Mora Garberg -- Becker BK 16 Shootout

[@rogeramdahl4992]

So you stropped your scandi grind? It is no longer a scandi grind then. In Scandinavia we like to keep our (scandi ground) knifes sharp, so we carry with us a little (wet)stone. In norwegian "brynestein" or just a "bryne". Off course today, many use a diamond stone rather then a traditional wet stone. I am a big fan of the Kbar Becker line of knifes. I have amongst others two bk16's, that I mostly use for skinning and culling. I also have 2 bk2, 2 bk7 a bk9 and an unused bk 17. I can tell you hell freezes over before my bk16 beats any of my scandi ground knifes in typical bushcraft tasks.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

I switched to flat grind, and occasionally Sabre. Works better for me. With the help of a friend, we designed the Ochoco Bush Knife. You might check out the video never used a better small bushcraft Knife!

[@jamesmcgee2447]

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[@centralwashingtonmodernbus9456]

I have two BK16's. One stock the other modded. Removed coating, polished and patina-ed blade and made G10 scales that fit my meat hooks better. I made a kydex sheath with a ferro rod. The spine has been worked to a 908 and strikes sparks beautifully. I LOVE my 16!

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

The 16 is an awesome knife! Thanks for watching!

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[@levsobakin6357]

Какое сведение у вк16?

[@shamitoson]

The garberg comes with a microbevel, so not true scandi. Resharpen to a zero grind and you’ll have a much sharper blade. Should dig into wood much easier than the Becker.

[@zeroa6]

Nice review! thanks.

[@larrykoroush6995]

Ka-bar had a sale. Got the BK16 and micarta scales, both $105.00 today. It looks awesome, ill probably dye the scales

[@larrykoroush6995]

Dan, when I retire, I plan to spend time in central Oregon. John day area mainly. Plus Christmas valley at a relatives. Exploring, fishing and metal detecting

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

The handles look good died. I like it down around Christmas Valley, Fort Rock country. Fun area to explore.

[@henrycruz45cal]

Lol, he was surprised the becker beat a cheap Mora

[@woodlandsnorth]

Nice comparison, Im a big fan of both these knives.

[@joro3108]

the bee buzzing freaked the sh-eye-tsa out of me!

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

HA HA!!! They were every where that day!

[@centralwashingtonmodernbus9456]

The BK16 will work even better when I get done with it for you! LOL Good comparative video my friend!

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Looking forward to field testing it!!!

[@kculbert7789]

Hi Mark! I sent you an email a few weeks ago about purchasing some of your handles for the becker bk16, but I havent heard back. Would you sell a set of those scales like the ones you made for dan or the ones on your personal bk16? Thanks!

[@centralwashingtonmodernbus9456]

@@kculbert7789 Sure can! Take a look at my facebook page to see others I have done. Leave contact information and we can work it all out. Thanks for reminding me. I guess I didn't get the message. Sorry!

[@longrider42]

I have the Mora Heavy Duty Companion, it came with a 27 degree edge, and was cleared for light batoning, but since I do not split wood with a knife I redid the edge to 24 degree's, so its actually now sharper. The Bk-16, which I just got has a 20 degree flat grind and a deeper belly then my Mora and it is nearly razor sharp. I suspect you could make the Mora just as sharp by changing the edge bevel. P.S. I picked the Heavy Duty Companion over the Garberg because the HD Companion was so much cheaper.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

I have my BK16 out right now having a 90 degree spine and patina put on it. Excited to get it back! That is cool that you changed the angle for a better edge. Thanks for watching!

[@AlexanderBushcraft]

nice review, tnx!

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Your Welcome

[@RhythmMethodBand]

Good video! Which has the longer handle? More comfortable? My hand always feels a little squished on the Garberg, but don’t necessarily want to buy a BK16 if that handle is even shorter (which is what a quick Google search tells me, but that may be wrong). Maybe the contour of the Becker handle makes up for not being longer though? I’m right at the border of L and XL gloves. Thanks!

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Check out the handles at The Knife Connection on the internet for the BK16. They are Awesome and mak a huge difference. As far as factory, I honestly don't think either one is very good.

[@barrybueler3356]

Obviously I like the garberg I really wish I got the BK-16 with upgraded handles rather than the BK-2 but we all make mistakes. The flat ground bk16 has an advantage with slicing over the garberg but is take the garberg for wood working notching Fireboards batoning small logs but if I was hitting a fish skinning a dear or regular food prep because of the flat grind which has a grind closer to a kitchen knife than a woodsman knife in my opinion but I believe it’s scientifically proven flat grinds are great slicers compared to scandi though scandi grinds are easy to find the sharpening angle and like I said it digs into hard stuff like wood better for bushcraft.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Still like the BK16 a lot but The Esee PR4 has become my favorite camp knife.

[@shamitoson]

I made the same mistake. The BK2 is pretty terrible at knife things. Not to be rude, but in more capable hands I think the garberg would be far better than the bk16. I have an Esee 4, which has a similar grind and blade shape. No way does it even come close to the garberg in feathersticks and wood work. His feather stick technique was lacking to say the least. Hard to judge it that way.

[@jtoutdoorsadventures6864]

Awesome video brother!! You like that different grind. Looks great bro

[@sperrinoutdoors7642]

Great comparison bud

[@FunWithGuns]

Great video! You could setup an amazon and or ebay affiliates account and post links. Make some money off your efforts.. good stuff brother 👍

[@andreandre83]

Bekker knives are awesome....you can pound on that Nr 16....great little knife. ...easy to get razor sharp...

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@herbsmith6871]

Great video Dan. I think it comes down to a person's budget. Mora may not be as good as those super expensive knifes, but as you said, they are good knifes 🤠

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Thank you!

[@13bravoredleg18]

I use a Terava Jakkaripukko 140.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

NICE!

[@cwsmith17]

Good review. Subbed

[@danward983]

Thanks for subscribing.

[@darksi226]

I'm never understood the popularity of a scandi grind. I have two of them.

[@ochocobushcraft1742]

Still my favorite small bushcraft knife!

[@mistersmith3986]

The Becker consists of a better grade of steel. 1095 steel. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️

[@Prodigalson0078]

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