How to Make Your New MORA Perfect!

In this video, I show you how to take a brand new Mora Companion, and make it perfect for a bushcraft setting!
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[@kyle_noseworthy]

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[@Gokywildcats11]

How much you charge to sharpen a mora

[@bdmenne]

Very good idea to put your PayPal. You basically taught a class. Good investment. Honor System. Respect

[@dicktater2383]

A good tip for this is to put painter's tape on the work table, then glue your sand paper to the tape. No cleanup required!

[@TheKellisunshyne]

Your a human being who's model needs to be considered for mass production sir!!!

[@tomjjackson21]

This comment changed my life.

[@bikertrash.7692]

That's only shows my low creativity

[@tigre8124]

What a great tip!

[@username-pq4nb]

Thanks bro

[@RemoteViewr1]

A patient craftsman, not a instant gratification personality. Great teaching mode. Repetition is the mother of skill. Reminds me of the neighbor hood kid, dribbling his basketball for hours. He learned the basics if dribblung years ago. Now its all about refining his skill set where the rubber meets the road. This is a master level craftsman at his trade.

[@ryanmurphy3025]

I've recently done the same process to my orange Mora using diamond stones(125,400,600,1000), sandpaper (2000,3000) and aluminum oxide paper (4000,8000). Finished up with leather strop. After seeing this video I will square off the back edge with a file. Thanks for the cool video!

[@KM-oi9ks]

Thanks for sticking with sandpaper to show us it can be done. Beautiful work, and you speak with an accent that I can't put my finger on. Take care!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Newfoundland, Canada!

[@daveboo7138]

This English man irish man Australian newfoundlander walked into a bar... The barman says hello kyle great vid BTW

[@tubes5150]

Dave Boo That is Awesome ❤️🤠🔪🎵

[@kyle_noseworthy]

This is HILARIOUS! haha I'm just seeing this comment now, but it gave me a good chuckle. Hope you're doing well, Dave!

[@BrewMonkey1]

I heard a bit of Boston accent in there as well

[@ccmogs5757]

@@kyle_noseworthy - Lol , I"m Welsh & easily pick up the 3 also :)

[@ccmogs5757]

3 = newfoundland :)

[@Eurotrash4367]

Well done. My Mora 2000 came with a rounded spine so I followed your technique and now it throws sparks like a flamethrower. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@colinmorrison1507]

Thanks for the great lesson, about to get a Mora companion HD,wanted to start off with a cheaper knife to learn how to use it and sharpen it properly and not worry too much about destroying an expensive knife blade.

[@DevinAkin]

This video rocks. Thanks so much for sharing! Definitely going to sharpen my Mora's spine like this.

[@timothylongmore7325]

Great video. I had first thought my moras scandi grind was a good factory bevel. The first time i sharpened i realized there was a slight convex. I haven't gotten around to grinding it down. Glad I saw this first. A lot of good tips.

[@haimzabar14]

I must say, I saw this video by mistake, I'm actually working exactly like this. But the way you've showed it and explained it made me watched it twice and share this to couple of friends who asked me to teach them! Great job man! 👏 👍 ❤

[@DrHWO]

When I'm putting a perfectly square edge on my chisels, I use a 90 degree block of hardwood to maintain the squareness. Works a treat and gets rid of one variable.

[@bushleague3472]

I use that same method when adjusting the height of acoustic guitar bridges. If the bottom of the bridge is not totally square along its whole length, it will not transmit vibrations to a piezo pickup properly.

[@spudrubble]

I just recently bought a few Mora's to practice with because I pretty much stink at sharpening knives. I also bought a set a lighted magnifying glasses, that sure helped me see what others talk about seeing. Thank you for your awesome videos

[@alanmcgrover4393]

Very good tutorial. I have three moras I will be getting to this week. Thank you.

[@bosse641]

All I knew growing up in Scandinavia was that Scandi grind. So easy to sharpen. Love it.

[@tornagawn]

Buy a Mora blank blade, use your own favourite wood or other material for a handle. They come razor sharp.

[@carlosmatos9848]

I agree, sandpaper can make a good sharpening tool if you have a flat surface to put it on. A lot of sharpening stones use the same alum oxide abrasive anyway.

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

you sure put a awesome edge on that Mora,it would look awesome in a leather case.

[@derliebej7675]

This is exactly what I'm trying to do with my Eka Swede 10 at the moment. Started today with my 400 grid wetstone, but didn't get far. Now I'm gonna switch to 80 grid paper. Very nice video! Thank you for that!

[@JoelBrothers]

Not sure what you are getting for a Mora, but I have 6 and every one was scalpel-sharp out of the box. And a true Scandi grind (and all my Moras came with true scandis) has no "micro-bevel". Maybe you need a new knife supplier. You shouldn't have to sharpen a new Mora. Check to see if you are getting counterfeits.

[@mikewasowski1411]

finally.....I sharpening video I followed and actually had some success. likely due to the fact scandi is a bit easier to sharpen than other grinds, however had I not seen this vid, I wouldn't have known the technique and cocked it up as I usually do. thanks for sharing. my mora arrived this afternoon and after a little time in the garage its actually sharp (was totally blunt on arrival) and throws a shower of sparks!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Wonderful!

[@장형업-g2c]

I like mora knives. God bless you.

[@reverendsaltine6852]

This kid is great. Clear, succinct, accurate. I subscribed.

[@tedwaterhouse564]

Thank you! Going to try this and have me some scary sharp knives!

[@timschutte6924]

I just got my second Mora. This one is the HD, high carbon olive green model. I ground the back spine to a perfect 90 degrees for two reasons. 1. Flint Steel, starting fires, because it's high carbon. 2. Back spine Is ground at 90 degrees and will shave your thumb nail. I worked and worked at the cutting edge until it will literally shave the hair off your arm.!!!!!!!! You do good work. ALL BY HAND PEOPLE.

[@wdspoppy7744]

Why not just carry some matches. All you roughing it guys seem to feel you need a ferro rod, a magnifying glass, or a stick and board with a piece of cord. Matches always work.

[@footprintsinthesierra2754]

Great video! Perfect for me - I just bought 7 Mora Companions (all for less than $100) to give to family and friends. I’m going to sharpen them all using your method! Brilliant!

[@e210dall3]

What you do with a knife is phenomenal, but let me teach you how to level your jointer so it doesn't rock. haha

[@bjardoin10]

Hahaha I loved the video but that was bugging the hell out of me too

[@Tenn1972]

Kyle, thank you for this wonderful tutorial! Love my Moras!

[@Moodymongul]

I recently purchased the Mora 'Heavy Duty' Companion Carbon Knife (£15). The edge was super sharp (basically, shave ready) straight out the box :)

[@jock2858]

Every mora I have ever bought I've been able to shave my face with straight from the factory. I do live in sweden so it might be a difference but that one was bad...

[@siavashdarmani1190]

yeah i have one of these companion models and it cuts the paper exactly like he does at the end of the video wothout any sharpening.

[@anneli1735]

In some countries it’s a matter of legal requirements that knives must not be „razorsharp“ (weaponized) when mailed 🥴

[@kashmako9420]

Same

[@rwmagnus]

Hey Kyle totally agree with your advise. One thing to note is use automotive grade sandpaper as the grit is more uniform than cheaper wood working sandpaper. I too like polished bevels but to each their own. If it were a dedicated carving knife I'd leave the rounded spine but for the purpose you stated I total agree. IMO when maintaining blades nothing beats good water stones and a strop. Nice channel just subed you.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Ralph! Sounds like we're in perfect agreement. Not often that happens! haha

[@marcelmarceau2526]

Very unusual for a mora to not come shaving sharp out the box. The bevel can tend to look a bit roughly ‘machined’ though, I like the polished look you ended up with.

[@Poor.and.Bruised.of.Spirit]

What a great video. Thank you for the information. Ive always wanted to learn how to sharpen my Mora. Cheers.

[@matteedstrom]

Not to complain, but the O in Mora is pronounced more like the O in movie. Source, i'm swedish^^

[@gregpenny4384]

@Jihadi Justine Turdeau there is no room in the world for a racist pigs just go away!

[@commonsense7787]

@@gregpenny4384 He has a point. Nothing racist was said.

[@shadyeskimo]

@@commonsense7787 Your name decieves us. You have no common sense! So saying Swedes are dumbass feminised cucked people isnt racist?? How about No Fucking sense at all!!

[@lacplesis484]

MURA?

[@osten_petersson]

Depressing, trolls everywhere

[@cexit4892]

One of the better Mora mod videos. Thanks

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thank you!

[@Splash111]

I used a Talon grip sheet remains -- ($10 Amazon) that I had originally bought for a pistol --- and fixed a strip to the spine and "front" of the knife, not the sides. It feels glued to my hand when I hold it. ;)

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Great step-by-step on using sandpaper to make a. Mora or other knife razor sharp using sandpaper.

[@gxrebel1730]

It was sharp already and tried your best to get the knife to rip the paper. Not a fair test, i get that it wasnt like "you" like it but I think you were a bit unfair to Mora.

[@masonwells3554]

Agreed. He is not gonna improve on the Mora factory sharpness much. Nitpicking.

[@JLPryce]

Kyle your process worked great on a custom blade that needed a serious re-profiling . Paper, glass and spray adhesive. Bobdiggity dude! Thanks much.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Thanks for the knowledge on how to sharpen a MORA Knife perfectly , Sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jomamma1750]

Just ordered my first scandi grind knife. Thanks immensely for the detailed directions on how to work one properly, much appreciation.

[@carolinesmyth127]

i can relate to that smile on your face as you slice paper and hair... love a razor sharp blade 👍

[@fleabone100]

That is awesome dude!

[@chucktaylor7989]

Awesome video, lots of good info. I've always prided myself on my sharpening skills but never thought of bringing the edge in with sandpaper. Thanks!

[@mat-ventures]

Really nice sharpening and lesson! Thanks buddy!

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Kevin, Last weekend I took my 3V Skookum Bush Tool and teamed it with my Ka-Bar Johnson Adventure Parangatang. Normally I team it with my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet. But the weather was very warm and the brambles are rough. Anyhow there is plenty of smalls for fire. But the Parangatang is good to chop and baton with and a great clearing Summer Long Knife. I also brought my Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw in the Crazy Horse Scabbard with a extra Aggressive saw blade. I also brought my Gerber Multi Tool which I used to pull off the hot pots off the fire. I also brought my C's in my Kodiak Gearsling. Today I basically used the same set-up except I substituted for my Cold Steel SISU. It sort of reminds me of my Mora 510 and my Class #1 blade profile. It does have a rounded spine and I left it alone. I use a sticker regardless. But my C. S. SISU performs Fantastically, with the Johnson Adventure Parangatang compliment eachother Greatly. Yeah, Alot don't like the C. S. SISU and complain about its price knocking the knife and comparing it to a Mora in its ability. For me even though I can't afford a Bugatti. I don't knock the car. That's why I believe the ones that knock it DON'T own one. To me it's like driving a Vet instead of a Focus. No offense Ford Country, you make a great car. But you know what I mean. Infact I put a Casstrom Dangler Extention Caribiner on the sheath and I love it. Recently, I got on a small knife kick only using my knife when needed to cut otherwise I use my natural ability to Bush Craft. But in warm weather in some of the areas I go to a Sumner Long Knife is necessary. But like I said I also like using my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet. A perfect Combo too. I do practice staring fires with my Ferro Rod's, but I smoke cigars so I use my Zippo lighter alot. Even if your out of fluid, the cotton in the Zippo Lighter makes a great Firestarter. But instead of putting a 90° Edge or Card Edge on the spine of my rounded spine SISU which makes a stronger blade. I usually have my Multi Tool that has enough tools on it to use as a sharp spine on my knife. I like to come Aparro.,,. p

[@georgehaykainiii464]

Name drop much?

[@bradbailey3304]

Only you can make me excited to sharpen my mora Great video and I will be referring to it often Thanks Kyle 🍻

[@Woodswalker1965]

Perfect little tutorial bud. Everyone should have one of these in their pack👍

[@rubengarst3511]

I ordered a mora and it was out of the box just as Sharp as yours in the and of the video

[@marvinbrock960]

That never gets old

[@mysteriouslabyrinth3504]

Just great.I have a longer Mora here that actually came sharp but i usually do something similar to the shorter ones which never seem to be sharp enough for my taste.Dumping the micro bevel is my cup of tea cheers.

[@DekoKiller]

never tried with sand paper but got a lansky set and neve done something as sattisfying as this to watch wow. ima take my skills home, improve and get right back at ya :D thanks for the vid :D

[@longrider42]

My Mora Heavy Duty Companion knife, came with a 27 degree edge, and was rated to baton small diameter wood. But since I do not baton wood with a knife, I took my Mora to a professional knife sharpener and had the edge re-beveled down too a 20 degree flat grind. Now its super sharp and I've very happy with it.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Nice work! Good thinking!

[@badnana1833]

Drawn to watch because my son's name is Kyle, there isn't a Kyle I've ever met that isn't super resourceful ~ subscribed because you are amazing at explaining, know exactly what you are doing and impressed me so much I know if I didn't I would be missing out on some of the best content KZbin has to offer.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

So kind, Tina. Thank you so much!

[@paavo6886]

I think your the "Bob Ross" of knife sharpening, very relaxing to watch and listen.

[@hansg6336]

Not being a seasoned bush crafter I was on the cusp of backpacking with a Mora and a fire steel thinking I was set. I did not think of the spine grind needing to be a hard 90 degrees. Thanks laddy.

[@doddgarger6806]

Round is stronger than flat

[@ChadMorgan709]

Great in depth video. A good option for sharpening anything really. You got yourself a dandy little beater knife there now!

[@grendle81]

You sharpened a Mora. Congratulations on doing something we've all done. You're a KZbin Star.

[@janhordijk216]

Tried this sharpening "hack" on my new Mora Bushcraft black, and i have to say.... wauw. This is one of, if not the sharpest blade i have. Only thing left to do is to see how long it will hold out. Thanks for sharing your video with us.

[@nyarshroud8778]

How did you fair with the belly to the tip of the knife? I always struggle with getting the angle right along the stone and always end with shiny and uneven spots on my mora.

[@GreyRock100]

I gotta say I'm envious of your skill. I try to sharpen my blades and I do a crap job.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Perfect practice makes better!

[@michaelmattsson8543]

Its a utility knife we use them to cut and carve everything even scraping of rust or what ever we need it to do LOL

[@bobsullivan5714]

Yep.....at about $20 it's hands down the best knife deal....period. When my Mora came out of the box she said, "Ok Bob, here's the deal; don't expect me to act like a axe and I won't let you down..." So far, we've both kept up the deal....

[@CruelQuertos]

@@bobsullivan5714 oh man I was at the factory this summer and I bought them for 2 dollar each lol. Not the fancy one though, the cheapest model.

[@cobramastr6957]

yo kyle, been watching these the past few days and recognized the accent, I'm also from NL, down on the cape sure, you do some great work! Keep it up!

[@shaunmcintyre8996]

just bought a companion today and this is what i needed

[@bashfulbrother]

I finally got an answer as to why I can't keep my Moras sharp. Thanks.

[@elhasaneelhafidy6744]

amazing job man!! I love sharp knives, and I love to sharpen knives just like you!!! I enjoyed watching the video!! keep the great job man and thanx for sharing it with us!!!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!

[@delaadland3219]

Great video....I’ve been sharpening knives for over 30 years (I’m a chef) and I learnt quite a bit by bing watching your videos. My knives are always sharp but now I have the knowledge to get super sharp....thanks so much!

[@nancyjames6134]

YAKMAN HERE !! GREAT VIDEO !! I REALLY LIKE THE WAY YOU SLOWLY TALK ABOUT WHAT YOUR DOING !! IT DEFINITELY HELPS US GUY LIKE MY SELF TO SEE WHAT YOUR DOING WRIGHT OR WRONG !! THANK YOU... :-)) ... YAKMAN OUT !!

[@OutdoorAlchemy]

I had to put a steeper secondary bevel on mine. I got it amazingly sharp with the skandi, but the edge folded over when making some feather sticks. That blade looked beautiful after you were finished! Nice video.

[@marktracy586]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing your technique. I love the look of joy you have at the end!

[@worddunlap]

Mine come sharp but I sharpen the spine and polish the bevel. I've never had to do much but strop after that. I use sand paper too, up to 2000 grit. MIRROR polish. It is wettable emery paper and lasts quite a time, several knives at least.

[@coburnlowman]

People keep talking about how sharp these things are outa the pack. I've never gotten one that was sharp. They will cut , but never one that has shaved. Was super disappointed with the first one after reading all the reviews. But after sharpening , have been very pleased with these knives.

[@jojojeep1]

I have a buck 110 automatic, I just polished it up a little bit after the factory now I have no hair left on my arms, because of course, every time you show somebody your new automatic you have to take another patch of hair off your arm right

[@AtomicBleach]

Also if you are budget conscious or just in a area where you don't have all your sharpening supplies with you some powdered barkeeper's friend can really help hone a blade. Just keep in mind it's slightly corrosive properties so make sure your blade is cleaned well after using it. You can get close to a mirror finish with some barkeeper's friend.

[@kalleklp7291]

They sure make great blades with an inexpensive price tag, what more can one want? I've had a couple of them during my lifetime and they never failed me. I'll admit mine are not mirror polished but sharp as a razor never the less.

[@rajgill7576]

SUBJECTIVELY perfect! I use a mora on my hip in the kitchen as a Hibachi chef because it’s a great durable knife when I don’t want to bust out the big boy. If I need to chop something thin, which it’s great at because the edge stays sharp for days, the polished spine feels much nicer against my finger when speed chopping 🤙🏽

[@kyle_noseworthy]

In your case, I certainly wouldn't want a sharpened spine like I did here! haha thanks for sharing!

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Hello Kyle. Impressive results. I have to say though that not everyone has your knife sharpening skills and i was cringing at how dangerously close to your inner thigh that blade was. It could be so very easy for those less experienced among us to hit that femoral artery, if we accidentally slipped or lost control ! Just thought i would share my thoughts on what is otherwise excellent guidance. Perhaps you might update folk on some safer stropping techniques for those of us with less experience and skill ? Thanks again.

[@barrybaldwin5535]

Nice job explaining your way through your process. I am 70 & have always been a knife guy as well, although with age & experience, comes better workmanship. Muscle memory has a lot to do with it.

[@jarlnieminen4307]

Looks exactly like my bahco that was complimentary.

[@13Hangfire]

*Never shoot video with a lighted background in a dark room!*

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Says the person with 3 subs. :-)

[@bjardoin10]

@@kyle_noseworthy Savage lmao

[@PinetreeLine]

Awesome video my fellow Canadian!! You have a new subscriber from Northern Ontario. Thanks!!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks so much. Welcome to the channel my friend!

[@darrellcurr8977]

Thanks for sharing, I’m definitely going to give my Mora the same treatment!

[@JimBurwellsPetiquetteHouston]

That’s awesome work! Where would I go besides a Home Depot to get a small bench grinder and sanding, polishing wheels for simple knife polishing /sharpening? Better to use metal surface for sand paper so you can get glue up easier? Got a buck 110 and bunch of moras to work on and can see this becoming a great hobby! Appreciate the inspiration! 👍😊😎

[@samuelpalmquist2190]

You tried your best to make that thing look dull Hahahaha bro I've bought 4 moras.... They come from the factory razor sharp.

[@ericbadder1552]

Ive never had a knife come to me from factory as sharp as the 2 I bought

[@larrysoto7186]

Now thats a nice sharp knife

[@GT_Racer347]

First thing that I did was to square the spine on mine too. Didn't think about sharpening it like this though!

[@craiger2399]

Great video, and excellent sharpening skills and demo. I like to leave the back of the knife rounded for comfort with carving.

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

Beautiful leather work Kyle.

[@passenger00-fu47]

What a waste of time, double side tape a piece of wet dry 2500grit to your table and 3 minutes later you'll have a better edge than this video. Pay attention to all the edge flaws the light shows after he's done. Any type of hand sharpening will give you that same convex micro bevel that he tried to remove in the first place...

[@johntownley83]

I can tell with your stropping block the edge sides are high so you have a u-shaped stropping block. You can definitely tell it by looking at your stropping compound that the edges smooth out. And the compound swirls in the center are still there. You might want to sand your stropping block or make you a new one.

[@victornieves6339]

youre getting screwed lol all my moras have come in raaaaaaaazor sharp

[@samuelpalmquist2190]

For real.

[@UpsideDownCanoe]

My experience with mora knives are that they come razor sharp from the factory, but live in Sweden so it might be different, idk.

[@johndavis8684]

Couldn't agree more mine came perfect and I'm in the states.

[@kachiri]

I was disappointed in my Mora Companion (same one you have), not because it wasn't sharp (it was), but because somehow the pointy tip broke off very easy even though I didn't jab it in thing, etc. And because it gets _nicks_ in the sharp edge too easily. I find it's only useful to me for making my wood shaving / feather sticks and making small notches in wood which I wouldn't do with my 10" blade knife that I use for almost everything for bushcraft/survival, and I use the Mora for sparking my _ferro rod_ .

[@antasosam8486]

Do nothing.

[@billturner2370]

Outstanding Video!! That's a sharp knife

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

Excellent instructions. I plan on having a few Moras and want to know how to sharpen them properly.

[@williammaurer9450]

Excellent tutorial, Thx Kyle. Great comments below too, Thx All.

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

a rounded spine is not a sign for a not ment to be bushcraft knife. but your mods are very good. nice vid! cheers from cologne, germany arthur 👍

[@stevenmorgan9385]

I Have got to get my Mora's that sharp. Very instructive video.

[@linusnilsson9664]

WTF is wrong with you guys?! Mora knifes comes convex grind for a reason! When you sharpend i til the grind i flat, thats when you throw it away or use it to open paint cans!

[@Lee-70ish]

Good vid The Mora with a Bacho Laplander saw is all I’ve ever used both cheap and reliable Have you ever tried the plywood disk on a grinding machine with burnishing compound . It works surprisingly well