Beat the Icon: Morakniv vs Alternatives
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- We’ve got a saying here at KnifeCenter: Mora Over Really Anything. For an affordable, yet highly-capable fixed blade, there is no beating a Morakniv. Or is there? kcoti.com/3TBptAM
Made with the same Scandinavian attitude for over a century, Mora Knives epitomize the bushcraft and survival knife genres across their lineup. From the traditional Classic, to the venerable Companion, to the versatile Bushcraft, the essential fixed blade covers the bases while remaining budget-friendly.
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05:44 Beating the Icon
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I know Knifecenter does not carry them. But around here (Switzerland) Hultafors is king. While they do have outdoor knives, they are especially popular as "beater" knives among tradespeople. They are quite similar to Morakniv, but even cheaper.
I have the " twin " Hultafors , with the heavier duty and " mora companion " style more nimble fixed blade on the same sheath! Great outdoor beater knives for the money
Good knife, but here in Sweden, where they both origin from, Hultafors is viewed as a cheaper copy of the original Mora.
AH, but KnifeCenter doesn't sell Hultafors, so that's why they get no mention.
Fiskars make some really nice beater knives too in the same price range imo
Yeah, when I looked them up that was the first thing I thought @@christiankreisel8473
The best part about knives in this price range is there is no reason to limit yourself to just one! I have four or five of the blades on the table. I just love well made budget knives.
In 1999 when i was 5 years old we went to Mora on a vacation and my Father bought me a Morakniv. (Frosts Morakniv 860)
It was the knife i carved my first stick with and the knife that i gutted my first fish with etc.
To this day that knife is still what i bring when i go into the forest or go fishing etc and it has never failed me despite everything i have put it through over the years!
Fun fact: almost every single person in the construction industry in Sweden carries a Mora.
Those are smart people!
@@scottsyoutubeworld1824 Indeed. The hole in the belt clip attaches to a special button with a pocket underneath on the right leg on our trousers
I seem to recall them being equally prevalent in Denmark too, with the colour coded plastic handles (red for carbon steel and blue for stainless, IIRC) being something that stuck in my mind.
My dad swore by the red carbon steel ones (he’s retired now), as he found them easier to get razor sharp than the stainless ones, and although thought that the carbon steel needed to be sharpened more often, he considered it an acceptable trade off.
@@eeyore6527 I recall Moras often being tucked into the deep, narrow pockets on work pants meant for meter-/yardsticks etc.
Correction. Almost every person carries a Mora.
I experimented with a lot of knives in my decades of being an outdoorsmen, survivalist and bushcrafter. I wear a Mora Garberg on my belt and an Eldris around my neck. Those two cover every need I can come up with.
I love the Eldris, too. I think it gets overlooked because people tend to overlook smaller knives in general, but they really are safer for some things. And the Eldris is a great expression of a small/neck knife. I personally love the handle. I haven't found a small knife that has a better handle.
The eldris in unbelievably genius, great knife.
Red Eldris is my neck knife too😊And I don’t need anything else.
Still cheap knives. Not the best in any category. Walmart specials.
Morakniv is a part of every survival kit I have.
One thing I love about Mora is that they also sell several of their knives as blanks. You can make your own handle/sheath and have a "custom" knife without having to make the blade. I've made several and they've all been good for different purposes.
I can also recommend their woodcarving line (the 106 and 120 in specific). They've got a laminated construction with the full scandi grind and feel like way more knife than the money would suggest.
The classic no. 1 stainless is my daily user. It was a blank that I threw in a mango wood handle, with a wood insert sheath wrapped in cheap chrome tanned leather with a dangler.
I think it's interesting that the blades alone are more expensive than some of their knives. You can cut/rip the rubber grip off of one of their cheaper knives to use the blade, and get a better deal.
@@debbiej.2168 yeah, I've definitely thought about doing that. I picked my blanks up from Rockler during a sale, so I was able to come out ahead that way.
Hand carving handles for knives are both fun and makes them art items essentially.
It is hard to beat a Mora design for price. The Kansbol is a model that fits the Hunting and Bush Craft slot with a versatile sheath, handle and blade design. I believe a full tang blade is less important than most consider as necessary.🤔👍
There's no doubt that many folks will never use a knife hard enough that a full tang will be a needed feature. But when there are so many good knives under $50 with full tangs I feel like getting one is a good idea. I consider it one of those "better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" situations.
@@John-tx1wk Even if you added a full tang, you'd still mess up the edge and blade if you started hammering on it, so there's no point in a full tang on something like a Companion. At that point you're not a looking an alternative to a Mora, but just a cheap beater knife. I haven't seen anything beating the Mora within its niche even at 10 times the price of a Companion, not to mention they often have inferior design and build quality.
Major knife collector here. Mostly US made knives. I heard all the raves about Mora’s and decided to get a 2000 first. Loved it. Gifted it to a friend and upgraded to a Garberg. Very happy with my Garberg. Wish I would’ve bought it first. Great knife that will last a very long time.
Hi from Sweden. When I was young the classic Mora was the knife to have. Lack of finger guard resulted in a number of injured fingers. Switched some decades ago to the modern basic Mora or Hultafors. Both at around $6 to $7. Being a farmer, uses them daily for lots of different tasks. Sharpen them when needed. Prefer carbon steel, sharper than stainless. For hunting a pricey knife.
"For hunting a pricey knife."
No. They're still really inexpensive for hunting knives. The cheapest hunting knives I use (and the ones I prefer) are Mora. One hunt, I dressed out and skinned an axis deer, then skinned an elk (what you probably call a moose, but that's not a moose; it's an elk) and it held the edge a lot longer than the price would suggest.
@@immikeurnot i agree with Mike, the Mora and Hultafors to me are tools made for abuse. as for hunting, i like a more premium Helle or Marttinni knife. hunting for me is a lifestyle, and the knife is an important part of the ritual. you just dont understand Swenglish
@@immikeurnotPretty sure the Swedish don't call it moose but something in Swedish.
I know it's "Elch" in German, and google says "Älg" für Swedish.
Mora sets the pace for packing A LOT of fixed blade love into a budget price point. DCA, I hear you about the Garberg but even at $80-90, I believe Mora still delivers on their legacy of thoughtful design, utility, and quality. Regardless, where would the knife world be without Mora keeping everyone honest? Another great Beat The Icon episode. Thnx!
Just scraped meters worth of 3m skateboard tape out of bathroom tiles with a Robust and rolled that 12c so hard the whole belly shines like a secondary bevel, what else on Earth as a knife would you happily put through that task and expect it gets the job done? can't think of any.
Companion for the win! Best Garden knife I own.
I’ve been waiting for this video!!!! I love Moras! I really like you showed the Garberg but didn’t include it in beat the icon. I love that you said, “Outperforms its price”. That’s exactly why the iconic Moras are so love, in my opinion. The Garberg is a great knife, but it belongs in its own category. I’d love to see that video too, when Garberg reaches icon status. I truly think only the Finn knives and the Terrasaur come close to matching this icon. Maybe I’m fangirling a bit. I have several Mora’’s and am always looking for more. Great video!
Years ago I got a carbon Mora Companion Heavy Duty, and it came with me while camping, hiking, doing historical re-enactment so building a XIII century camp, cutting thick ropes, preparing tent wooden spikes, shaping stuff and handles, etc. I had to sharpen it exactly once, it takes just a quick stropping and two drops of random oil to keep going.
I'll probably get another non-HD version with a thinner stock blade to use as a slicer and food prepper, because slicing food is the only thing the thicker HD blade is not that awesome at.
As a Swede, I am biased and I would say nothing beats Mora knives, but if I had to pick one of the others I liked the Marttiini Condor Timberjack. I liked the rustic look on the blade, and it also has a low-key appearance that is similar to Mora. I would pick that one.
I'm happy you showed the old timer heritage knife in there!!! I love mine especially for the price, it's sweet!!!
I love that one - I have to get one. I have had the heritage lockback for a year or so, and it's been great.
I highly recommend it especially for how beefy the knife is and it comes with a very nice leather sheath like I'm surprised they can even sell the thing for that price.
You start using the Mora knife not to risk damaging or wear out your expensive luxury knife. Next day you have a nice expensive knife well protected in the bottom of a drawer..
Love the concept and format of these Beat the Icon series.
My 12 year old son has had his mora companion for 2 years now , im going to buy him that Gerber as his next fixed blade , great shape for fishing and hunting plus that 7cr is going to be perfect for him learning how to sharpen a blade ( over the scandi grind on his mora ) thanks for the inspiration DCA!
I love my Companion for hiking. Talked about it a little on one of my videos; "Seeking Fall Colors".
This is the really elaborate version of the answer to my recent question of "stash knife". 😂 Thanks DCA!
If you want a unbreakable Mora knife. Go for a Mora Robust. It can’t be beat, on par with the Hultafors Grov kniv. Monster knifes.
Just busted up some firewood with my bushcraft black. Can't beat it.
My first Mora was the Clipper which rarely gets mentioned these days. Anyhow, I absolutely love it. It was my first carbon steel blade and I was amazed at how it cut through wood like butter. I own several Mora’s now.
another suggestion:
cold steel roach belly
the current version now has a hard plastic sheath as opposed to the old nylon one.
I had a small version of the mora nr 2 when I grew up, got it when I was like 6 and it felt quite nice to work with. Made it feel nostalgic when I got a nr 2 as an adult
I LOVE my Mora Companion in stainless! I actually have 3 of them because they are so convenient and affordable.
The Odenwolf W1 in D2 with Scandi grind is a competitor. I have one and I'm very happy with it.
I have about five of them from Amazon, for the house, garage, toolbox, camp bag and vehicles. So handy.
Love Moras, always have one in my pack!
I have been using a Cold Steel Pendleton Lite Hunter for years with zero problems. I hunt small game up to whitetail deer and just love this knife. I had a leather sheath made for mine which was my preference, but the included molded sheath is very serviceable too.
May I also suggest J-P Peltonen's Sissipuukko M07. 80CrV2. The sheath design is top notch with its rubber roller, that stops the knife from falling out at any angle. The handle is super ergonomic and its size is just right. I love using it whenever in the woods, paired with the Skrama 240.
Boker also makes a nearly identical knock-off of the mora companion for ten bucks but I've never tried it. Mora is hard to beat! I keep one in each of my vehicles and in my tackle box. They even make one model with a cork handle so it floats, but I've never tried it. I love the grip of the standard companion. They are also very light. When doing woodsy stuff I wear a much better knife but keep one in my pack. They are so inexpensive I don't worry about it getting covered in pine sap or anything. When I was 12 years old 42 years ago I bought the smaller version of the #2 shown with the red birch handle for 2 dollars. It lived in my tackle box for many years in a salt water environment and has cut a lot of bait. Its still good as new! I keep it on my desk and use it for mundane tasks like opening packages so I don't dull my more expensive knives.
I have both the Cold Steel Finnhawk, Finn Bear, and Mora Companion. The Cold Steel Finnhawk is my favorite.
Mora's are great, but I prefer the Cold Steel Finnwolf. Another Cold Steel you could have included is the canadian belt knife. I was surprised by mine when I bought it. It is low cost but it's razor sharp and easy to use. The SRK-C is another great choice especially if you need it for a little harder use. Great job DCA and Thomas.
Love my Mora’s I carry a companion everyday. I think I have 5 or 6 of them now. Both stainless and carbon. I’ve given them as gifts to other “knife” guys and they all like them. I’ve given my 3 kids Mora Eldris and told them to throw it in their car because it is so handy. But my fav. has to be the chisel point. I keep it in my wood working shop and put it on when I walk in. It’s so handy in the shop and it’s been used “hard” To me, you just can’t beat them.
2:37 Nice save there 😂
I’ve got my grandfathers vintage erikksen mora. He was a Swedish carpenter. I’ve got a bunch of the modern ones, cheap enough to have one everywhere I might need one.
My Mora Companion hangs on my work bench (in the garage) via the keyhole on the back of the sheath. Always in reach and always easily popped onto my belt for yard work.
I keep a Mora Companion in my day hike pack. I take a Mora Bushcraft Black for extended backpacks and camping. I use a Mora Classic for a back yard/shop project knife. I would like to get a bunch of fixed blades, but I just keep thinking, "Why? I have a Mora for everything."
The Gerber Spine clip is made to go on a backpack waist belt, that's why it's so big.
I like how you make the transition from Bushcraft to more American style and also tactical knives all marketing aside many knives can serve as you're one knife I also like the way that you compare without saying one is bad or one is better than the other because you bring up the pros and cons of the different types of metal
Mora has the scandigrind & that grind is for me mainly from the Sami People living in Finnamark(North of Sweden, Finland & Norway). They are reindeer herders. These days there is a tendancy called Bushcraft for people doing outdoor activities. I've seen many historical videos from the Norway National Librairy showing Sami's way of living & it's obvious that this specific grind works much better when living in the Wild. Full grind with secondary bevel works well for cooking froots, vegetables & curtings cardboard, but the Sami had none of these.
I think that reindeer herders usually carry a lapinpuukko and leuku. The difference between lapinpuukko and other puukkoknives is the shape of the handle. All puukkoknives has scandigrind and scandigrind is not exclusive to Sami people knives. I don't know is that what you meant but that how I understood it.
Yay for blades on a Tuesday! I love my moras but I like sharpening a hollow grind more. The scandi requires removing steel across the whole bevel
I really liked this video. Very informative. I'd like to see a similar one, but comparing the MORA Garberg to other knives in the same price range.
My favorite outdoor combo is the Mora 2000 knife, and an old Leatherman supertool the kind they stopped making. The Mora 2000 is the kitchen knife and GP knife. And the Leatherman is for mostly fishing related purposes. Like if I need a set of pliers to remove hooks from a fish. But also for any ad hock repair that may be needed.
Congrats, DCA! 🎉 What a cool knife. I hope there will be more DCA knives in the future!
My favorite thing about the bushcraft black is the light weight. Great for backpacking.
Mora is like Victorinox: better than the price suggests and does what's needed. There may be better cutlery out there even for better prices, but personally i'm totally happy with my Eldris and Companion (and Swisschamp) to search around for anything else.
Yeah, Victorinox is what I recommend, if I get the question of “first chef’s knife for home cooks”.
Sure, there are better kitchen knives out there, but for a very affordable price, you get a good knife that will serve you well for years and you can always buy something “fancier” later on, if you get really into home cooking and can afford one…).
If you choose the fibrox hilt version, you can arguably put a Victorinox in the dishwasher too (if you can place them securely, so they don’t rattle around). When I got a dishwasher, I chose one with a top drawer that allowed me to place a Victorinox securely, edge up and I didn’t notice any difference in dulling and performance when compared to the hand washing I used before.
Bahco makes a Mora Companion clone for about half the price. I have a few of them. Great, cheap knives. Also got a 5Cr15MOV Gerber full tang tactical/general-purpose knife for about US$15 on sale that was a great buy.
The correct way is .More-Ah-Kneeve' (Morakniv). You are super close buddy!
Morakniv all the way. I have four of them. No 1, 511, Pro-C Carbon and Kansbol. Knives that can do any knife task you will ever need. 🎸🔪
The Pro C is a very good knive IMHO. It carves well and just an every day user.
I'v used Mora knives for 20+ years. They take and hold an edge with the best knives. I put an edge on them with a Work Sharp and then blue the blade. Along with taking an edge, they have a hard backbone that is perfect for popping the ribs at the sternum. Great field knife!
Also not shown were BPS knives. They have some great Bushcraft knives that don't break the bank. Carbon steel and some models with stainless options too.
because KC doesn’t sell them. also BPS uses kinda shit steel. they use a version of basic 420 for their stainless and only a 1066 carbon steel.
@@acid6urns I have had no issues with the blades I have from them. They also started using 14c28n.
BPS’ 1066 variant is a spring steel… it’s actually pretty good in use and sharpens pretty easily. I have the adventurer, I have beat the living crap out of it, made feather sticks, some food prep (though I have other knives better for food), chopped and I have never chipped or rolled the blade. It strops back nicely to a sharp edge. I have a companion and an Eldris Light for backups.
@@IGmeanwell ‘spring steel’ is irrelevant and mean’s essentially nothing about the actual performance. all that means is that steel is used to make springs, which even things like 1084 and 1095 as well as 5160 are.
Looks similar to Suomi Puukko Knives from next door. Got one of those with a bone handle and silver fittings. Popular item for tourists to pick up there.
It was a little more expensive but I bought a gerber gator fixed blade for a hunting knife. Sharp out of package, drop point saber grind, full grippy handle. Fiskar type plastic/nylon sheath, USA built. Great little camp/hunter blade.
Ah yeah! Moras are excellent because they are a thin blade, so many knives are just to thick for practice woods use. If I want a thicker knife the terrasaur is perfect. Any thicker I just don’t need for my needs. Always love the fixed blade videos! Thanks
Maybe worth mentioning Cold Steel Finn Wolf folder: the triad lock makes it a serious competitor to the fixed blades. 3.38” blade with a true Scandi grind and a reversible pocket clip, it’s my camping go to.
Yes, worth a mention being probably the only folder of that type, at least that I know of.
I have a couple of them and carry one almost every day., both at work and as a backup out in the woods I've used them for all kinds of tasks including opening boxes, making fine cuts on carpentry projects, slicing cheese, and batoning smaller pieces of firewood. Although edge retention is not great, the lock makes it stout enough that it can do basically any normal fixed blade task. It's a great pocket option.
The largest Mora Classic has always been my do everything knife. Unfortunately the blade of the latest model is only 13.5 cm while it is used to be over 15 cm which makes quite a difference for some tasks. Not sure if it's a redesign of No 3 or if there used to be a lager model. Bought a Pathfinder to compensate and it a bit larger again and thicker blade, but not full tang.
I miss the Ganzo G806 and G807 in this collection. Different blade design (flat/sabre) but in the same class.
Over the years I used nearly every of the different Morakniv types, but my favourite is still the Mora 2000 or the following profile ground Bushcraft Forest and the Kansbol.
Stainless steel mora does not sharpen up as much as I like. But I like the knives and bought two carbon steel ones when I saw a ridiculously cheap sale price on them. I have not used the two new ones yet because the first mora keeps going and going. The two carbon steel ones are just sitting in my bug out bag.
hi from norway. i have used the Mora kniv for probably 20 years, and i can say with confidence that the Hultafors HVK is definitely a step up.
I really like a lot of Moraknivs lineup, the new series they've launched is great also.
The Kansbol is fantastic and is basically the same as the "outdoors man" from Böker but for a third of the price.
My favorite is the Mora Kansbol for one main reason: weight -strengh balance. Its a bit unfortunate that weight was not a factor in D.C.A's comparison here. Cause the tough construcrion, the low price and the very easy to carry low weight is the trible strike, that send the other companies packing...
I was surprised to see cold steel on the list! I usually think of their crazier designs so it’s great to see them here!
My friend, I love your channel keep up the great work...I will be ordering a few companions in high carbon soon. I had 16 moras at one time. When I split with my ex... she stole all but 1 mora, a few hultifors, a few other similar knives, a custom made kephart. Ouch, yea that hurt... a condor bushcraft parang...the green handle one. My old hickory knife, my tramintino machete, a and a few pocket knives costing about 400 dollars. Yea, I miss my mora compaions
My close to 10 year old gardening knife is a Mora Companion with an orange handle/sheath.
I really like that united cutlery knife and case. Next one I get for sure
I have the Schrade SCHF31S (partially serrated version) and I really like it. But I don't think I'd compare it to my Mora Basic or Mora Companion. 🤷🏻♂️
That red wooden handle no 2 is iconic.
There are some very good knives out by Oden Wolf, with hollow scandi grind German steel and great cost point
Great presentation. I have several Mora knives. Love them. I also have many other knives. The Timberjack with its 90’ spine is nice, but the sheath is not good. The inexpensive Odenwolf scandi grind is nice for the money 😊 I do have several Marttiini knives that are great for the money. 😊
For me its Companion and the Garberg (both in stainless). Sadly the Companion HD handle is slightly bigger than the normal one which fits my hand better. It just feels right but would prefer the thicker blade of the HD. For a carbon steel knife i have a Terävä 110.
Im not sure if i should go for a full scandi grind on the Garberg/Terava.
BPS knives from Ukraine actually do beat Mora at their own game, at least in most cases. They don't compete in the ultra-low end, plastic handle and sheath, but they have lots of great options under $50. They are much better for bigger, full tang blades and they have really nice leather sheaths. They are also the sharpest knives, right out of the box, that I've ever found.
I love my BPS knife. It's really the reason I don't have a Mora.
Something I feel doesnt always get mentioned with Moras is their weight, or lack thereof. I know most know this but just doesnt seem to get talked about. Vast majority of people will never need a full tang heavy survival knife. The companion for the price and weight to durability and use-ability is worth having in every hiking, camping, backpacking, bug out, truck, whatever bag you can think of. I have and use the bushcraft mora as the thickness and 3/4 tang is absolutely stout enough to handle a ridiculous amount of beating while still not being ridiculously heavy.
I always go for the Mora Basic 511. I have maybe 6 or 7 of them for different purposes.
We also use them in the Swedish military (Morakniv 2000) Really handy when splitting firewood for example
Fun video. It truly is hard to beat all of the values the different Moras offer. I do like the Cold Steel SRK-C, and the Ontario SP5. 👍
I got me a Mora as kind of a goof think it is the Companion was on sale for like $12 one of the best little knives I have ever owned yes it takes a little work to keep it tuned up but who cares tje wife even ended up with one as well
I have owned the Bushcraft Black Survival Knife by Morakniv for almost a year now. I've owned several other brands and the Bushcraft Black Carbon Steel Blade is the best bang for your buck. I see all these other wanna bees buying 300-700 handmade knives. It doesn't matter what knife you buy if you don't know how to use it. The Bushcraft Black is ideally the best for practicality and affordability.
I'm leaning toward the Condor Terrasaur. I have other Condor knives and really appreciate what they bring to the market. The one knife I'll consider owning are the Marttiini knives. I see them in catalogs all the time and they are easy to look at. Can definitely see the quality built into them.
All very good knives, I got my eye on a Buck Lite Max II with gut hook, I would like a 12" overall length small Gladius style larg knife, I like both edges sharpened
I have the Mora Companion and Gerber Spine, I have used the Mora extensively in bushcraft/camp setting but the Spine seems a bit out of place doing that.
For those wanting a cheap alternative leather sheath for the Ontario sp1. The Kabar USMC leather sheaths will fit and fit absolutely perfectly. Even the snap closes and locks up really well. Highly suggest it. For less than $20 off Amazon you can't go wrong.
Bps knives also sells a few sizes of leather sheath in a slightly different style for roughly the same price.
Some decades ago in Finland Mora was called as the Swedish weapon of mass destruction. Everybody had one, and in case of some intoxicated hot head wanted to argue, opponent quite often found the Mora sticking from side of him.
I was looking for a full tang Mora "replacement" (I have the Companion) and ordered the Beavercraft BSH3 Nightfall from Amazon (Made in Ukraine)
It's still lightweight, about the same stock thickness as the Mora but a little more length and width in the blade & comes with a nice leather sheath 👍
I use to have the Mora Clasics but I use Fällkniven A1 today
I have the Mora Companion HD. The Hultafors Craftsman HD is a good alternative if a little beefier. The handle is longer and the blade feels thicker, but it probably isn't. It works for everything from sharpening carpenter's pencils to cleaning fish to making tent stakes. The Marttiini Lynx is just the old classic Rapala filleting knife with a skandi blade. I got my first Marttiini fillet knife in 1977 and I'll always own one.
The Old Hickory Fish and Small Game Kephart is anything but a fish and small game knife, but if you want a good camp knife their 7" butcher knife works great. It also works great for slicing meat -- imagine that.
I'm grateful that we have such a good selection of quality knives that aren't expensive to choose from. I guess I'll pick up another one.
Enjoy 😊
This video is my dream! Bushcraft and cheap! I don’t think the Companion can be beat. But the Marttinni brand impressed me. I thought they were pricey! The terrasaur is my recommendation for a more robust option. My daughter carries my mora know. Thinking of an HD version for a bag-knife. TBH, I’d take a chance with anything on the table!
I have several Martinis and they are ok knives. My biggest issue with them that they allways but lackuer on wooden handles but you can allways sand it off.
Im working as a carpenter in SW, so per year om buying 3-4 st. mora knives. Im even not sharpening em just using until they are ok , and later buying new one.And using em everywhere from pencil sharpening, el cabels cleaning....and sometimes I even use it instead of a wood chisel lol
I wonder how they manage to keep the prices so low. From material perspective they are good/decent and generally as structure they are able to take a lot of beating, yet they are cheap. I don’t complain about it but at that price for some companies it’s the cost of the box😂. Thumbs up from me
Enjoyed the content DCA. I own a few Cold Steel knives. They also offer great value for the money. I'm definitely interested in the Martini with the curly birch handle. But what I would really like to see is a "can you beat the Mora Garburg".
Another Cold Steel that gives big Mora vibes is the Peace Maker II and III (different sizes), they are full tang like the Garberg and have a similar grind to the Kansbol (and cheaper than both), and I think has a pretty neat sheath design (knife can be inserted either way and has a clip that can be rotated and flipped), potentially an upgrade from the Companion's sheath depending on how you want to use it.
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I did like the presentation of the Condor.
And right at the end, was it the Schrader Tactical?
That's quite a presentation.
I am very drawn to something like the Garburg or the Kansbol...
They are high on my list to expand my collection,
But the Condor Terrasaur? And that Schrade...
Tempt.
I also did like the semi uniqueness of the Gerber Spine.
I might consider it for my vest knife for my kayak...
I had one I loved, but, alas, no longer, and I'm shopping for its replacement.
DCA and gang, I like these comparisons. You are right about hanving to put hands on a kinfe to determine feel. Having said that, I'm still looking for an EDC fixed blade and would like to see comparisons for that. Think ESSE. My goal is to find a flat grind, drop point, not a bluky grip I can tuck IWB to keep it out of the way. Currently, I carrry a Benchmade mini Barrage 3" blade so that seems to work. Would love to see comparisons. Oh, no more that $120 range. These prices are getting silly. I want it for running, biking and again EDC use. Take care.
Dollar for dollar it's basically impossible to beat the Mora Companion. I have at least three that I can think of. But if I could only choose one of the knives on the table it would be hard to not pick the Terrasaur based on personal experience. It's just a great all-around knife. If you have used both the Companion and Terrasaur you will know what I mean when I say there's just tasks you will do with the Terrasaur that you won't do with the Companion. And the Terrasaur loses nothing with that added toughness and durability.
Check out the Flissa D2 scandi. At $20 it wrecks any mora. And I was a mora guy.
I order Mora blades and make handels for them many blades have a 3/4 tang, almost the full length of the handel, very tough.
I wish Mora would start making a flat grind even if it added cost. Great materials but I fell out of love with the Scandi grind after an extended trapping trip. Field sharpening was a pain due to all the metal you have to remove and it's a poor skinner and bait processor. Fantastic for wood though.
G'day DCA & Thomas. Great comparison & alternatives with competing prices. We also feel that Hultaford would be a worthy competitor including its sheath. Thought we throw that out there for you to dwell on.! Also does the Old Hickory Fish & Small Game has anything to do with Ontario Knife.?? Excellent show as always. Thomas is a bit quiet for this segment. Cheers from Australia.