My 3 Favorite Bushcraft Knives Updated and a Flint & Steel Fire with the Morakniv Classic No. 2 

Thanks Dave! I know it was not your intention, but I love the fact that you show how the same essential knife qualities can be found across a pretty wide price range. Anybody can get in where they fit in.

I laughed because we have almost the same exact lanyard on our Bushcraft-UK, a short "Fire" motif snake weave! We think so much alike & that's why I like your videos so much.

The Mora classics are....classic! :) Great blades! Thanks for sharing!

Great video. Like many people, a Mora Classic was my first bushcraft knife. That knife has been through the a lot with me and takes everything I throw at it. Keep the videos coming Dave!

I was JUST talking to a friend about doing an updated video on this based on new knives I have been using. Great video my friend!

Those are all awesome blades. The companion is one I feel everyone should own. I love mine!

Great review! Thank you! 👍

Absolutely agree about the Moras. I’ve have a couple higher-end blades, but if I’m heading out into the wild, a Mora is definitely coming along for the ride. When it comes to functionality, durability and price, they just can’t be beat. It’s funny: I’ll spend $200 to $300 on a knife, go into the woods, and realize I’ve been using my $15 Mora Companion 90% of the time! LOL About the Mora sheath: they’re pretty infamous for loosing retention with frequent use. The lanyard is a great idea, but I prefer to not use one. My solution: I wrapped a single layer of #36 bank line around the handle. Originally, I did this just to have a bit extra bank line in case of emergency. However, when I sheathed the knife, the bank line added just enough bulk and friction that the knife stays firmly in the sheath. I couldn’t shake it out if I tried....and I did. LOL....I was about to drop $30 on a Kydex sheath, but now it functions perfectly. Not knocking you’re solution at all, just thought I’d offer another very effective method for more options. 👍

I love knifes and on the rare occasion I get to go out to the woods I always carry at least three knifes as well. I don't need them all but they're just handy to have around the camp. I like your videos Dave.

Looks like the back of your classic is getting a bit of a sway back. I love seeing the personalities the knives take after a lot of rugged use.. Thanks for the update :-)

Always cool to see your life in the woods! :)

Great blades there Dave! I have the 2 Moraknivs and a Trade Knife in my kit. As always, Great video and thanks for the share!

I've done it!!! After half a year of yearning, online window shopping and saving I've finally taken the plunge and ordered the Spyderco Bushcraft. I am stoked!!! I have both those Moras too. great carvers, I squared the spines too and both have custom sheaths.

those are three great blades that spyderco is working good for you I see its a good looking blade for sure thanks for sharing Brother

Great 3 choices there nice trio!

Everyone should own a few Moras. I enjoyed watching my friend. Have a great day Dave. Tennessee

Nice video Dave, great collection there, i have had a few moras myself over the years excellent blades. That Spyderco looks cool.Well maintained blades Dave thanks for sharing .Atb Darren

Your Mora classic looks much like my Frost 612 with its half finger guard, a favorite from my youth. My 6 1/2" Old Hickory (with some mods) and my grandpas J Russell (very Mora-esque) round out my favorite three. Recently I got a Orange Mora Companion for my 24 hour Civil Air Patrol SAR pack. A new favorite now days to take out in the forest. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Greg

My favorite too, thank you nice video. from Tokyo.

Great choices brother. I will also always love and have a Mora. About 3 years ago I got a Condor Rodan to try out but never seem to take out, lol. It's beefy and should do the trick but I never seem to run into a situation that either my mora or my cane knife won't handle. Great vid brother

Thank you for another fine video on the use of the classic Mora in Bushcraft. Love my Mora's too. That Spyderco looks like it will definitely get the job done...it is a bit out of my price range though. Keep these intelligent videos coming. Great job.

Awesome review Dave!! I never really realized how inexpensive the Mora knives are. What a great value! Love the style of the spiderco but you could buy 10 Mora knives. LOL!

You can also use a ranger band as a retention device on your Mora Companion instead of the setup you're using now. I like the ranger band because it has a low profile and isn't affected by water. Just an idea. I love your channel, btw.

Nice trio David. I need to lay hands on that spiderco. There is no debating the awesomeness of the mora!

Yep 👍 MG,HD and Companion,,cost me around $70 bucks CDN what can go wrong,,very nice and ergonomic knives 🍴 and strong 💪...Any Mora will do...

AWESOME FIRE!!

Good video. The Mora Classic 2 was my first bushcraft knife. So I definitely understand the sentimentality of a first bushcraft knife. But I'm one of those weird guys that has an emotional attachment with all of my tools. Bit it's hard to beat the Classic 2. It's just a Plaine Jane knife. Simple and effective. A joy to use. I love mine dearly. Plus bonus, you making this video reminds me I need to touch up the edge on mine. ha ha ha Keep up the work, it's very appreciated.

I love moras too.

Very informative! I was just looking at the Mora Knives website! Great Video Dave!

That is a great selection of knives. Mora knives simply set the bar for affordable but hi quality bush craft knives

Los cuchillos mora son lo mejor del mundo 👍 buen video como siempre saludos

Hello Dave , it's nice to little reminder on your favorite knives. It's good knives and I also like the Mora knives. See you soon my friend and thank you for stopping by my channel. Didier

Enjoyed the post. Thank you.

That Spyderco is sweet! Nice video as always.

Can't wait to see your review of the Garberg someday. Or have I missed it? Been looking at that knife ever since my HD arrived. Thanks Dave.

Can only repeat after some others: Indeed three really good knives, especially Mora.

i have an collection of knifes but always take the companion. keep up the good work.

Great blades!!

Enjoyed the video keep up the good work be blessed

great selection my new favourite knife is the bushcraft knife now atb matt

Hello Dave have idea for you i tried and liked.for classic mora handles use burner on electric stove to burn four groves on each side of handle worked well.thought you might like that ttyl

nice to see two moras in there Dave, im still loving the robust however I was very lucky to be gifted a esee 4 about three weeks ago and that is starting to come a close second, feels really good in the hand and shes a beast, the only thing im not crazy on is the jimping has the black paint on so no sparks from fero rods but im going to take care of that... ATB Chris.

Hard not to like the Mora Classics, a touch of old school knives.

Thumbs up Dave! Great favorites!

Hey Dave! You're a faithful guy, still holding on to your Moras, even though you have a high end knife. Take care, Irène.

i like them also cant go wrong with a mora. I have the Craftline Q Allround 511, Companion MG , Craftline HighQ Robust i love the 511 and just got the Classic No 2 and 2/0 about a week ago Love them also all are Carbon Steel Thanks for sharing

You're like the Bob Ross of bushcraft, and I mean that as a compliment!

Thanks Dave! Just found the channel and love the content! Sub'd and look forward to all the videos

Hi Dave great knives all but that spydie bush crafting knife is eye candy and the sheath design is excellent above average for function i think- also i managed to swap my way up to a Bark river highland hunter in A2 steel 4 inch blade full convex traded it for an Essee 4 which I purchased used at a gun show for 80 Canadian -it had serrations and a sharpened clip point and those are not my thing but my buddy who had the Bark River( 1 among many) loved it --Cheers Dave

Love Mora! Great picks for camp knives. I greatly enjoy your channel.

Say Heah Dave, Did I mention I also just got the Mora Exclusive Forest # 277, it's similar to the Classic but the bolster and the pommel are brass and the blade is laminated looks like like a pimped out Classic with dark brown handle a nice looker

You didn't tell us you had trplets. LOL. Happy Easter my good friend.

What's not to like about a Morakniv? Thanks for the update.

all three are very good knives

nice blades Dave

Oh, I'm also glad the newer Mora 510 is thinner too.

$11 for the Mora Companion, can't beat that. I just got one to backup my old carbon Clipper that is ALWAYS in my outdoor pack.

still have not held a Spyderco Bushcraft, kinda keen on my Esee...but always a Mora lover, great vid!!! =)

all three are great knives

Thanks for video.....

Very Very nice

Great video Dave

Say Heah Dave, Yup I put my Ranger Afghan and my Ranger RD-9 to rest for a while. They did OK, I had fun with using them. But this week I brought out my Battle Horse Modified Attitude and my Modified Mad Hatter Machete a lovely piece of kit. I also brought my Mora 510 as my neck knife which has the same blade as the Classic #1. Yeah I finally got my Modde Mad Hatter Machete just right. First I had a matching handle made to match with my Modde Attitude. I also had the spine rounded except a area to strike a ferro rod so I had a 90° area put on. I then had the sweet spot and towards the tip convexed with a nice area for the scandi grind I had them put on by the handle so I can actually use my Modde Mad Hatter Machete as a large knife and not only a Machete. But as it is, it's still one of my Summer Long Knives and a very good one, It's also made in L6. Originally I had my Modde Attitude made to team with my Smaller White Bone Handle M-43 Khukuri. But now it's also a near perfect match with my Modde Mad Hatter Machete. Seriously Dave it's a awesome combo. I literally could zip boom bomb through the brambles. Well if their not that thick just enough to get through, What else do I need right. Yeah, the way my Modde Attitude came out I think it L@@Ks similar to a Woodlore on steroids I know I could survive with it. I know it could stand up to my Ranger Afghan and my Ranger T. F. I. (Tactical Force Infidel) and my BK-2. It's only the White G-10 Handles with Blue Liners that make it people friendly. It's one tough knife. I had the knife Slightly Curved and I had them put a High Scandi Grind on it which makes it a thin apex so it slices like a dream. Mors Kochansky wrote in one of his books that a knife should be able to slice wood smooth that you don't need to sand it. Well in the right hands my High Scandi Grind can do it. Oh, I also had the Drop Point Lowered. actually it's a little off center of the line which actually allows me not only to be able to push off with my thumb better but making divers better and even carving holes. Yeah'sur it's just what I wanted, a Bushcraft Survival Knife plus its also a beautiful matching combo. As always Dave you did good sharing some of your Fav's Knives.,,. p

Say Heah Dave, about three weekends ago, I teamed my vintage Mora Clipper MG. It really worked great together with my Fox Bushcraft Parang, I wore it side by side clipped to my Survival Belt and it was so lite that I didn't know it was there. But It made feathers to start our fire and the Bushcraft Parang took care of making kindling so yeah, They complimented eachother. As you know, I attached my Mora Classic #1 on that loose handle strap that I put on my Bokor Black Vox Sheath when I put on a nylon belt loop, Yeah, Actually its one of my Fav. Lite Rigs. Yeah very Lite. I always liked to have a Spydrrco Bushcraft Knife. But I just got a Bushcraft Knife worth mentioning too. I got a 3V LT Weight GNS (Go No Show) Don't ask, I don't know what that means either. But mine came out about 4 3/8" blade, which I'm very happy about. I like a flat blade because I don't like knives to twist in my hand when I'm carving sort out like hockey sticks being flat and not round, I have sort of that same control. So, Yeah, I got a new pattern that LT is offerering. I got the Coyote Black Mountain instead if the Grey Black Mountain, Yeah, Check it out and tell me what you think. I got it on Friday So I took it out a bit on Saturday, and Yesterday Sunday. It's fantastic, Its a 1/8" thickness and I got the Saber Grind because its thin, and I put a convex edge on it already and its perfect, Yeah, check it out and tell me what you think.,,. www.knivesshipfree.com/l-t-wright-knives-gns-3v-saber-grind-coyote-black-mountain-g-10/

Say Heah Dave, Great Job starting that fire, No matter how many times I see this video, I like watching that part. Anyhow, I have a Rod Garcia Skookum Bush Tool, The story, Straight from the horses mouth, Rod took some classes from Mors Kochansky, They started talking and Mors was using a Mora Classic #1 at the time, So when Rod asked Mors what style Mors likes, He said "Like This", Hence the Skookum Bush Tool was born, When he brought back the knife to to the class Mors, He approved and said who made this knife that meets my criteria and the knife I discussed in my book, The rest is history. Not because of Mom's approval, But my Skookum Bush Tool, I don't ever think I grow old of it, It's one of my Fav's in the top 3. Great job as usual, Laterz. ,, .

awesome video thumbs up

Looks like you have gotten your money worth with the Moras. Always nice to see the Spyderco Bushcraft Knife, one of these days gonna get one. Thanks as always for the video Dave.

So far I only own one Mora, in my battery of knives, the LMF version. I like having the included ferro rod and the thinner blade profile. Smart. But I must try to pick one more Mora. Hard choices there but of course it will be a thicker blade to go with the LMF blade.

Say Heah Dave, I found out the difference between the Mora Clipper and the Mora Companion. The Companion has a narrow tang that's longer and the Clipper has a robust tang but shorter. The infact they put hard plastic on the handle to make the knives stronger than what you think. Infact when I got my Fox Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife at first I teamed it with my vintage Frost Mora MG 840 Clipper since they color matched, Then I tried it with my Mora 2000 and I really liked it better because of tge dual grind on the 2000 but the 2000 is a part of my Mora Trio with my Mora Hatchet and my Bacho Laplander so I got the Mora Kansbol and it hit pay dirt a lovely piece of kit color match and all, Both knives really compliment eachother. I also added the Mora Eldris as my neck knife and took them out on one of our weekend test trips and they performed fantastic. But than Houseboat Rob informed me that Fox also made a Combat Jungle Knife which is very similar with suttle differences the spine is fully jimped and the tip has more of a clip and it's a little longer than my Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife and its all black so I teamed it with my Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter and made another beautifuk combo. Oh I also Piggybacked my Mora Kansbol on the Sheath of my Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife and it came out beautiful. So today and the rest of the weekend I'll be using my Battle Horse Combo. Yeah'sur I know how good this set is I just wanted to use them this weekend.,,. p

Mora's are great, and if you lose one in the woods, you're only out $15. I bought a craft line Q for $8 a while back and it has taken a ton of abuse and it is still being used. I am more sentimental about that knife than I am with my more expensive knives. It's funny how that works.

Great knives :)

Oh, on my Classic #1, I had a Lapel Pin with Three Flags, U. S., Ukraine, and Canada Flags, I tapped it in that center cross on the Pommel and glued it with Gorilla glue, It's in there to stay, The red on the lapel pin like on the red maple leaf and other parts really match beautifully, I luv it. ,, .

Say Heah, Once again, Nice choices, I especially like that Spydie, Its only videos like this that I'm reminded of a Bushcraft knife that a friend made, Yeah, George K. (R.I.P.) He went by a GOLF.A.K.A.. Logo in sort of a diamond shape. But he made me a 4" and 3/16"+ out of a saw blade, It was a very sought after steel back then, What makes it so special other then George making it, It has a Choils, Man I can really choke up on it. and it holds a great edge retention. But the way he blended from that thick spine to a zero grind sort of looks like a hollow grind but its not. I checked it with a lense clock.I just worry it will grow legs and walk away, His knives are highly sought after with collectors. But yeah, its a in a Bushcraft true sence, its definitely a Bushcraft knife. a real good Carver. I also have others that I highly price like you do your Sydie. Even though I seen this video before, I enjoyed it again.,,.

Say Heah, A while ago I bought a closeout price on a Frost Mora Clipper and the first impression was nothing to write home about..Then I found a sort of unique Mora at the pawn shop. The sheath is leather with a metal trim in great condition. It has 3 crowns with a big "A" embossed in the lather. The knife has a hand gaurd and the pommel is metal also in great condition. I think I have a nice stable of knives and some are hand made so the Mora's never rocked my boat. Until I used the Clipper, I started carrying as a neck knife because it's very comfortable. Just a few days ago after hearing how good the Mora 510 was, I decided to buy one. I browsed through the selection at BladeHQ and bought the Classic #1, Then I see the Mora 2000 and the Hatchet sold together but the Combo price was in the Orange color only. I bought the Olive Green pair since it will be easier to match with some of my other knives. Instead of a Bacho Laplander a while ago, I got the Wicked Tough Saw and no regrets, But since I want to make an ultra lite trio for my "Afternoon Delight" A hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato, I decided to get the Bacho Laplander even though it too comes in the Orange. As it turned out, yrah, my Bokor Plus Black Vox Rold fits right in the color scheme. I wish that was all, Surfing the web, I found a line of Mora's called the Exclusive and I seen one that called out my name so I bought the Forest # 277 it look's alot like the Classic but much nicer I think. Anyhow that's how my Mora stable grew, I plan to get that Garber Mira also with the full tang too. Thanx for a very good review.

Love my mora knives. Has the metal collar on the no 2 loosened up over time?

tried a helle knife? think you would love a helle besseggen just put a little microbevel on it for strength 😊have one and love it

darn smoke always comes back in the face lol

Nice Trio

Away Heah, Oh, I teamed it yesterday with my G.B. Small Forest Axe because I was cooking butcher shop hot dogs with mustard and onions and pork and beans, and ofcouce a saw. Today we went out to finish the hot dogs and I teamed it with my 17" H.B. Agdor Hatchet. Yeah, I bought it initially to team it with my 2Hawks Warbeast, But I know the Double Bit Hatchet will team nicely too. But the weather got a bit colder than yesterday and I know how good my Agdor is processing wood so I didn't have to Eenee Meenee Mighty Moe, I just took the Agdor and away we go. Yeah, that new GNS is one heck of a Bushcraft knife.,,.

The plastic insert is to keep the blade from cutting into the sheath.

have you ever tried the cold steel lite knives? Or the Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works knives?

Awesome video! I don't have a Mora but I am considering getting one. Isn't that Spyderco pretty expensive?

After a couple days camping, my hand and wrist are super fatigued from the mora classic no2 from only light use. Not hot spots, just all the muscles in my hand and wrist are dead. is that a sign of too small a handle for folks with big hands? I have an Old hickory that has a better handle for me, but no scandi grind and can't cut nearly as well as the mora. looking at an enzo, but they're pricy

What about Morakniv Classic No 3 ?

Say Heah David, Yeah, I know what you mean about your first. I have a Mora Frost that I don't think is made anymore, I think it's the Clipper, anyhow, I paid less than $10.00 I even think less than that maybe $9.00 it's been a while ago. I also like thinner blades too and I'm glad my new Mora 510 has a thinner blade and I think identical blade as the Classic #1 if I would of known that I would of got the #2 because I really like the handle on my 510, But we found this patch of weeds with a unique 5 leaf pattern, Anyhow I love making a birds nest and firing that baby up, WoW when my head gets swallowed by that plume, The next thing I know I'm dreaming in color, and I and we all come out of it happy and laughing our heads off and then the munchies hits. Wow I wonder what's in that weed. Just Joking heh heh heh

Say Heah Dave, I almost forgot, I commisioned William Collins to make me a couple of Knives. I named them Paul'ies Pride and Paul'ies Delight. I like Drop Points Lowered Infact my Smaller knife L@@Ks like the Gasconade and the larger knife a similar knife to the W. C. Master Woodsman but different enough to call it my design. Yeah both are made in 3V and the Smaller knife is 4 3/4" blade and 5/32" thick, the larger knife is 7 3/4" blade and 3/16" thick with William's type handles, I know they will work great in the Bush because I took alot of designs into consideration when I designed what I wanted. As soon as I get them I show them prolly in my Google Plus.,,. p

Can you please repeat what rocks will throw a spark and maybe show a picture? Thanks

Hey, I got a mora companion number 2 as well! I too want to get it to throw sparks but it won't... How did you square it off? just with a sharpning stone?

Hi Dave great choice there I am a mora nut as well keep doing your fab vids A T B Andrew

HCSL , IYO how does the mora 2000 come up short compared to the #2 and the companion ?

2 thumb's up

When I saw your first two knives, I started to applaud you. But when I saw the spiderco, I choked on my tea ... is this a forest knife? Sorry, with all my respect, this looks like a paid advertisement.

Si ma quanto cazzo costa però lo spyderco.decisamente troppo

Say Heah Dave, Besides my Cold Steel SISU and my Benchmade Bushcrafter #162 that I didn't post or my Stag Handle S30V Freeman Hunter or my G. E. K. Bushcraft knife I didn't post on Google Plus, But the three I did post are good ones, Check them out go to Google Plus and search Paulie 4X and tell me what you think Ok. ,, .

Funny how taste varies. I think the Spyderco is the most outrageously overpriced, poorly designed knife in existence. For the same money I can get a custom knife with better steel, better scales, and personalized ergonomics. Only the Spyderscon name lets this knife sell for more than eighty bucks, tops. But there are people who hate my top choices for bushcraft knives, so there you go.