Morakniv Companion Spark Knife - Let There Be Fire! - Sharp Saturday

[@leighrate]

Quick tip: Wrap a little cotton wool & petroleum jelly in some tin foil and ranger band it to the sheath. Takes a spark very easily & is fantastic when your tinder is marginal.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

thanks

[@jaysee2213]

Vaseline and cotton wool face pads are all I use for fire starting now, works so so well

[@chiefkirk]

Bryan I have the earlier version called the Light My Fire with the pretty red and gray handles and the red sheath. I dearly love it. I tested it against several of my knives for making feather sticks and it won hands down. The built in ferro rod is plenty ample enough to get a good fire going. I use it as a back up and carry a larger one. That knife alone is capable of getting you out of a really tough spot. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep. 2 of the most important survival tools in one package.

[@glenchilada]

Bought this last night because not being a "knife guy" I wanted a high value bang fie the buck tool for my first fixed blade knife to keep in my van. This video definitely just made me feel really good about my purchase.

[@davidkurle5418]

Two of the five C's in one package? I'm sold. I love Mora knives.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

yep

[@mikeyob4271]

Thank you for a good review. Stay healthy . stay safe.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks. You too.

[@jonnyboat2]

Curly haired Lindsey of Fleetwood Mac. The band’s name is getting a little harder to remember at times, but I grew up listening to their music. Then, they got back together in the 90’s. My boss, at the time, was like; “what’s the big deal about them getting back together?” He wasn’t a fan. Mora, one of the best values in knives. I used mine yesterday. Great video 👍.

[@mycatsballs8195]

The “old metric system” is used more around the world. And far mor useful for smaller things. I don’t know if larger things too.

[@The_BenD]

@Ward Travis depends how you measure having "been to the moon" The first man-made object that got there was from the Soviets, though it was an unmanned mission Then again, NASA has been using metric for a long time, as have pretty much all scientists and engineers in the US for anything that requires precision Don't get me wrong, I can see how the imperial system is useful in everyday measurements (namely feet and inches), but for anything that requires precision, or God forbid converting weight/volume, metric is far superior I say this as a Canadian, where we officially use metric, but we're very confused as to what to use Pool temperature? Fahrenheit Room/air temperature? Celcius Ovens? Fahrenheit again Distance? Km Height? Usually feet/inches Weight? Lbs, unless you're ordering from the deli counter, then it's grams Gas and milk? Litres Beer? Pints Anyways, we're thoroughly mixed up between two systems, and admittedly both have their uses, but for anything where you need scientific measurements metric is going to be easier to follow (I should also note that all imperial measurements are now defined by conversion values of their metric counterparts)

[@joeykerr5517]

It's nice, idk if I like the small rod though. I wonder if the handle will come off eventually too. Great review Brian!

[@russelllieser4226]

To each their own. Both ways same sparks. Great video.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Absolutely!

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

That knife, a rain poncho/mini tarp, a fleece blanket and some hemp rope is an inexpensive and very usable budget summer bushcraft beginner kit.

[@JFoxC]

I approve of the camera upgrade. Works and looks well outdoors.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@craigcook1571]

That button hole in the belt loop also will clip onto a shirt button also making it like a neck carry without a neck lanyard

[@JDBajaBlast]

If you have the craftman knife from Mora with the shield on the front for sniping to other craftsmen knifes if you shave down the sides just a bit you can connect these 2

[@JnA32506]

Great vid as always. Can you tell me the brand and model of watch your wearing? Looks like a G-shock.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Casio Solar Sport amzn.to/2MBHo8j

[@JnA32506]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose Awesome! Thank you!

[@tlock4616]

I only have one Mora, but I think I paid $15 for it. And its one heck of a knife. Thanks Brian!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yes they are

[@isshinryu11]

Well your channel talked me into both this knife and the Jethro. Now, what is the brand of watch your wearing with the compass

[@farmtrout66]

Love me some Mora 😎👍👍🔥

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Good knives

[@condelaneycd]

Nice knife

[@WoodKnock01]

Awesome vid as alway!!! the spark is awesome , I got min in battlbox as well.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Enjoy it

[@carldwyer6058]

"For those of you still stuck in that old metric system" lol

[@indianprepper2478]

This will be the "BEST" knife for BUDGET bug out/ Get home setup . Even Gr8 back up knife. Perfect first knife gift to son(or for X-Mas) to start with . This will be my ONLY Mora choice . By the way, Did this well balance with fero rod in it ??

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I did not try that.

[@ROE1300]

Interesting video. Pity the system would not ignite the cedar w/o the direct flame from the fat wood fire. The system did seem to throw some good sparks with all the methods you used. I would have to rate this knife “fair” as it barely passed one of it’s main functions - fire starter.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I am sure I would have got it if I wasn't so eager to light the fatwood.

[@ROE1300]

Survival On Purpose You and your fat wood, I think you might be addicted ... 😂😂😂 I didn’t think the problem was operator error. Not sure what the issue may have been; you were getting what appeared to be a good shower of sparks, the scrapings and curls were fine. Oh well, one of the mysteries of life.

[@butchhill5656]

For the money it will always be the best knife. For day hiking or backpacking throw it in your pack and forget about it it's there when you need it. So you don't need a $300 knife, $200 knife, $100 knife, just a mora knife. Lindsey Buckingham is a great guitar player it's fun to watch him in concert. Fleetwood Mac's one of the greatest bands out of 70s.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks.

[@nukedesign]

@Bryan, what camera are you using now?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Panasonic GH4 amzn.to/3f20y3w

[@HARMARSCH2]

Bryan, This knife was part of a BattlBox either in March or April if I’m not mistaken. I saw on a video by Dave Canterbury that the button hole on the back of the sheath is so you can hang it on the front of you jacket or coat in the Bush. I am definitely old (57) enough to know who Lindsay Buckingham is.

[@chadslagle1662]

Correct about the button hole on the companion. The craft line morakniv like pro s, pro c, robust have the sheath that you can piggyback knives.

[@MegaGman61]

I have a couple of Morkniv's including one like this one. They're terrific and hold a good edge,

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@MartinPriroda]

Grambliak

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Lindsey Buckingham...dating yourself, Bryan, lol. He and Stevie Nicks were phenomenal in "Landslide", one of my all-time favorite songs. He was a guitar player extraordinaire. I lived not too far from the Nicks family in Phoenix. This is a great knife if you're packing ultralight and your preferred stove is a Solo or Fire Box; fishing in high mountain lakes and gas stoves are too often non-functional or difficult to operate. The knife makes processing small wood as you have adeptly demonstrated very easy to do. I own several Mora's and they are an incredible addition to a bug out bag; for me, mostly as a back up blade to a stronger primary knife, e.g. Gerber Strongarm or Esee 4. They have become my go-to kitchen knives making culinary preparation a breeze. A Companion model is strapped to my Jeep's fire extinguisher for cutting seat belts or clothing (emergency first aid). FYI, Hide & Drink makes quality leather sheaths for Mora knives. Mine ($18 on Amazon) arrived a kind of funky yellowish hide but a few quick swipes of brown Kiwi liquid shoe polish made it a really nice color. Another super review, Bryan!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I like "The Chain"

[@alexanderweaver4838]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose Oh man, I watched "The Chain" video...awesome. He's not a bad singer either.

[@muhammetelkas3721]

O magnezyum çubuktan biraz kazıyıp bir kıvılcımla çok daha kolay yakabilirsin dostum

[@back_country_adventures9023]

No difference between spark and light my fire mora knifes.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

the emerson mini commander (plain edge) rules knives ya I know get lost kenny but it's my EDC

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

emerson rocks

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Thank you, Bryan! Using your coupon code I saved $7.50 on my Hawg Holster order, however, I used the savings to upgrade my shipping request...any amount helps!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad to help

[@redsorgum]

Brian, report then delete the comment that says " want to be friends" it’s a bot/spam that’s been going around on KZbin. I have to stop buying knives..... I think "let’s collab" is another bot

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I already do

[@HARMARSCH2]

Bryan, I wrote my comment before the end of the video

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Happens all the time ;-)

[@jorgeluisgarcia1006]

Wow...!!!! are you going to keep saying that about the metric system? At this time, only three countries in the world-Burma, Liberia, and the US-have not adopted the International System of Units (SI, or metric system) as their official system of weights and measures. Wonder to know why? In the 19th century, as the rest of the world began to accept the metric system, the U.S. Congress proposed that the country transition toward this international system as well. However, at this point in time, the USA industrialists had already stocked their factories with equipment that was based on the U.S. customary units. To prevent a costly overhaul of their equipment, these industrialists used their influence to stop Congress from adopting the metric system throughout the 19thand 20th centuries. Today, the USA still teaches U.S. customary units in its schools, although many scientists and organizations have submitted to the ease of the internationally used metric system. So, who is still stuck in the metric system? Google it, Brian, be my guest!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Mwaa ha ha ha . We will never submit! How many of those other countries have a flag on the moon? .....

[@yoyowossup]

only americans uses... what is that system called again??

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You mean the one we use to measure flags like the ones on the moon? ;-)

[@zeke1eod]

I believe I love the grin/giggle that always happens after the state of the art balance and rotation test, thanks for sharing, God bless

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Just having fun

[@andymkay]

I laugh every time I see someone in the comment butt hurt about a joke about the metric system. And I live in Sweden where we obviously use the metric system. People need to grow a sense of humor. Great video!

[@AlpineWarrior550]

Hi Bryan, I think your videos are very informative and innovative. Thank you for making them, and thank you for being a Scout Master. I am sure your boys are very proud of you as of you are of them. I would like to ask you a question though, what brand of compass do you have on your watch band ?

[@frits1954X2]

Good day Source Morakniv_katalog_2019_2020_190829.pdf Companion Spark is equipped with a reflective cord for the fire starter which reduces the risk of misplacing it in the dark.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks.

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

I don't have a Companion spark yet but i'm planning on buying it next after i complete the two color variants of the Companion.

[@trapperscout2046]

D-Day.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yes

[@doctoordan]

Keep one in my “get home” bag.🔪👍

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Good choice

[@ronaldcooper66]

Got an orange one for grandson. Loves it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool

[@Airik1111bibles]

Their rods are really hard, they last longer but boy its hard getting a nice hot long lasting spark. I like those cheap ones ya find in the camp section at walmarts , they are soft like Schrades rods. I figure if I'm using a fire rod its because I'm freezing to death after falling into an ice cold river , so I'd want an easy to use one for my shaking hypothermic hands😂

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Each has pros and cons

[@TartanArmy85]

Hey, what make is your watch? I like the compass it comes with!

[@hawgholsters1054]

Good job

[@ThomasNaclerio]

Great video! Bought this knife after watching this video. For anyone who needs a quick laugh, skip to 12:27

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

That wasn’t funny ;-)

[@ramon2008]

Hahaha thank you kind sir

[@JustinColman-kz5fl]

Brian you have a Bot infection; I count at least 3. Kill them now or it will get worse! Go your own way mate.

[@redsorgum]

Justin Colman Do you mean "want be friends" and “let’s collab" ?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

maybe they really do just need a friend. Robots get lonely too.

[@redsorgum]

Survival On Purpose 🦾🤖🦿

[@JustinColman-kz5fl]

@@redsorgum Yes - they're the ones, I've seen them on many different channels.

[@harrisquicksilver6595]

Lindsey buckingham is the singer for fleetwood mac & previously of buckingham nicks, while peter green was the 1st singer for fleetwood mac. Im 45 yrs old. Raised with it by my dad! 😊

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

cool

[@marchills4131]

I wonder if the Companion Spark represents a change in marketing/branding strategy for MoraKniv. I own a knife sold under the Light My Fire brand that's a dead ringer for the Companion Spark. It was a collaboration between Light My Fire (known for their high quality fire steels) and Mora. It has the exact same integrated firesteel and a Mora-branded blade with the all-important flat milled spine. In any case, the Mora Companion Spark is about $10 cheaper than the Light My Fire version. I think it's the same superbly engineered knife, just a far better value. This Mora will always have its detractors because it's not full tang. But as long as you stay away from batonning, it's a capable little survival knife. I've attached an emergency whistle and a button compass to the lanyard on mine; the whole unit just lives in my day pack. I have other, beefier survival knives (including the Shrade SCHF9 based one of *your* early reviews). But for a ridiculous 5 or so ounces, my Mora/Light My Fire ensures that four of the most vital survival tools are always with me whenever I venture into the woods.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@mab0852]

I have several of the older LMF model. I bought a bunch on Drop to give as gifts and for my wife and daughter to use in the woods. Fantastic knives and I keep one tucked in the hip belt of my pack. Now it they just made an Eldris fire version!!!👍💥🔥🥓

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Very cool!

[@BCVS777]

The aroma of the Cedar burning covered up the odor of the burning hair on your arm. HaHa.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

;-)

[@Trinity4me]

Mora still making great practical knives for the average Joe. Thanks for another reliable review!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

You bet

[@tom_olofsson]

A super practical knife.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It really is

[@aggyMI]

I believe the k is silent in Swedish too, so Mora-niv phonetically

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Not sure. I am from Georgia ;-)

[@sasquatch885]

Nice one. BTW I recently got me a Hawg holster, and love it! Ordered an EMC too.👍🏻

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Good choice!

[@Bob-lt5hf]

Bryan Awesome video as alway's!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I appreciate that

[@drlangattx3dotnet]

It is really pretty silly to continually degrade the metric system. Why do people do that?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Most people don’t. Only those with a well developed sense of humor.

[@drlangattx3dotnet]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose A well developed sense of humor might get tired of old jokes. :-) But I have seen others talk about the metric system with resentment. That is not you. You are only kidding.

[@korkalba8658]

I like this knife but that cheap sheath being all plastic prevents me from buying it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Just a standard Mora sheath

[@JDBajaBlast]

It's not cheap plastic it's really really good it's never broken and it makes the knife float and drain it protects the knife and doesnt crack just get one and try it out its much better than leather or metal and if you dont wanna spend 30$ on this just get the regular companion for 15$

[@dengarr7636]

Cool👍

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Indeed

[@Johonavich49]

Great knife! Faro rod is kinda short though. Thanks Bryan

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

And yet it works

[@Johonavich49]

Survival On Purpose yea for an emergency. And that’s what it’s for.

[@mosnicolae1678]

This thing is the same as my old Mora FireKnife ?

[@chadslagle1662]

The old one has the basic 511 size blade. This one has the companion size blade.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Whaty Chad said