Mora Knife Sharpening And Maintenance - Ben Orford Tutorial

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[@Dadbro_]

I can’t believe it has been 7 years. These are the videos that started it all for me. Thanks Zed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Gosh you've reminded me how long it's been since this video! Sincerely appreciate the connection this entire time Joshua and stay blessed my man ~Peace~

[@nicholasmartiau1728]

Zed-I cannot thank you enough for the great videos you make. Greenwood carving is my “zen” and videos like this help me to keep my tools in shape and sharp so that I can keep my mind and soul sharp and in shape. Cheers from the Pacific Northwest USA.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Nicholas and sincerely wishing you the best with your carving journey ~Peace~

[@D45VR]

May 10th and snowing hard in Colorado. I rewatched your video while cleaning & sharpening my knives and found it as good as the first time. Cheers.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear Frank and I sincerely appreciate your kind words thank you ~Peace~

[@Missouriman68]

Great video Zed. I am just getting into bushcraft myself and am waiting for my first Mora knife to arrive and this answered a lot of questions I had about care and maintenance for my blade. Thank you Sir.

[@Zedoutdoors]

MissouriMan1968 A pleasure my friend and sincerely hoping your mora serves you well with your adventures this year ~Peace~

[@WillN2Go1]

Thanks Ben, I just bought my first Mora knife to try a little carving. I've been doing scary sharp on my wood working tools, and kitchen knives when they need it. Planing soft cedar I can tell a difference after a couple of hours, or just sitting overnight. I thought I had it all dialed in. When the Mora arrived in the mail I tried it on some green onions. Wow! Now i want to keep this edge and tune up my kitchen knives. Your video is a great tool. I really appreciate your sharing with us.

[@Zedoutdoors]

WillN2Go1 Ben is a super cool and talented guy so happy to hear this video helped ~Peace~

[@aprilezell3784]

It seems time after time when I want a relevant 'go-to' video, your channel and McQ's channel comes through. Love your channel and thanks for all of the informative topics and interviews!

[@Zedoutdoors]

April Ezell You are very kind April and I give thanks to the various experts who kindly take their time out to record videos with me ~Peace~

[@outside2585]

What a generous response from Ben - you've basically asked a knife maker to talk about sharpening and care of a competitor's knife without even showcasing any of his own work. well done ?

[@Zedoutdoors]

+GotSig? Thank you kindly, yes Ben is a valued member in the community ~Peace~

[@mariumrajah]

OutSide Ben is a top fella

[@dimitrifortounis4787]

Great comment. Think for a custom knife maker it would be incredibly frustrating to have complete beginners asking to have a custom knife made with little to no clue as to how to use it. I mean absolutely no disrespect by this, we all start somewhere. It makes more sense to suggest an inexpensive mora for a beginner, tell them to use it and learn about the craft. To make their mistakes with. Then in future when the dedicated beginner is no longer a beginner they will appreciate the advice that they were given and potentially return for a custom that is really what they want/need. My grandad (in his mid 70s now) makes custom guitars and think he would agree with me, when a craftsman makes a custom, he puts himself into the project and the greatest reward is knowing the end result will be used by someone who knows how to use and appreciate the end result.

[@1701spacecadet]

A true craftsman will happily give advice no matter what, because they care about their craft.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

Thank you, so much, for providing this outstanding, informative video! This should be required viewing for any Mora/scandi grind knife user. Such a simple, non-esoteric presentation. Tremendous interview containg great questions. Please keep the good stuff coming! With Morakniv being my favorite, I enjoyed this video to the fullest. Take care, brother! -Dave

[@Zedoutdoors]

I cant thank you enough for your kind words Dave, it was an honour to spend time with Ben who's a true craftsman at his art and learn from him, and then pass that knowledge onto you guys. Wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead my man ~Peace~

[@dssk1023]

The news paper stropping trick is gold. I've never seen that before. Of course I had to go try it on my Mora and it works beautifully. Many thanks to Zed Outdoors and Ben Orford

[@Zedoutdoors]

+A.M. Ray I'm with you on that when I first saw, appreciate the kind comment dude ~Peace~

[@jacoblancaster262]

Currently in Australia and bought my first ever bushcraft knife (Mora) and was wondering how to maintain it... Love the work Ben and his wife do, excellent craftsmanship and again Zed very good video keep it up!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Jacob Lancaster Thank you for your kind words Jacob and yeh who better then Ben to teach these steps, I learnt tons just making the video ~Peace~

[@weschaffin]

Vid made before i became a Zed follower. Earn my first moraniv last August as an Anniversary gift from my bride. Pantina’d my blade and dressed up my sheath... love it!! And i love watching my favorite Brit...God bless.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Wes! gosh you're bringing back memories commenting on this video. Ben Orford is an absolute gent and I always enjoy spending time with him. Stay well my friend ~Peace~

[@19craigy78]

Great video Zed, you's always ask the questions that all us beginners are thinking, cheers mate👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

19craigy78 Thank you for your kind words and really happy to hear this video helped ~Peace~

[@ppendola1234]

Ben, you're a true professional. Very gracious to use the Mora vs. your own superior knife to showcase and share your sharpening expertise. I'm a beginner spoon carver myself, and use a Dell Stubbs from USA, but my next purchase will be from your website Ben.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Frank Brompton Ben is a true professional and you will not be disappointed with his knives ~Peace~

[@willowwoodknives]

Great interview with Ben,your vids are real quality Zed. Thanks for taking the time to make these excellent videos Cheers Jason

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you sincerely for your kind words Jason, it was a real privilege for Ben to have taken the time out and record this video with me as he was so swamped the whole time there. Wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

[@Naughtz]

Fantastic tips and thank you Zed for asking the right questions. Wisdom begins in wonder and the more you ask the more you learn! :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Scott Matthews A pleasure Scott and appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment my friend, Ben is an absolute star and at the top of his game ~Peace~

[@gavingaming123]

Excellent presentation with loads of excellent tips. Thanks for sharing Ben & Zed. Recent convert to stropping, love sharpening all my blades and very therapeutic. All the best from Scotland. Garry

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Garry I appreciate your kind words and for watching my man ~Peace~

[@lesliewoodmobile]

Zed and Ben thanks. Great tips for sharpening are bushcraft knives. I'm like you was Zed,just starting out and got a great Mora knive. Been out in the woods with my younger Son for a few times know. He loves his DR Frontline Hamock and tarp. Keep them videos coming my friend .

[@Zedoutdoors]

Nice going Leslie, you won't go wrong with a Mora as they are great value for money and hoping you have some an amazing adventures with your son ~Peace~

[@billl5297]

Thank you! Mora knifes have an amazing design and are really affordable and practical! thanks for the vid man!

[@Zedoutdoors]

+YourEverythingVideos Most definitely Mora knives are awesome for the price, many thanks for watching my friend ~Peace~

[@TalathDirnenPrepper]

Great video Zed! What a great instructional, I've learned a few things from it, Ben's a top bloke for giving us the insight. Smooth Zed, all the best, Stef

[@Zedoutdoors]

Senor Dirnen thank you for your kind words, Bens a top top guy and who better to learn from then someone who's at the top of their league when it comes to knives, etc ~Peace~

[@LeSadW666]

Good thorough video! This has answered a lot of, if not all my questions! I'm on it!

[@Zedoutdoors]

+LeSadW666 Awesome stuff! ~Peace~

[@moggridge1]

Very good tips, thanks! Mr. Orford clearly knows what he is doing.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ben is a very talented knife maker with a lot of knowledge, thank you for watching ~Peace~

[@wonkylommiter6364]

Just got a Mora, so this is great advice. Many thanks! will also be useful for my opinels with carbon steel blades.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed the principles apply across the board, best of luck Dan ~Peace~

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

Excellent video. Thank you for making the video. I love my Morakniv. I use it a lot and got lots of great economical tips, here.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear Heather thank you ~Peace~

[@WildGingerBruce]

Well done Zed You asked all the right questions, great vid

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words Bruce, hoping you are well and wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

[@4everEnglish]

your going to get a Blue Peter badge before long.....exceptional video I learnt so much thank you for all your trouble and effort Zed and for Ben for his time to share his Knowledge....brilliant

[@Zedoutdoors]

I tell you what, since I was a little kid I wanted one of those pesky Blue Peter badges!! :)) ..i'm being serious too! Thank you for your kind words and yes, Ben is an absolute legend for taking the time and recording this video. Wishing you a blessed week ahead my man ~Peace~

[@bridgettebrown6689]

Thank you Zed. I have a Mora and will try the eraser method and the leather on board. After watching this, Im not going to be afraid to try. Peace from New England USA

[@Zedoutdoors]

Bridgette Brown A pleasure Bridgette and very happy to hear this video helped in some way, hoping you have fun maintaining your mora ~Peace~

[@TheKimjoh560]

By far, the easiest and most portable way to sharpen any scandigrind or convex grind is to buy some chrome polish (I use autosol) and smear it all over the inside of your belt. Then you use your belt as a strop. Because some (or all?) mora blanks are scandi ground on band sharpeners they are often slightlty convexed and thats why this method works great. The belt will trace the wide edge perfectly as you push down on the knife and restore the factory polish to the blade. In the case of carbon blades this adds some corrosion resistance aswell since a polished surface doesnt trap moisture as easily. This will restore a dulled edge, not a damaged one. If your knife doesnt become sharp decrease the preassure and/or angle.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate your advise and insights, thank you ~Peace~

[@StevieandJrOutdoors74]

Cracking video Zed mate, really good advice from a great guy! Glad you touched on the fire striking edge as that was something I was wanting to do with mine and Jrs knife. Keep them coming my friend, atb Stevie and Jr

[@Zedoutdoors]

I was so grateful for Ben to have taken the time to record this video as I really could not have found a better person to cover this topic with. Reg the fire striking edge I was really pleased he covered that too as thats something i'm looking to do with my Mora aswell as add a lanyard hole. Let us know how you get on with your Mora mods my man ~Peace~

[@macktightwad606]

Zed..! just wanted to ay a big thank you to you and Ben for doing this mate. I am just starting to learn how to sharpen my knives and this it spot on mate. So thanks for taking the time to do this mate. Sandy is right as whether you like it or not mate you do have a natural skill in front of the camera and you are now the official Uk bush crafter interviewer and tutorial film maker !

[@Zedoutdoors]

Mack your kind words are truly appreciated, it was an honour for Ben to have taken the time and record this video with me as he was swamped the whole weekend. I'm glad this video helped you out as I learnt tons recording it with Ben myself. Hope you are well and in good health my man ~Peace~

[@macktightwad606]

I did mate and it's a skill i need to learn and be good at, so again " Tar " to you both..

[@KeetjeKeetje]

Hi Zed, thanks to you (and Ben) for this fantastic video. I have to do a bit of knife sharpening on my Mora and my little Opinel - was looking around for a good tuition video and found this, perfect! you are a mind reader. K

[@Zedoutdoors]

KeetjeKeetje I learnt loads myself making this video so glad to hear it helped, and who better to teach it then Ben himself ~Peace~

[@frederickletch5679]

Hi Zed. Just watched the sharpening video. Great tips from a Master. I like the newspaper. my Mum used to use newspaper on our windows and mirrors. Keep making the videos.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hey Frederick thank you for your kind words and yes Ben is at the top of his game, a true craftsman. Your mother was very smart using newspaper for her work :) ~Peace~

[@evoermine]

Great interview with a man who really knows his craft.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Isnt that truth, Ben is at the top of his field so who better to learn from. Thank you for your kind words and wishing you a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

[@SeahawkCustomsPc-qk2zn]

I never cared for Mora knives at all. Till I bought one then I fell in love with Mora knives. just a great knife at amazing prices and very well maid.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Most definitely, for the price the quality is outstanding ~Peace~

[@SeahawkCustomsPc-qk2zn]

+Zed Outdoors Same to you my friend. Great video keep up the good job.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

''M-A-D-E''

[@baroneb5043]

garbage

[@baroneb5043]

you think a kitchen drawer knife is very well made ?? Yea they are cheap & are good for all the new mall, metrosexual self proclaimed " bushcrafters " " survivalist " ... but if a Mora is going to be your # 1 knife, tool you have to rely on over an extended period of time out in the bush you dont want to rely on a Mora.... there are 100's of knives out there now for in & around $30.00 that blow any Mora away.... Only reason Mora Knives are popular is because Dave Canterbury gets paid to say they are a good knife....

[@anthonystanbrook]

Another great video zed, rather tempted with the mora knife, as i myself are just starting out in the world of bush craft.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words Anthony, worth checking out Paul Kirtleys video on getting a Mora if youre starting out, - Beginning Bushcraft - Which Knife To Choose? ...hope that helps bro ~Peace~

[@BrumCraft]

Sweet Zed. Fair play to Ben for praising the clipper. Look forward to seeing your future stuff. Gaz

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yeh if Ben gives something the thumbs up then it definitely gives it credit, such an awesome guy and full of immense knowledge. Thanks for your comment and wishing you a blessed week ahead Gaz ~Peace~

[@audio.paisajes]

Thanks for being so informative! Great video, knowledge and humility!!! all the best from south Patagonia Argentina!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Gracias my friend ~Peace~

[@BangersBushcraft]

fantastic video as Mack says you are a natural in front of the camera , very professional and very informative This video has gave me good tips on keeping my Mora up to tip top condition thanks mate ATB Scotty

[@Zedoutdoors]

My pleasure and thank you for your kind words Scotty, it means a lot. Bens a top bloke and could not have learnt those tips from a better expert. Wishing you and your family a blessed week ahead my friend ~Peace~

[@Lordbrega]

Another good video. I like how your videos are down to earth. Keep them going!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Lordbrega I appreciate your kind words my friend and for watching ~Peace~

[@scoutingfreegermany]

What a great tutorial Zed, thanks a lot for sharing this! Cheers Marc

[@Zedoutdoors]

My pleasure my German stallion, hope you and family are well bro ~Peace~

[@jasonrichardsonAkagrizzlyAdams]

Great interviewing, you seem such a natural zed, totally agree with the idea of starting out with the morakniv and using it to hone your own sharpening skills ( did u c what I did there " hone " ) before getting a custom knife. I'm not by any means an experienced bushcrafter but I bought a stainless one of these knives just a few days ago because I found a use for it in the bushcraft kitchen.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You're learning fast Jason you're learning ...I see what you did there with 'hone' :)) Yeh im glad I went with the Mora as a beginners knife and Ben was an absolute star to have taken the time to do this video as he was swamped during the whole show. Thank you sincerely for your kind words as it really does mean a lot bro ~Peace~

[@Naturliebe]

Great interview and very well presented video, brother. Thanks for the lots of information. All the best. Peace Tito

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words Tito, Ben is one of the UK's top knife makers so was humbled he took the time to record this video with me ~Peace~

[@bertvsrob]

this was great. plan on some solo bushcraft this summer and i impuls bought that knife as my first knife, glad to hear it get such great reviews =]

[@Zedoutdoors]

Is an awesome knife ~Peace~

[@lovecraft4780]

I have that same Mora and I absolutely love it. I don't care how much it costs, it's a great blade that does it's job.

[@Zedoutdoors]

+I'mnothere Very true and great value for money ~Peace~

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Any channel that respond to its commenters and can take a little critique without getting pissy like some youtbers I know (cough wranglerstar cough) is worthy of a subscription in my book. Great video and always stay humble.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Baron Ockslite Thank you for watching Baron and wishing you & your family a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

[@MBSRbushcraft]

Great video and also a great idea to interview an expert on a subject you're still learning about yourself..

[@Zedoutdoors]

Very true Mahdi, there is so much expertise out there why not learn it from the experts themselves. Thank you for your kind words brother ~Peace~

[@bdcochran01]

Nicely done. I call your block a sanding block. They are available usually at a big box hardware store or a paint store. Sometimes, moisture may get to knife and start rust despite your best efforts. I live near the ocean. So, I will take a soft cloth and remove as much rust as possible with plain white vinegar. You are quite right that nearly any oil will help prevent rusting. So, consider using olive oil. Then, if not all the oil is removed before usage (cutting a slice of cooked meat), you aren't harmed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

+bd C I appreciate your insights and it's always good to hear what others are doing ~Peace~

[@WiltshireMan]

The Bushcraft interviewer has struck again. Wonderful video Zed. Sandy

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words Sandy, means a lot coming from yourself and I think that name is starting to stick with people when they see me :) ~Peace~

[@doms.6701]

30 minutes on mora maintenance, worth it. Thanks for the great video.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

Great video, Zed. Very informative. Thanks so much!

[@Zedoutdoors]

My pleasure Jacqui and thank you as always for your kind words. Wishing you a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

[@mariumrajah]

Excellent tips on how to look after my woodlander classic 4” .. great video zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Happy to hear it helped in some way my friend ~Peace~

[@craigcameron3335]

you have been understandably succesful, feels like yesterday that i was subbing after seeing you 100 sub giveaway, well done, keep up the fantastic vids!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Craig Cameron Hey Craig a pleasure to hear from you as its been a long time. Thank you for your kind words, hope you and family have been keeping well. Hoping you have a splendid christmas and blessed new year my friend ~Peace~

[@craigcameron3335]

you too, look forward to more videos!

[@lionelyork4960]

bonjour from France, new subscriber, I am impress by the quality of the interview !! thanks a lot and you meet very kind and professional people. thanks again.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Merci my friend and a pleasure to connect ~Peace~

Lot of thanks for the advices! Really useful! Greetings from Argentina

[@Zedoutdoors]

Carlos Visentín Gracias Carlos :) ~Peace~

[@tabetabs6225]

Wow that's all I wanted to even know!well-done....such a great knowledge bud💚✌️

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@seanbeast939]

Great vid Zed.Learnt a lot of useful tips from a very skilled craftsman.ATB

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ben is a true master of his art and so was very privileged he took the time to record this video with me. Hopefully I have some future videos planned with him so tay tuned my friend :) ~Peace~

[@michaelcanning2815]

Great tips on this video especially since I carry a Mora. Thanks for the info.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words Mike ~Peace~

[@steveoutdoors5964]

Great video. The best sharpening video I've seen is one if Ben's. Like the newspaper tip will give that a try. Atb Steve

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words Steve, Ben is an absolute pro and like you I loved that newspaper technique too. Wishing you a blessed week ahead my friend ~Peace~

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Always wondered what the best way to keep that scandi grind was...now I know! Great video They sell the sand blocks at lowes home depot and most hardware stores in the sanding section. I used to watch my uncles hone their blades with newspaper when I was a knee high. Never knew why untill now! Love the sandpaper trick aswell

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate the kind words and for watching my friend, so cool to hear this video helped in some way ~Peace~

[@aircommando505]

Great information. I have two mora's and a Maritiini , all stainless. However, I do have some old carbon US blades that I love, and now know how to clean and maintain better.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear James and appreciate you watching! ~Peace~

[@TheUrbanDodger]

What a fantastic video Zed. Very informative.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thanks bro, Bens an absolute star for having taken the time to record this with me so full props goes to him. Thanks as always for your kind words ~Peace~

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

thanks i found my dads mora, been sitting 30 years. sadley the blade is risted and the edge is messed up. this is a big help for me. thanks and blessings.

[@Zedoutdoors]

+MrSIXGUNZ Glad this video helped in some way and thanks to Ben Orford for taking the time to record it ~Peace~

[@longrider42]

Here in the States you can get those sanding blocks at most Home centers or hardware/lumber yards. I have two and they are very handy for doing just what your doing. Good job. Monday May 18th got three sanding blocks from Lowes for 5.49, one fine 2 mediums. Very good deal.

[@Zedoutdoors]

James Hart Appreciate the heads up James and yes those sanding blocks are very useful ~Peace~

[@litefoot638]

That's great bud. The Bushlore is very similar so I'll be able to use all the info on mine. Thanks again I really appreciate it.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Litefoot A pleasure my friend and thanks goes to Ben for taking the time to record this video with me. Have a blessed week ahead my man ~Peace~

[@DannyWalker1949]

Thanks for all this Great info on sharpening the Moraknife. I'm looking for the "rubber sanding block" and having all kinds of trouble with that, Not Finding it.

[@Zedoutdoors]

What Mark commented :) ~Peace~

[@pomegranatepip2482]

Bonsai places sell an equivalent called Creanmate.

[@PiperV0315]

Funny, I was just told to get on of his knives for spoon making! First time I mentioned a hook knife and immediately his name came up. This is brilliant!

[@Zedoutdoors]

+Piper Vucelick Bens spoon knives are awesome and you seriously wont go wrong with them, I have done a separate video with Ben demonstrating how to sharpen and maintain his spoon knives too you may find useful ~Peace~

[@PiperV0315]

Thats great l! Thanks!

[@13bravoredleg18]

My favorite is a Frost Mora Number 1 with a laminated steel blade. The perfect wood carving knife!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Most definitely, they are great value for the money ~Peace~

[@WhatNow4140]

Very informative video. I'm going to work on my Mora knife. thank you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Best of luck Alan and thank you for watching ~Peace~

[@davidcrane5984]

Nice to hear batoning pronounced correctly for a change. Very useful video, good information.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate your kind words and for watching David ~Peace~

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

Great video. The man knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable, Yet remains Humble. Greetings to my British Cousin from USA.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate the kind words and indeed Ben Orford is a real consumate professional ~Peace~

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

Thanks for your response. Have a good one. Keep the adventure alive.

[@SAGERODS250REM]

Awesome video, cheers from northern Saskatchewan Canada.

[@Zedoutdoors]

MrSageflyfisher Why thank you kind sir and what a beautiful part of the world you live in ~Peace~

[@muddog1561]

I have been bush crafting for 30 + years, I have used a lot of knives the Mora is one I keep coming back to.

[@Zedoutdoors]

muddog1561 Most definitely, for the price you really cant go wrong ~Peace~

[@MrCarGuy]

+Ade Larsen And Marttiini.

[@TheKimjoh560]

Mora made a name for themselves on the global market by providing decent quality knives with a good factory (scandi) grind for cheap. There are lots of knives like that nowdays and moras arent really that cheap anymore. Basically the brand got hybris from the social media hype and started producing overpriced hipster junk. My +30 year old Moras were both cheaper and better than most of todays knives.

[@TheLivingJon]

+TheKimjoy560 Yeah, they make more expensive blades now such as the Bushmaster (~$60 I believe). But they also continue to make the Companion for ~$13 and many other quality carbon and stainless steel blades for sub-$20.

[@TheKimjoh560]

Vertex Breach I doubt there is anything you can teach me about this company that I dont already know as these knives are made where I live. First of of all this company has very little to do with the original "morakniv" which is actually a type of knife rather than brand. Even more so its a reference to where its being made. "Mora" being a geographical location and "Kniv" of course means knife. But what happened a a couple of years ago is that a company called Morakniven was started which makes a huge claim on the history of these knives for marketing purposes. How? Because what the name basically translates to is "THE Mora knife". You claim to know a thing or two about Moras. You say they have evolved into something better over a course of some 120 years? That I can still buy a classic Mora if I prefer that. You couldnt be more wrong. I have a collection of Moras dating back probably over 8 decades that says otherwise. I havent really been collecting them either, they just lasted through several generations because they were that good. As for buying a classic mora today there is nothing available. The closest thing is the modern "Mora Classic" which is a pale shadow of whar used to be a much better knife. I can only assume you never owned or perhaps you have never even seen a mora that wasnt massproduced in the mast decade or so. So yeah, I dont really see future generation using a 2017 Eldris in 60-80 years. Its hipster (not hippe, big difference).

[@BilliardBen1980]

Hi Zed. really enjoyed this video loads of great tips. I'm off to buy some Camellia oil. Keep up the great work all the best. Ben

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words Ben, ordering myself a bottle of that too after recording this video as it looked very cool. Stay well my man ~Peace~

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Excellent sharpening tutorial!! Thank-you...

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Dan ~Peace~

[@RetirementVille]

I didn't know that I needed this information! Thank you. :-)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly James! ~Peace~

[@williamw4643]

Exactly the questions I would've asked, great!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Will ~Peace~

[@markscrim]

3-5-2020 A great stropping surface is plain brown cardboard. I discovered that discarded shoeboxes with very small-sized corrugation is an excellent stropping surface. Use the smallest you can find. If you locate a box, cut one of the sides out. Generally they’ll measure about 4 1/2” X 9-10”. A perfect size for most bushcraft knife blades. I used this method dry. No lubricant or polishing compounds. I took a brand new Mora Classic No 3 to freaky sharpness with just a cardboard strop. Give this a try.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Awesome I appreciate your insights Mark thank you ~Peace~

[@pastypete1]

great video mate and some top tips thanks for sharing

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you as always Pete for your kind words and wishing you a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

[@juanitagreenspan5412]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Juanita ~Peace~

[@manaboutoz2390]

Learned heaps!! Thanks Zed and Ben

[@Zedoutdoors]

mountainman1967 Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@alexandercarder2281]

Such a helpful and insightful video

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Alexander thank you ~Peace~

[@petermorrison3332]

brilliant video very kind chap all the best Pete

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes Ben is an amazing guy with so much knowledge, thanks for taking the time to watch and keep well my friend ~Peace~

[@EarthVoiceOnline]

Awesome! Ben is great. Thanks Zed!

[@Zedoutdoors]

***** A pleasure my friend and thank you for watching :) ~Peace~

[@johnnythefox132]

A great vid Zed some great tips there.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words John and wishing you a blessed week ahead ~Peace~

[@ivryknight3359]

Thanks for Sharing this. I am finding I am subscribing to many more channels from watching your posts. Thanks Again

[@Zedoutdoors]

Richard Baker An absolute pleasure Richard and a sincere thank you for watching ~Peace~

[@ratroddiesels1981]

liked this program , very informative , mora are the best knives . that was a nice design in the background i seen them before with led zeppelin , i dont know what they mean but their nice. i liked the shows host shirt i could,nt make out the manufacturer but could tell it was a well made shirt . thank you gentlemen .

[@Zedoutdoors]

+ratrod diesels Thank you for your kind words and for watching my friend ~Peace~

[@Musicgutbucket]

wow, very excellent video there Zed. Thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

+stevie babe Thank you kindly Stevie ~Peace~

[@CaptChaos1964]

Great video, fascinating stuff many thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

Robert Roth Many thanks Rob ~Peace~

[@distaff2935]

Very helpful older video! Thank you!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, thank you ~Peace~

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

Nice tips . A set of garyflex block 7 4 £33.99 from Amazon - I just ordered some ... thank you Ben .

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear and thank you watching my man ~Peace~

[@nosejose1]

Great video, thanks for posting it.

[@Zedoutdoors]

nosejose1 A pleasure my friend and thank you for watching ~Peace~

[@Battle-Born-]

Great vid, well presented and bens a top bloke. :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words and yes without doubt Ben is a top top bloke, who better to learn from then the man himself ~Peace~

[@tunaman2200]

Awesome tips. Thank you

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words ~Peace~

[@LattonBushcraft]

Brilliant, I learnt loads from that, Cheers Zed & Ben : ))

[@Zedoutdoors]

Latton Bushcraft A pleasure LB, the knowledge Ben has is incredible and I learnt tons myself making this vid ~Peace~

[@JohnSer33]

What an amazing tip with the marker!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Bens tuition is amazing ~Peace~

[@trevpackerphotography]

Looking into getting a Mora, was a bit slightly put of by the mass production of them, but this video has made me re-think. Cheers Zed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Even though they're mass produced that shouldn't take away the fact that these are built to a very high quality, the Mora shown in this video is still going strong 2.5 yrs later and is my backup knife ~Peace~

[@trevpackerphotography]

Thanks Zed, I'll start with the £10 knife as its my first time, see how it all goes, Atb. Trev

[@jackiemarsay6906]

Great video on the knife I carry, thank you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching Jackie ~Peace~

[@danieljones2435]

great video, I just ordered a mora bushcraft black.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Daniel Jones Many thanks my friend, for that price I doubt you will go wrong ~Peace~

[@kenny9823]

great vid thanks for sharing,,, all the best kenny

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words Kenny, it's sincerely appreciated brother ~Peace~

[@SeanSquatchPNW]

Another great vid Zed. Cheers brother... Sean

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for your kind words Sean, Bens a top bloke and is a privilege to have recorded this video with him. ~Peace~

[@kevinkiem2959]

Zed sorry it took so long to Sub your account, I seen you on another video I think it was Simon but I start from the oldest to newest..... Great videos I love them💝

[@Zedoutdoors]

A sincere pleasure to connect Kevin and indeed Simon is one of my favourite people in this community ~Peace~