Mora Knife Sharpening And Maintenance - Ben Orford Tutorial 

Gosh you've reminded me how long it's been since this video! Sincerely appreciate the connection this entire time Joshua and stay blessed my man ~Peace~

+GotSig? Thank you kindly, yes Ben is a valued member in the community ~Peace~

OutSide Ben is a top fella

Great comment. Think for a custom knife maker it would be incredibly frustrating to have complete beginners asking to have a custom knife made with little to no clue as to how to use it. I mean absolutely no disrespect by this, we all start somewhere. It makes more sense to suggest an inexpensive mora for a beginner, tell them to use it and learn about the craft. To make their mistakes with. Then in future when the dedicated beginner is no longer a beginner they will appreciate the advice that they were given and potentially return for a custom that is really what they want/need. My grandad (in his mid 70s now) makes custom guitars and think he would agree with me, when a craftsman makes a custom, he puts himself into the project and the greatest reward is knowing the end result will be used by someone who knows how to use and appreciate the end result.

A true craftsman will happily give advice no matter what, because they care about their craft.

+A.M. Ray I'm with you on that when I first saw, appreciate the kind comment dude ~Peace~

Wes! gosh you're bringing back memories commenting on this video. Ben Orford is an absolute gent and I always enjoy spending time with him. Stay well my friend ~Peace~

Thats awesome to hear Frank and I sincerely appreciate your kind words thank you ~Peace~

Most definitely, for the price the quality is outstanding ~Peace~

+Zed Outdoors Same to you my friend. Great video keep up the good job.

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you think a kitchen drawer knife is very well made ?? Yea they are cheap & are good for all the new mall, metrosexual self proclaimed " bushcrafters " " survivalist " ... but if a Mora is going to be your # 1 knife, tool you have to rely on over an extended period of time out in the bush you dont want to rely on a Mora.... there are 100's of knives out there now for in & around $30.00 that blow any Mora away.... Only reason Mora Knives are popular is because Dave Canterbury gets paid to say they are a good knife....

Frank Brompton Ben is a true professional and you will not be disappointed with his knives ~Peace~

I appreciate your advise and insights, thank you ~Peace~

Jacob Lancaster Thank you for your kind words Jacob and yeh who better then Ben to teach these steps, I learnt tons just making the video ~Peace~

WillN2Go1 Ben is a super cool and talented guy so happy to hear this video helped ~Peace~

I cant thank you enough for your kind words Dave, it was an honour to spend time with Ben who's a true craftsman at his art and learn from him, and then pass that knowledge onto you guys. Wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead my man ~Peace~

Baron Ockslite Thank you for watching Baron and wishing you & your family a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

Sincerely appreciate the kind words and indeed Ben Orford is a real consumate professional ~Peace~

Thanks for your response. Have a good one. Keep the adventure alive.

I tell you what, since I was a little kid I wanted one of those pesky Blue Peter badges!! :)) ..i'm being serious too! Thank you for your kind words and yes, Ben is an absolute legend for taking the time and recording this video. Wishing you a blessed week ahead my man ~Peace~

+I'mnothere Very true and great value for money ~Peace~

+bd C I appreciate your insights and it's always good to hear what others are doing ~Peace~

You are very kind Nicholas and sincerely wishing you the best with your carving journey ~Peace~

Bridgette Brown A pleasure Bridgette and very happy to hear this video helped in some way, hoping you have fun maintaining your mora ~Peace~

Ben is a very talented knife maker with a lot of knowledge, thank you for watching ~Peace~

Isnt that truth, Ben is at the top of his field so who better to learn from. Thank you for your kind words and wishing you a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

MissouriMan1968 A pleasure my friend and sincerely hoping your mora serves you well with your adventures this year ~Peace~

Awesome I appreciate your insights Mark thank you ~Peace~

Hi Garry I appreciate your kind words and for watching my man ~Peace~

muddog1561 Most definitely, for the price you really cant go wrong ~Peace~

+Ade Larsen And Marttiini.

Mora made a name for themselves on the global market by providing decent quality knives with a good factory (scandi) grind for cheap. There are lots of knives like that nowdays and moras arent really that cheap anymore. Basically the brand got hybris from the social media hype and started producing overpriced hipster junk. My +30 year old Moras were both cheaper and better than most of todays knives.

+TheKimjoy560 Yeah, they make more expensive blades now such as the Bushmaster (~$60 I believe). But they also continue to make the Companion for ~$13 and many other quality carbon and stainless steel blades for sub-$20.

Vertex Breach I doubt there is anything you can teach me about this company that I dont already know as these knives are made where I live. First of of all this company has very little to do with the original "morakniv" which is actually a type of knife rather than brand. Even more so its a reference to where its being made. "Mora" being a geographical location and "Kniv" of course means knife. But what happened a a couple of years ago is that a company called Morakniven was started which makes a huge claim on the history of these knives for marketing purposes. How? Because what the name basically translates to is "THE Mora knife". You claim to know a thing or two about Moras. You say they have evolved into something better over a course of some 120 years? That I can still buy a classic Mora if I prefer that. You couldnt be more wrong. I have a collection of Moras dating back probably over 8 decades that says otherwise. I havent really been collecting them either, they just lasted through several generations because they were that good. As for buying a classic mora today there is nothing available. The closest thing is the modern "Mora Classic" which is a pale shadow of whar used to be a much better knife. I can only assume you never owned or perhaps you have never even seen a mora that wasnt massproduced in the mast decade or so. So yeah, I dont really see future generation using a 2017 Eldris in 60-80 years. Its hipster (not hippe, big difference).

+Piper Vucelick Bens spoon knives are awesome and you seriously wont go wrong with them, I have done a separate video with Ben demonstrating how to sharpen and maintain his spoon knives too you may find useful ~Peace~

Thats great l! Thanks!

Mack your kind words are truly appreciated, it was an honour for Ben to have taken the time and record this video with me as he was swamped the whole weekend. I'm glad this video helped you out as I learnt tons recording it with Ben myself. Hope you are well and in good health my man ~Peace~

I did mate and it's a skill i need to learn and be good at, so again " Tar " to you both..

Gracias my friend ~Peace~

Scott Matthews A pleasure Scott and appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment my friend, Ben is an absolute star and at the top of his game ~Peace~

+MrSIXGUNZ Glad this video helped in some way and thanks to Ben Orford for taking the time to record it ~Peace~

Thank you for your kind words Bruce, hoping you are well and wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

Yeh if Ben gives something the thumbs up then it definitely gives it credit, such an awesome guy and full of immense knowledge. Thanks for your comment and wishing you a blessed week ahead Gaz ~Peace~

Thank you for your kind words Sandy, means a lot coming from yourself and I think that name is starting to stick with people when they see me :) ~Peace~

Appreciate your kind words and for watching David ~Peace~

My pleasure and thank you for your kind words Scotty, it means a lot. Bens a top bloke and could not have learnt those tips from a better expert. Wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead my friend ~Peace~

Nice going Leslie, you won't go wrong with a Mora as they are great value for money and hoping you have some an amazing adventures with your son ~Peace~

Thats awesome to hear and thank you watching my man ~Peace~

Thank you for your kind words Anthony, worth checking out Paul Kirtleys video on getting a Mora if youre starting out, - Beginning Bushcraft - Which Knife To Choose? ...hope that helps bro ~Peace~

Merci my friend and a pleasure to connect ~Peace~

Appreciate the kind words and for watching my friend, so cool to hear this video helped in some way ~Peace~

Senor Dirnen thank you for your kind words, Bens a top top guy and who better to learn from then someone who's at the top of their league when it comes to knives, etc ~Peace~

Indeed the principles apply across the board, best of luck Dan ~Peace~

KeetjeKeetje I learnt loads myself making this video so glad to hear it helped, and who better to teach it then Ben himself ~Peace~

+YourEverythingVideos Most definitely Mora knives are awesome for the price, many thanks for watching my friend ~Peace~

Is an awesome knife ~Peace~

April Ezell You are very kind April and I give thanks to the various experts who kindly take their time out to record videos with me ~Peace~

James Hart Appreciate the heads up James and yes those sanding blocks are very useful ~Peace~

Thats awesome to hear James and appreciate you watching! ~Peace~

19craigy78 Thank you for your kind words and really happy to hear this video helped ~Peace~

Hey Frederick thank you for your kind words and yes Ben is at the top of his game, a true craftsman. Your mother was very smart using newspaper for her work :) ~Peace~

What Mark commented :) ~Peace~

Bonsai places sell an equivalent called Creanmate.

You're learning fast Jason you're learning ...I see what you did there with 'hone' :)) Yeh im glad I went with the Mora as a beginners knife and Ben was an absolute star to have taken the time to do this video as he was swamped during the whole show. Thank you sincerely for your kind words as it really does mean a lot bro ~Peace~

Litefoot A pleasure my friend and thanks goes to Ben for taking the time to record this video with me. Have a blessed week ahead my man ~Peace~

Appreciate the heads up thank you ~Peace~

Happy to hear it helped in some way my friend ~Peace~

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, thank you ~Peace~

Best of luck Alan and thank you for watching ~Peace~

Thank you for your kind words Steve, Ben is an absolute pro and like you I loved that newspaper technique too. Wishing you a blessed week ahead my friend ~Peace~

Thats awesome to hear Heather thank you ~Peace~

Carlos Visentín Gracias Carlos :) ~Peace~

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

Indeed he does and thank you for watching Joe! ~Peace~

My pleasure Jacqui and thank you as always for your kind words. Wishing you a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

Thats great to hear Johann thank you! ~Peace~

Even though they're mass produced that shouldn't take away the fact that these are built to a very high quality, the Mora shown in this video is still going strong 2.5 yrs later and is my backup knife ~Peace~

Thanks Zed, I'll start with the £10 knife as its my first time, see how it all goes, Atb. Trev

Most definitely, they are great value for the money ~Peace~

Richard Baker An absolute pleasure Richard and a sincere thank you for watching ~Peace~

+LeSadW666 Awesome stuff! ~Peace~

Thank you kindly Juanita ~Peace~

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words Mike ~Peace~

Very true Mahdi, there is so much expertise out there why not learn it from the experts themselves. Thank you for your kind words brother ~Peace~

I must look into Choji oil as i've not heard of that before, appreciate the heads up Brandon ~Peace~

Tim McCabe Great heads up Tim I appreciate you sharing that as it will help others ~Peace~

Tim McCabe bnq in the U.K. aswell sell them under decorating materials bit bigger than the one on this video but same colour aswell

Zed Outdoors bnq have them aswell bit bigger than the video but still there

Easiest terms I found to google with were "abrasive block" or "abrasive sanding block", took me a while to figure out how that thing is translated into German too but the hint in the video about the blue side of an eraser was enough and I found them as "Schleifgummi" (schleifen = to sand, grind, etc. and gummi = rubber). A bit disappointed that they didn't mentioned the recommended grid strength though, but I assume for general maintenance of your blade a fine one is enough? Anyone know if they're also usable for stropping the actual edge or would that already be more comparable to a fineer sharpening stone or a sharpening steel?

Tim McCabe they look like fine finish blocks I use them for decorating mines 400grit

You are very kind Alexander thank you ~Peace~

MrSageflyfisher Why thank you kind sir and what a beautiful part of the world you live in ~Peace~

davebuts Not heard that one before Dave so thanks for sharing that tip. Do you still coat it with oil, etc afterwards though? ~Peace~

I did first time but not since as I think its protected, I found it on youtube I think its something like adding patina on you more knife or something like that. Peace to you brother

Thank you sincerely for your kind words Jason, it was a real privilege for Ben to have taken the time out and record this video with me as he was so swamped the whole time there. Wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

Thanks bro, Bens an absolute star for having taken the time to record this with me so full props goes to him. Thanks as always for your kind words ~Peace~

Ben is a true master of his art and so was very privileged he took the time to record this video with me. Hopefully I have some future videos planned with him so tay tuned my friend :) ~Peace~

Indeed yes they are great value for money ~Peace~

Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts as you made some great points ~Peace~

Thank you kindly Dan ~Peace~

Craig Cameron Hey Craig a pleasure to hear from you as its been a long time. Thank you for your kind words, hope you and family have been keeping well. Hoping you have a splendid christmas and blessed new year my friend ~Peace~

you too, look forward to more videos!

Daniel Jones Many thanks my friend, for that price I doubt you will go wrong ~Peace~

Lordbrega I appreciate your kind words my friend and for watching ~Peace~

Amen to that ~Peace~

My pleasure my German stallion, hope you and family are well bro ~Peace~

I was so grateful for Ben to have taken the time to record this video as I really could not have found a better person to cover this topic with. Reg the fire striking edge I was really pleased he covered that too as thats something i'm looking to do with my Mora aswell as add a lanyard hole. Let us know how you get on with your Mora mods my man ~Peace~

Latton Bushcraft A pleasure LB, the knowledge Ben has is incredible and I learnt tons myself making this vid ~Peace~

Bens tuition is amazing ~Peace~

***** A pleasure my friend and thank you for watching :) ~Peace~

Thank you kindly and you wont go wrong with a Mora so congrats ~Peace~

Hi Leith, that knife you're referring to is Ben's 'Nomad' folding knife - benandloisorford.com/search?q=nomad*&type=product,article,page

A sincere pleasure to connect Kevin and indeed Simon is one of my favourite people in this community ~Peace~

+ratrod diesels Thank you for your kind words and for watching my friend ~Peace~

Yes Ben is an amazing guy with so much knowledge, thanks for taking the time to watch and keep well my friend ~Peace~

Amen to that my friend ~Peace~

Hi Paul alas because Ben makes everything by hand so his prices tend to reflect that ~Peace~

Thank you kindly Will ~Peace~

Appreciate your kind words and for watching thank you ~Peace~