A Tale of Two Mora Knives - The Outdoor Gear Review

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The Mora Swedish Mil. Mora Knife and the Mora Classic Number 2.
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Fantastic Value.
Survival worthy Blades.
Here are the specs for the Swedish Mil.
Updated Version of the Standard Mora Clipper Knife
Carbon Steel
Black Rubber Handle with Green Composition Trim
Green Molded Sheath with Drain Hole
Recruit this razor - sharp Swedish Mil. Mora Knife! New Mora Knife is NOT for morons. Swift. Silent. A cut above. Put this nifty little sharpie to work for you on multiple tasks. It could make the difference for survival in the boonies. Drop point 3 7/8" carbon steel blade; Plastic Green handle has rubber diamond checkering on handle for a sure grip; Comes with plastic scabbard that clips to your belt; Weighs a feathery 4 ozs.
Here are the specs for the Number 2.
Carbon steel blade
Red birch wood handle
Cold rolled steel throat
4 Inch Blade
Thermoplastic Sheath
This Classic Mora knife is super tough and strong. The 4-1/4" blade comes to you already razor sharp (and stays that way)and ready for use. It is made by the famous knife maker, Mora of Sweden, established in 1891. It is a great choice for an awesome survival/outdoor knife. The High Carbon Steel blade has been hardened to Rc 59-60. Overall length is about 8-1/4". Red Birchwood handle. Comes with a plastic sheath with a belt loop. Made in Sweden. Mora knives are among the best in the world, they may not be the most expensive but definitely top of the line and absolutely the best bang for the buck!! Mora knives are recommended by numerous Survival Schools all around the USA and the world.
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In this video we also see the Becker BK2 and the Ontario Gen II Plus

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@TheGissy77 9 жыл бұрын

Mora is much older than 2005. I got my first Mora knife when I was seven and the scar is now 30 years old! ;)

@TheOutdoorGearReview 9 жыл бұрын

TheGissy77 Since 1890 or 1891 I believe. Cheers. - Luke

@islandpainter3964 8 жыл бұрын

founded in 1800s over 125 year old company.. btw

@chopperhehehe 5 жыл бұрын

I knew it was older I had one as a kid and am older lol 😁👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️🇸🇪

@oldras 10 жыл бұрын

The mora knives have been around for more than a hundred years. Not 8...

@TheGrenadier97 6 жыл бұрын

The mora knives have been around for more than a hundred years. Not 13...

@porkrind225 3 жыл бұрын

The mora knives have been around for more than a hundred years. Not 16..

@kova1577 2 жыл бұрын

The mora knives have been around for more than a hundred years. Not 17…

@mausercal65 11 жыл бұрын

Been carrying one of the green moras for about 3 years and love it.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation Andrew. I will have to look that blade up. Thanks for the suggestion.

@gashosimon2678 9 жыл бұрын

After a lot of videos including this I purchased the Moraknive Bushcraft Black. It is an excellent knife. I cant believe it.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 9 жыл бұрын

gasho simon Awesome Gasho! That is a fantastic knife! Enjoy my friend. - Luke

@joemedeiros46 6 жыл бұрын

Gasho Simon I too picked one up and it’s now my primary blade 👍

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Good question. I like the added thickness of the Mora Number 2 but the handle of the Swedish Mil. If I had to pick one, I would go with the thicker blade.

@bellym1251 10 жыл бұрын

my mora no3 arrived today and i agree its one of the sharpest out of the box knives ive ever owned, i cant say enough about how great this knife is

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

B Murf They are absolutely amazing aren't they! - Luke

@karenchakey 10 жыл бұрын

Hi great review, I have four Mora's now, they are my favorite knives and you can't beat the price! Blessings Take Care!

@nickuva6508 3 жыл бұрын

I have a an old swiss surveyor's bag from the 70s that came with a beautiful moral knife. Mora is definitely older than 2005 lol.

@oldras 10 жыл бұрын

I have been wondering one thing. Why do Americans tend to favor big knives over axes for splitting wood? There is no tool better than an axe for that I just don't see why a mora for slicing and an axe for chopping and splitting isn't enough.

@scottscott9150 10 жыл бұрын

we all use axes. But weight is a massive problem hiking and backpacking long distances. Axes just are not brought. Batoning is a great thing to have as an option while hiking. Every ounce counts.

@johndoeanon445 10 жыл бұрын

It's used when you don't have an axe with you.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

I love a good axe but you don't take an axe on a backpacking trip. If you're only going a mile or two, sure why not. Batoning is used to replace the need of the axe and it works very, very well. It's also a fraction of the weight of an axe. Thanks Orange and Mattias for helping out.

@3501Chris 10 жыл бұрын

TheOutdoorGearReview Axes are very dangerous as well if you're not trained and well practiced. Dangerous when out on a solo trip especially. One swoop to the femoral artery and you're done. Dont cut yourself

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

3501Chris When it comes to any tool it's important to know how to use it correctly. Be smart folks.

@NeoInGame 8 жыл бұрын

Just today i picked up mora classic 1 and bushcraft forest. got it for 10 and 28 euros respectively. the quality feels great considering such a low pricetag. Cant wait for a weekend to test it out in a field.

@WoodsmokeSelf-Reliance 3 жыл бұрын

Mora was founded in 1891. This year is their 135 Anniversary. I have been using the Mora #2 Classic for over 40 years. I have many that have been gifted to me over the years. As well, I have a couple of the Classic #2 Original which is a carbon steel core wrapped in stainless steel. It, too is a fantastic knife.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Comms check my friend. Can't wait to hear of your favorite gear. :) One of my most favorite of topics.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

You got that right my friend!

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Dang right; killer value!

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

You are correct. Mora of Sweden formed in 2005 in the merger of Frost's Knife factory and KJ Eriksson though. Are you a Mora fan? Do you happen to have any experience with the Bushcraft Survival Knife from Mora? Take care my friend.

@tomjeffersonwasright2288 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I like it that you stuck to discussing knives. In about 60 years of camping all over the world, I have never needed to "baton" with my knife. What I really do is finer work, like food prep, carving tools, cleaning game. The smaller Mora excels at the work I actually do. If I need to split something, I'd use an axe, a froe, or a splitting maul, but who wants a ton of steel on his belt or pack.

@aarocmadsen9973 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, great knives, but...if you are preparing for a winter storm i would suggest investing in an axe or even a hatchet. you will cut more wood in less time.

@friarrodneyburnap4336 5 жыл бұрын

The Classic # 2 is the knife "Cody Lundin" carries if it's good enough for Cody it's good enough for everybody...

@Felix-fm3tu 5 жыл бұрын

He says he has had the same Mora for 20 years.. Crazy

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

No doubt amigo!

@justingabor7856 8 жыл бұрын

Hate to say this buddy but mora is celebrating their 125th anniversary this year. So, Mora was formed in 1891 and not in 2005 like you stated in subtitles in the beginning of the vid. Love your channel bro but I just had to tease you alittle.... 😉

@MrJoshDoty 6 жыл бұрын

Justin Gabor I think he was talking about the company called Morakniv. It was formed from two companies Frost and Eriksson. There are other companies that make Mora knives. Mora is a town I think.

@NeillRobinson 10 жыл бұрын

That Ontario is the knife of my dreams.. In the meantime I've been beating the heck out ofy Mora Heavy Duty for just over a year and it's still going strong.. For the money Mora's are simply the best 'bang for buck' going. I've never, ever, seen a bad review.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

***** You are absolutely right. Mora's are incredible especially for the money. Take care and be well my friend - Luke

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Got to love the Mora. Any Mora is a good Mora. Amazing value. Which one are you speaking about (that has the guard)?

@luketdrifter2100 9 жыл бұрын

Best knife for the price bar none. I keep a carbon steel in my pack, my truck, my garage, my kitchen...awesome

@TheOutdoorGearReview 9 жыл бұрын

luketdrifter2100 I couldn't agree more! - Luke

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

??? I love Becker Knives! Incredible versatility and value! Also they offer top notch customer service as well.

@donjackson8816 9 жыл бұрын

Mora~~! No need to even listen and know in the Mora knife is like knowing my right arm. There it is ready to do the task and able to perform the necessary actions for what the job requires. Mora a full review in a single word. Don Jackson Remington Magnum/Ultramag

@chopperhehehe 5 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍👍👍🇸🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁✌️😜

@michiganedge4770 9 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Funny I just got a orange Mora companion. Looking to get Becker now. Thinking the bk9? I like the 9 inch bowie blade!

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

The Mora 2 is a fantastic blade but as with all knives, it has to be used within it's limits. What sort of modifications have you done?

@danielprodell5326 9 жыл бұрын

Mora 2000 is a Legend!

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Some people love hatchets and axes and while I don't mind them I don't typically carry them. Too much weight for my liking. In most cases I can do everything I want with a nice blade and possibly a saw.

@robertcorbin400 8 жыл бұрын

Which one do you prefer or would recommend ? I bought both looking to use one for camping, backpacking, canoeing ect. But cannot decide which one to use.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Exactly. What a bargain!

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. I like your name! :)

@zachmiller9175 10 жыл бұрын

I like to use my mora 612 ( no 2 with a finger guard) for woodcarving, really good knife for a lot of things

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

They make some truly excellent blades! - Luke

@nevillelonghurst 9 жыл бұрын

Hi There I have enjoyed your survival / bushcraft clips, I was wondering if you have ever used the "The Condor Bushlore knife" ? What do you think of it ?

@johanjidbrant3070 9 жыл бұрын

sweden fuck yeah sweden love sweden sweden is the best fuck yeah mora sweden volvo saab yeaaahhhhh proud swed

@Verdunveteran 8 жыл бұрын

+Johan Jidbrant Don't forget Bofors! ;)

@mattiasagren3422 6 жыл бұрын

Johan Jidbrant koenigsegg ftw

@SwedishLatino 6 жыл бұрын

swede* Kul att du är en stolt svensk. Det ska du va.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

I do like Mora knives. The value is outstanding! :) I'm like you though, there are many great brands out there. What are some of your favorite brands/items/gear/tools/etc? Take care my friend.

@Von338LM 11 жыл бұрын

You are also correct. I grew up with Mora knifes and almost every household i Scandinavia has a Mora. I wouldn't say that I am a fan, but it is an excellent knife for everything except batoning wood. Also I have no experience with the survival knife from Mora. Other then that I have a broad spectrum of knifes and axes as bushcraft tools from other manufactures... Take care and I`m looking forward to a new video from you:-)

@joemedeiros46 6 жыл бұрын

I have a serious case of buyers remorse as I purchase a 125 dollar knife before I heard of mora. I now own 4 moras and the expensive knife never makes it outside. Mora’s rock!

@shadowstormreviews 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, i have 6 mora knives myself they are fantastic knives, My favorites have to be the mora classic #2 and my mora Topq craftline, its a stainless steel version of the clipper very good, Say how do you carry your mora classic? Mine has a bit of a retention issue with the sheath, one time it attached to my belt and i bent over and the knife fell out, that scared me because if i hadnt noticed then i would have had a lost knife, havent carried it since, any advice on how to secure it?

@JuandelaCruz001 10 жыл бұрын

If you like those, you'll fall hard for the Hultafors. They are known as "the other Mora's" Check out the "GK" Heavy Duty model which is more robust in construction and more metal underneath for more utility tasks. Also priced the same as the Moras.

@BillVorhees 6 жыл бұрын

What your calling the Mill Swedish knife, looks an awful lot like the Mora Companion. I own the Companion HD. What's the difference between the Companion and the Mill Swedish knife?

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

There is always a time and a place for an axe/hatchet but with my style it's rare and far in between. I much rather use a blade than an axe any day.

@KevinSmithdc 10 жыл бұрын

I have the Becker BK2, the old fashioned Mora and the Mora Bushcraft Black. The Bushcraft Black is my #1 favorite knife. For bushcraft & fine woodworking chores, it's incredible. The Becker is very robust - no question about it. And I did replace the handles with micarta scales. Buy...in my humble opinion, the BK-2 is too heavy and girthy to be of any real value as a bushcraft knife. Yes, it can baton. Yes, it can chop wood. But I also have a Gransfors Bruk small forest axe which will out perform the BK-2. Because...chopping and splitting are more of an axe or hatchet chore, than a knife chore.

@dhcdeepblue3797 7 жыл бұрын

The BK2 is a huge beefy blade. Maybe it's good for chopping but I would prefer something in between a mora and a Becker. ESEE is perfect.

@s_mores 10 жыл бұрын

Woah, you sir are lucky, on amazon.ca (yeah I am from canada) they are more than twice the price. Thanks for the review, it really made me want to have one :)

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon. ;)

@americanpatriot3667 9 жыл бұрын

Wish the classic came with a leather sheath like the mora classic 137 does

@Von338LM 11 жыл бұрын

The history of the Mora knife started in 1891:-) By 1910 the knife was spread world wide

@norby0418 10 жыл бұрын

Why if you are preparing for a winter store are you spitting wood with a knife? Seems like extra work. Use an axe.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

When it comes to tools of the trade it really is up to the individual. You prefer the axe but there are many who rather not carry the weight and use a blade. You know how it goes, different strokes for different folks.

@TheRadioactiveFX 10 жыл бұрын

TheOutdoorGearReview If you want something easy to carry around, go for a belt axe. It's far more useful and you won't be getting those Rambo jokes :P

@EattinThurs61 9 жыл бұрын

TheOutdoorGearReview Why not use a hewing knife for the heavier work then? A billhook or such? Or a Japanese bamboo froe or a Finnish "Hukari" or.... an American corn knife. I myself have a nice Portuguese Billhook "Verdugo", it is light compared to an axe, and the hook is very good since you can cut by pulling towards yourself.

@randallkelley3599 11 жыл бұрын

I find the steel on Mora's to be soft, but price wise they cannot be beat...and easy to sharpen, and light to carry. So when backpacking, carry three!

@secularnevrosis 2 жыл бұрын

If the steel is too hard it will be very hard to sharpen. Use the Mora (really any knife) for finer tasks and carry a good axe for the rest. Like most people in Sweden do when camping in the forest.

@Spiritof48 5 жыл бұрын

Mora was formed in 2005 ? Where did That come from 🤔 the Modern Mora Company started in 1891 , but the area has been known for good knives since forever .

@1911Fan85 10 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on that leather sheath for the BK2 please?

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I'll add that to my list of things to do.

@SoldierAndrew 11 жыл бұрын

The Becker BK2 is tough but if I may recommend to you a perfect new knife for heavy duty field craft & survival is the Israeli Tracker Kapap, designed by Avi Nardia. There are reviews on this knife on youtube. It comes with a fully loaded survival kit, a nylon military web sheath, and the knife itself is almost indestructible. Peace be with you bro. I love the Mora Knives as well.

@bobbydsj 2 жыл бұрын

I'd buy a hand axe in place of the kabar, it tends to be cheaper too

@tecnotrog1 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Van. :)

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Now that is funny. I can see why you said that. Haha Take care.

@arnearne12345 11 жыл бұрын

¨The no#2 classic is actually an all purpouse knife i myself have a bigger and a smaller model of it both are amasingly good some modification has been done but they are still mora knives.

@jasonjennings6491 11 жыл бұрын

thanks

@secularnevrosis 2 жыл бұрын

I understand the need to perhaps be able to baton something in the wild. But if the knife are to be very efficient at it, it will not be as useful for other tasks. The question is then..would not a small hatchet be better? If you are already carrying more than one knife. And the hatchet/axe will be able to to do so much more, faster, than any knife. The Mora, is a knife that you get if you take away everything that doesn't really need to be on a knife. That is why they are quite cheap. The red color on the handle and the birch is for the same reason. Birch is durable and grows plentiful around Mora. The red color is originally from the mining industry, a waste from copper and iron production...dirt cheap!

@jasonjennings6491 11 жыл бұрын

what one do like better

@Adam_Newman 10 жыл бұрын

What model is the Ontario ? Thanks

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

SP50. Awesome Blade.

@rocdoc61 10 жыл бұрын

Maybe its because im canadian, but how about a hatchet? a lot of courier de bois had only a hatchet or forrest axe and a small knife like a mora and thats all you need. the axe will out perform the big knives and moras for small tasks.

@johanjidbrant3070 9 жыл бұрын

in sweden thwy cost about 3 dollars

@guusdejong2523 9 жыл бұрын

I'm going to move to Sweden for this reason and this reason alone

@johanjidbrant3070 9 жыл бұрын

ah alright were you moving?

@gtrplr42 10 жыл бұрын

I have several Moras and they are absolutely amazing knives. I generally say that you get what you pay for. But Moras are an exception. Cheap as dirt but unbelievable quality! Beckers on the other hand I found very disappointing. I bought the BK7 and the BK14. the 14 is a good little neck knife. I made a kydex sheath for it because it came with a smaller version of the BK2 sheath you showed and as you mentioned it is complete crap. Actually dulls the knife just by taking it in and out. The BK7 was garbage!. sorry to be blunt but it sucks. the steel is so soft that every time I use it the blade chips and rolls. If they are going to use 1095 steel then they need to do a much better heat treatment then they are doing.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Ryan Walsh You are so very right. Mora's really are in a class of their own. - Luke

@semchee4408 8 жыл бұрын

I found one in the forest :D

@johanjidbrant3070 9 жыл бұрын

you should test mora 2000

@TheOutdoorGearReview 9 жыл бұрын

Johan Jidbrant Great minds think alike brother. Coming up later this week! - Luke

@johanjidbrant3070 9 жыл бұрын

Good!

@ethanjaystraker 11 жыл бұрын

Me neither, if it cant be cooked over a camping stove, it ain't any good ;)

@randallkelley3599 11 жыл бұрын

The Q model is $8.99, and the one U have is $13.99 (on Amazon), what a bargain !

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Haha It's ok...sushi is not my 'Thing.' :)

@ethanjaystraker 11 жыл бұрын

Haha, perfect for sushi ;) (I know I know, sushi is Japanese. )

@TheMrhycannon 9 жыл бұрын

You digress.. This vid is supposed to be about "Two Mora Knives".. They are inexpensive, not cheap..

@stanislasvb4948 10 жыл бұрын

that red kine i can buy them for 3 dollers

@TheOutdoorGearReview 11 жыл бұрын

Haha Noodle Knife!

@jasonjennings6491 11 жыл бұрын

out of the mora knifes

@SilverCoinStudios 10 жыл бұрын

15$?? we can buy the second model for 7.50$ in sweden....

@SilverCoinStudios 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't think of that... Another reason why sweden is great! xD

@BugleBoy1990 9 жыл бұрын

Cody's knife is not a Mora No. 2. It is a Premiere brand knife that was made in Mora, Sweden over 30 yrs ago. The Premiere brand is now out of buisness.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 9 жыл бұрын

BugleBoy1990 BugleBoy is correct. - Luke

@friarrodneyburnap4336 5 жыл бұрын

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@friarrodneyburnap4336 5 жыл бұрын

Your right Cody's knife is a Mora Classic # 1... Friar Rodney Burnap from Prescott, Arizona

@friarrodneyburnap4336 5 жыл бұрын

The Mora Classic #2 is really the same knife, but with a longer blade...

@friarrodneyburnap4336 5 жыл бұрын

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@Von338LM 11 жыл бұрын

I`ll do a comms check on your youtube inbox. I have a lot off gear accumulated over the years... read you soon buddy :-)

@bobsullivan5714 9 жыл бұрын

Mora's are just a no-brainer. My large field knife is a Tops Tahoma with one of my Mora's as my small knife.

@coveyjratgmaildotcom 8 жыл бұрын

First off Mora are undoubtedly the best knife value for their size and out of the box sharpness but if I didn't know that and saw this video I would totally doubt it. The "Paper Test" used to show a knife's sharpness is based on being able to cut without holding the paper on both sides of the cut. Much duller blades will still cut based on the way it is done in the video. If I wasn't already a huge Mora fan I would actually think that you were trying to make them look better than they really are. Please represent Mora well they deserve an accurate representation of their abilities. Thank you!

@dhcdeepblue3797 7 жыл бұрын

My mora classic 1 was sharp enough out of the box to cut a piece of card in half in a flick of the wrist. They come crazy sharp so it will be my new small game knife.

@ethanjaystraker 11 жыл бұрын

This knife looks like a noodle compared to this one =)

@MultiGator 10 жыл бұрын

I find no reason to desire any knife you have displayed.

@TheOutdoorGearReview 10 жыл бұрын

Cool! haha

@Eurotrash4367 4 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of incorrect info here. If you are going to review gear you should get your facts straight.

@colinmorrison1507 3 жыл бұрын

Mora were formed in 1891,and the knife you keep calling"the mil" is the companion in military green,if you can't be bothered to get your facts right I have no interest in watching any of your videos.