Thanks a lot for taking the time to create such a thoughtful and positive review about the Lok! Hope that it continues to serve you well for years to come. Warmest regards from the knife factory in Mora, Sweden.
I am sure it will! Btw, one thing I forgot to mention, is that the slightly smaller scales will help me control and feel the knife better when using winter gloves. Really love this knife already.
I have a hard time understanding how ANYONE would pay that much for the materials being used in this knife. I can get a full custom in CPM-3V for less than what your paying for in a knife using only 12c27. Even the Garberg in 14C28N is going to have better performance. Cool knife, but about 2x as expensive as it should be.
For me it's not totally fair to compare big brands like Morakniv to small shop/craftsman. A small shop/craftsman sells the knives directly, while big brands have distributor and wholesale prices that "eat" probably half of the money of the selling price. There are several other Nordic brands like Helle, Karesuando, Buslleto to name a few, sell outdoor knives in the 150-200€ with the same steel. They are targeting a price range already crowded with house name brand. its going to interesting to see what his line will evolve and adapt to that segment
@@JPMGRILOPT yes but do not forget what big Brand like Mora are not custom makers and the production cost are lower because they produce knife on industrial scale
@@TH-rj4ds The smallest one will be around £100 at best when it goes on sale in the UK, probably more. I've been collecting since being a kid, more so the past 15yrs. You can't help but see patterns in the prices as time goes on, the one in the video is going for $300 in Canada, that's £184 here. Don't get me wrong, Mora's are great knives, especially Garbergs and i'd rec'd one to anyone, just not this one.
The whole appeal of morakniv was that they have high quality knives at a very reasonable price. This knife is indeed beautiful and no doubt high quality, but at over $200 it's just another high end piece of gear that I can't justify spending my money on, especially when my Bushcraft Black will get the exact same job done.
I've never broken any of my stick tang moras, especially not the heavier duty versions or Kansbol. Those are way cheaper than even the Garberg, and have the same steel as these new ones, at a 10th the price. Even the Garberg with better steel, is cheaper. These knives look great but are idiotically priced. Don't support them for ripping off people with budget materials.
@RalphTGP I'm comparing its price to other Mora knives in the same company, so it has nothing to do with wages anywhere. Two normal Mora knives have more steel than one full tang new knives. The Garberg has a better Steel and can also have a leather sheath Even comparing to other Mora knives, the price increase is extreme, and is a rip off
While doing the "Ten Tors" 35 mile walk on Dartmoor (England) in 1971 I found a Sandvik knife. Sorry for the person who lost it. But the best knife ever, a lovely wooden handle and all I have ever needed.
Fallkniven isn’t made in Sweden like Mora is. Fallkniven has zero heritage unlike Mora. Garberg is made by robots with a cheap sheath. But yeah, I’m very happy there are options!
@@escapetherace1943 I have about 300 fixed blades. The Garberg is an ok knife imo , but the prices on these are rediculous. Wood handles are a no-go for me anyways.
@@ketodad I like wood handles but ash is cheap, and sandvik 12c literally costs cents on the dollar a pound, much less recycled material. These kind of stupid stunts make me debate even buying other items from them ever again, lol....
Yes, that tendon thing affects some of my family and possibly me in time. My family are from the Hebridies a common place to go viking by Scandinavians in the old days- so we have some of that blood in our veins too. It used effect my uncle terribly and his hand would lock into a claw almost. A wee dram usually helped though.
I'd have probably chosen that over the mora garberg if only for the aesthetic of the wood... but I have the garberg so unless it gets lost or broken I'm happy with it. To be honest, a swiss army knife does enough for me most of the time.
Beautiful knife mr andreas, congratulations, im glad to see you smile like a child with his new toy, but.... where is the lovely campfire and chocolate cofee to celebrate it ???? Always that i see your videos, if there is not see the campfire and the chocolate cofee in the scene, something valuable is gone, its absolutly confortable and homely atmosphere to see.
Very nice! I like that they put the little speed bump to help prevent the hand from sliding up on to the edge when you're cold and wet. For the handles, I'd hit them with a wire wheel and then coat them with pine tar. Nothing better for wood handles, especially if they're going to be out in the wilds.
They priced it out of what I personally would feel comfortable paying. Especially when we look at what else it available in the sub $100 range that would be comparable in quality.
Husker Du from the Texas Hill Country!. My Morfar was from Garsas. I've been to Dalarna to visit relatives. I've had Mora knives since I was 6 years old. I use a rasp and sand paper to make finger grooves on my handles. I have a Morakniv hatchet. It works great.
This knife in Carbon steel would be something :) Still uses my Gandpa's old Classic Mora from the 60s, fulltang red handle, and it becomes more beautiful as it ages, and it can handle any beating, and still bounce back. If dull, one can sharpen it on a stone, then strap it on jeans or a belt and its scary edgy again.
Enjoyed the presentation of knife. Had been looking for a bushcraft knife to give as a gift. Seems useful and attractive in it's simplicity. Thank you for sharing the specifics
Nice videos👍 got a ton of moraknifes, teraava jakaripukkos etc, the garberg and the eldris is those i use the most. Looking to make a double sheat for the garberg and the eldris in leather or kydex..
I just got my Helle utvaer knife in the mail. It is similar to yours, it has same size blade with a Scandi blade and full tang. And its from Norway, land of the Viking. Really like the knife.
The knife you have seems to be stainless steel blade but the moralok sites show a black blade. Can u share link to your knife or exact model brand? Thanks
I love my Moras, but my ESEE's are far and away a better value for the money. Better steel, better materials, better warranty, better attention to detail. No Mora made of some mystery stainless steel is worth $240.
The still image for your video title made me think: "That looks like one very happy Norseman." 😉 Nice knife, and I hope you show us the bog-oak scales you make for it!
I Have carried a Mora companion for years, I think the only time I damaged one was belting it with a roofing hammer when I tried to split some dried hardwood at camp (my fault) I only took the tip of the knife off I have given several mora knives to friends as I would trust my life to one.
for people concerned with price, you can get moraknivs for 20 or 30 dollars/euro. It probably isn't the same quality as the lok, but my mora that i got for cheap still works excellent
The issue is not the price 'for a Mora", but there are knives with better steel for less, or about the same as the new Mora. I would love to have a couple of these new products, but dollars are tight right now.
Trevligt inslag Björn! Du får göra en egen "viking variant" av morakniven med eldstål, sjödränkt svartek och impregnerat med linolja och tjära och be sedan Mora tillverka din norska vikingakniv! Trevlig helg! Hälsningar från Sverige!
399th like, That's a outstanding knife & video Bjørn! Awesome spirited, happy to see a brother happy👍🏽👍🏽 All I'm going to say on prices is this, It's true what you said about China!!! Viking disease? I understand the arthritis.... Hands worn out & joints ache after so long, I noticed warmth helps drastically for issues like that at least I think in my case it does, maybe try warmer gloves like our Norwegian ancestors had? It helped my hands in winter snow regions better than thinner gloves for grip, you just have to do less take more time to do things is all. Well I wanted to say I wish you & them all who see bestest tidings & blessings sincerely always, sincerely this lil Viking bushcraft Brethren ~Paul
Like everything about the new Moras - except the price. Don't mind paying more for a knife (I have plenty of really expensive ones) but there are a lot of strong competition where they put this serie. Since I'm a collector I probably will grab more than one of these (been eying the outdoor cooking knife) but will be interesting to see how successful they will be - or if we will see a sudden price drop.
Is there a small secondary bevel on this scandi grind knife, as it is on the Mora Garberg? I would like to see a Mora knife in the same series, with full flat grind.
I own several Mora's and I love them! When the Garberg came out I thought it was a little expensive. But I have to admit it's a great knife and I would buy another one if something happened to this one! I like the looks of the new one but I don't think it's really worth the money!
I love the new line up....but then I'm well known in the community for trying to buy Mora one knife at a time. I will have one as soon as i can buy one here
At the price, ferro rod, dangler and ferro loop should be included. I belive the price is too high, fans are not expecting a "race to the bottom" with prices, but rather prices that reflect the product. I see nothing in this range that reflects the price point at this stage. The knife looks nice, but not special. Thanks for sharing this so quickly Bjorn 👍🏻
An amazing knife that slips under the radar of the "bushcraft community" (I have some bushes in the backyard too, but I wouldn't call them a community), because it isn't an axe. Cheers!
What is the price in USA dollar amount? I liked the video settings very much. Thank You & looking forward to a detailed knife review! (a great looking knife!)
Very nice knife! I want one. I had one and loved it bit lost it in the woods going through some very thick stuff... mine was carbon steel... and not too hard but super easy to sharpen...
The Mora Laplander 95 is a full-tang stainless knife (and blade blank). It came out years ago. Regarding these new knives, I can't get beyound the high prices they are asking for them. But, I wish them well.
its mora very nice looks like a great outdoor knife I'll buy but little expensive for what it is but it's not produced in China so I'm willing to pay because mora has given me alot of quality knifes for a cheap price alot of time in woods with my family and never any problems in the end it's your skill level more than a knife its nice to see some positive in the world just a guy with a new knife 😊
Nice knife. I agree with you Bjorn, about the lack of an attached fire starter. I also dislike the short handle lengths on many US knives. I wear EU Size 12 gloves-with the tips cut off-for my work as a carpenter; and when gardening, shooting or hunting. Cheers from NZ.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to create such a thoughtful and positive review about the Lok! Hope that it continues to serve you well for years to come. Warmest regards from the knife factory in Mora, Sweden.
I am sure it will! Btw, one thing I forgot to mention, is that the slightly smaller scales will help me control and feel the knife better when using winter gloves. Really love this knife already.
$240 is disgustingly expensive.
@@DisdainusMaximus you can get a lionsteel knife in M390 for less
@@Wanderingsamurai_life Yes, and those are way better. Their sheaths are way nicer as well. This new line by Mora is just a shitty cash grab.
Those are 50$ knives. You’re drunk Mora.
I have a hard time understanding how ANYONE would pay that much for the materials being used in this knife. I can get a full custom in CPM-3V for less than what your paying for in a knife using only 12c27. Even the Garberg in 14C28N is going to have better performance. Cool knife, but about 2x as expensive as it should be.
Yeah, i agree. A nice Helle, Brisa or similar with, a beautiful curly birch handle with better or similar steel (12c27) can be bought for less.
For me it's not totally fair to compare big brands like Morakniv to small shop/craftsman. A small shop/craftsman sells the knives directly, while big brands have distributor and wholesale prices that "eat" probably half of the money of the selling price. There are several other Nordic brands like Helle, Karesuando, Buslleto to name a few, sell outdoor knives in the 150-200€ with the same steel. They are targeting a price range already crowded with house name brand. its going to interesting to see what his line will evolve and adapt to that segment
@@JPMGRILOPT yes but do not forget what big Brand like Mora are not custom makers and the production cost are lower because they produce knife on industrial scale
It feels like a scam that is preying on the loyalty of their base. For this steel and handle material, it could be maybe 100.
@@TH-rj4ds The smallest one will be around £100 at best when it goes on sale in the UK, probably more. I've been collecting since being a kid, more so the past 15yrs. You can't help but see patterns in the prices as time goes on, the one in the video is going for $300 in Canada, that's £184 here.
Don't get me wrong, Mora's are great knives, especially Garbergs and i'd rec'd one to anyone, just not this one.
The whole appeal of morakniv was that they have high quality knives at a very reasonable price. This knife is indeed beautiful and no doubt high quality, but at over $200 it's just another high end piece of gear that I can't justify spending my money on, especially when my Bushcraft Black will get the exact same job done.
I've never broken any of my stick tang moras, especially not the heavier duty versions or Kansbol.
Those are way cheaper than even the Garberg, and have the same steel as these new ones, at a 10th the price.
Even the Garberg with better steel, is cheaper.
These knives look great but are idiotically priced. Don't support them for ripping off people with budget materials.
Exactly
You'd be better off buying a mora blank, a pin of the correct size, some glue, and doing it yourself
for 200 there are plenty of other options.
@RalphTGP I'm comparing its price to other Mora knives in the same company, so it has nothing to do with wages anywhere.
Two normal Mora knives have more steel than one full tang new knives.
The Garberg has a better Steel and can also have a leather sheath
Even comparing to other Mora knives, the price increase is extreme, and is a rip off
While doing the "Ten Tors" 35 mile walk on Dartmoor (England) in 1971 I found a Sandvik knife. Sorry for the person who lost it. But the best knife ever, a lovely wooden handle and all I have ever needed.
When simplicity becomes art, when art becomes so expensive it becomes unaffordable it becomes useless for the task it was design for.
Insane price, they can keep it. Over $400 Canadian.
I can get a Fallkniven A1 pro for that price ! Garberg is a better knife , Imo. than this.
Fallkniven isn’t made in Sweden like Mora is. Fallkniven has zero heritage unlike Mora.
Garberg is made by robots with a cheap sheath.
But yeah, I’m very happy there are options!
@@ketodad the garberg is pretty shitty (I hate mine) and it's a better knife. Imagine paying for this new mora
LOL
@@escapetherace1943 I have about 300 fixed blades. The Garberg is an ok knife imo , but the prices on these are rediculous. Wood handles are a no-go for me anyways.
@@ketodad I like wood handles but ash is cheap, and sandvik 12c literally costs cents on the dollar a pound, much less recycled material. These kind of stupid stunts make me debate even buying other items from them ever again, lol....
Nice to catch you live online! Hello from Texas USA
It' s the little things that can bring much joy.
Yes, that tendon thing affects some of my family and possibly me in time. My family are from the Hebridies a common place to go viking by Scandinavians in the old days- so we have some of that blood in our veins too. It used effect my uncle terribly and his hand would lock into a claw almost. A wee dram usually helped though.
I'm a long time Mora fan. This new line of wooden handled bushcraft knives are great looking.
I could tell you liked the knife. You were grinning through the whole video. Enjoy. Have a blessed day.
I'd have probably chosen that over the mora garberg if only for the aesthetic of the wood... but I have the garberg so unless it gets lost or broken I'm happy with it. To be honest, a swiss army knife does enough for me most of the time.
Beautiful knife mr andreas, congratulations, im glad to see you smile like a child with his new toy, but.... where is the lovely campfire and chocolate cofee to celebrate it ????
Always that i see your videos, if there is not see the campfire and the chocolate cofee in the scene, something valuable is gone, its absolutly confortable and homely atmosphere to see.
"I didn't check the price, I just ordered the knife." Must be nice to do things like that:)
Yes, it is.
Bjorn … you always manage to put a
smile on my face.
Oh I'll be getting one of those and adding it to my Mora collection haha. Love their products
It’s look awesome, bit pricey but if lasts a life time and it is made in Sweden 👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers Bjorn
Very nice! I like that they put the little speed bump to help prevent the hand from sliding up on to the edge when you're cold and wet. For the handles, I'd hit them with a wire wheel and then coat them with pine tar. Nothing better for wood handles, especially if they're going to be out in the wilds.
They priced it out of what I personally would feel comfortable paying. Especially when we look at what else it available in the sub $100 range that would be comparable in quality.
Can you do a video on how you care for your gear, like knife sharpening, gear storage, any waterproofing, etc?
Husker Du from the Texas Hill Country!. My Morfar was from Garsas. I've been to Dalarna to visit relatives. I've had Mora knives since I was 6 years old. I use a rasp and sand paper to make finger grooves on my handles. I have a Morakniv hatchet. It works great.
This lookslike a winner specifically withe my big hands ✋️
Really nice. I want one. Mora knives are simple perfection. Thanks for the video.
This knife in Carbon steel would be something :) Still uses my Gandpa's old Classic Mora from the 60s, fulltang red handle, and it becomes more beautiful as it ages, and it can handle any beating, and still bounce back. If dull, one can sharpen it on a stone, then strap it on jeans or a belt and its scary edgy again.
Simplicity of a necessary object that offers many uses
Enjoy your new found utility knife
As it brings the joy to you
Enjoyed the presentation of knife. Had been looking for a bushcraft knife to give as a gift. Seems useful and attractive in it's simplicity. Thank you for sharing the specifics
Glad to help. Some say it's expensive, and maybe it is, but I like it a lot.
I have a mora Elk. The scales are Elk horn made by Erick frost old knife but love it
I use Enzo trapper n690 . And this mora is going to be in my kit
That certainly is a beautiful looking knife.
Yes, one of the few things that gets me all excited like a little boy : a new blade ;-)
3:53 Nice bevel on that knife. Very elegant.
I like the knife I will definitely be ordering myself one thank you for sharing
Clean and purposeful blade I like it!
But on the cheap side !
Nice videos👍 got a ton of moraknifes, teraava jakaripukkos etc, the garberg and the eldris is those i use the most. Looking to make a double sheat for the garberg and the eldris in leather or kydex..
I just got my Helle utvaer knife in the mail. It is similar to yours, it has same size blade with a Scandi blade and full tang. And its from Norway, land of the Viking. Really like the knife.
😄 I love your phrase, "NORW-ENGLISH."
The knife you have seems to be stainless steel blade but the moralok sites show a black blade. Can u share link to your knife or exact model brand? Thanks
You get what you pay for.
I just got my ESEE S5. Great knife, sharp, extremely durable.
I'm going to look at Mora.
Thanks Bjorn.
I love my Moras, but my ESEE's are far and away a better value for the money. Better steel, better materials, better warranty, better attention to detail. No Mora made of some mystery stainless steel is worth $240.
@@Lochlann13 Apparently 12c27, like thier cheaper knives
Norwenglish!
I think you created a new, fabulous word.
I like it.
I bought one for myself. Very happy with it!
I have the Mora Garburg - the only Mora full tang knife until that new one came out.
There were the Lapplanders before the garberg...
Impressive dangler
I have to look into getting the knife!
Looks good,I would like a bit of a guard though.
Beautiful knife!
I have been thinking about getting one, but I like my Thomas Brown.
The screws can be modified with a torx key. These look like a hex head but are more star shaped.
That is a very nice knife! Looks like it will get the job done for sure
Very nice
Beautiful knife ! For now, my Mora Robust will have to do !
Great news thank you
Beautiful knife
The still image for your video title made me think:
"That looks like one very happy Norseman." 😉
Nice knife, and I hope you show us the bog-oak scales you make for it!
I Have carried a Mora companion for years, I think the only time I damaged one was belting it with a roofing hammer when I tried to split some dried hardwood at camp (my fault) I only took the tip of the knife off I have given several mora knives to friends as I would trust my life to one.
for people concerned with price, you can get moraknivs for 20 or 30 dollars/euro. It probably isn't the same quality as the lok, but my mora that i got for cheap still works excellent
I really like the looks and will be trying one for sure.
Fixed blades, folders, love'm all big guy:) One of my hobbies, spending money on knives:) Hey, we all have something I guess:) Nice looking Mora....
Congratulations. Excellent knife.
Nice .. I have a basic mora knife .. these are coming into the UK next week .. 👍🏻
Congratulations, this is a beautiful knife and it has a "fat" handle which I like.
I like knives too. I'm glad that you like yours. 🔪🖤
I love my mora companion .
Got my first Moraknife as a 5 year old 😎
The issue is not the price 'for a Mora", but there are knives with better steel for less, or about the same as the new Mora.
I would love to have a couple of these new products, but dollars are tight right now.
Thanks for the review. It is on my wish list now.
Stainless is a softer metal , doesn’t rust , but needs more attention to keep a nice edge
Hi bjorn very happy for you looks lovely knife enjoy now 👌
Oh I went googly-eyed 😵 when I saw it! 😝 I will have to save up, but it is gorgeous! I own 4 Morakniv, and love them all!
Trevligt inslag Björn! Du får göra en egen "viking variant" av morakniven med eldstål, sjödränkt svartek och impregnerat med linolja och tjära och be sedan Mora tillverka din norska vikingakniv! Trevlig helg! Hälsningar från Sverige!
"Norvinglish" hahaha love it! 🤣
Great knife!! I love its simplicity and robust integrity. I insist, I could live in that cave and be happy forever.
Thanks Bjorn for bringing this to my attention, but at $250 USD, I'll have to think about it for a bit. Best wishes from Minnesota '-)
Really nice looking Knife 😃
399th like, That's a outstanding knife & video Bjørn! Awesome spirited, happy to see a brother happy👍🏽👍🏽
All I'm going to say on prices is this, It's true what you said about China!!!
Viking disease? I understand the arthritis.... Hands worn out & joints ache after so long, I noticed warmth helps drastically for issues like that at least I think in my case it does, maybe try warmer gloves like our Norwegian ancestors had? It helped my hands in winter snow regions better than thinner gloves for grip, you just have to do less take more time to do things is all. Well I wanted to say I wish you & them all who see bestest tidings & blessings sincerely always, sincerely this lil Viking bushcraft Brethren ~Paul
Like everything about the new Moras - except the price. Don't mind paying more for a knife (I have plenty of really expensive ones) but there are a lot of strong competition where they put this serie. Since I'm a collector I probably will grab more than one of these (been eying the outdoor cooking knife) but will be interesting to see how successful they will be - or if we will see a sudden price drop.
Is there a small secondary bevel on this scandi grind knife, as it is on the Mora Garberg?
I would like to see a Mora knife in the same series, with full flat grind.
Nice.
It's nice because the blade metal goes all the way to the back end.
I put a light, a ferrocerium rod and a folder in every jacket i have.
So i never forget my ferro rod ;D
Beautiful knife Bjorn 🔪
I own several Mora's and I love them! When the Garberg came out I thought it was a little expensive. But I have to admit it's a great knife and I would buy another one if something happened to this one! I like the looks of the new one but I don't think it's really worth the money!
A holle în the handle was ok.
Tunning ideea🎉
Chicago screws?
I love the new line up....but then I'm well known in the community for trying to buy Mora one knife at a time. I will have one as soon as i can buy one here
She's a beauty!!!!!! Pretty expensive for a Mora but I like it - I wish they offered it in a convex grind. Thank you for the review.
The scales look like those on my steak knives. For the price of the Mora, I could replace my steak knives set.
I own the mora garberg. It does everything I need it to do in the woods. These knives are nice looking but way to expensive. Plus recycled steel?
At the price, ferro rod, dangler and ferro loop should be included. I belive the price is too high, fans are not expecting a "race to the bottom" with prices, but rather prices that reflect the product. I see nothing in this range that reflects the price point at this stage. The knife looks nice, but not special. Thanks for sharing this so quickly Bjorn 👍🏻
I’ll get one if they can get the price right in the States….
An amazing knife that slips under the radar of the "bushcraft community" (I have some bushes in the backyard too, but I wouldn't call them a community), because it isn't an axe. Cheers!
What is the price in USA dollar amount? I liked the video settings very much. Thank You & looking forward to a detailed knife review! (a great looking knife!)
Loving the passion👌🏻🔥
I have 2 mora knives love them both
Very nice knife! I want one. I had one and loved it bit lost it in the woods going through some very thick stuff... mine was carbon steel... and not too hard but super easy to sharpen...
Very nice . But I’ll stick with my Mora companion hd. Maybe buy a few more while they are still affordable.
I would love it in CruWear, 3V or at least 80CrV2 with a lifetime guarantee. Beautiful knife 🔪
The Mora Laplander 95 is a full-tang stainless knife (and blade blank). It came out years ago.
Regarding these new knives, I can't get beyound the high prices they are asking for them. But, I wish them well.
BogOak would be a really nice material for the handle scales.
Looks like a great Bushcraft knife .
Thanks for sharing
Cheers Bjorn
☕️☕️☕️
its mora very nice looks like a great outdoor knife I'll buy but little expensive for what it is but it's not produced in China so I'm willing to pay because mora has given me alot of quality knifes for a cheap price alot of time in woods with my family and never any problems in the end it's your skill level more than a knife its nice to see some positive in the world just a guy with a new knife 😊
Nice knife. I agree with you Bjorn, about the lack of an attached fire starter. I also dislike the short handle lengths on many US knives. I wear EU Size 12 gloves-with the tips cut off-for my work as a carpenter; and when gardening, shooting or hunting. Cheers from NZ.