I've personally seen more full tangs break than partial tang Moraknivs. However, Morakniv is the only knife company I'll buy from with partial tangs. They really know how to make them.
I've owned and used most of the models they make. I've never had an issue. They are ridiculously affordable and useful. I will always have several around the house.
I have a mora army survival knife. Very similar to this one, and it's absolutely ridiculous. I bought it used for 13 dollars on ebay lol, used meaning someone bought it and never did much with it, so decided to sell it. It comes with a sharper , flint, black carbon blade, I can't say how much I've put this thing through in a week and I'm in love with it lol.
I been having this knife for 2 years and i have abuse the shit out of it, I have jumped in rivers, lakes and swam with it and definitely have used it for bushcraft and this knife is amazing! My sheath is pretty scratched up from all the rock climbing I have done with and so on, i am ready to move onto the bk9 soon, mora bushcraft and a hultafors axe = best combination,
Here is something I think is worthy of adding to this review. The sheath for this knife is why the Mora Bushcraft is my EDC. I have carried folders for years, but prefer a fixed blade. But in the public carrying a fixed blade can cause more attention than I prefer. As the review shows the sheath attachment can be used in a "dangle" mode or rotated 180 degrees (actually 360) it does not lock at given angle. I carry with the attachment rotated down and over my pants and with the entire sheath "inside the waistband". The knife then rides at about 30 degree with handle forward and point rear. The sheath is comfortable against my body and allows for an easy draw from an untucked shirt. With a circular one handed motion of the hand you can raise shirt, grasp knife and draw. This leaves point down and edge forward in a closed fist. I carry this knife in shorts and t-shirt. It is not invisible, but it doesnt look like a fixed blade. The knife is good, value fantastic, but this sheath and carry mode makes it perfect "for me". Try our this carry mode. Thanks for the reviews!
Looking at the Bushcraft orange for edc with gym shorts, do you use the belt loop or do you just hook it over your pants? Might just be a perfect lightweight edc for the summer....
Just wish Mora would put a factory lanyard hole in their knife handles. The old "Frosts" Moras had a great sunken lanyard hole in their plastic handles.
The dog is the ultimate survivalist. They don't need any tools or any instruction. They have it all built in as instinct. I noticed your dog at the end of the video was working on something while chewing that stick. Maybe sharpening or cleaning his teeth?
I bought one of these little under a year ago for work (to replace my aging rappella) I've used it in all kinds of weather including torrental rain and sleet and only had to clean rust off it once (due to not wiping it off after using it in the rain before putting it back in it's scabbard) I've used it for splitting firewood (including battoning it) I've only had to sharpen it a few times as it really keeps it's edge and and have basically abused it far beyond anything I've ever done to my old knives and it's more than proved it can handle it, it's definatly well worth the price. the size is perfect for every day tasks around camp as well as working in the woods and gardens it's perfectly balanced (just holding it in a normal grip and opening your hand will result in it's balancing perfectly on your index finger), it's comfortable to use and the rubber handle has proved quite resiliant. honnestly it's probably the best knife I've owned. when I first ordered it I just figured it was going to be a cheep knife which I could abuse while working with little worry, but when I first opened the package and picked it up I was lost for words, and many of the people I work with who have experience in bushcraft have the same reaction upon first holding it as the quality is evident from the get go one thing I will note is though the friction in the scabbard is good it's not foolproof and I have dropped it once or twice while climbing trees (granted I was upside down hanging by my legs while collecting fruit at the time lol) though I will say the neat feature with the scabbard i have is the interchangable belt loop/clip (I use the clip as it allows me to take it off and put it in my pack when I finish work or hand it to other members of my group when they need to borrow it. it also has an inbuilt diamond sharpening stone which unfortunatly is a little too rough (it's a medium grit) but does the job if I don't have sharpener's handy as well as an intergrated holder for a ferro rod which makes carrying a striker easy especially when teaching kids bushcraft skills or just lighting the camp fire for the work group
+Nathan Hunter my throughts exactly when I first picked up mine. I was expecting some cheep crappy knife I could abuse, I picked it up and it was love. I use this knife almost exclusivly in work along with a parang for heavy chopping
I have not bought a mora yet but I love the simple design. It’s so beautiful with its simplicity. It is also not intimidating so it is better to have around non knife people to get them used to knives
If you are a user, you miss a LOT, if you're a collector only, then no reason to buy any Mora. As said though, if you use your knives, especialy if you carving wood, then you miss the best bushcraft knives out there! I own from 5$ Opinels, up to 500$ Customs and Semi-Custom knives. There is no knife out there, that's better than the Bushcraft knives that Morakniv makes. Even their 10$ knives, can destroy 200$ knives easily!! Esee and Tops Knives for example, use a lower quality steel and heat treat it even softer. Morakniv even their Carbon steel, is heat treated higher and is a bit better steel than 1095 no matter how close to that steel it is!!! You can get a Sandvik steel blade knife, with the BEST scandi edge out there, the best finish on it's blade and some of the best handle ergos, for literally 10$. Morakniv can't be beat..literaly!!
👌 brilliant advice and that was 8 years ago .you have sold me on a few knives now ,the first one I got because of your post was the Gerber Principle i loved that knife then hated it and loved it again the relationship has been complicated 😜 hope your on commission lol keep bringing us the top gear picks m8 . Cheers 🍻
Congratulations on your 9000 subscribers Mr Aaron, and for your review. As always thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinion on this awesome blade from Sweden. I own four Mora's, including the bushcraft black with the ferro rod and sharpening stone in a very affordable package, love them all.
Excellent review, thanks for spending the time! I agree with your statements near the end of the video. I own a Mora Companion in stainless. Eventually I will upgrade to the Bushcraft Black and put the stainless in a 72hr bag, but for now I am more than happy with it. I think I have settled on the Ontario SP51 for a woods blade and am currently saving up for it...we'll see, hopefully soon. I just don't see any reason to spend more money on a bushcraft knife than this, and a slightly larger "one-tool option" isn't really practical in my opinion. There are too many compromises when trying to carry only one blade and I think it's a bit silly to try. I feel three tools are ideal: bushcraft blade, wood processing blade or axe, and a saw. Thanks again!
Amazon sells the Black for around $52.00 while the Companion HD sells for around $18.00. The Companion HD is the best "budget: knife" out there. Maybe thats why Mora sell four times as many Campanion HD s then they do the Bushcraft Black.
If you break one of these, it's probably because you are trying to. It will handle any reasonable task you throw at it. I remember Dave Canterbury beating the daylights out of a Pathfinder and it has very similar construction.
I'm glad that you praise the performance of the bushcraft black, didn't know the steel was a 1095 variant. I have a mora with 12C27Sandvik steel which in my oppinion, is the best steel for bushcraft, i sharpened it ONCE since i got it and there are absolutely no rust spots or any rust for that matter. cheers
Mine for some reason only came with the enclosed belt loop option. To give another option I bought a belt clip key ring holder that has a large clip in split ring from Walmart. Put the split ring through the belt loop attachment and now I have a clip on option. Also for the budget minded, If you wife wears those heavy duty elastic pony tail holders, (looks like a ring of shockcord) you can make retention loops and molle attachments cheap. With the above mentioned clip on key ring holder, I can run it though the molle loop upside down and clip it in the ring to prevent the sheath from coming out "molle attacments" when drawing the knife out. Again Thanks Aaron for great review.
I don't get the worry about rough handling with mora knivar because they don't have a full tang. Here in this country which pratically is just vast wilderness and country side we put them through such abuse (abuse that make sense) people wouldnt believe and they work.. they just work. I mean why is it a backup blade?
I like overbuilt,....but it is not necessary for sure. I use this blade on this side of the pond exactly as you described and many of my FAR more expensive knives sit in storage as it just does the work, year after year.
You had mentioned that the mora doesnt have a lanyard hole but you can actually drill one out yourself if so desired. I chose not to in mine but I do have one in my companion. Great review, thank you
Great video! I especially enjoyed the spec's on the B/C Black but also the comparisons of the other knives... I'm certainly leaning toward ordering the B/C/B from Mora and your video's have certainly helped me make this decision! Thanks for your excellent review and comments!
I own the bushcraft black and I also own three other Mora knives the MG HD Companion the new Kansbol and the light my fire fireknife. They are all great knives. I can't wait to use them when I go on a solo camping trip.
this was also my choice cuz' I did not want to spend lots of money, I also carry an Opinel N7, 2 swiss army pocket knives, and a collins machete - I never use axes, rather saws
Say Heah Aaron, very good video, you defenetly sparked an interest. You see I started to practice splitting wood to kindling size with just a hatchet or axe, I saw some wood to about 12"-14" then I take my hatchet started in the wood, then with a hammering motion I just pound it through. This way it makes a easy job of it, saves energy. Getting this Mora Black seems like a good knife with all its features it comes with. I like the fact the tang extends a good amount into the handle, the blue in and 90° Spine sounds good not only to strike on but also shave off bark. Yeah you helped me out with my discussion. A Husqvarna Hatchet, This Mora Black, and a Bacho Laplander sounds like a win, win situation. Not only the tools WILL get the job done. But it's easy on the pocket book. I have my preference on other tools, but this Mora Black will defenetly give my Skookum Bush Tool a rest. I like doing that with my gear.
Okay one small nitpick. Nylon is the best polymer, zytel nylon 66 is the polymer in the HK G36... But great review I bought my first mora and will be getting it here soon.
I've split 8cm log with a 10cm Mora Companion HD (same thickness, just shorter than this). I abused the hell out of it, the blade as it was going through the wood was bent due to knots in the log and... and after splitting it's straight and unamaged. I wouldn't be affraid of heavy batoning, really.
Why do people keep repeating this BS about batoning with heavy duty moras and such? I challenged people before and I challenge you. If you break this knife or the handle comes loose while batoning, I'll send you a new one no matter where you live. Check out this vid where I baton a quite thick, frozen piece of wood with a similar, but actually much cheaper, knife ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xipUlswXo74.html I've been doing that for years and never broken a single knife. Sure, you have to be sensible and know when to stop. Sure, it may get damaged after several years of abuse. But that's just the way it is with everything.
+Simon's Discoveries yep I use this knife a lot for preparing firewood while working in the woods, and have yet to even knick the blade while battoning.
Simon I'll have to agree with this one. I went on a kick of buying knives that cost serious money... I always come back to mora. I love the steel.and unlike my expensive knives I don't worry about breaking them- a) they are so cheap but high value b) I have used and abused these knives for almost 10 years without a single failure. The bushcraft black is worth every penny of the 46.00 I just paid. Very solid knife backed by lifetime warranty. Also Simons videos really display the strengths. You and Aaron do some of my favorite knife videos.
I've only ever encountered one person who has broken one of these knives. (which honestly left me speechless give how much abuse my knife takes without a dint) apparently he used the knife to pry bark off a tree or something (by the sounds of it, it was thick bark or at least maybe a piece of wood) but basically he twisted the knife and snapped the blade. I have 2 work knives. well one personal knife and one that acts as a loner which I let other people use when they forget their knife. the first is my mora (which only I use) which I'm not afraid to abuse and use it for all the heavy work, the other is my martin finland (technically a skinning knife not a bushcraft but it has a good edge and does the job) which I tend to lend out as a spare, but would never abuse in the way I abuse my mora because the knife just doesn't feel sturdy enough to take the punishment. (it's a great knife for general tasks like making feather sticks, wood carving and cutting lines but anything else I wouldn't risk it)
crwydryny Battoning is a technique used in survival when a knife is all one has. Too many "bushcrafters" think this is something to be routinely done in the field. Hello world, you are supposed to care for your knife, not beat it. If you are in dire circumstances, and beating that knife will save you, wreck it! You'll live to buy another, otherwise use an axe. It's allowed.
Cameron Reid Happily, I found a corneta No.125 machete at a hardware store and I've made several shelters so far. Even up in Maine machetes triumph (in my opinion) over axes for short term survival.
SOurMoose237 axes and machetes both have they're place but I think machete is better in hotter sorts of places with thick bush. Axe is probably better for woodlands in colder parts of the world
Its kinda funny but i own the Garberg and this one and by some strange reason i like te Bushcraft black more. Wished it was al fulltang to but I understand it can take a beating watching multiple videos so it would do fine. Garberg as one tool option but with a extra knife i would use this Bushcraft black a lot. Like it!!!!
sngx1304 The mora is a bushcraft knife and the Gerber is more of a tactical survival knife. The Gerber is tougher and able to handle harder tasks, The Mora is more delicate and better for finer tasks. So just depends on which you prefer.
Say Jeans, Definitely a good knife profile for a Bush Craft Knife. I had my 3V Skookum Bush Tool made with this profile, I had mine made at a 4" blade but depends where you measure it from. From edge handle to tip its 4"+. But the thumb rest shortened it to 3 3/4+ which is a awesome carving size. Remarkably the profile is similar but my S.B.T. is robust and much stronger because its a full tang. The handle is dynamite. One of the most comfortable handle no matter how many hours I carve with it. That's the profile used on the S.B.T. from Mora.,,.
@@greekveteran2715 I don't think paulie is doing comments anymore. Not seen him a long time posting anywhere. Not sure if he's even alife. Covid took many lives. I know a few who are gone also. Hopefully he's still around.
Yes! Love the Mora Black and just can't agree with others that it is overpriced compared to the companion. It is still budget friendly considering performance.
@@shamitoson I always take companion over Mora Black these days. I trust companion from 🏠 workload and add folding saw for trail and add hatchet 🪓 for 🔥 stuff. Why you carry Black?
new to your channel. really like my beker knives . my wife baught me a bush craft black and the one with the red wooden grip . very very impressed. good job on the videos very professional.
Great video! I'm gonna buy the bushcraft orange witch is in stainless steel. It's the exact same specs but with stainless steel. It's better for me cause I don't want rust on my blades.
upgrade from a bk9+mora bushcraft black (160 euros) to a single knife of 110 euros?? how is spending 50 euros less later an upgrade? but yes its a good system to have a big chopper for big work and a smaller knife for finer work
Your review on the Mora Bushcraft Black was very informative . I watch a lot of reviews on different bushcraft gear, you are doing it right. Will be watching more of yours. SUBSCRIBER,
The trade off is harder for edge holding and a bit more brittle or softer and sharpen more often and easily. In this case the trade off seems to be well worth it to the knowledgeable. The old timers, late 1800s and before 1950 or so, seem to have wanted a 4 to 5 inch blade and a compact ax for firewood. Chopping with a knife is doing things the hard slow way. Using a hobo type stove can change that mix but I still think they were right based on first hand experience. If you have a good knife, and I have many, I see no reason to purchase another but this would clearly be a good choice if you need a knife.
Great review! I was looking for an back up knife that could do everything I needed, to throw in my jeep. I have a few Esees and some high end bushcraft knives but I always feel iffy about taking the expensive ones out into the salt marshes and swamps of South Lousiana. This vid was perfect for what I need. Thanks brother, keep up the good vids!
I think it's the Mora Companion I have. Good solid knife and very capable camp knife if I want to leave the bk16 at home and bring bk9 as axe replacement...trying to save on weight. The Mora weighs next to nothing.
Excellent review! Way better than mine lol! I totally agree with everything you said especially the "philosophy" stuff. I'm very interested in the Mora axe. Thanks!
I started with a nine dollar Mora stainless steel, used it for multiple years. When you go out you should take one on you and one on your pack. I carry a Mora on me and a Becker 2 on my pack.
An excellent review and damned good advice. I'll pair this knife with a Mora Outdoor Camp Axe and a Gerber LST folding knife. That should do it. I subscribed.
Great review, I also like the comparisons and introducing the Mora axe. I plan to buy a Mora, but for now I bought one of the Kershaw Antelope Hunter II knives since they're selling cheap and people refer to it as a heavy duty Mora. I have to admit, of all the bigger, better knives I have, I cut myself with the damn thing. I like the idea of a bargain knife one can using in the kitchen and around the house which creates better familiarity with it until the chance to go out into the wilderness comes around.
Saludos. GreaT review. This knife is amazing and I combine with the RAT 7 on my backpack trails. I received as for today the Condor Kephart. This Condor knife rocks. Full tang, 90' spine, carbon steel, and cheap price. Honestly, it seems that is under estimate and could sustain a better beat than the Mora Black. Get one and review it. Won't be disappointed. Adios...
Good review, I will give one recommendation,, retire the Casio watch from your childhood and get a pathfinder watch from Casio. Solar battery charging, compass, barometer, and altimeter, ,,,👍🏻✌🏻
Yup! Price is way up! @PointBlankRC, your comment settings must be on private because I got a gmail notification of your post but can't see it here. I do see it for.......... $50.99 shipped! ;) ..................Go to Ebay and search for the seller "woolalashop" and search his store, its there . In fact, he lists "More than 10 available";)
