My Most used BushCraft Knife

Just some ramblings about my favorite bushcraft knife

[@Maedelrosen]

"I don't always have an axe on me when I leave the house". That line just shot down everyone who's completely against batoning and won't do it to save their life

[@scarz1951]

I have one of those and two of the Mora 510's. Great little knives. I used one of mine for a week on a ridge top in West Virginia. It did every thing I needed to do including splitting wood, food prep, carving traps and snare parts and general whittling.

[@AirdaleSpookandMP]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Besides pointing out how great a value the MoraKniv is, your comparison of it to the more expensive knife is smart guidance on how to make decisions on the many choices we make every day especially when those choices relate to cost, aesthetics, and function.

[@Julian-bq9qv]

I like the fact that he says he is a simple man with simple tastes; in a survival or emergency situation, simple and natural will save your life.

[@HighCarbonSteelLove]

I am so glad I found this channel. I love Mora knives! I have the classic #2, robust and this companion and am always reaching for the companion for bushcraft. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & mods! I agree 100% with everything -Dave

[@blainesimons4653]

Not sure why there are 46 thumbs down on this bro. I found it very informative and practical. It was also put together in such a way that was interesting. The Mora is just down right awesome and anyone who thinks otherwise isn't being fair or honest in their judgment. Well done BCB... Hi5!

[@hemacox]

Haters.

[@Julian-bq9qv]

Blaine Simons I have wondered about things like that - I have seen videos that just had a simple description of an item and some idiot will put a thumb down/ I think it is the equivalent of a toddler peeing on the carpet in front of his parents, just to get attention.

[@YrielRazik]

Julian 3 I thumbs downed your comment because i was bored

[@D45VR]

smart people do not get bored

[@DrewLeon]

Excellent video. Very informative.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Hey John great video! Very informative, and no BS!

[@citizen1114]

Very cool! As I've stated on other sites, I've been woodsrunnin' for nearly 50 years and I still learn things from others. It's really reassuring to see so many younger folks have such an interest in 'bushcraft' and in stewardship of the wild. Thanx!

[@trackman333able]

when I went out with the mates we didn't call it bushcraft we just called it camping; no mega expensive knives or fancy gear.

[@texashawk777]

Concise, informative, NO UNNECESSARY VERBAGE, an excellent video.

[@randyredus7047]

thanx for the video have been looking and you helped me make up my mind on purchasing a good all around bushcrafting blade please keep em coming

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Nice talk, nice history lesson, nice set up... just real nice!

[@explore1018]

I absolutely love the video I am A Mora fan to the end. a lot of my friends use high class bushcraft knives and my Mora has stood the test of time even longer than some of their $300 knives. thanks for the video.

[@Jerry-uc1pn]

One of the must-do things to a mora is to regrind the edge because their manufacturing process does not create true scandinavian grinds. They actually come with a secondary bevel that should be removed if you plan to use it for the long term.

[@Mat-kr1nf]

Quack Js. My Mora certainly didn’t have a secondary bevel.

[@yariendedispo671]

@@Jerry-uc1pn no secondary bevel on my 3 classic and companion and it is very dificult to find the very very small secondary bevel on my new Garberg ... ;-)

[@survivalkraft]

I like that firesteel-mounting method! Good video! Thanks.

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

Outstanding AF. Like the adjustable knot system. Never thought of putting it under arm like that.

[@FairyFrequency]

Very awesome favorite knife! Love wooden handled knives. Wishing you an amazing weekend dear friend x)

[@oldtimer4567]

Great video. One of the few that I've seen that actually made sense. I agree totally with you about the Mora knives. After I got my first Mora companion and discovered the quality for price of these knives, I have purchased five companions, eight 511 craftlines & two 546 craftlines. At a price line of $6-$15, they just can't be beat. Again, great video

[@citizen1435]

Very good. Its nice to see that their are good alternatives for expensive knives.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

No better knife for the money in my opinion. Your technique makes the knife capable of doing things that may have damaged it in the hands of a careless user. Thanks for a good video.

[@Trailtraveller]

A nice tip is to carve a wedge first before batonning. Sometimes the knife gets stuck you can free it with a wedge. It also saves the edge if you continue with the wedge after you start batonning an inch or 2, wedge in and take out the knife.

[@ksharris74]

Thanks for video. One of the most informative I've seen on this particular subject.

[@ksharris74]

Forgot to ask...which model/type of Mora was that?

[@qzetu]

I always use the fishermans knot when I put para cord around kneck. The adjustable part is great, and I find that when the para cord is doubled up behind my kneck, it doesn't dig into my kneck like a single strand does. The mora is justva great knife.

[@lipscantgo]

Great video. I just ordered my first two Moras a couple of days ago. Can't wait to try them out.

[@jeffbuzzard6837]

Great info thank's for the video, my wife is getting me a Mora Bushcraft Black for Christmas to add to my Mora Collection, keep up the great work.

[@joshlewis265]

The beginning of this is solid

[@Mama50C]

Great video.And that's the only sheath knife I use now when I go woods wondering.Have used it for a couple of years now.Great knife for a great price.

[@davebward]

Always enjoy your videos man. Well presented and demonstrated.

[@gavingaming123]

A big thumbs up and subbed ! Well demonstrated and explained. All the best from a fellow Moran fan in Scotland

[@walterric]

I love my Mora's. Great video, thank you.

[@MichelLinschoten]

I love that idea you did with the neck strap!! I got the same knife loving it, forced a patina on it

[@GeezerDust]

Well made video. (first time viewer) Looking forward to checking out your other videos.

[@oldguy537]

good to see a sensible approach to Mora's , I'm a big fan, there wouldn't be the current style of bushcraft knives without them .. thanks for sharing Tony

[@zantigar]

Incredibly sharp presentation - no nonsense, but very cool and fun!

[@BushCraftBums]

Thanks so much for watching, and for the kind words! Best regards, BCB

[@bloodydishtowel]

Good advice I do that as well to get super fine shavings

[@KongLuvs]

Well spoken. Great knife. After trying my first Mora out for about a year, I too bought multiples, but I only got 6 of them. haha Maintains an edge very well, sharpens very easily, and thin enough for skinning, filleting, & food prep. Doesn't get any better for such a low price. And those handles are worth mentioning again, they have a firm grip even when wet, which I find especially helpful when cleaning game. A thick blade geared towards batoning is just too limited in my opinion.

[@Mr.SociallyAwkward]

A very nice video you bring up good points

[@danofiremano]

I did the same neck lanyard with the adjustable cord on my Mora 2/0 for my "camp" knife when I go hiking! I love all my Mora's as well as my full tang blades. Love the opening of this video BTW! - danofiremano

[@oldgoat8861]

Man that was a good review...debating on what Mora to buy for simple camping and fishing. You helped my decision alot.

[@OutsideTheBoxUS]

Love my Mora's, great vid!

[@erinowl4407]

Thanks so much for the wonderful video. I am trying to decide what bushcraft knife to buy as a gift and after watching TOO MANY videos on this topic was completely confused until I saw your video. I was CONVINCED by them that I needed to buy a THICK blade, full tang knife despite my "gut" feeling that a mora was a much better choice. The fact that it is LIGHT enough to wear around the neck and TOUGH enough to do all the ESSENTIAL camp skills was wonderful to hear. You cannot imagine how grateful I am for your video. THANK YOU. Best wishes to you an yours.

[@rustyshackleford17]

Moras (and Marttiini's for that matter) are fantastic starter knives that lets you get a feeling if you really need/want to get a higher end knife. For several years, I used a leatherman MT and a Walmart folding saw and got my by just fine. It took me a good while to even consider buying a knife over $100. Though, Condor makes a woodlore clone (the bushlore) that you can snag for $30-40 He touched on something but I assume he's someone that doesn't like to use high end knives for one reason or another. Probably because the fact that adventure sworn knives tend to be expensive and hard to come by. Maybe simply because he's afraid to damage its beautiful looks or lose it. Nowadays, I use a fairly high end knife simply because I want to. It does pretty much everything I want it to do except carve (which is why I keep a mora as a backup. just for that)

[@BennyCFD]

+Rusty Shackleford LOL why would anybody spend more then $25 for a bush craft knife?

[@huejanus5505]

BennyCFD Probably the same people who spend $2000 and up on mags and tires, when the ones that came on the vehicle were fine. That was sarcastic.

[@TheMontanaBushcraft]

I have the same mora knife lol. haven't used it yet but glad to know the things I can do with it. Thank you for the upload.

[@gogo12able]

I just bought e few moras and they are very light and practical love the sheath that comes with em, trying to collect as many as I can, very cheap even for kitchen use awesome I ll cut my well done steaks with this moras...

[@meawoodsman8321]

I love Mora's too. I use the Companion stainless steel for fishing and hunting and it performs as well as the carbon steel. I have recently bought the Companion carbon Heavy Duty for camp and wood work. It's the only knife that Mora states is tough enough for batoning and it's still light enough to wear as a neck knife. I love that thing. Good vid, keep them coming.

[@theamazingfreak]

You say that you are not an expert, however your thoughts and opinions sound, to me, very well thought out and sound. Happy bushcrafting. I am definitely subscribing. Thanks.

[@ROE1300]

The 1st BushCraft Bums video I ever saw. Glad to see it is still accessible, good practice advice. I miss your videos, but am sure the pandemic has kept you busy. Trust you are well and that COVID-19 has not touched your family.

[@bashfulbrother]

John, great video. Very informative and well presented. I have one little tidbit I want to pass along. I found the sheaths on the Mora do have a tendency to wear thin on the entry point. I believe that it is because they are plastic. Anyway, one night while at Walmart I went by the hair products aisle and I saw these little elastic bands that women use as scrunchies. These are designed for ponytails. I am not talking about the flowered ones, they are simply and pretty much a rubber band with cloth around them. There is a pack called Goody that is like $3 and you get 30 of them. They're cheap and they work great for holding the knife in the handles.

[@Stop-All-War]

Straight forward review, nice!

[@volcanowb]

Great review .... actually, the perfect review! Thanks buddy!

[@BLONDEHAIRDONTCARE]

Love Moras! Great vid.

[@gwanglakkim4497]

Hi, Thanks a lot for your video which is very useful and practical. Now I get to know how I make the most of my Moras. Really enjoyed your vid.

[@BushCraftBums]

Hi My Friend! Thanks so much for stopping by I appreciate the friendship and support! Have a blessed one

[@homesteadinarental]

I own 2 mora's Got one in SS and one in CS great tools I have used my for every thing From Boning out Moose to cleaning Trout and Harvesting Wild Eatibles... I like them so much I bought one for my wife.... Been carrying using them since 2002 love'm.... Greetings from nc tim

[@sweetcostarica]

Great common sense video! Thanks for saving me time and money.

[@exotika1301]

Well said. My kinesthethic sense tells me your worth subbing and liking.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

I've got three of them. They are the absolute best bargain in fixed blade knives

[@pierrejohnson6264]

Like your style.

[@dwightehowell6062]

You did make a very good point. Purchasing 10 good blades for modest money does have some major advantages over having just one very costly blade that at best is only going to be slightly better that a good blade and is still subject to being lost or stolen. Just being able to throw an extra knife in the glove compartment or trunk or your bug out bag may save your rear.

[@wolfman011000]

On the spine of my Mora i have filed a shallow half moon notch for my fire steel, it creates more sparks and sort of directs them making it easier to light kindling. Picked that trick up while on winter training in Norway back in the early 1990's from our Norwegian instructor who had modded his knife that way. In addition i have drilled a lanyard hole in the handle, instead of using paracord i have used elastic shockcord for the lanyard and retention strap.

[@Butchrknife]

You said bushbum!!!! Great video!!! Around Seattle out!

[@BushCraftBums]

Hey brother Thanks for watching and for sending the positivity from out west Bestbrgards Bcb

[@biteme58]

the fire steel holder........."ROCKS"

[@kasperjocker]

The thing i like most with this vid is that you don't look like a hard core prepper in full camo outfit waiting for shtf. You ate not showing off and i like that.

[@BushCraftBums]

thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I am not very.Tacticool... I am just a simple guy who likes outdoor living..Best regards

[@Bluestorm3]

I was thinking the same. Looking forward to checking out his other videos. I'm getting a little tired of all the mall ninja knife videos that dominate youtube.

[@jelkel25]

+Bluestorm3 ''Mall Ninja knife video's'' yeah, I like that, you're not wrong either.

[@CoyoteLight]

This same knife is also my favorite and is always my go to knife. I have big hands and love the handle. Actually bought a second one to give a friend, but decided I would keep it. After using mine, he has bought his own. Summary: I love this knife and highly recommend it. Be warned - this thing comes sharp as a razor. Just thinking I may order a few more just in case something happens to mine or they dis-continue making it.

[@bloodydishtowel]

Gonna make that setup with my Robust thanks for the idea

[@RSLtreecare]

I agree with every word. Very good review.

[@csh6220]

I too baton small kindling size wood, but if someone is against batoning with a knife, just carve a wedge from a stick and baton that through any size log you want. If the wedge breaks, more firewood! Botoning will not dull a blade as the edge only contacts the wood until the primary bevel contacts the wood, acts like a wedge and splits the wood.

[@BushCraftBums]

csh, Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment.. Wedges are als a great technique for splitting wood. Some Folks are just opposed to battoning! I don't necessarily agree with them. I respect everyone's viewpoint however and thank everyone for watching!

[@Mrjesse451]

As always, great video man. Would love to see a vid on how you sharpen it.

[@TimothyRyanFisher]

I recently got a Mora Bushcraft Orange and love it. I am Norwegian so maybe it is in the genes. I love this knife which is thicker and longer than the average Mora. I liked the idea of the orange handle but wish the sheath was black. I experiment and sometimes carry this EDC around my neck on the the side. It is very lightweight, and the perfect bushcraft knife.

[@davidrogers182]

Excellent Review and advice! I collect knives and enjoy having high quality bushcraft knives. However my favorite and most used knife is the exact same knife. Second most used is a Jeff White bush one knife which is inexpensive (40) dollars on self reliance outfitters. It’s also of thin stock (1095) steel. Either of these knives paired with hatchet works exceedingly well for bushcraft. I might add I use an all terrain wheelchair for outdoor excursions. You’d be surprised how far I can travel through difficult terrain. I just pace myself and prepare in event I want to camp.

[@pmags1331]

Thanks for a great vid

[@mariumrajah]

Lovely video brother

[@derekstynes9631]

So True having a Good Knife We Love to Handle and Admire and Then We have the Knife that does the Work and Like Many Others it all Starts with a Mora or three !

[@fadepoint]

Great video. Very informative

[@magnustrask5641]

My favorite bushcraft knife is the Mora Robust very similar tho the Mora companion just with a little thicker blade stock. Really a great and inexpensive knife.

[@Rudecheers]

excellent choice. I had a bunch of knives, but the one knife that always had its place in my pack was the Mora Companion, 3 years of use and still going strong. I sold almost every knife I ever owned, but I kept the Companion, which says a lot about its quality. However, I now ordered a TP Knife (Toby Platts), but the Companion will always go with me as a back up. good video, subscribed because of it! keep it up!

[@paulie4x1]

Hi John, Your right I have a Frost Mora Companion and it does everything I need a knife to do, but I just got a Rodent 4 and right away I could tell it's going to be a great one, my John Bradley World's Finest Camp Knife is a piece of art, and I find I just want to look at it, although I do neck carry my Skookum Bush Tool, and one of my favorite bushcraft knives is my Busse Son of Badger, and my INFI Ratmandu, I have it in the SR101 too, I find that a sharp knife is all I need since I'm not a sculptor, for what I do, all I need is to keep them very sharp.

[@jasonadams527]

Good review... I was looking for something in that size and price point. Thanks!

[@Julian-bq9qv]

love my Moras; I do carry a heavy blade in the bush, ( BK 9 ) but always have a Mora with me too for finer work, And the price is insane, you can buy a half dozen and keep one everywhere you might want one!

[@meawoodsman8321]

Nice practical knife demonstration. Many of us are just like you. We start with a Mora, try bigger more expensve knives, but the Mora is always the go to knife. Light and dependable. I have 15 or so of the clipper/companion types and love them. I've been trying the companion stainless for fishing, food and game prep and like is as well as the carbon.

[@dssk1023]

I've seen a lot of Mora mods but that lanyard is awesome. A lot of mods are common sense but others come from just pure experience and field use. I'm left handed so wearing it on my belt isn't the best option for me. Definitely going to make and use that lanyard. Thank you!

[@texasviking1]

A.M. Ray get you a mora 2000, it’s ambidextrous sheath will serve you well 👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulie4x1]

Heah John, I've surfing the Tube for one it's very cold here in Northeastern Ohio but the other day I had Christmas in February and I didn't plan it that way either, but the morning mail I got three Stromeng Knives from Ragweed Forge and I got them at a great price too, that afternoon I got my Rodent 6 which I had the top gaurd taken off and now it look's like a beefy Ratmandu on steriods beautiful work at their Custom Shop, anyhow I remembered seeing this video which reminded me if two of my new Stromeng knives the KS 9 is a Carbon blade while the KS. 5 and my Buhku (LIL) STAK which is a Puukkuu are made in the Sandvik 12c27 Stainless Steel which is the same stainless that Mora uses in their stainless steel and some even say it's just as good as the carbon knives which made me happy not only because you like your Mora that much, but I have to agree with your choice as your user knife because my Frost Mora is still working great and I've had it for years now, Thanx for the reminders that Mora makes a fine knife and that the Sandvik 12c27 Stainless Steel is a good steel for a knife or else Mora wouldn't use it, Thanx Bro.

[@BushCraftBums]

Thanks. I am planning on it... I spent the past 2 years in an RN program.. so my time has been limited.. but i just recently finusged and am looking forward to getting back into action

[@purplemutantas]

I have the stainless version of that knife. Excellent knife at a great price. I really like the plastic sheath it comes with. I also like the sheath mods you did. I may have to try those. I got the green sheath for looks. I got an orange version for my sister. Now I realize that a brightly colored sheath is a good idea. So I will have to try the orange tape trick you did. I am also thinking of getting one of those hot pink moras.

[@stevanoutdoor]

It makes sense to have a bright color indeed.

[@CanItAlready]

Excellent point made at about :50 in that a lot of people seem to have forgotten.

[@BunnyKiller500]

Thanks for telling me, didn't notice that!

[@sentron89]

Nice video, modified my mora just like it after seeing it. I like especially the paracord to hold the knife in it's place, improves the safety a lot I think.

[@davidrogers182]

Btw, concise, succinct video! I subscribed! Thank you!

[@13bravoredleg18]

I like to use my vintage Frost Mora and KJ Erikkson knives for bushcraft!

[@aokspage]

Nice mods. props to Mora. They are a full package.

[@jcole3614]

well said and i agree with it all. i bought a parry blade, a fallkniven S1 and and esee 6... yet the first knife i reach for is the mora. i prefer the discontinued model with the fatter handle. you can still find them on eBay.

[@khullaasaand]

Wow man 10 yrs of Morakniv! It's one helluva companionship!

[@MrDravous]

I really like your first definition of a bushcraft knife. I think the other aspects you mention often might make it a better bushcraft knife, but only if/because it serves you better in the woods when you need it.

[@elmardx1517]

Thanks for the vid. Subscribed.

[@stilqnmarkovski3262]

great video

[@Wayneinator1971]

Great video! Subbed

[@delbertlampman7835]

Indeed you sir are very simple as you repeatedly say. That is exactly why you shouldn't mock.

[@cloudsrain8753]

I have the heavy duty, olive green, modded the back and ranger band on top, love it too. May not get an expensive knife, even though I wanted the adventure sworn too. Nice vid, subbed and liked.

[@KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival]

Great vid, I also use a similar system for my firesteels and the double fishermen knots exactly the same . Great information and very well explained and demonstrated, keep them coming. The people that put thumbs down are a bunch of doosh-bags that don't know jack, ignore all the haters :)

[@BushCraftBums]

Hey brother. Thanks so much for stopping by. I really appreciate the kind words and support. Have a blessed one

[@EdCanupp]

I just last night received my first Mora, a triflex blade in carbon steel, GREAT knife and it's a overmolded olive rubberized short rat tanged grip and synthetic sheath - OMG - there will be more MORA's the STEEL is AWESOME - this is a Sweden made knife - I have always had a high respect for Swede and Finnish Rifles and Bayonets- now I add the Swedish knives. AWESOME, I don't know how I managed without one for so long.

[@mauser8515]

I like my mora for whittling, AKA bushcrafting. When I go camping I take the mora for small carving jobs, but for wood processing I use a folding saw. If I want to make a bow drill then a small saw to get my hearth and spindle pieces, then process them with my esee6. Then ill rough cut them, the mora blade is a quick cut anything cheaply knife. If I want to go camping with just one knife then the mora stays at home and I bring a custom full tang scandi grind. After all some of us rather spend a few hundred dollars on a sexy knife that will last generations, instead of that new pos iPhone that will last till it's dropped. Don't knock a custom made item folks until you've tried them, and wth is a custom knife good for if you never use it. Might as well be a paper weight.... good vid guy!

[@SignedSign]

by putting some electrical tape where the backside of the handle meets the sheet inside the sheet you improve the friction grip of the knife, its just to keep staple pieces of electrical tape until you get the friction fit you want, and in the future just add a piece a electrical tape when ever its needed and you maintain a good friction fit of the mora knife and the sheet throughout its lifespan without it ever feeling loose, I've been doing it for 15 years at work and it works like a charm.

[@bonvi2you]

I'm buying several Mora's thanks for the video.