0:32 You didn’t even put the knife in all the way, it doesn’t have retention so of course it would wiggle out! (You would hear an audible click of inserted correctly.)
I thought the same but maybe he was trying to simulate the "break point" of when it _could_ come loose in _some_ situations, thus you want to secure it more than it already is.
@@garethh6962 It's a "survival"/bushcraft knife, not a combat knife. If you're only taking one knife with you, in any situation, you might want to rethink your life choices. One is none.
The way to show instructions without any talking is really amazing. Surprisingly, this video is very easy to understand. I guess no sound = less distraction => increase attention! lol GOOD VIDEO. I gotta leave comment, which I rarely do.
This is brilliant! May I offer a few suggestions? 1. Treat the blade with cold blueing (liquid or paste). Treat it several times and you'll have a beautiful, deep blue blade. 2. Use a figure eight knot instead of an overhand knot. It's just a bit more secure from coming loose. 3. Use Gaffer's tape instead of electrical tape. Gaffer's tape doesn't leave a residue and can be reused -- it might come in handy for an emergency repair.
Yeah, when you put a Mora into it's sheath make sure you hear the click. Then it will not come out. I've had my Mora Heavy Duty Companion for three years now and the sheath is still nice ant tight. Great knife.
I thought the same but maybe he was trying to simulate the "break point" of when it could come loose in some situations, thus you want to secure it more than it already is.
@@Northanteus Good thing is, if the knife does get loose in the sheath. Just heat the sheath up with a blow drier insert the knife then use some kind of spring clip or clamp to hold the sheath tight against the knife as it cools. Problem solved.
Hey let me just put this knife in the sheath without giving it a tap or push on the back so that the friktion securement works properly so that i can complain about it. Wow man, just wow
TheElvenArcher ok ill remember that, one wrongly spelled word and what your saying is bs, ok. So if i understand you right i should say nothing if i cant spell a word rather then saying somthing and trying to spell the right word in a way that is atleast understandable?
He switched one letter, it's not like he completely butchered the sentence, stop being shitty. Not to mention, he has a point. The sheath on the Mora knives is pretty secure. Sometimes I worry I won't be able to get the damn thing out when I need it.
I have a few different Mora knives, and after a while they have all become loose in the sheath. I get what you're saying, but the example he's using is probably new, and hasn't become loose yet.
Good stuff. Love the Mora knives. I have several, and like doing small modifications like this. I guess my only complaint would be the way the fire starting materials were wrapped in tape, then wrapped in paracord. In an emergency, it would be every hard to access it in a hurry if necessary, especially if you were injured, or it was extremely wet and/or cold. Still though, it is an easy way to carry back-up fire starting materials.
I've tried this a few times but the 550 cord slides right off the smooth plastic with minimal use and pressure due to the tapper of the sheath and the smooth plastic. This might work better if the user also added some of that rubber bike tube to the sheath first and then wrapped it in the cord. This would also negate the need for the fero fire rod tape to the sheath too since you could slip it under the tube.
Going to call BS on the knife falling out of the sheath bit. I know what you were trying to do but as a owner of many Mora knives BS they do not just fall out. Other than that good vid.
i believe the reason they come out quite easily of the sheath is because the basic models are not bushcraft knives. The sheath is made to clip onto your pockets too which is not as firm as your belt when clipped on so you can still take it out without unclipping the sheath from your pants.
i have many different mora knives that i have been using for years and NONE of them allow the blade to fall out. they are very secure. I even grind the tabs in the sheath down to make the knife easier to remove.
Sailing Paynes You are wrong ....Try buying one of these cause I just did and it falls right out. This community has got to fricken lighten up, THE NEW MORA SHEATHS SUCK. Go spend $10 on this knife let me know how that works out for ya.
Excellent video. I have been using serious l 1/4" thick d2 blades for years and was given a Mora. Now I own 4. My personal is a Robust and I had to square the spine. My wife now has one and we have 2 more in bug out bags. Just all around great knives.
The Patina thing is not necessary. Just keep the carbon steel knife clean and dry to prevent corrosion and rust. So wipe the blade off regularly. The blade will discolor and darken over time anyway with its own Patina. It gets wet, dry it off later after the rain or when things dry out. Saltwater will corrode it so wash it off with fresh water and then dry it off. Give it a drop or two of oil once in a while. More maintenance than stainless steel but carbon steel is easier to sharpen because its harder. Because of the high quality steel of Mora knives whether it be stainless or carbon is very good so no need to worry about edge retention. Moras will hold an edge for a long time before needing to sharpen. As stated before, the sheaths will hold the knife so no need for a keeper. If the sheath wears over time and the knife loosens in the sheath, just heat the sheath up over the fire (not so close it melts) and pinch it back in while warm so it holds the new shape after it cools. The sheaths are thermoplastic, which means they get soft when warmed. If you warm the belt hanger, and insert a piece of wood or even a ruler, it will keep the new shape when it cools.
@@shellycarr6236 id reccomend a decent mineral oil, multitool oil is good too, avoid wd40. It evaporates quickly and tends to make things stick to the surface once its dried out.
Excellent! I patina-ed mine by placing it in a pyrex pitcher of just-boiled malt (brown) vinegar but whatever works... The patina has been on there for 18 months and has really helped to protect the carbon steel. Many thanks!
Just a suggestion...I'd also add a repair needle to the ferro rod and jute twine. the inner fibers of the para cord can be used as thread. It adds a lot of functionality without any extra weight. Cheers! ;o)
Nice video about upgrading one of my favorite knives. A couple of points: files only cut on the push stroke, dragging file backwards over work will dull it faster. Boiling vinegar will force a patina faster, might melt the handle though? I card off the patina with steel wool after 20 minutes or so and put back in the boiling vinegar again and repeat. Those who do not always criticize those who do and I hope this doesn't sound like that. Thanks for the video.
That may have been true at one point in history, but most modern files are hard enough to not experience this. It was tested by a popular UA-camr even. ua-cam.com/video/xbykic--SKA/v-deo.html
Good Stuff. I soaked my twine in Wax and used heat shrink instead of electrical tape to secure it to the sheath. Everything else in the video was new to me. Thanks for sharing.
Isn't it going to be a problem, when you need to get to the twine/firesteel? I'm thinking that the same tape can easily be taken off and reapplied, where heat shrink would have to taken apart to come off (and thereby only be usable once)?
+Esben Boye-Jacobsen Absolutely, but this setup isnt for everyday use, it would be for emergency use. I used Heat Shrink because it seals a little better, and doesnt fail under the heat of Florida like tape does. I also wanted to use inner tube, but all of the tubes I had were too big for a snug fit.
SHWELL11 that inner tube is essentially a rubber band when cut the way he has done. Sometimes they are called Ranger bands. Either way, this is an excellent way to make sure that the knife stays in the sheath, instead of relying on. leaving it up to the plastic sheath holding it there.
You can wrap a mylar emergency blanket around the sheath and then wrap that with paracord. The possibilities are nearly endless according to your needs.
Good hacks. The Mora sheath will likely loosen and require the inner tube hack. I have snagged my Mora on my truck seat belt and had to heat the sheath and mash it back down to secure the knife...otherwise it had zero friction on it and just fall the hell out. Thanks for the great tips.
Many good points, lots of arguments, but good points none the less. :) LOL I just want to point out that if the knife stops going into the sheath with that satisfying click that means it is secure or it's becomes lose, besides heating the sheath or applying tape, you could also slip a short piece (Length) of Velcro or dense foam (even a foam washer) inside. It doesn't have to be a permanent glue like an epoxy either. Another option would be to use a screw or one of those "bumps" you use to keep kitchen drawer faces from slamming and banging against the front face/panel. A retaining loop is good too. And while white vinegar is okay, the apple cider vinegar is more potent and it's been said for the best patina that you want to get it up to boiling and then soak the knife blade in it and leave it till it cools or as long as you want. I use it to remove rust on tools and the stuff is very effective. Then you finish with an SOS pad or fine steel wool and then you can paint, blue or create a patina (more vinegar) as you wish.
MasterK9Trainer so tired of these so called bush crafters saying how this doesn’t work or that doesn’t work. But yet they don’t even use the item correctly
Actually it makes more sense to simply use the bands to secure the firesteel to the outside of the paracord for easy access and perhaps tape a heavy duty sewing needle (also called a sailing needle with a big eye hole) to the inside or under the cordage. That way you have sewing capability. Taping a couple fish hooks to the sheath makes sense too. It seems you got a lot of negative feedback reading the comments below. But anytime you can add redundancy for fire plus the cordage that's an improvement. You can do the same kind of stuff with gun stocks.
I bought two mora knives one s/steel the other carbon and neither have fallen out the plastic sheafs I got them sept/october 2018 no problems with mine so far other people seem to have problems but I havent yet
My high carbon steel has not corroded yet and all I used is a bit of cooking oil as I also use it as a meal prep knife and don't want to consume like bike oil
I agree, nice hacks. I'm surprised by some of the more negative comments? What happened to, "To each their own?" I added a small photon light to my sheath because of night time bathroom breaks at primitive campgrounds. The small little light is all I need and I don't feel like I'm disturbing my next door neighborhood with a "high beam" flashlight. I really liked your paracord knot.
I'd sharpen it after adding the patina. A patina will dull the edge since a patina is just a fancy name for "a thin layer of rust that protects from getting a large amount of rust."
Mora knives have excellent retention. There’s absolutely no purpose to add the little rubber piece to the sheath. But cool idea using vinegar for a cheap acid etch. I’m gonna try that.
That extra stuff fits in an Altoids tin. People have been using these 'survival' tins for a long time. Why attach it to your knife sheath? What if you have more knives?
Pretty neat modifications, and to those who claim the extra bit of security offered by the bit of innertube guess what, some of us used bands of innertube to secure the paracord too, it makes for great tinder as well as other uses.
That was better than expected, gotta try that Paracord wrap! Never thought to include some tinder on mine, I have something sort of similar except many bits of innertube instead of paracord, a good diamond sharpener on the back and a solid ferro rod (needs a hole and lanyard or something though).
I live around 20 minutes from Mora, and have been in their official store several times. They got scout knives with leather scabbards and wooden grips, axes and a lot of other things.
wow, this is the first "hack" vid i've seen in a long time that actually included a hack, not just useing things in a slightly differen't way to normal
let it sit in vinegar for the whole night... i did this to one of my moras and it turned out very good! the blade was friggin matte black and it still is. it wears off when you use it (the first layer will just come off when you clean it) but i find it to be a piece of cake to bath a blade in vinegar once in a while. it just does not rust! and thats what we all want for carbon blades!^^
Did mine the same way. As cheap as these knives are I should own 2. And I would if I could find another one. There easy to sharpen and has a Ferro rod for starting fires. I put about 5 ft of paracord on mine and added some fish hooks and duct tape. Its not my main survival knife but I keep it in my tacklebox. Great for cutting bait and skinning catfish. These knives are Awsome little knives for the 💰 $ thank you for sharing and God bless. 🇺🇸
Different from your usual style, Dave. Something elegant though about the way it turned out; satisfying to watch and inspiring at the same time. Plus I love hacks of budget gear to make it more capable.
Instead of whipping the cord on to the sheath I usually wrap it the same way a paracord doughnut is made using a daisy chain knot around the sheath. That way is is easy to take only as much as you need leaving the rest in place.
So I did like you showed and wrapped the sheath in paracord etc., but it still won't play the music. Mine won't play ANY music. Does the knife need a battery??
I have got a darker color on my Mora with a potato, left it over night. I don't like electric tape, it leaves a very bad sticky mess, expecally after it gets hot. Gaffers tape doesn't and you can reuse it. And by putting the fire stuff under the cord I get that it will help keep it dry but in a cold setting it will be a pain to untie those knots.
This guy is like the woman from the Tupperware infomercial where shes drops the popcorn accidentally by throwing it straight up in the air and then smacking it as it comes down. And putting her hands on either side of her head and acting surprised. (doesnt put knife all the way in sheath and still had to shake it to make it fall out)
Entertaining video, I actually found the knot tie to be useful. At first I did not see a point of these modifications, but I'm starting to come around.
Great stuff !!! That's the type of thinking & doing we all should strive for. Some my first knives were Mora, fantastic blade when getting started !! A few simple home mods & You're in Super Shape with that knife !! Sharpen the spine with a file or grinder, hockey stick tape to enlarge handle for some hands. Cheap easy home mods that improve these & other knives as a cheap fix !!
After soaking the blade in the vinegar - Do you allow it to dry as is? Or do you wipe the blade clean after pulling out of cup? *After I soaked it, I rubbed it clean, and the dark rubbed off* --thanks
Great video! I was thinking of getting the Bushcraft Survival but I think I may look into a different one. I noticed that you used electrical tape to keep things in place. You may find that it will leave a sticky residue if it left on for too long. You might want to consider stripping the kit down once per year. I am not sure of a better option. You could try placing in a plastic bag and then sealing it inside of heat shrink that is coated in glue. Another option would be to stuff the fire steel and jute twine in a section of the bike tube and then seal the ends. The last one would fit better to the knife sheath. I am going to check out more of your videos! Thanks for posting!
I did something similar with my Mora Light My Fire knife with the exception of the ranger band knife holder. First, I put a couple different widths of ranger bands around the sheath. About two of one width and three of another. I did that for two reasons. One, to have spare ranger bands when needed. Two, to add some texture to the sheath to be able to do the paracord wrap without it sliding right off. Then I did my paracord wrap, a little differently than yours. I'd be curious as to which of us used more paracord. If you did then I'd definitely think about changing to the style you used. About mid way through the wrap I added a little wristband compass. It's a cheap little thing and not all that great but, I don't know if there is a more quality one available in that size and ability to add to a strap. After the paracord wrap I put two more ranger bands around that. One bigger than the other one. Then I got a dry erase marker and took the insert out and cut off about 2.5" off the part opposite the tip. I wrapped that in about 6" of cloth gaff tape. Then I used the two ranger bands to secure it to the back of the sheath facing the rear. I had a little Browning MicroBlast 60L flashlight that fits perfect with great retention in that little homemade looking sheath for it. After that I used a bit of paracord that I had left over to put together a lanyard for the knife itself. I think it turned out well. I like what you've done with that one. Like someone else said, I didn't think to add some tinder in the form of jute twine. I might just have to add that to mine. Also, I'm thinking about adding some fishing line and a couple of hooks to mine as well. Just haven't quite figured out where I want to put them. Anyways, great video with some great ideas. Thanks very much for sharing.
Been working on my Version of this, going to Duct tape a Small Rubber Hose (that Fits Fero Rod) to Case First, and before Final Rap add a Sail needle and Couple of Hooks, then instead of Paracord I'm going to use Bank line which can work with the needle and Hooks, Flatten the Knifes Spine for Striking Fero, and Drill a Hole threw the End of the Knife for a Paracord Lanyard, finally Drilling a Small Indenture on one side of the Handle to Epoxy a Stainless Small End of a Measuring spoon to spin a Bow Drill with, Finally Cover Case with Ranger bands. and Shave the Clip down so it will Clip on to Molle .
If the sheath isn't holding the knife anymore, use a heat gun or run hot water into it. Once it warms up, you should be able to gently squeeze it until it holds the knife securely. Be careful not to melt it with the heat gun. The hot water tap might be easier. To secure the knife, I cut the inner tube, and put it inside the belt loop. You're less likely to break any plastic, and it will hold the knife a little more securely.
I’m doing this to my new Mora robust, but the fire starter will be held on by the paricord like a holster so I can get it out without unwinding the cord.
thanks for the video . I know that kind of stuff from other videos but to see the whole hack in one video is just handful.... love the channel , thanks .
The fire stick seems cool I gonna get one although you can get tens or more lighter cheaper and easier to use or...I dunno it looks good I like to make my own fire.
Excellent as always. Will the blade treatment work on the Garberg? I like the idea of the full tang model. I may be purchasing a couple of the 10 dollars one just to have around. I will certainly do the same as in the. Keep for those. Thanks the vid.
Nice mod. But I'll probably drill a couple of holes to this kit, one on the handle for a lanyard and another one to the sheet's tip, needs a drainage hole.
Aside the electric tape idea, this was a great video and I did learn useful things, thank you much! ! About my electrical tape comment... did you ever use electrical tape during summer? On a hot sunny day that tape's glue will slide and liquefy making the knife and everything else a gunky mess. You are in the woods and probably don't have detergent with you. Accessories won't be usable, you won't be able to get it off your hands, it is just awful. Electrical tape is mainly for electrical use and is designed to soften and seal electrical cord connections when/if they overheat (a minimal but additional protection that cut-off air around the connection to possibly decrease the chances of a fire starting).
Two questions: Is there a time limit on vinegar submersion? (More = longer lasting coating, etc?) And why electrical tape? I'm not criticizing. Just curious as to the preference.
Ultimately this knife was left in vinegar for like a day. If you do it too long the patina will start to noticeably dull your edge... this is not a huge issue... you will just need to strop it... but this will polish off some if not most of the patina on the edge. So... patina your blade in moderation is what I recommend. ~David
0:32 You didn’t even put the knife in all the way, it doesn’t have retention so of course it would wiggle out! (You would hear an audible click of inserted correctly.)
I came here to say just that. If you don’t push the knife in, of course it’s just going to fall right out.
Then you put a piece of rubber over it not very good for a self defence situation..
I thought the same but maybe he was trying to simulate the "break point" of when it _could_ come loose in _some_ situations, thus you want to secure it more than it already is.
He even pushes it out with his thumb 😂
@@garethh6962 It's a "survival"/bushcraft knife, not a combat knife. If you're only taking one knife with you, in any situation, you might want to rethink your life choices. One is none.
The way to show instructions without any talking is really amazing. Surprisingly, this video is very easy to understand. I guess no sound = less distraction => increase attention! lol GOOD VIDEO. I gotta leave comment, which I rarely do.
This is brilliant! May I offer a few suggestions? 1. Treat the blade with cold blueing (liquid or paste). Treat it several times and you'll have a beautiful, deep blue blade. 2. Use a figure eight knot instead of an overhand knot. It's just a bit more secure from coming loose. 3. Use Gaffer's tape instead of electrical tape. Gaffer's tape doesn't leave a residue and can be reused -- it might come in handy for an emergency repair.
i believe you cant use it to cut food after blueing or am i mistaken ...its toxic ?
@@taytoddmc That's what I've heard. The bluing contains selenium, which can be harmful to ingest.
Yeah, when you put a Mora into it's sheath make sure you hear the click. Then it will not come out. I've had my Mora Heavy Duty Companion for three years now and the sheath is still nice ant tight. Great knife.
I thought the same but maybe he was trying to simulate the "break point" of when it could come loose in some situations, thus you want to secure it more than it already is.
@@Northanteus Good thing is, if the knife does get loose in the sheath. Just heat the sheath up with a blow drier insert the knife then use some kind of spring clip or clamp to hold the sheath tight against the knife as it cools. Problem solved.
Hey let me just put this knife in the sheath without giving it a tap or push on the back so that the friktion securement works properly so that i can complain about it. Wow man, just wow
TheElvenArcher ok ill remember that, one wrongly spelled word and what your saying is bs, ok.
So if i understand you right i should say nothing if i cant spell a word rather then saying somthing and trying to spell the right word in a way that is atleast understandable?
Paul Charron this guy gets it... he knows...
TheElvenArcher complaining about grammar.. hmm now THATS complaining. And btw. Everyone can use the grammar they choose my brother
He switched one letter, it's not like he completely butchered the sentence, stop being shitty. Not to mention, he has a point. The sheath on the Mora knives is pretty secure. Sometimes I worry I won't be able to get the damn thing out when I need it.
I have a few different Mora knives, and after a while they have all become loose in the sheath. I get what you're saying, but the example he's using is probably new, and hasn't become loose yet.
You still need to oil the blade afterwards.
Good stuff. Love the Mora knives. I have several, and like doing small modifications like this. I guess my only complaint would be the way the fire starting materials were wrapped in tape, then wrapped in paracord. In an emergency, it would be every hard to access it in a hurry if necessary, especially if you were injured, or it was extremely wet and/or cold. Still though, it is an easy way to carry back-up fire starting materials.
I've tried this a few times but the 550 cord slides right off the smooth plastic with minimal use and pressure due to the tapper of the sheath and the smooth plastic. This might work better if the user also added some of that rubber bike tube to the sheath first and then wrapped it in the cord. This would also negate the need for the fero fire rod tape to the sheath too since you could slip it under the tube.
Going to call BS on the knife falling out of the sheath bit. I know what you were trying to do but as a owner of many Mora knives BS they do not just fall out. Other than that good vid.
i believe the reason they come out quite easily of the sheath is because the basic models are not bushcraft knives. The sheath is made to clip onto your pockets too which is not as firm as your belt when clipped on so you can still take it out without unclipping the sheath from your pants.
i have many different mora knives that i have been using for years and NONE of them allow the blade to fall out. they are very secure. I even grind the tabs in the sheath down to make the knife easier to remove.
Sailing Paynes
My carbon steel budget Mora won't stay in the sheath.
Sailing Paynes You are wrong ....Try buying one of these cause I just did and it falls right out. This community has got to fricken lighten up, THE NEW MORA SHEATHS SUCK. Go spend $10 on this knife let me know how that works out for ya.
Sailing Paynes ordered mine from Amazon and it fell out right out of box. Stuck in floor right beside my foot Point is yes some do fall out.
Excellent video. I have been using serious l 1/4" thick d2 blades for years and was given a Mora. Now I own 4. My personal is a Robust and I had to square the spine. My wife now has one and we have 2 more in bug out bags. Just all around great knives.
The Patina thing is not necessary. Just keep the carbon steel knife clean and dry to prevent corrosion and rust. So wipe the blade off regularly. The blade will discolor and darken over time anyway with its own Patina. It gets wet, dry it off later after the rain or when things dry out. Saltwater will corrode it so wash it off with fresh water and then dry it off. Give it a drop or two of oil once in a while. More maintenance than stainless steel but carbon steel is easier to sharpen because its harder. Because of the high quality steel of Mora knives whether it be stainless or carbon is very good so no need to worry about edge retention. Moras will hold an edge for a long time before needing to sharpen. As stated before, the sheaths will hold the knife so no need for a keeper. If the sheath wears over time and the knife loosens in the sheath, just heat the sheath up over the fire (not so close it melts) and pinch it back in while warm so it holds the new shape after it cools. The sheaths are thermoplastic, which means they get soft when warmed. If you warm the belt hanger, and insert a piece of wood or even a ruler, it will keep the new shape when it cools.
I’m new to these type of things, what type of oil is recommended?
It gets is with use. Cut up a couple apples, let it lie awhle. Same effect.
Can the patina be done without rubbing with wool? Just to give it that tint.
@@shellycarr6236 id reccomend a decent mineral oil, multitool oil is good too, avoid wd40. It evaporates quickly and tends to make things stick to the surface once its dried out.
Just bought a new Mora and found this video right on time! Great tips:)
Excellent! I patina-ed mine by placing it in a pyrex pitcher of just-boiled malt (brown) vinegar but whatever works... The patina has been on there for 18 months and has really helped to protect the carbon steel. Many thanks!
Just a suggestion...I'd also add a repair needle to the ferro rod and jute twine. the inner fibers of the para cord can be used as thread. It adds a lot of functionality without any extra weight. Cheers! ;o)
3:22 I swear the 5 little tones of music matched up with the way you pulled that knot . . .
Hahahahaha! Great observation dude!
there's only 3
Nice video about upgrading one of my favorite knives. A couple of points: files only cut on the push stroke, dragging file backwards over work will dull it faster. Boiling vinegar will force a patina faster, might melt the handle though? I card off the patina with steel wool after 20 minutes or so and put back in the boiling vinegar again and repeat. Those who do not always criticize those who do and I hope this doesn't sound like that. Thanks for the video.
That may have been true at one point in history, but most modern files are hard enough to not experience this. It was tested by a popular UA-camr even. ua-cam.com/video/xbykic--SKA/v-deo.html
Wont the paracord just slip off the end and unravel?
This is fun stuff to learn for those who are new to Bushcraft/ survival stuff. Critics can make their own videos.
12c27 is a stainless steel, mora uses a 1095 equivalent.
Jake Lane I'm glad someone else noticed that too
1095 isn't stainless. It's high carbon steel. Mora has both steels for most of their knives.
J.d. Willson Mora uses 12c27 for there stainless knives, and for their carbon knives they use a 1095 equivalent
they use C100 steel
Actually, their carbon steel is UHB-20C and their Laminate is Triflex.
Good Stuff. I soaked my twine in Wax and used heat shrink instead of electrical tape to secure it to the sheath. Everything else in the video was new to me. Thanks for sharing.
Cool! Thanks for sharing your story. Glad you liked the vid! ~David
Keep making good vids!
Isn't it going to be a problem, when you need to get to the twine/firesteel? I'm thinking that the same tape can easily be taken off and reapplied, where heat shrink would have to taken apart to come off (and thereby only be usable once)?
+Esben Boye-Jacobsen Absolutely, but this setup isnt for everyday use, it would be for emergency use. I used Heat Shrink because it seals a little better, and doesnt fail under the heat of Florida like tape does. I also wanted to use inner tube, but all of the tubes I had were too big for a snug fit.
SHWELL11 that inner tube is essentially a rubber band when cut the way he has done. Sometimes they are called Ranger bands.
Either way, this is an excellent way to make sure that the knife stays in the sheath, instead of relying on. leaving it up to the plastic sheath holding it there.
The background music is like Chinese water torture.n
Haha made me laugh
hahaha yeah
Got that right
I think it's one of the tunes that UA-cam gives access to in order to prevent copyright infringement. I've heard it before on other videos.
Thank you for the video. Just did 2 knives. Added 3 fish hooks per, just taped them under the twine. Worked great. Very informative.
I enjoyed seeing the way you secured your paracord. Thanks.
You can wrap a mylar emergency blanket around the sheath and then wrap that with paracord. The possibilities are nearly endless according to your needs.
Good hacks. The Mora sheath will likely loosen and require the inner tube hack. I have snagged my Mora on my truck seat belt and had to heat the sheath and mash it back down to secure the knife...otherwise it had zero friction on it and just fall the hell out. Thanks for the great tips.
Don’t let the sheath part phase you he purposely didn’t put the knife all the way in
Many good points, lots of arguments, but good points none the less. :) LOL
I just want to point out that if the knife stops going into the sheath with that satisfying click that means it is secure or it's becomes lose, besides heating the sheath or applying tape, you could also slip a short piece (Length) of Velcro or dense foam (even a foam washer) inside. It doesn't have to be a permanent glue like an epoxy either. Another option would be to use a screw or one of those "bumps" you use to keep kitchen drawer faces from slamming and banging against the front face/panel. A retaining loop is good too.
And while white vinegar is okay, the apple cider vinegar is more potent and it's been said for the best patina that you want to get it up to boiling and then soak the knife blade in it and leave it till it cools or as long as you want. I use it to remove rust on tools and the stuff is very effective. Then you finish with an SOS pad or fine steel wool and then you can paint, blue or create a patina (more vinegar) as you wish.
MasterK9Trainer so tired of these so called bush crafters saying how this doesn’t work or that doesn’t work. But yet they don’t even use the item correctly
Actually it makes more sense to simply use the bands to secure the firesteel to the outside of the paracord for easy access and perhaps tape a heavy duty sewing needle (also called a sailing needle with a big eye hole) to the inside or under the cordage. That way you have sewing capability. Taping a couple fish hooks to the sheath makes sense too. It seems you got a lot of negative feedback reading the comments below. But anytime you can add redundancy for fire plus the cordage that's an improvement. You can do the same kind of stuff with gun stocks.
I like the hard plastic sheath better than a leather one because it can go into the dishwasher to be cleaned.
I bought two mora knives one s/steel the other carbon and neither have fallen out the plastic sheafs I got them sept/october 2018 no problems with mine so far other people seem to have problems but I havent yet
My high carbon steel has not corroded yet and all I used is a bit of cooking oil as I also use it as a meal prep knife and don't want to consume like bike oil
I agree, nice hacks. I'm surprised by some of the more negative comments? What happened to, "To each their own?" I added a small photon light to my sheath because of night time bathroom breaks at primitive campgrounds. The small little light is all I need and I don't feel like I'm disturbing my next door neighborhood with a "high beam" flashlight. I really liked your paracord knot.
The rubber band from a broccoli bunch also works the same as your inner tube loop.
I like Mora knives quality and light weight for my S&G bags.
Will keep that in mind! Thanks!
I'd sharpen it after adding the patina. A patina will dull the edge since a patina is just a fancy name for "a thin layer of rust that protects from getting a large amount of rust."
Mora knives have excellent retention. There’s absolutely no purpose to add the little rubber piece to the sheath. But cool idea using vinegar for a cheap acid etch. I’m gonna try that.
Makes a lot of sense to have all that extra stuff at a minimal weight increase.
That extra stuff fits in an Altoids tin. People have been using these 'survival' tins for a long time. Why attach it to your knife sheath? What if you have more knives?
he didnt even put it in the plastic sheath. It should "click". I have about 10 Mora knives and they dopnt fall out.
One of the best knives you can get for $9.99.
Really nice hack, maybe you can do another one on this knife.
Pretty neat modifications, and to those who claim the extra bit of security offered by the bit of innertube guess what, some of us used bands of innertube to secure the paracord too, it makes for great tinder as well as other uses.
I’m just thinking of being cold and wet trying to access the striker and jute under all that tape.
That was better than expected, gotta try that Paracord wrap! Never thought to include some tinder on mine, I have something sort of similar except many bits of innertube instead of paracord, a good diamond sharpener on the back and a solid ferro rod (needs a hole and lanyard or something though).
I live around 20 minutes from Mora, and have been in their official store several times. They got scout knives with leather scabbards and wooden grips, axes and a lot of other things.
I wish I lived there too
good ideas ..use a neoprene o ring instead of a bike inner tube??
you didn't put the knife in the sheath properly
By far and away my favorite Ultimate Survival Tips video! Make more vids like this.
wow, this is the first "hack" vid i've seen in a long time that actually included a hack, not just useing things in a slightly differen't way to normal
Great video. I could see adding a few other items with the jute and ferro rod.
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let it sit in vinegar for the whole night... i did this to one of my moras and it turned out very good! the blade was friggin matte black and it still is. it wears off when you use it (the first layer will just come off when you clean it) but i find it to be a piece of cake to bath a blade in vinegar once in a while. it just does not rust! and thats what we all want for carbon blades!^^
Did mine the same way. As cheap as these knives are I should own 2. And I would if I could find another one. There easy to sharpen and has a Ferro rod for starting fires. I put about 5 ft of paracord on mine and added some fish hooks and duct tape. Its not my main survival knife but I keep it in my tacklebox. Great for cutting bait and skinning catfish. These knives are Awsome little knives for the 💰 $ thank you for sharing and God bless. 🇺🇸
Cool. Will that Sheath mod work on the bushcraft black?
Nice vid!! Been using Mora knives for 26 years!
EXCELLENT ideas!! Thanks for showing us without all the talking chatter! I made mine just like yours today!! Happy camper!! :))
Different from your usual style, Dave. Something elegant though about the way it turned out; satisfying to watch and inspiring at the same time. Plus I love hacks of budget gear to make it more capable.
+Marc Hills Glad you enjoyed it. We're trying new things.
Instead of whipping the cord on to the sheath I usually wrap it the same way a paracord doughnut is made using a daisy chain knot around the sheath. That way is is easy to take only as much as you need leaving the rest in place.
does putting the handle in the vinegar corrode it? also how long does it have to sit for?
So I did like you showed and wrapped the sheath in paracord etc., but it still won't play the music. Mine won't play ANY music. Does the knife need a battery??
That was a neat spin on your usual video presentation. Thanks David!!
I have got a darker color on my Mora with a potato, left it over night. I don't like electric tape, it leaves a very bad sticky mess, expecally after it gets hot. Gaffers tape doesn't and you can reuse it. And by putting the fire stuff under the cord I get that it will help keep it dry but in a cold setting it will be a pain to untie those knots.
Super vidéo j'ai fait mon mora de la même façon
Basic, simple, and affordable. Good video.
Very Cool Vid. Thanks for the great idea. I love Mora knives. My dad gave me one back in the 70's. I still have it .
À quoi sert le vinaigre ? J adore cette vidéo
Use Ferric Chloride for patina process, so much better than vinegar lemons, etc... Nice video.
Nice hack. Love my Mora.
This guy is like the woman from the Tupperware infomercial where shes drops the popcorn accidentally by throwing it straight up in the air and then smacking it as it comes down. And putting her hands on either side of her head and acting surprised. (doesnt put knife all the way in sheath and still had to shake it to make it fall out)
😂
That is really cool. I love my Mora and appreciate the enhancement tips.
Cool.
I have five different Moras and never had trouble with the sheath.
Entertaining video, I actually found the knot tie to be useful. At first I did not see a point of these modifications, but I'm starting to come around.
On Mora site 511 have got red handle, in my country too...
Great stuff !!! That's the type of thinking & doing we all should strive for. Some my first knives were Mora, fantastic blade when getting started !! A few simple home mods & You're in Super Shape with that knife !! Sharpen the spine with a file or grinder, hockey stick tape to enlarge handle for some hands. Cheap easy home mods that improve these & other knives as a cheap fix !!
Either your sheath is broken or you need to push the handle in deeper. Most do not rattle and fall out.
After soaking the blade in the vinegar - Do you allow it to dry as is? Or do you wipe the blade clean after pulling out of cup? *After I soaked it, I rubbed it clean, and the dark rubbed off* --thanks
Hi, sorry for my question, .... for what is this vinegar acid ???? :-)
Great video! I was thinking of getting the Bushcraft Survival but I think I may look into a different one. I noticed that you used electrical tape to keep things in place. You may find that it will leave a sticky residue if it left on for too long. You might want to consider stripping the kit down once per year. I am not sure of a better option. You could try placing in a plastic bag and then sealing it inside of heat shrink that is coated in glue. Another option would be to stuff the fire steel and jute twine in a section of the bike tube and then seal the ends. The last one would fit better to the knife sheath. I am going to check out more of your videos! Thanks for posting!
That's a good idea! I'll be doing that to mine soon! Great video.
Good idea to make a bunch of these up for christmas presents
Fantastic Idea!
Отличная идея!
I did something similar with my Mora Light My Fire knife with the exception of the ranger band knife holder. First, I put a couple different widths of ranger bands around the sheath. About two of one width and three of another. I did that for two reasons. One, to have spare ranger bands when needed. Two, to add some texture to the sheath to be able to do the paracord wrap without it sliding right off.
Then I did my paracord wrap, a little differently than yours. I'd be curious as to which of us used more paracord. If you did then I'd definitely think about changing to the style you used. About mid way through the wrap I added a little wristband compass. It's a cheap little thing and not all that great but, I don't know if there is a more quality one available in that size and ability to add to a strap.
After the paracord wrap I put two more ranger bands around that. One bigger than the other one. Then I got a dry erase marker and took the insert out and cut off about 2.5" off the part opposite the tip. I wrapped that in about 6" of cloth gaff tape. Then I used the two ranger bands to secure it to the back of the sheath facing the rear. I had a little Browning MicroBlast 60L flashlight that fits perfect with great retention in that little homemade looking sheath for it. After that I used a bit of paracord that I had left over to put together a lanyard for the knife itself.
I think it turned out well. I like what you've done with that one. Like someone else said, I didn't think to add some tinder in the form of jute twine. I might just have to add that to mine. Also, I'm thinking about adding some fishing line and a couple of hooks to mine as well. Just haven't quite figured out where I want to put them.
Anyways, great video with some great ideas. Thanks very much for sharing.
Been working on my Version of this, going to Duct tape a Small Rubber Hose (that Fits Fero Rod) to Case First, and before Final Rap add a Sail needle and Couple of Hooks, then instead of Paracord I'm going to use Bank line which can work with the needle and Hooks, Flatten the Knifes Spine for Striking Fero, and Drill a Hole threw the End of the Knife for a Paracord Lanyard, finally Drilling a Small Indenture on one side of the Handle to Epoxy a Stainless Small End of a Measuring spoon to spin a Bow Drill with, Finally Cover Case with Ranger bands. and Shave the Clip down so it will Clip on to Molle .
If the sheath isn't holding the knife anymore, use a heat gun or run hot water into it. Once it warms up, you should be able to gently squeeze it until it holds the knife securely. Be careful not to melt it with the heat gun. The hot water tap might be easier.
To secure the knife, I cut the inner tube, and put it inside the belt loop. You're less likely to break any plastic, and it will hold the knife a little more securely.
I like what you showed the viewers. Very Cool stuff..
Very cool video. Thanks for the tips. I'll be doing this with all of my Moras.
I’m doing this to my new Mora robust, but the fire starter will be held on by the paricord like a holster so I can get it out without unwinding the cord.
Would this work with the robust?
thanks for the video .
I know that kind of stuff from other videos but to see the whole hack in one video is just handful....
love the channel , thanks .
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The fire stick seems cool I gonna get one although you can get tens or more lighter cheaper and easier to use or...I dunno it looks good I like to make my own fire.
funny thing is that mora knives are used in sweden on construction sites i have like 100 of old moras in the attic :P
Bloody great idea im trying to make a bug out bag on the cheap keep these vids rolling !!!
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I agree great work Joe !
Thanks Joe!
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Excellent as always. Will the blade treatment work on the Garberg? I like the idea of the full tang model. I may be purchasing a couple of the 10 dollars one just to have around. I will certainly do the same as in the. Keep for those. Thanks the vid.
Très beau le cordelage
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WTG Mora's only knives we use whole family big fans of them great idea
Nice mod. But I'll probably drill a couple of holes to this kit, one on the handle for a lanyard and another one to the sheet's tip, needs a drainage hole.
Aside the electric tape idea, this was a great video and I did learn useful things, thank you much! !
About my electrical tape comment... did you ever use electrical tape during summer? On a hot sunny day that tape's glue will slide and liquefy making the knife and everything else a gunky mess. You are in the woods and probably don't have detergent with you. Accessories won't be usable, you won't be able to get it off your hands, it is just awful. Electrical tape is mainly for electrical use and is designed to soften and seal electrical cord connections when/if they overheat (a minimal but additional protection that cut-off air around the connection to possibly decrease the chances of a fire starting).
Great video! Very good little survival kit setup.
How long does the paracord have to be
Two questions:
Is there a time limit on vinegar submersion?
(More = longer lasting coating, etc?)
And why electrical tape? I'm not criticizing. Just curious as to the preference.
Ultimately this knife was left in vinegar for like a day. If you do it too long the patina will start to noticeably dull your edge... this is not a huge issue... you will just need to strop it... but this will polish off some if not most of the patina on the edge. So... patina your blade in moderation is what I recommend. ~David