow. This is why you inspect anything you plan to use as a tool in the bush or anywhere. The whole point is to not destroy your most important tool which is your knife. I'll never be in a situation where I'll baton my knife with a rock, and or another piece of metal. I'll go out of my way to avoid it. In the woods or anywhere for that, my life is in the hands of the knife if it comes down to it, and I want it to last as long as possible. Be smart, and try your hardest to take care of your knife. Your knife should always come first. Just learn about metallurgy, and it'll save you the trouble of wasting money, and ruining your most important tool. However, I would strike flint on the back of a carbon steel knife if I had no other option, and my life, or someone elses depended on it.
How many YEARS of abuse are we talking about?? The three knives I used over my 25 years "in the bush" STILL have their tips and were never beat by a rock or ax, or slammed on a rock! And they don't show the absolute "abuse" shown in the vid of the Mora. SO, I call BS on your view of the knife abuse vid shows long term knife use. BTW, I bought those three knives in the 1970's... SR
Chance Rogers Maybe years of use by an idiot. No person who respects all that goes into making quality tools would behave this way. Otherwise, just set the blade between two steel blocks, then set a narrow block on top the blade,, & places these into a hydraulic press and destroy it. Proves you just threw $100 down the toilet. I quit destroying toys with fireworks while I was in grade school. We learn as we mature. That learning includes understanding what not to do.
You are awesome Lily!
Thanks Lilly, your video's are a powerhouse of useful information.
I really like the way you approach reviewing knives: you are thorough and clear and I like the way you highlight safety. Thanks
I got 10 mora knives! I got 3 mora garberg stainless and 1 mora garberg carbon! The rest are mora companion, Kansbol and the little mora! These knives are dangerously sharp! One of the best bushcraft knives you can get!
Destroy a 100$ knife, you destroy my heart to💔
That exposed tang in the pommel looks like a good striker for fire rod as well.
I think you wore yourself out testing that knife! lol Thanks for your efforts!
a LILY WORK OUT VIDEO! YOU GO GIRL!! This test would be a lot different done by a 250 pound man. Changing the handle means changing the sheath of course. i made a belt clip mod on my ELDRIS.....''wishing Mora would take a hint, too''. That stupid leather strap is a two hand deal, my belt clip is one hand, and works great. Carry the Eldris daily on my fishing boat.
I liked the "high speed Lilly" footage!
Excellent video, thanks for posting, really enjoyed it.
You could 3d print a blank into the place you drilled out for bearing block.and screw together with corby bolts
You are so good at this! Thanks
You killed the Garberg, lol
thats because I am a knife killer Lilly :)
good to see you here love your channel
Lol so funny!! 🌏👋
@@SurvivalLilly if a company will send you a spoon, then you can be a cereal killer!!!🥣🥣🥣
After a not-so-good start, and having taken on board the criticisms, the latest upgraded version of her own knife is superb!
My Mora Garberg serves backup duty to a badass APO1S. 👌
Those little sped up chipmunk noises are great :)
Hi Lilly :)! I admit, since I absolutely love my Garberg, it hurts to see the abuse it gets in your video lol. I do agree on your improvement points though, especially since people will use this blade when everything is wet, they are cold and/or tired, a finger guard and maybe some parts of the handle with the more traditional grippy stuff, would add to the safety.
In my opinion 1 knife would tick all of your boxes: the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140. I would loooove to get your opinion on it!
Great destruction video!
Hmmm, never thought of the bearing block idea. Mora should build that in considering the handle material lends itself to this so well.
I have owned a lot more expensive knives but my Mora Robust has become my favorite knife. I see that Mora has paid attention and given the Garberg a sharper spine. That was my main complaint with the Robust, though not difficult to fix with a grinder or Dremel tool. And it has a high carbon content so the blade stains very easily.
Thank you for taking a very nice video.
I don't have the courage to experiment, I want to take care my knife's blade...
I think this knife is good for beginner's & practitioner's next knife & practice knife after Mora HD.
But Garberg was difficult to use for raw & fat bamboo tree.
Most of Japanese use watter & stone for sharpning, i want to see how do you sharpen Garberg.
I like your out door videos!
Sorry my English is not good, I'm studying English .
Have a nice day!
Nice job on the kniv
i believe Mora now has both stainless and carbon steel versions of this knife. it is on my wish list for sure.
Lilly you crack me up, my wife beats me harder than that. But, a good review, and valid point about the finger guard, have used knives during hurricane aftermath and challenging environments of mud, tree saps and even blood (fish, prey or accidents) and handles can get very slippery. Keep up the good work. dave in Florida
I really value a good finger guard. Too many near-accidents with wet hand! I could not miss your teepee in the background. I haven't seen it in your more recent videos. The focus has been the bug out camp or the river camp. I would enjoy some new videos about the teepee, how it is holding up, how it compares with the bug out camp for comfort, weather protection, security, or durability. Thank you, Lilly!
Good knife test, Lilly. Costing about twice the money as the knife you tested, I like the Benchmade - Bushcrafter 162 Knife, Drop-Point, and it's made right here in Oregon, USA. Great channel.
Great video! Hard to watch the knife abuse at times 😊👍
+Survival Lilly I only have one Mora-made tool, and that is the one that includes a built-in ferro rod, but I must say that it does everything it was made to do, and then some. It's nice to know that certain tools can be pushed beyond their intended use in an emergency. Breaking off the tip turned the Garberg into a diving tool, useful in prying oysters and other shellfish loose from underwater rocks. Perhaps Mora could modify the Garberg design with a lanyard hole that is actually made to serve as a bearing for a bow drill. It certainly wouldn't affect its ability to be used with a lanyard, so why not? Another well-made episode. Stay safe out there. Cheers.
Love mine. Got a Mora basic, Bushcraft Black, Eldridge and now the Garberg. All good value and great performers. My only complaint with all Mora knives is that mine have always come with a micro edge, instead of a true Skandi grind - a personal thing, easily rectified.
informative video, thank you SL!
Thank you for this video. I was trying to decide on a good BC knife to buy as a gift on a limited budget, and without videos like this It would be much harder to decide. For the record I decided to buy this one.
Try adding some black Sugru to the handle & moulding the missing finger guard that you prefer.
Great review. Thanks
So excited for this!
7:53 notice anything wierd?
@David Munir well now I don't even know what was it about.
I couldn't agree more with your suggestion about the finger guard. Good video. Thanks.
+1
They do offer models with finger guards. While those are not full tang, they are pretty good for beginners, and I doubt beginners would miss the full tang. The models with minimal finger guards are actually more usable in my experience.
Consider Mora Robust, or similar if you really need a finger guard.
@Universal Kombat Youre right for most 'knife things' you dont need a guard, but I like a knife to have a tangible guard simply because your hands get really slippery when covered in blood and viscera while field dressing/gutting/skinning game.
They just made a new Garberg.
Still a 10cm blade -I think they will keep this size to keep the knife free-, still the same handle...
but.. it is made out of black carbon steel.
I'm using the "old" garberg myself for a year now.. it nearly cut my finger off some weeks ago, through an aramid glove. I rly love it! I'm going to get me the black Garberg for x-mas. :)
Would like to see you do this test on the Mora Kansbol.
What I take away from this , 1 this tool is very durable, 2 I am a firm believer of finger guard, and 3 after all this abuse the tool could be brought back to its original condition. Well done Lilly. If they had Bushcraft events in the Olympics my vote would be on you
Lilly ignore the trolls. You keep on doing what you are doing. I have learned quite a bit from your videos and I respect what you do. Keep up the good work!
Daniel Fouke
I so agree with you Daniel, you cannot control what people say about you, but you can control how you react to their stupidity! Jen from Downunder 🌏👋
Great video like always. Keep it up Lilly. ;)
keep it up! always a pleasure.
I agree at 11:33. When they make a finger guard on the bottom of the handle, I will buy one.
Thanks for the video, good review. Hope you're well, take care.
Wondering if you have ever tried using American made Buck knives
This got me to never watch your channel again
The steel is just a little bit too soft would be nice to see them run it to 61 HRC
That Mora is a beast!