Reminds me of a conversation I had with a blacksmith about files, I was debating some unbranded ones and some Bahco at 3x the price. He pointed out the expensive ones will probably be a bit better, but are very unlikely to be 3x better. I believe they call it the law of diminishing returns.

Very good review. My collection of Mora knifes started 1975 when I visited Sweden the first time. Since then I've been there nearly every year and most times I visited the Mora factory. During the time my children grew up and went with me for fishing and canoing there. So my knifes became less and less because my son and also my daughter let them dissapear in their backpacks when we returned to Germany. But still we have some rather old ones which have more than 35 years. And they still do their job☺

This is my new favorite channel. Ive been backpacking my whole life and now with the carving videos ill have projects to work on in the woods. I loved the chicken stick project and I would love to see more stick/twig videos. Thanks Doug

Thanks Doug!! I've wrestled with the thought of buying a custom knife for some time now. I just go back to the same thing I think your saying and reinforcing in my thoughts is Mora just builds a great knife. I, like you, have most types and I just like them. Thanks for sharing your, as always, straight forward thoughts on the subject. You're much appreciated!!

Awesome Doug. Thanks for putting this up. I love to see what different knives you guys carry.

Good video, Doug. Love your experienced opinion about this just like your twig stove video. You're like a Canadian Sam Elliot is your measured approach and sensible advice. Looking forward to some more trip videos from you come spring and summer.

Nice to hear it from a guy with experience. I've managed to resist the urge to buy a custom knife and just been using my Mora for the most part.... Oh crap, I got so into your video I forgot to post mine. This Timber Tuesday is 6min late thanks to you:)

You have a copy of your mindset in another part of the world. Through decades of loving, collecting, and using knives all around the globe, my most favourite knives are Mora Companion Carbon, Mora Companion 12c27 stainless, and Opinel No. 8 carbon version. I grab these ones automatically when need a blade though I have many fancy lovely custom knives from all big names. To be honest I never realised why. Your videos are really really great. Thank you 🔪

Great vid Doug. I too find myself coming back to my Mora’s more and more. Great designs and performance that just plain work. I prefer the blade designs of Companion and Bushcraft series. The Garberg and Kansbol are great too and I prefer their handles over the Bushcraft series. In short, I am take my axe/Hatchet and my Companion with sharpened spine and have everything I could possibly need in the woods. It’s hard to argue with a design that’s been around for thousands of years and just plain works for everything from BC, hunting, fishing and food prep. Thanks for sharing bro.

Thank you for this i really appreciate it ive now per chased two , one for my ruffer kit out in the woods and one for hiking.

Nice video, and a great, honest review of some excellent knives. I still have a few customs left in my collection, but agree there's not a lot they can do that a Mora can't. And they're so much more stress free to carry and use. I just picked up an Eldris, and love it - very handy, useful little knife. After watching this, I need a 106, a Bushcraft and a Garberg to round out the pile. Thanks for the great video. Please keep them coming.

I have one of the chisel knives and love it! Great video, Doug.

Excellent video Doug. Just bought my first Mora the other day, and it has been a great knife!

Hey Doug, Thanks for sharing ALL of your experiences with the Mora knives. As a knife enthusiast, I appreciate your opinions and knowledge of them. (Fantastic vid) ! Also, we thoroughly enjoy watching the " Carving and Coffee" series. We especially REALLY LIKED the one C & C VIDEO where you were by the lake, with your beautiful dog, with coffee on the go as the small rather tiny waves were lapping up on the beach with the sounds of the lake water; it was an absolutely very calming laid back vid. As a relatively new subscriber, about 18 months, the content that you put out, your sense of humor, as well as the collaborations you've done with other KZfaqrs like Joe Robinet; you made the funny comment about his channel, something to the effect of " he (Joe) has a little known KZfaq channel" and the other vid of yours depicting you "stealing" some wood from Shawn's wood pile was freaking HILARIOUS! YOU'VE GOT A GREAT CHANNEL! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING! BIG TIME FAN IN ARIZONA

Great video. I have the 511 and that is all and use it for everything.I don't do much but when I need it, it works and that is all that matters to me.

Not sure how I could be interested in a video about knives but I enjoyed this video, lots of information and well said, just like all your videos - toss in a little humour. Can't wait until you put out another one, my weekly Doug fix.

Great run down on knives. That was helpful. Thanks Doug!

Thanks for sharing. I have a Mora and a couple of fancier knives. Use them all. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for explaining about the Mora wood carving knifes , going to get the Mora 122 ,just started out carving ,I have a few Mora knifes and I find them brilliant

Thanx Doug .The beard is back! I keep several mora knives around in packs and vehicles and give many away. Good to see this video. Hope to see you at the outdoor adventure show

thanks doug you reaffirmed what i had wondered about expensive customs

Excellent description of the categories of knives as well. Nice video Doug

Another great vlog Doug! Thanks for sharing. 😊

You’re helpful as always... I really like your point a regular knife can make the same job of a “luxury “ one week pay 💰 custom. I should say that I like your videos as you don’t focus only in promoting sponsors crap but you teach simple -daily leaving life, you go hunting and don’t focus in promoting the gear, carving the same... I know some of the other people have to promote the sponsor crap because that’s the way of leaving but I love to see that you always focus on simplicity of life -Weldon and thank you buddy. I hope you read this one day 👊

Great video Doug. I really liked that Garberg knife. Thanks for sharing

Since watching you and Joe, I've purchased the Garberg for outdoors stuff and the 122 for carving. You guys are awesome!

Great timing there Doug, I just received my first Mora 120 carving knife in the mail this week thanks to being inspired by your videos. Very happy with my choice, looking forward to sharpening it up and finding some suitable wood to work with. Thanks for the videos, keep up the great work. Kell. 👽

Love the video Doug! Kinda hoping you had a robust I just got one in the mail and input is always a plus!!! Keep the videos coming! 👍

Very cool Doug, I'll have to have one or 2 Mora's when I get more time to get out there. Thanks

Thanks for the great content, I really appreciate your effort!

I love MORA knives! Thank you for doing this video! It brings me back. My first fixed blade knife was a MORA with the hand guard and wood handle except it had a sharpened grind all the way to the point. I was about 11 or 12 and I found in my granddads old tackle box and asked him for it. “ you got to ask your mother” he said in his deep booming voice. Well she said “ ok I guess” there is a story behind it I guess he got it in Sweden a long time ago.

I agree. I bought a mora light my fire knife with the striker and I use it for everything. It goes on hiking trips because it’s light, I take it fishing for filleting, it’s dressed countless deer and a CO public lands elk and we actually use it in the kitchen over our expensive kitchen block knives for cutting meat for stews etc. Amazing knives for the cost. Plus it’s blaze orange so I haven’t lost it yet!

Thanks Doug. Just purchased two Mora Companion HDs and looking forward to their arrival. Your video and a review that TA Outdoors did, both led me to this purchase. I think they will be awesome knives for my son and I as well get into making many more adventures. I always appreciate your honest approach and easy going attitude.

Thanks for sharing Doug...👏👍

Thanks for sharing the collection of users.Picked up my first Mora right after I received a copy of Green Woodworking by Drew Langsner in 1989. It was similar to the old Mora #2/0 Classic without the red paint and came with a leather sheath. Picked up two more from Ragweed Forge for my twin boys when they started hunting around 2005 when they were offering waxed leather sheaths. Great knives for large and small game along with being an excellent solid knife.

Great video Doug! I own a few Mora knifes and I love them. I do not think i would ever buy a custom knife when a Mora will do the same. Thanks for taking the time to show everyone about the Mora's.

I'm a Mora lover as well! I have the Classic #2, the Companion, and the Light My Fire for my daughter. The Light My Fire is a cool knife with a great fero rod. My Classic #2 is my most used and is still in the original crappy sheath (I plan to make a leather one soon). The Companion was my first and still stands by in my pack, sharp and ready for action. Great video! Thanks!

I currently own 8 Mora knives. I love them. I baby them quite often, because I enjoy the process. I’ve gifted at least a dozen to friends and relatives. They all love Mora knives too. Imho, absolutely the best bang for the Buck. I give the same respect to my 2 BPS knives.

I love your videos, your job etc. I first discovered your photos on instagram ... Great!

On my Mora Companion carbon steel version I epoxied a 4 inch piece of ceramic rod to the front of the sheath to do a quick honing after use. I have had it for over 12 years so far and it still works flawlessly.

I've never watched a video of yours and thought to myself that it was boring or I didn't learn anything. Always amazing content. Thanks for all the videos.

Nice review Doug! Like the sad face on your band-aid! LOL!

Another informative video Doug....I howled when i saw the sad face on the band aid.

Great overview of their lines. Mora really do orifice some excellent products. Custom products are art work but Moras are work horses!

Enjoyed the video. The purpose of the Eldris really is a mystery but I do like it. Maybe I’ll have to put it in my lunch kit. Good idea. I tossed the sheathes for the carving knives too. Pretty cheesy.

Thanks for the insite on moras!! Never had one but will soon try them out bud!!

I have the full tang version of the Mora Bushcraft black in carbon and I love it. I doubt I will ever spend the money on a custom knife with Mora putting out such high quality blades for the price.

I highly recommend the Electrician's knife. a great household knife, great control. I've used for the designed purpose as well as doing carpet and such. As always great video!

Cheers for another great video. Keep them coming.

Great video ! Love the Mora’s I also have a super nice hatchet from Mora that is sweet to have on canoe trips !

Thanks Doug, great video, great info, great advice!

Thanks for sharing with us! There is one thing a Mora can do that a custom can't though, it don't hurt the wallet as bad!

Great video buddy. take care and look forward to the next . cheers Kev

Thanks for the run down of them knives, many thanks from Wales

I was listening while cooking and just realised Doug sounds exactly like The Dude. These videos will never be the same hahaha.

Looongtime Mora fan!! Great vid.Doug! 👍👌👏

Thanks for honest review.

As always, Good video, Thanks Doug...

Hey Doug great stuff . Seeing that axe and your blood hand reminded me of my first hatchet my father gave me when I was a young lad . The first thing I did with it was to slice the side my thumb open . Great vid take care .

i too think a knife should be used not displayed.ive seen people dang near cry about getting a scratch on there knife.nice knife collection Doug,had no idea Mora made so many different knives.

Great collection Brother Doug. Thanks for sharing! Peace

Hahahaha love the sad face. Cool stuff man, thanks for sharing!

I haven't gone the custom route, but have owned a bunch of $80 - 100 knives. I actually bought an F1 from you, a few years ago. Those have all been sold or gifted away, except for 1 Enzo Trapper that never gets used. A Mora 611 was my 1st "bushcraft" knife & now I'm onto the Garberg, along with the Basic Carver(slojd). I still love watching videos & reading reviews of all the exotic stuff, but honestly can't bring myself to spend the money. Thanks from Guelph.

Great eye opener to Mora knives. I don't one one but that may change now. I've been an ESEE fan for quite awhile. Thanks Doug !

The Garberg is my first bushcraft knife and I love it. I also had to get the Eldris as a neck knife backup. Then I got Bushcraft Lilly's APO1S. I love blades and I want to learn how to make them.

Thanks for the Mora overview. I own about three of them...and I see where I might need one more! The chisel models would help make more refined joints for chairs and tripods rather than JUST wrap and frap.

The Mora curved edge is great for long cuts but is also good for the curves in a spoon handle, spoon bowl (the outside), and the transition from handle to bowl end. I've really enjoyed using that curved blade, designed after the Scandinavian "Sloyd" pattern. Smaller curves, smaller blade (the 120). The first video I watched was "Little Man". The straight-edged Helvie produces what the Scandinavians call "Flat Plane" carvings, like your great little guys. They use the Sloyds for making kitchen tools. Unbelievable how you make one of your cuts do the work of five of mine.

Very good, enjoyed seeing it...

Great collection Doug thanks for sharing....cheers be safe be kind watch out for splinters....lol

I must check out one of those Morakniv Kansbol's. I'm more of an Opinel guy, but occasionally see need for a fixed blade that's got function before fashion.

Hi Doug , for a couple of years now I have been using the light my fire for day hikes it s just perfect. Have good day☺

good info - ive had a mora as my first huntin knife fer 60 yrs - its like the kids knife in shape but bigger with the hilt - dont think they makem anymore - i picked up a couple as spares on ebay - i like the older carbon ones best -- AND i also jus got an eldris - made a sheath and belt carry it - surprising how useful it is --- thanks agin - take care

Nice concise vid Doug about the Mora Knives. I own the basic Mora Companion and the Bushcraft Black and use them around my homestead, especially the Companion. The only reason I purchased the Bushcraft Black is because of the 90 degree spine for use with a ferrule rod (I did file the spine on the Companion). Tools are only as good as the person using them regardless of their cost. Cheers!

Thanks Doug!

Awesome Doug!

I have the heavy duty companion mg that I have beat the crap out of its been rusted wiped of several times I put a rather large nick in the blade And after all the abuse I’ve put it trough still going strong I also have the eldris as well I carry the eldris on colder days as a neck knife so I don’t Have go digging under a coat haven’t had it as long(only sense Christmas ) but ya probably going to buy another Mora soon real cool video

nice knives Doug! I have bunch moras myself. the quality for the price cant be beat. great knives!

great vid as usual

Well done Doug. All you need there for sure. Mora really stepped up with that Garberg👌 Wade

You're The Man Dougie!

Thanks for the video, nice collection! Cheers

Your Mora Knife episode led me to remember my own journey from 'honking big belt knives' to knives that met my camp needs. I was not likely to need to confront a bear where I grew up and camped in Central New York State. Mostly, I needed slicing knives (until I began to slaughter sheep for my Muslim friends in Arkansas (of all places.) I commissioned a big Damascus steel 'Green River' knife from now legendary smith, Bob Hollar. Never needed to use it; too big to use...and, like you, I gifted it to a collector. I watch many KZfaq videos from Europe and North America: the conclusion is that good steel, mobile blade geometries and decent packaging make for 'life long' using knives.

Thing I like about the Mora Classic is that with it's wooden handle it doesn't look out of place in the kitchen whereas most others look like they should be returned to the workshop/garage/boat/battledress - pair it with a decent sheath and I could see myself using it all. the. time...

Hey Doug, thanks for the video it was really informative , I just purchased a Mora after seeing you and other outdoor channels hold them in such high regard. Any other tips for people trying to get into camping/bushcraft ? Where to start?

Great video, very informative. *Thanks* :)

I like your style Doug. Great knife video, just like your firebox video. BTW, Best Buy Canada may want their box back!

Hi Doug: I'm in agreement with your opening statement. A well sharpened knife is a well sharpened knife, is a well sharpened knife. I've had & still use 2 knives. One my brother gave me when I was 12 in 1952 & the other he gave me in 2009. Both still do their assigned tasks & are taken with me on any trip to the woods in my back pack. Thanks for your video . Brian 77

Also Love my Mora's. Great collection, Doug. Thanks ATB Ter God Bless

Great knife collection Doug. Moras are really handy and good quality. Anyway I tried carving a snowman and I sliced my index finger open, needless to say I ordered myself a pair of those fancy gloves that same day lol...

Great vid Doug .. Mora companion now on order

Your videos are very varied , very enjoyable , very informative , I always look forward to every new post . As we say in Scotland - You're sound as a pound sir . Cheers . Addie

Nice one Doug. A guy can never have too many Moras!

I have the bushcraft black, 106 and 120. All very reasonably priced and all do a great job, I can't see the point in paying over the odds for a 'pretty' knife, like you said Doug, you lose a Mora you can afford to replace it easy enough.

On point vid .. love my Mora's :)

Happy Friday Douglas!

A young man usually starts off with a Mora, then he buys a few expensive knives during his time only to realize that the cheap Mora did everything that the expensive knife does and that it actually felt better to use a cheap knife (a tool) rather then an expensive one (an heirloom). Good video mate. I love my Mora 2000 (Kansbol-esque).

Excellent video.. thanks

Great Doug ! Mora knives are the best and for a very good reason.

Great video! I love every knife I own but the Bushcraft Black is my favorite. I have beat the crap out of mine( just to see if it will take it).It fits my hand like a glove, is easy to sharpen,and batons like a champ all for around $50.I have the ss Garberg but the BB fits my hand way better.

Ty that was useful for me.