Mora Garberg - Good or bad? First Review

Mora Garberg - Good or Bad? First Review
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[@MichaelTravis12c27]

If you slide the retention strap off the sheath the belt loop will click into place and be very secure. It’s not designed to be installed on the sheath at the same time that the retention strap is.

[@woodslore4672]

Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors gonna do this😁

[@ebrak47]

The retention strap is used for when it's configured with the Molle rig.

[@johnschmalbach8243]

Yeah I have seen more than a few people on KZbin miss that. The point of the multimount, imo, is so you can be "confident" that it is secured if it is inverted, like my Kansbol on my pack's shoulder strap. If it's belt carry the "click" of the handle inside the sheath is more than enough. The belt loop can easily be stored anywhere, why sweat forcing it on with the snap retention, when being that low would make it totally useless for belt carry if you have a waist belt of a pack secured.

[@WasabiWei]

@@ebrak47 I own one and was about to post this. Absolutely correct. The belt loop locks into place definitively without the top-loop attachment in place. I would never use the top-loop retention if the knife was on my person. The knife locks into the sheath very solidly. I can't loosen it with normal activity. If I hold the sheath and execute a knife-throwing motion I can get the knife to come loose, but that amount of kinetic energy is not going to happen on the belt. It draws and re-sheathes absolutely perfectly. I have too many knives, Kydex included. The Garberg has the best retention I have ever come across in 30+ years collecting & using knives. The tradeoff between leather security and Kydex accessibility is no longer an issue.

[@TheToscanaMan]

Spot on... that's how it was intended to be installed. Not both at once.

[@CanadianPrepper]

Looks like a great knife and very affordable, I would use it for carving and smaller tasks, I'm not a knife guy I stick to 1 or 2 knives but its looks very practical.

[@MrNetnic]

@canadianprepper am I the only person noticing a lot of light reflecting off the full length of the edge (2.25 onwards). Is there a large microbevel, or has it not been fully ‘scandi ground’ - puzzled about the edge of this supposedly razor sharp blade.

[@James-ke5sx]

Mine has a small micro bevel on one side.

[@blackcellagent]

Lilly, I was so stoked you uploaded this! I've researched this knife and heard great things and decided to purchase one about 2 weeks ago. So far I'm very happy, I have not done extensive stress tests myself though. Look forward to your future impressions of this knife! Thank you!

[@tygre7]

Been using one for a while now -- great knife! Thanks for the video, Lilly; good job on the review!

[@prereitz]

Thanks for the review Lilly!

[@mlo6965]

Lilly, I hope to be seeing your shop soon. It will be very helpful to many people. You are quit a survival woman. You teach us so much! Thank you very much.

[@tobiasball5225]

Thank you for the video. I appreciate and enjoy the knife reviews, even though that tip test was tortuous. Well done and keep it up.

[@BrodyToYou]

Good review, buddy. Merry Christmas!

[@kit888]

Polyamide is a type of group plastics. It's also used as the generic (non brand) name for nylon. The handle is probably nylon.

[@JRWahrhaftig]

Love you & your vudeos Lilly! So cool. Thank you!

[@earthprisoner]

You are getting pretty slick with your presentations, nice work Lilly!

[@preparacaosobrevivencia]

Great vídeo Lilly!

[@jimzwerlein6012]

Thanks for another great video and your hard work. Have a wonderful day!

[@GetMeThere1]

Excellent testing! Much appreciated.

[@DX1895]

I got this knife a few weeks ago, its done very well for me so far. I've done a little bit of everything with it and its still razor sharp. Only difference is that I chose to get the leather sheath. Love it!

[@eva8973]

moraknivi I love the right choice 🤘👍🍀

[@wfisher1708]

I came across your video's a couple of weeks ago and have watched all I could find. I especially liked the knife evaluations. Life being strange, I recently received a free knife when I ordered another item. Having watched your videos' I was able to determine the worth of the knife by looking at the characteristics you pointed out in your video's. Thanks for helping me understand how to evaluate and choose a good knife.

[@wallyceiphert4599]

Very good vid. I hadn't noted the finger guard point from some other vids of the Mora, but haven't watched them all. Ms S. Lilly as always wonderful/very good vid, the main info without excessive verbal ramblings. & great editing !!

[@dlind1985]

Thank you, Lilly. Gave some thoughts I needed. 👍

[@TorArneHegna]

I think the concept with the belt loop and the securing loop, is that the securing loop is used if you carry the knife in the molle system or as a neck knife, and the belt loop when you use it as a normal belt knife. You only have bevels on the sheet for one of them at the same time.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thank you Lilly for this nice review. :)

[@themanziguy]

Great video Lilly! Love your knife reviews....very in depth and informative. Specially for me who is a bit of a newbie to camping / hiking / bush crafting. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the L.T. Wright GNS knife.

[@davidsanders1991]

Thank you for a great review. I learned a lot from your video.

[@James-sh7rr]

Thanks for the review.

[@adamaj74]

I like the full tang. Also, a lot of bushcraft knives don't have much protection to keep your hand from slipping onto the blade. Bushcrafting just doesn't really require a lot of that kind of forceful stabbing motion.

[@DaMoose1015]

adamaj One deep cut of one or two main digits on your dominant hand. From that point on I'll wager you'll wish you'd had a good handle with a finger guard

[@adamaj74]

Use the correct knife for the job. If I'm doing something that requires me to use a motion (a forceful stabbing motion that would cause my hand to slip forward onto the blade) that could cause that kind of injury, then I'd use a knife with that protection. Bushcrafting rarely, if ever, requires that. Which is why bushcrafting knives don't have a prominent finger guard, or one at all.

[@beentheredonethat5908]

Just to sat something that you may not have thought about. I do agree the right tool for the right job, but when it comes to knives , how often do you think people besides military or criminals think of using a stbbing motion with a knife? I alwats add electric tape to the front of my handle to give me extra protection, just in case, and it's also leaves me with tape if I need it at some point in the field. It doesn't matter what your doing, the knife on your hip is your tool and protection, you may need to fight an animal or even a bad person in the woods, in my years I've crossed some crazies out there that I know had bad intentions. I don't carry much worth stealing while I'm out there, but car keys and a wallet may be enough for them, but the rifle on my back and knife on my hip make me a target not worth trying. My main safety issue is while sleeping, and honestly at that point my knife woukd save me faster then my gun m, if I'm grabbed or hear something last minute, the rifle woukd be useless, but my knife , always on my body while in the thick, would quickly be in hand and ready to do it thing. Let's be honest, I'm never gonna leave my hone equipped to stab, I am not buying a fighting knife just in case, but I'll add some tape to my bushcraft knife just in case.

[@jamesreese1999]

Very good review, Lilly!

[@irpat54]

great video. I will have to check out that knife... thanks for reviewing it.

[@quadcopterteamsweden5703]

Hey there. Bertel Gardberg is a designer for Mora and Fiskars and other knives. The Mora Gardberg is a carbon steel knife and the handle can be like that because Mora makes knives for all kind of duties. Slaughterknives are different from fishing knives or other knives that are being used in certain crafts. Here in Sweden you can buy Mora knives (Mora is a city) in every hardware shop and they do not cost that much.

[@desertrainfrog1691]

The Garberg comes in 14c28n stainless and carbon. Hers is the stainless.

[@chiefkirk]

Thanks Lilly. That looks like a really durable knife.

[@woodslore4672]

Love mine..Hey Lilly.you can also stuff cotton wading..a bandana...into the sheath and filter water through the drain holes in bottom.and have also placed a candle in sheath for camp light at night

[@panpiper]

I apprenticed to a knifemaker for a year and a half in my youth. I am reasonably conversant with knives. I too have serious issues with knives that have no quillon to guard fingers from slippage.

[@zantigar]

Excellent review - I'm sold!

[@JenSue95]

Great video Lilly keep up the great work you rock!!!

[@crux85]

The security strap is to be used with the multi-mount system. If you remove that, you'll see that the sheath fits perfectly and wont fall out of the belt loop. Great video! Keep up the azing work!

[@brianmul1]

That was a serious test. Thanks

[@timothylongmore7325]

Nice, you addressed everything I didn't like about it. If they changed everything you addressed I would be the first to buy one. Love my moras. Throw in a leather sheath and fero rod and I'm down. I,d like a little more angle in that scandi grind as well. Nice vid , keep it up Lil

[@kunk2222]

Great vid, as always Lilli. Looks like a good companion for a larger chopper like a C/S Kukri

[@vaamorais]

Hi! Interesting video, Thanks for sharing. I own this knife and I am on the process of testing and seeing if I will keep it. The thing that I least enjoy about this knife is the ergonomics of the handle, the sheath and the fact that the blade is a bit short in relation to the length - I agree with you on this. Despite this, it is a knife that I would trust on a survival situation.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I like the blade design for sure. I prefer wood handle myself rather than plastic but other than that yes.

[@ChrisProuse]

Well done! Keep up the great work Lilly! :)

[@drewskaret5242]

2020 and I am only learning of Lilly now. I love her short finger nails and confidence.

[@tphvictims5101]

Your advice on lanyards is very well stated.

[@lorenray9479]

My kansbol does not hold an edge as well as the companion carbon. The inox stainless tends to roll over often and can be drawn back once. After that it gets micro chips. We have sandy clay, topsoil mix. Lots of forage, harvest at ground level. That wider edge would help strengthen the edge.

[@LivingntheMatrix]

I am patiently waiting for Mora to make the bushcraft black with a full tang. I don't understand why they haven't done that as of yet but I would think that a full tang version would be one of their best sellers. I would buy a few myself.

[@rmoraespinto]

Excellent, as usual!

[@danofiremano]

I've been thinking about getting the Garberg to use for a camp knife and already have the Kansbol for a companion blade. But haven't bought one yet because I have the Mora Bushcraft Black as well as others! Thanks again Lily for another great video.

[@qweasd9407]

great honest review

[@MorganBW53]

Enjoyed your review.

[@SCSlimBoiseID]

+Survival Lilly Looks like Mora took some positive steps with this new design. Guess we'll see how it holds up under stress. Nice review, Lilly. We'll stay tuned ...

[@johnkoelliker4381]

Love your videos Lilly !!! Always so much valuable information. Have you tested the USMC KA-BAR ? I've had mine for 30+ years and have put it through hell. It has never failed me. Would love to know your opinion of this knife. Keep up the great work !!!

[@jamieofalltrades536]

The steel is definitely built to last, Maura is well known for their quality. As long as you take care of the knife it will take care of you in my opinion. I think the handle is great on the Garberg personally, but they could have added a little something just before the blade. My biggest complaint about that knife is the thickness of the blade with the scandi grind, it will not cut anywhere near as easily as say the companion or their Bushcraft knife with a much thinner blade. But, it is supposed to be somewhere in between which I think it does very well. People complain about the carbon blades and say the stainless is better, personally I disagree because carbon is more versatile. I patented my blade using vinegar and mustard and my blade never rusts.

[@disabledarmyveteran]

I like the Mora Garberg multi-mount system just the way it is versatile and well made tool.

[@ruleroftheundersky570]

The big holes on the bottom of the sheath are for converting it into a neck knife option; they also double as nice drain holes obviously. The Mora Eldris (which I own) has the same holes on the sheath, and it's pretty strictly a neck knife :p

[@dcmackc01]

Good review. I almost bought that Mora recently, but the lack of a finger guard kept me from making the purchase. Instead I went for the Helle Fjellkniven hunting knife, which is definitely not a survival knife, but a great multi purpose Scandi blade.

[@soundtracks6656]

Good review! And I hope Mora will consider your suggestions.

[@SkyKing101010]

Hi Lilly. I agree with you on every point on this knife. I think it's really quite impressive, except for the two obvious points you mentioned (blade length and reverse the handle). When you were working the feather stick you were having trouble making thin cuts. I thought to myself, "Turn it over and use the back edge." and immediately you did exactly that. I was impressed. Well, that's my opinion, for what it's worth.

[@stilllearning4717]

Thanks lilly!

[@obirato]

Good review!!

[@daveantill9804]

Just ordered this knife to carry in my fishing kayak.Hope to get years of use.Love your channel and content :)

[@edmiller5101]

A lot of good points I just bought one and I think it's so sharp. I do like the idea of a tang guard so you don't get cut. very good video thanks

[@dakotajordan1666]

your survival skill is awesome keep up the good videos

[@southernbushcraft6694]

I love all your videos there awesome Lilly

[@nautascorona2254]

Great description

[@GrzegorzK_gg]

Hi. Great, great video Lilly. I realy do like this knife, specially with multimount option. But... I'm waiting for 12,5 cm blade version :) I hope it will be someday.

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Mora makes great knives all around for whatever job you need great review.👍

[@richardalexander5758]

Well done, thanks!

[@Thatsmisteroldguytou]

Nice review,

[@lieschenmultikill5038]

great review! danke!

[@DFDuck55]

Very nice that Mora has finally figured out that people want a sharp spine for striking a fire starter. I have a Mora Robust that came with a roundy spine so I had to use a grinder to put a sharp edge on part of it. Nice to see they are trying new things with their cases, they have always had horrible cases.

[@anthonyromano8565]

I agree that slipping on a knife without a finger cut out is inviting a horrible injury. I guess it depends on how you intend to use it. You may need to carry extra bandages.

[@TINMAN]

Thanks Lily,been looking for a good knife.I take your opinion seriously and appreciate your work in the wood.Peace

[@alexandercarder2281]

Hello Lilly my name is Alexander and I just want to tell you how much i am enjoying your videos. I am really new to all this but over the last few months and because of the worlds situation, I feel the need to prepare for the worst and have been building up my survival skills and equipment. And this has naturally led me to knives. And so I started with the Mora Companion and then purchased the Kansbol (which is taking forever to arrive) but I knew I would need a full tang blade and so today I have pitched the blade you are now reviewing 😉 and I think your wonderful ☺️

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Great honest little video Lilly! iv seen you mentioned by some of my favorite bush crafters so I'm SUBBED I'll start watching and sharing more I just today got my mora garberg carbon sweet little knife

[@ProphecyPrepper]

Good knife with good tests and review. I liked the handle, but everything you did in this i have done many times with the cheap mora robust knife and it works just as good on the batoning and feather sticking.

[@stacywilliams1710]

Good information Lily

[@CastleAdam]

I really like the way you say "stay tuned"! and this is good to say whilst the video is running, or there is a commercial break. However, IMHO as a native English speaker, one wouldn't say: "stay tuned until next time" when inviting the watcher to see the forthcoming video. Instead one would say: "Tune in next time for the next video" :)

[@tukysweden8110]

Very good notice about the handle!

[@Erik1970Viking]

Hi Lilly, thanks for this interesting Mora Review .. your Video is fun to watch and enjoyable. This Mora seems to be quite similar to the very affordable Hultafors Grov Kniv... both have a 3 mm thick blade - but the Mora has the full-tang straight all the way through the grip, which is a cool feature. Cheers, Erik

[@snaponjohn100]

The dangler loop is to be used without the snap retention attachment. That is why it appears loose. It will snap in place once the other part is removed. The snap retention is for use with the multi-mount stuff.

[@Waldhandwerk]

Gutes Messer und gute Vorstellung! Danke für´s zeigen liebe Lilly!

[@Darignobullseye]

Wow. Great knife! Maybe it batons better because it's a thicker wedge. Thank you for video

[@grumpyoldwizard]

They have leather sheath option. It is a very nice sheath with a flap covering the handle. You should test that. The thing about the handle is that it is a very hard plastic, not the usual Mora handle that is hard in the middle and grippy on the outer part. I totally agree about the choil. Scandis use these knives for draw cuts; something people dont usually do. It needs a deep choil or guard on the blade. I have one and I noticed this also. It’s not for hard work unless you are a pro scandi user.

[@sdsurfer8152]

I agree with you, I want a guard in case my hand slips because if you aren't wearing gloves and hands are sweaty, slipping is easy.

[@ShoeManShoe68]

Great review! Great knife thank you for sharing!!!

[@666nenni]

I have the smaller one that comes with matching fire steal.I love mine!

[@sugarandpennythepooh1211]

Lilly, This is the first time that I have wrote in your comments, but that knife deservers a thumbs up, wow! I also wanted to tell you that a bought my Husband the shovel combo set that you had on one of your videos, and he really loves it! I love to watch your videos! A woman doing what a man does, and sometimes better, is GREAT!!! I admire you!!! Don't let any of the men that say rude things to you, get you down, just DELETE and BLOCK them! I started watching you because I watch Shawn James, and he recommends you! I love his channel too! Stay strong and carry on Lady!!!👍 🌲🏕️ 🌲

[@javierr.g6380]

Hello good, a question. When sharpening the Garberg you do it according to the scandi angle or you do it by the microbevel that comes from the factory. Thank you!!

[@edwardwarner8256]

Try wrapping a little Paracord around the handle closest to the blade just enough to help keep your hand from slipping onto the blade

[@sebastianfaydit2944]

Danke fürs versüßen der Wartezeit, Lilly! Meins ist noch bei DHL und Weihnachten is noch soooooo lang hin🙈🔪

[@jakes1292]

Thanks SL. Is the pommel steel for striking a fero-rod? Seen that on tops and others. Looks good and I would like to try it myself.

[@basedchad1487]

Nice knife test good luck

[@robnance1683]

Hey Lilly, I gust got this Mora knife today and it feels good in the hand. It is Sharp as a razor and carves wood and makes feather sticks great. Solid strong knife and good non slip to grip. I will be testing it for a couple of weeks camping, hiking, fishing and hunting for Christmas. I always carry a hand axe, saw and 3 knives a swiss army fisherman folder, leatherman wave and my Ka-bar combat knife. This is going in my USMC messenger bag (haversack) scouting kit instead if my Ka-bar this Christmas. Good Video sweetie and keep up all the great work you do!

[@ostrobogulous1]

Another video demonstrated that you can keep the knife in the sheath and use the part of the blade that sticks out of the handle as the strike for your ferro rod. It's much safer. Just thought I'd pass that along! I always enjoy your videos!!!! Thanks!!!

[@Carlos-dq8wo]

llegue unos años tarde, pero excelente video lilly. saludos desde Chile

[@thomasjefferson1457]

Just bought a Mora Companion in Military green. So far I like it. For 15 bucks you can't buy a better knife. Love the grip and for the price anyone can afford it. I'm not a great fan of scandi edges but I'm giving it a fair shot.

[@martinerhard8447]

Thomas Jefferson better dont loose it in the gras...you wont find it again

[@cabelas1987]

@Survival Lilly would love to see you review the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140. I have just ordered one for my wife, just waiting for it to be delivered.

[@Mordurin]

Hi. The helt loop is supposed to go where the security strap is. Remove the knife from the sheath and then slide the security strap downwards. Then slide the belt loop up until it clicks in place.

[@Reddogbn]

Hi.... Just finding your channel to day though facebook....Watched one of your Survival Shelter videos 3 times. Will be checking out more when get chance...You have another follower...Thanks for the great videos...

[@williammusa9605]

are you going to do an update of some of your reveiwed products after time? this was done in 2017 and wondering if you still have this knife in 2021; If so: then how has it held up? what have you used it for, what are your impressions after about 4 years of use if not: then why not? is it in your collection just not the one you grab? do you no longer own it? did it break or do something that made you dislike using it?

[@bgtrev]

Good review, I like Mora knives they are good quality for the price, I currently use their smallest the Eldris, great for all the jobs in the garden and around the house as well as for gutting fish, rabbits and chickens

[@kai-uweoch1159]

If you should come to Mora in Sweden, check out their nice concept store right in the town center. Dangerous place for your wallet, but fortunately Mora knives are very reasonably priced! :-)

[@cedric_ly]

Hahaha

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Hahahaha I just got one will be here in a few days I have other mora's now I'll have garberg!! Woop can't wait!!