You are one of the few reviewers who has the patience to hold the knife long enough for us to get a good look at it, most reviewers wave it around and I can't see what they are talking about. Thanks for this!
@SpacemanXC11 жыл бұрын
You make the most informative knife videos on youtube. I've learned a lot watching your channel. Thank you very much for your time and effort.
@smokedawg93718 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! My family has been watching you for 12 months and we have learned SO MUCH ! We love watching you and learning! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Foodiedad1711 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Gift for my sons stepdad. Humbleness and peace during holiday season. He loves my son and takes care of him when he's with his mother. He is an avid hiker. Goes with his dogs and my boy too. I think he will enjoy. Better to give of ones self than it is to receive.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
Bark River's CPM-3V hasn't got my reliance completely yet. I need more experiences to rely on it more than A2. So far their CPM-3V takes me much time and effort before serving me enough. Thanks.
@Dan-sq5cv5 жыл бұрын
This was a great subject matter, everyone owns a Mora. This is the first comprehensive video I have seen with a detail description of the different types of Moras. With the vast choices of Mora knives, it is very informative, would like to see more with other Mora knife types.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I have used Bark River knives much more often than Mora knives. I have already confirmed Bark River Fox River in A2 and Gunny in A2 are very sharp and hold very long. They are dependable. Their handles are very beautiful and fit my hand very nicely. They have given me joy of using and owning. They are art things as well as nice tools. Mora knives haven't got my reliance yet. They don't please my eyes. Thanks.
@RustyGunn75 жыл бұрын
This is the best Mora comparison on YT ever! I enjoyed it, and liked the X-ray of the 3/4 tangs. Thanks for sharing.
@joemazmo798110 жыл бұрын
Mora knives are excellent value. Good video, good knives and goodness gracious me the Doc is becoming my hero.
@gladgurkan9111 жыл бұрын
I have a Mora 2000, and I really like it, not only for the excellent sharpness and the cofortable handle, but also for the sheath which covers a big part of the knife, (similar to the traditional Saami knives) thus making the knife itself less likely to accidentally fall out of the sheath.
@Steelichi911 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think for the money, the Mora knives exceed all expectations. I think it would be interesting to see the edge retention comparison of a straight scandi blade and a scandi with micro convex from stropping. In my experience, a straight scandi grind does not hold its edge as well as a scandi edge with a stropped micro-convex bevel. Thanks again for all the great content in your videos. Happy holiday season.
@RevanJJ2 жыл бұрын
I love Mora. I’d love to see you with the GPS HK5 & GPS Adventurer someday. I think you’d be shocked at price and edge geometry along with the wooden scales & the leather sheathes for around the same prices. They must do great heart treatment.
@NeilTheKnifeGuy9 жыл бұрын
Juzt got a Mora Clipper and love it. That combined with a KaBar BK17 I use makes bushcraft a joy. Virtuovice thank you for you video's.
@QuickQuips11 жыл бұрын
Very nice. The spine for the Firestarter can be filed to a burr so it's more effective at creating fire.
@kanukkarhu11 жыл бұрын
Great video! I enjoyed the x-ray and microscopic edge shots - very informative. Thanks for posting this.
@Suedschleife11 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Interesting information about tang size of theCompanion Heavy Duty. I wonder about tang size of the new Mora BushCraft Black. Same blade thickness as Heavy Duty, but handle is smaller and listed blade weight higher. While I'm not a fan of blade coatings, the dlc one is apparently not completely useless. Might have to spend the extra money after all.
@robran200011 жыл бұрын
Hi ! The Mora knifes is the common man knife in Sweden. Dirt cheap and sharp as h-ll. The knife I love the most is the "Fällkniven"! //Roger Sweden
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
Yes. I have ever used the Force in my #25 deer hunting video. As you mention it has a bit more belly, but I didn't feel it useful at all since its blade length is too long and its handle is too bulky for a hunting purpose. The companion is a better knife for field deer dressing in my opinion. Thanks.
@Meattrapper10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent comparison of these knives. I am a trapper and skin a lot of animals. I have more expensive knives, but I keep coming back to my Mora's.
@billpeart10 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have many higher end knives as well, but I seem to like the results I get when I use a Mora.
@Meattrapper11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent video. This is the best comparison of Mora's I have ever seen. I cannot afford Bark River knives, so I use Mora's a lot. I do not have a Bushcraft model, but I am going to get one after watching this. Thank you!
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I tested and compared it with regular Companion in field deer dressing. The handle of Heavy Duty is extremely thick and not very useful. Its carbon steel took a micro chip but the other portions kept extremely sharp. It was rusty. It is typically a carbon steel. I have a video "Deer hunting knives #126" on my channel. Thanks.
@TheRunereaper11 жыл бұрын
Good video Doc, the "Heavy duty" is a real disappointment, I was going to buy one until your X-ray showed up that scrawny little tang. I think you must have every measuring and observational tool going... except a hardness tester! Your X-rays are always a revelation. Many thanks for posting.
@CBL1387 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for going into so much detail...incredible. Never seen anyone do X-rays. Your videos make me want to go and buy more knives. Haha.
@paulwastaken11 жыл бұрын
WOW, the X-ray is very interesting! Thank you again.
@interista787811 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter how thick the tang is since the weak point is the blade and the handle material. What most people doesn't realize is that the tang is "laminated" by the handle so it's as strong as the handle itself since the handle stops it from bending and flexing. Whether you have a full tang or a stick tang the knife is much, much more likely to snap at the blade than the tang. Mora is only selling thick tangs to cater to the foreign market that thinks it makes a difference. ;)
@AaronIsaak478 жыл бұрын
I bought the Bushcraft Force on your recommendation and Im very happy with it. Easily my favourite Mora Knife! Great informative channel, I learn many things from watching your videos Thankyou!
@MrHardPressed11 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy following your videos and sorry about your truck! On the sunny side, ... In the meantime, you can focus on the knives. I bought a 3V Gunny based on your recommendation of 3V vs. Fallkniven 3G and use the Fox river A2. 4 deer so far with my A2 this year in North Carolina, USA. Next one will be with the Gunny!
@worldsurvivalknives97586 жыл бұрын
hola para el que no sepa ingles los mora son los morakniv muy buenos cuchillos suelen ser de media espiga que no llega la hoja asta el final pero algunos modelos son de espiga completa muy buenos cuchillos todos los modelos que salen muy recomendados tienen filo escandi facil de afilar un saludo
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
Bucklite Max is more for hunting than Mora Clipper. Buck's hollow bevel tekes a home made convex edge very easily but is not very good for wood jobs. Mora's edge is very sharp from the factory and nice for wood jobs. I love the both knives evenly. Thanks.
@NewAmericanWoodsman11 жыл бұрын
Wako, another great video! Very informative. The Mora knives are great knives and very inexpensive. I always keep two with me as backups when I'm hunting. Austen N.A.W.
New subscriber I enjoy your videos. I am also a hunter and a knife lover. Greetings from Michigan.
@jasonerickson13128 жыл бұрын
I love your videos you have buy far the best knife channel on KZfaq
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I got my one from Heinnie Hayness in the UK. Their shipping is relatively low. Thanks.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
Mora clipper in SS for field deer dressing. Mora Bushcraft Force for hiking/fishing/camping. Thanks.
@PaulBuikema11 жыл бұрын
Great review, I have a number of Mora's but only a couple were in your review. Nice to see the xray view, they are hard to find online.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
The handle of their Bushcraft series is excellent. Take care!
@philiprobins54887 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a demonstration and review on the microscope you use to look at your blades.
@mu99ins11 жыл бұрын
The skimpy tangs on Mora knives are something the maker would rather the potential customer not see. It's a disposable knife. The Mora is the kind of knife to abuse. I don't use a $150 knife on a job where I think there might be a nail or something hard to ding an edge. That's a job for a Mora.
@LetoAt779 жыл бұрын
Can you process an entire Deer with the Mora Light My Fire, rate its performance and give us your thoughts? Thank you and thank you for all of informative vids!
Thanks for the review. I own the robust, I'm curious if the tang is similar to the heavy duty one. It's served it's purpose well so far. :)
@daryooshfatemi5 жыл бұрын
Recently I made a great complete collection of Morakniv. I don’t have Garbergs yet. Amongst them, Kansbol (has multi-mount) and Bushcraft Survival Desert (has fire steel and diamond sharpener on its sheath) are very interesting. But there is a Hunting Set which I believe you may enjoy a lot. Including a butchering and a filleting knife, and a very handy and short honing rod. all in a flexible and reliable nylon bag. Both knives have orange plastic handles.
@hyonjun11 жыл бұрын
I put one of those lightmyfire knives on my Christmas list :] the bright green one.
@paulwastaken11 жыл бұрын
先生はどこで英語の勉強しましたか?ものすごい上手ですね! Thank you for sharing and good luck hunting!
@donnya100011 жыл бұрын
This is a good and helpful overview of the Mora's. I am always confused by the differences in the many models that they produce.
@robertwagner61834 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the your video, nice people, i love it
@user-dn8kg1yk6x11 жыл бұрын
Great vid, would be interesting to hear your opinion on the Mora laminated steel as well. I think I have an unused one lying around(Classic No. 2 maybe?), let me know if you'd like to try it and I'll ship it to you.
@MrHardPressed11 жыл бұрын
The best choice for inexpensive fixed blade knives!!! I guess you like them as well because of their all around cost effectiveness! Why would you choose a Bark River over a Mora as a daily hunting knife?
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
Any knives will make Sashimi in my freshwater fishing and camping. I would like Mora Scandi edge there maybe. Thanks.
@Suedschleife11 жыл бұрын
That why I'm not a fan of coatings. Forced Patina can be reapplied easily, but why bother in the first place? The cutting edge won't be coated anyway, so it's purely cosmetic for anyone not needing an anti-reflective coating.
@LikeToKickPeople11 жыл бұрын
got a mora clipper for 6euros yesterday .. my first one
@Cannonbo11 жыл бұрын
there you have it. this guy owns every knife and his most used is a mora. no need to spend the big money.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I didn't feel carbon steel was better than 12C27. On Karesuando and Helle knives I felt the same too. I don't know about bushcraft cases. But always in deer dressing in Scandi knives 12C27 feels better than carbon steel to me for some reason. Thanks.
@TriplexbulliesDotcom11 жыл бұрын
Cant go wrong with a Mora.
@evolv7611 жыл бұрын
Thx for this review. Moras are great value for the money. I will try serrated SS companion as a cheap knife for a diver ;)
@flactemnad11 жыл бұрын
Most of the Mora failures with blades broken I have seen are snapped where the blade meets the handle/tang during batoning. When handles were broken it was usually from direct baton. Personally I don't baton my knife. I have done it to learn, but I've never needed it. Batoning a wooden wedge is much better than beating your knife I think. There are others out there, probably not all of them American, that want to baton their knives, and if they do it correctly even a Mora can take it.
@borisbuliak36264 жыл бұрын
If Mora only used leather sheaths. Plastics are for when we’re destined to space only, we’re NOT. We still live on a Earth 🌍. Yes, raise the price, but if I wanted plastic I’ll play with toys.
@flactemnad11 жыл бұрын
@interista Full height tang does have a benefit over a stick tang when it comes to batoning to split or cut wood, but if you baton a stick tang knife properly there is no reason it will fail in the field. Baton a stick tang with the knife level, hitting only on the blade, not the handle, and don't put much downward force on the handle itself. Let the baton be the tool to push the blade into the wood; low grip force against the handle and you should be fine. Proper technique is important.
@redpanda197111 жыл бұрын
I really like the Bushcraft Force, as well. I'd like to know what you think of the Mora Bushcraft Black. I trimmed the finger groove off my Bushcraft Force & prefer it much more, now. I wish they offered them with a non-rubberized handle, though.
@JamesParus10 жыл бұрын
Strange. Bahco 2444 looks identical to mora clipper, but the x-ray shows that mora Tang is longer. I hacksawed one bahco and the tang is much shorter. At least then it was. Could be it has been changed.
@DeluxeWarPlaya11 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on the X-Ray of the handles of the Mora collection? I remember one of the knives was in the original X-Ray video a couple of years ago and I was disappointed at the tang length, I think it was a Mora but I am not sure
@norcalbowhunter7 жыл бұрын
Have you checked out the Mora Kansbol? Let's see a video on that blade! Seems like a great hunting blade :)
@kelly92837 жыл бұрын
thank you for the detailed review!
@AussieMark90911 жыл бұрын
As a fellow leftie I second this :)
@rgrifat11 жыл бұрын
I like how you say BUSH-craft. thanks for a great video.
Unfortunately, you can't get a replacement ferro rod for the Fireknife. I've used mine very intensively in the past year and almost wore the firesteel out totally, and when it's gone, I'll probably won't use it again, as the companion is hands down a better knife for bushcrafting
@flactemnad11 жыл бұрын
Opinel stainless steel blades are okay, but their carbon steel is quite nice. I have an Opinel No9 that I have modified for a thin pocket carry that is simple like a higonokami. (See my profile for video) I also keep an Opinel No8 on the coffee table for peeling fruit - our version of a Japanese fruit knife. It works well, is compact, and stays sharper than our old cheap fruit knife.
@Cottonrocket11 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thank you for the side-by-side Blade and X-ray comparisons.
@69penetrator6911 жыл бұрын
Great video. Mora knives are excellent. Even at 5 times the price they would be great value. The scratches are obviously from grinding at the factory. If you sharpen it on a flat stone, you will also realize that the bevel is slightly concave. Anyway, not a problem. It doesn't affect usage. What do you think of the new Companion Heavy Duty with the thicker blade?
@camilogiles11356 жыл бұрын
Excelent reviews!! saludos desde La pampa, Argentina
@lino51676 жыл бұрын
Guarda con el japonés este amigo, uno ve un video y no puede parar después.
@wildwoodstream11 жыл бұрын
X-ray shots start at 14:42
@Foodiedad1711 жыл бұрын
I have my Gunny-A2. I love it. Wish I has the better sheath though.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
Knife Shop Sheffield > Other European brands, sells some Moras.
@TheViperfang889911 жыл бұрын
Good Vid
@Ledgepls11 жыл бұрын
Do u like the Mora 2000 FOS ? i am torn between that, and the bushcraft force. thank you for your videos sir Drew
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have. I still have 3 pieces. But all are made of stainless steel. I forget if it had a micro bevel from factory or not. But now they all have a zero grind convex bevel done by me. But their steel has poor quality and doesn't take the keenest edge. Anyway I think their locking mechanism is poor and dangerous. So I don't carry them any more. Thanks.
@LiamMitts11 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
No. They have served me very well. Thanks.
@TylerLL21127 жыл бұрын
I had previously sent a comment asking about carbon vs stainless morals in edge retention but found my answer in another videos. Sorry for the trouble. Take care.
@kan-zee11 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up !! Enjoyed your review. TY ;-))
@themoodybobby111 жыл бұрын
X ray was great and review superb Thankyou
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I checked it out. I am curious too.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I use .410 caliber bolt action shotgun in accordance with Japanese gun law. We can have a real rifle after 10 years of shotgun shooting or hunting history. Thanks.
@Lean54011 жыл бұрын
I find Mora steel to be of excellent quality, regardless of price. Have you had a bad experience?
@Meattrapper11 жыл бұрын
For hunting, do you prefer carbon steel or stainless steel in the Mora knives?
@btg7311 жыл бұрын
good report on the mora collection
@busansanai11 жыл бұрын
wako-san where did you order your heavy duty companion? I want the heavy duty companion in military green but knifeworks and knifecenter both dont have such item in their inventory. if you can share where you ordered it it'd be very appreciated. I live in Canada so I have to place international order anyway
@Lean54011 жыл бұрын
Great review, Wako.
@survivalnpreps124210 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I don't think tang makes a big difference. I love my mora triflex, it is excellent. I did a video on it too.
@gettitnow37855 жыл бұрын
So would that be considered a scandi convex? Very interesting design
@Eurotrash43677 жыл бұрын
Do you use side holding technique with the scalpel when you perform surgery on your patients? But seriously, what is your opinion of the new American steel CPM-3V? What is your favorite steel for an all purpose camping/outdoors knife? I value your opinion because you have extensive knowledge and experience with these types of knives. Your videos are well made and informative. I enjoy them very much.
@virtuovice7 жыл бұрын
CPM-3V is a well balanced steel currently over A2, longer edge holding and more chip resistant. I don't know of a better balanced steel than 3V. The scalpel should be held by pinching by the way.
@nulisticONE11 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the new Mora Robust?
@fredde9021011 жыл бұрын
have you tried the Bushcraft Triflex
@juntan111411 жыл бұрын
How would you compare mora clipper to bucklite max. Both of them seems to be good budget knives.
@tommynogwat11 жыл бұрын
do they sell seperate ferro rods for the fireknife? for when the firesteel is all the way gone.
@virtuovice11 жыл бұрын
I don't have the account. I trade knives through KZfaq or in person. Thanks.