The Condor Terrasaur - A Bootlegged Garberg? 

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The Terrasaur was designed by Joe Flowers and released as a model through Fiddleback Forge years ago. Joe brought it over to Condor for a mass produced version.

The Terrasaur long pre-dates the Gardberg as a custom knife. I purchased my Terrasaur as a Joe Flower's/Brian Andrews (Off the Map Outfitters) back in the early 2000's. At that time mora's were restricted to the companion, clipper and usual rat tang knives. The Condor Terrasaur is a descendant of the custom knife. Since Joe Flowers is a main designer from Condor it seems like this one was a natural for him to incorporate. I still have my custom Flowers/Andrews knife and it remains one of the best handles I've ever experienced. The Condor terrasaur seems a bit difficult to locate in Canada, it is made of much cheaper materials (like most Condor's) but I bet the grip is good.

Great job, you didn’t trash the condor just showed the facts. Thanks again for honestly informing your viewers

Its a budget-minded, Garberg-inspired knife. Got it. But...where else can you get these features for so little money? Carbon steel, Scandi grind, 1/8" blade stock, full tang, square spine, hunting style blade geometry, blade edge all the way to handle, comfortable weatherproof handle, sheath included. Given that it isnt a direct copy of the Garberg, it is definetly a welcome addition to the market, especially at that price point. If Condor can refine and improve thier manufacturing processes, they would be unbeatable.

Yes, Mora is more refined, and yes, Condor sought a very close resemblance to Mora. Nevertheless, Mora is about $100, and the Condor is less than $50. Lastly, I like the idea of helping our neighbors to the south with employment. Therefore, the Condor is what I'm going to buy

No one is going to truly compete head-to-head with Mora. They have a lock on the market for this kind of broad-spectrum survival/primitive/bushcraft skills knife that covers most of the bases, and at the price point ($90-$140). It's the king. There will be those competing for that market, and Condor is in a position to do so with a lower price point. If I were buying a blade for my ten-year-old to use and learn, the Terrasaur is a good place to start. You don't buy a Ferrari for a beginner. I'd feel better about a broken Terrasaur than a broken Garberg. Again, it's competition but not the winner, and you'll always have competition.

The Terrasauer is more a copy of a Skookum Bush Tool than the Garberg, IMHO. It's about the blade angle sweep specified by Mors Kochanski. Better for feather sticks.

I own the Terrasaur in orange. It came with no problems. Shaving sharp right out of the box. Glad I got it. Just because something costs less doesn't necessarily mean it's not good.

It’s a budget knife.... not sure what you were expecting for 40 bucks... abuse it like you stole it. It’s a highly serviceable knife, priced like an 3/4 tang mora. Mine has been great so far.

I m from Greece, i m very proud to see the phrase Μολών Λαβέ in your t shirt...

Very clear and non biased facts. Thank you

Very strange but I gotta tell you....had a dream last night that I was in MCT again and you were my instructor!

3 Reasons why i use the Condor instead of the Mora Garberg [used the Stainless Garberg and other Moras for 10+years] which are NOT price : 1. Fit to my own hand...the condor was a better fit an feel for me. PLUS: nearly every knife with a high guard i filed down to a slope to the flat side of the blade for some carving techniques. That wasn't necessary with the Condor. 2. The tip of the Condor has a steeper angle...that was important for "drilling" holes and archery/stomping to get the arrows out...works with both knifes,...but much better with the Condor. 3. I could order the Condor in orange. Lost one to many knife around campsites. These are my reasons....the Condor is the better knife for me. The price only is a bonus. Additionally for all the lefties (not me) out there...You can rotate the sheath of the Condor but not the Mora. But I also agree on the superior production quality of the Mora. I think thats due to more production automation + quality control. I also like the leather sheath option of the Mora.

Honestly, I bought a walmart special for $10 several years ago. The damn thing holds an edge well, and has served me faithfully. I wouldn't dare baton with it, but that's why God invented the axe.

Mora Garberg better? Sure it is! But,,,,,, the Terrasaur is half the cost....Heck!! Compared to Bark River, the Mora is lacking.... It all depends on the balance needed, and the price one is willing to pay for it. I would trust both in an emergency. However, I would be cautious of the thin handle spots on the Terrasaur for baton work. Knowing that ahead of time makes this a non issue for me. Is the Terrasaur worth $42?? Absolutely!! Is the Garberg worth $100?? Definitely!! Long term,,, I'll keep my Bark Rivers...

Id love to see terrasaur blanks the same way they sell the bushlore and klephart.

I've watched alot of different bush craft videos from all different types of people , all over the world . This one is by far my favorite channel , with Dave cantuberry my second favorite . Maybe it's just me , maybe it's that im a grunt and use these same skills . Unlike other videos , this channel is straight to the point . What you need and have to do to survive. Not what you could possibly do . Semper Fi brother.

It seems to be a good starter knife, has all the key points and half the price.

My take away from this is that there is definitely more quality control that goes into the garberg than the terrasaur. However it could just be condor rushing to get theirs on the market with quality control to come later. I say this because having seen and used several different condor models, they seemed pretty solid. You also have to look at the price. 100 bucks for the mora vs 50 for the condor. The condor, while it might not be on par with mora seems functional and solid enough to provide a cheaper entry level knife option for someone new getting into this world **bushcraft, survival, self reliance** that is on a limited budget. The 50 bucks saved by purchasing the condor would allow for additional gear purchases that they might not otherwise have been able to get had they purchased the mora. Anyways just my two pennies.....but I love the videos...you keep em coming, I’ll keep learning

The Codor seemed to match the Mora in performance, "issues" were just fit and finish. A knife is a tool, it's like a screwdriver or a chisel; I'm not going to pay double the price for a screwdriver because the handle is neater.

Even better, the Morakniv Garberg with leather sheath is now $87.00 on Amazon. It is a better VALUE than the Condor Terrasaur, by far, even though it is more expensive.

Thank you for helping me make the right decision. I appreciate this video! And I appreciate your time! Thanks.

Your videos are great.Keep it up. I'm a retired US Army veteran and I can always learn something new

First I love mora as well I have several but I have experience with several condors. First thing that many have stated is the price personally I have always felt the garberg was way overpriced but that's me. As far as being a clone I truly believe that's due to the sheath. The actual and original terrasaur has been in several custom designes for years and the designer wanted to make a budget friendly option. Personally I think it really comes down to price and that's it.

Making your own version of a classic in order to compete with it is neither a "knock-off" nor a "bootleg." Knock-offs are trying to make you think they ARE the original object (like Chinese i-phons), and bootlegs are illegally obtained or sold versions of the actual original product (like illegally recorded and sold copies of actual movies). Just think of how many Swiss Army-type knives are out there. Are Victorinox and (I can't remember the other "official" brand) the only companies morally or legally allowed to make knives with tools in them? There is nothing unique enough about the Garberg for Mora to claim any kind of infringement. If another company can make a similar thing and charge half the price, that's just means that Mora should have found a way to make theirs less expensive. I would buy the Condor over the Mora, because the only flaw of the Condor *as far as practical use* is the smaller amount of material around the tang. I don't generally baton small and mid-sized knives, though, so I'll gladly save 50 bucks on fit and finish issues. If they were competing in price, I'd go Mora, but for half the cost there's no competition for me. [Edited for spelling]

I have never owned a Mora, a condor, a big brand name knife. I have a knife that I have edged, honed and kept for my own practices and use for anything I would like to do. I enjoy watching these segments and will maybe one day upgrade my knife but for now my favourite knife is the one that is best for me and my use for it. Thanks Cpl Kelly

Yup, I'll be sticking with Mora's in the field, on the job, and in the workshop. I've never found a better crafted, complete line of cutting and carving tools for all my needs.

Well done Cpl, keep up the great work

The Condor is fifty dollars cheaper and only 3/4 as good as the Garberg ! I own the Garberg because I can afford it,if I couldn't afford it I would own the Condor...

I am glad there is another design for us to choose from knock off or not.

Thanks for your service corporal and the knowledge

For 40$ to 50$ i cat find anything wrong with it the, blade is awsome and has great edge retention. Its half the price of the garberg and its half the quality but i would say value is better than the garberg.

Moras are made by robots. Condor is made by hand. It looks like Joe and Imacasa are banking on a design they made in 2009, before the Garberg was designed with Dave and Mora. Joe probably didn't trust it to be made out of 1075 (you can tell by the tip profiles), and Imacasa couldn't afford to introduce a new heat treat process. Imacasa only started using 1095 a couple years ago. If they treat it as well as they do their '75, I'm sure it will perform as well as the Garberg.

Great and fair comparison, Kelly. If it's lower quality but half the price, the user will have to decide.

Corporal, Very easy to decide what is best at any cost or manufacturer. It’s the one you’re packing when you’re in need. Very simple. Great video.

I'm a Condor fan and yeah, there's imperfections buts it because some guy or gal is standing in front of a grinder making it by hand. The Mora's are all made by machines which is great because you get uniform quality, but forty bucks is forty bucks and I read WAY more positive reviews for the Condor than negative. I could see the nitpicking if they were in the same price range but half the price! For what you get!? Dress it up a little then go make all the feather sticks and baton all the wood your heart desires.

Condor has better design but poorer fit and finish. Continuous curvature is more useful and practical than straight edge.

Having recently acquired several Mora knifes, I am pleased with them. They are cheaper than many, if not most, "Survival" knifes and well made. You can certainly pay more for a better knife. I think the biggest upgrades being to the grip/scales and methods of attaching them. I have a Mora in each of my Get-home-bags as well as a "better" SOG. Thanks for the review. Many things shouldn't be purchased without being held or a reliable review by a trusted reviewer. Knifes are one.👍

Good job on the comparison. Thanks

Canterbury pushed the Garberg in a video at one of the Blade Shows. The Varustilekka puukko beats both of them, IMHO ! 🤔 Semper Fi !

My terrasaur came without manufacturing defects. It was cleanly processed and had no signs of glue residue. The hole was centrally drilled. Your knife must have been a Monday model. My knife was the opposite of yours. But I have often heard that the quality of condor is varying. Sometimes you are lucky or unlucky. But I can not say much about that because it's my first condor. Nevertheless, thank you for your opinion. I am a big fan of your channel. keep up the good work and greetings from Germany

Mr Corporal , may I humbly say , you are amazing and give me strength to apply myself , thank you

Mora has the business of building knives down to a fine art. They know where to spend the time/money to make a good product and where they can cut back and meet their price point. As far as Condor copying the Garberg ... I don't think so. Good design is good design and different people working independently on a specific task are likely to come up with very similar results. Even if the Terrasaur was designed to compete with the Garberg, the real danger here is that someone who is online or catalog shopping isn't able to hold both in their hands and compare. They can't see the difference in fit & finish and may not realize what they're giving up to save a few bucks. Quality and workmanship is important and Mora seems to be aware of that. Thanks for the honest review.

I bought the Condor(also have Moras), and mine was good from the start.It's delegated to my pack in the car but,I feel comfortable with as a strong back up. Pathfinder Mountain Lion is always on my hip and favored.

I'm a big fan of Morakniv but at half the price I'm not convinced the Terrasaur is that much of a step down. As an aside I note it is made in El Salvatore, which seems to be developing a cottage knife industry. I do appreciate your fair minded evaluation of their respective merits.

I actually flirted with buying a Terasaur on E-Bay... but, thanks to your review I'll wait until I can afford the Garberg.

Terava Jaakaripuukko 110 has a grippier handle. But I still want a Garberg cuz it’s a Mora which most knives will be compared to. A lot of people seem to start with a cheap Mora to find what to look for in a knife and many never leave simply because it’s all they need in spite of the super hype in the knife world. I judge knife price by how many Mora Companions HD I could buy for the price of the knife I am considering. Sometimes carrying multiple Mora’s outshines one high priced knife since you can then dedicate a knife to specific tasks such as food prep, camp chores, filleting, etc plus the chance of loss or multiple users to divide the work makes carrying more than one knife a definite advantage. If you can’t afford a Mora you haven’t checked their whole model lineup. These knives are Swedish quality and experience at Chinese prices.

1. Does it do the job? 2. Is it good value for money? I think Mora Garberg is heavily overpriced.

So, I completely see where you are coming from as a equally admitted Mora fan club card carrying member. With that said, I like the blade shape a lot on the condor. I find the Mora’s upswept belly tough with sharpening. Now, I know you didn’t get into that but as a guy who prides himself on sharp knifes I must consider sharpening especially with CS. Either way, not trading in any of my Mora’s anytime soon. Side note, your video making skills have improved tremendously since I first subbed. Thanks for what you do and God bless.

Thank you for this honest review. Be safe outdoors.

amazing how much conversation & opinions you can get on two products that do more or less the same function.. outstanding

I got one and very happy with it. No,....I'm not easily pleased either. I work out in the country all day everyday and put knives through it, above and beyond any normal person. I do more than just making sparks from a ferro rod, cutting a piece of para cord before re-oiling the blade and neatly putting it away until it's next adventure. As well as working in the Forrest and fields, I also practice bushcraft so a knife has to work for me. Mora are good and was using them some 12 years ago. But for $50 id take the Condor all day everyday and 3 times on a Sunday😉 I can beat it, loose it, find it and clean of the rust, sharpen it on a rock, chuck it in the back of the van, chop with it... The list just goes on and on. Would I want to do the same with a $100 Mora,.... Not really because they both will do the same. I do think that your a little biased because of your pathfinder connection, this is fine with me if you feel the need promote one knife over another.....But I do make my own decisions based on years of experience not weekend wanderers making a camp fire and cutting cord and fish line. ( That's not a reference to you Corporal ) This knife is certainly not going to fall apart 6 months out of its box and if I only get 2 years out of it after full on abuse and use then it will money well spent. Keep doing what you normally do Corporal which is very good, not knife bashing.

Are we really doing the whole copy/ripoff/clone thing? Knives can't share some basic features anymore? The Garberg and Terrasaur are both scandi ground with injection molded handles with a protruding tang. Those are the only similarities people.

Did you just spark a beetle in to existence? Awesome videos I’m hooked start watching your older videos. Your opinion and knowledge are very much appreciated. Thank you for sharing!

yup I have looked at 6 or 7 vids and yours nailed it plain and simple. Thanks for helping me choose the Mora its been driving me nuts for too long

i have four condors knife!! love them all!! All the name Garberg means more money!

Nice job corporal, $ wise, quality wise, both good knives

Ty for the video and comparison. Ty for for taking time to show and share

I appreciate the demonstration as I've got to bring myself up to speed in the knife world, and admit I know very little,...over 60 years of camping, hunting, trapping and fishing and my knowledge and budgets have limited me to old school folding buck knifes, Schrade pocket knifes, and a couple of old hickory butcher knifes from the early sixties that came from second hand stores years ago that I tweaked a bit and used for fixed blade hunting knifes, but a renewed and invigorated interest in survival and prepping is forcing me to catch up with the times.....thanks for the video.

Another outstanding video ! Loved the way you owned your mora bias up front then proceeded to present the 2 products on a level field . My take away is the condor is a decent knife for the money . But as you demonstrated the mora is far superior in fit , finish and attention to detail. As always thank you !!

No one should speak bad of a man who has a favourite. Moras are great. I have and like both. If I use my Terrasaur hard enough to damage it then I’d probably grab a different knife off my shelf. Good value for me in the Terrasaur. Keep goin Corporal you doin well.

I appreciate your honest review as always ! My rule has always been you get what you pay for. Better to buy ONCE and cry ONCE.

Dude, that opening shot, I'm in awe at the beauty of the place that you live.

I can see that the bladedesign of the Terrasaur can have an advantage for some carving tasks...but that´s about it. I would probably choose a Mora Bushcraft black over the Condor as well, if price was an issue. I think its kind of embarrasing that Condor can´t provide better quality finish for 42$, than Mora can at 20$!

Ok so comparing a $50 knife to a $150 knife. Yeah you get what you pay for. I'd view it as a budget option for someone who doesn't have $150 to spend on a knife but wants the same features and is willing to do their own sharpening.

Thank you for this excellent comparison. Well done!

There's no question the Garberg is a superior knife for sure. However, I'm a man on a budget and the Condor suits my needs for casual camping. If I was camping and practicing bushcraft 20 weekends a year I'd definitely step up to the Garberg. I enjoyed the video and the details you pointed out for each knife!

This is kind of common with Condors. I have a few and they all have some cosmetic flaws. The catch here is they used to be relatively cheap, which was ok if they functioned well. For a bit now, their prices have gone up and for the price it's getting harder to justify the cosmetic deficiencies.

"it can't help it, it was born that way". I nearly pissed myself laughing at that

After using both, I prefer the Condor. It performed better in almost every task and it’s half the price. The only thing the Mora did better was throw sparks, but a couple seconds in the grinder gave the Condor a sharper spine and it performed just as well. My Condor was also sharper and held an edge longer. And I’ve seen some of those same manufacturing defects on my Mora, including the uneven grind.

Glad I watched this. Almost bought the condor but saved myself from buying garbage

I’ve compared the two and I do prefer the Terrasaur your absolutely right about the production quality but I do like that pukkoesk swept blade shape and thinner blade My first Bushcrafty knife was a Mora the red handled ones but wanted a more robust blade Enter the Garberg but I just fined it to chunky Anyway those are my thoughts on it have great day

Condor is not exactly known for being high quality. That said, a couple weeks ago I picked up the Condor Bushlore with Micarta scales. The fit and finish on the knife is good. I did have to spend an hour sharpening it, but it has proven to be a really good knife. Regarding this comparison it really comes down to the old cliche, you get what you pay for. I personally think for $100 there's better options out there than the Mora Garberg, but others would completely disagree with me. I just don't like over mold handles, I think they're cheap and prone to wearing out before the blade does. Your experience with them may be better.

Someone recently suggested that I paid a bit too much for my Garberg and but I don’t feel so bad a after watching this, you made some good points here.

Outstanding Sesame Street reference! One of these is not like the other! Bro you make me smile when I watch your videos. Keep up the good work!

A Terrasaur is half the price. Those differences seem completely inconsequential for a working knife.

I'll take 2 for the price of 1

I have been abusing my Terrasaur and I love it! I got the black handle version and it is a perfect bushcraft and hunting blade. Been beating on it and it just asks for more. Flint & steel, ferro rods, both are easy to get sparks. Spine as a scraper ☑️. Edge is very easy to sharpen (I have only stropped mine so far) and it is f****** sharp! Using a ranger band allows for the tandem carrying of a ferro rod on the sheath. And I put a strip of gorilla tape on the back that keeps a sail needle secure.

Ill stay with Mora but if I had too I could live with the Condor. I've lived with less and worse. Thanks for the looksee - Rob

I am a Mora fan. But the Condor does the job and that allows for a lower barrier to entry for people that don’t want to spend a lot of money on something they want to try.

For a low cost option that will get people out there, I believe the terrasour has the garberg beat. It may not be pretty, but compared to the average knife in that price range it really soars above the rest. However, that doesn't take in the rest of the mora line up which includes the bushcraft and legendary companion. It's at least worth a gander.

I really enjoy your no nonsense fair opinionated videos, NO B. S. LOVE IT!!!! I dig your humor as well. Thanks for the vids. And I love moras also, eldris is my favorite. What is your opinion on the Esse 5? Just wondering, I have that one as well and I love it. Cheers

Much of that may be attributable to early production on Condor. Mora has had years to "get it right". But on the other hand you're paying for that perfection. Only time will tell on thickness of handle. There are subtle differences in blade profile, but I am more concerned with the lack of a forward stop on front of handle. Check them again in a year and see if quality control has improved or not. It was nice to see you manning Mora's sales booth at Blade Show!!!

Gotta admit myself I'm a Mora fan boy I have several of their blades as well as the hatchet in high vid orange love it great vid my man as usual

Isn’t this a less expensive iteration of a knife Joe Flowers designed for a custom maker a while back??? (I might add - with their permission)

Thank's for the helpful information and video's corporal 👍👍👍👍

You make me laugh it is so funny and so hilarious 😆 I just love 💕 ❤️ 💗 to watch your RU-vid videos god bless you thank you for your service love 💗 you

I'm no blacksmith, but those ripples in the edge looked like minor delamination or some other flaw in the steel. May or may not be fatal flaws. Time and use will tell.

Mr Kelly , I guess the old saying holds true. "You get what you pay for". The Condor is half the price of the Mora but I'm sure it'll hold up to any job that the Mora can handle. By nit picking the small things like the size of the lanyard hole or the glue around the edges is not really an issue , you make adjustments. I highly respect your opinions and love the videos that you make. I think that you're being a bit harsh on the Condor though. It may be a " knockoff " but for the price I think it's right on the money cuz not everybody can afford to buy a Mora Garberg. Keep the videos coming and remember , " Adapt , Improvise & Overcome ". Semper Fi !

I don’t know much about either knife but the condor looks like a gas station knife with a it’s imperfection The quality isn’t there even for a price point of $50.00

Honestly, for something as critical as a knife I personally wouldn't take a chance on the condor. The price difference simply isn't enough to risk being caught out with inferior equipment, for me. Some items I buy on price but others I'm all in on quality, first and foremost. Thanks for the comparison. I trust in your honesty and straightforwardness on these things.

I won’t comment on the intent of Condor, but I will say... You get what you pay for. And you have to decide what your life is worth when it depends on your equipment. Semper Fi

Hi Corporal, would it be possible for your next videos to give measurement and weights in metric system for your foreign followers? That would be outstanding 😉.

I appreciate an honest review 👍 thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the review

I don't see the similarity. The terrasaur is closer to a woodlore (in style) with an exposed pommel than a garberg, and at less than half the price (terrasaur=$42, garberg=$90). Compare apples to apples.

You get what you pay for. There are no cutting corners with excellence.

Awesome video. I will be receiving my very first Mora knive tomorrow. Greetings from South Africa

Thanks Corporal. Planned on sticking with my Companion hd, anyway. Great video!....And.....Thank you for your service!!