Old Swedish Knife Restoration

I found and restored an old Swedish knife. When I received it, knife was in terrible condition, very rusty and wooden surface was damaged and cracked. At that moment I was not able to read the markings on the Swedish knife’s blade, but after removing the surface rust I red markings: KJ Mora Sweden.
Krång-Johan Eriksson was a founder of this brand in 1912 in Sweden and all knives produced by his brand have markings KJ Mora Sweden. Knife manufacturing was basic and in small quantities.
Original name for this knife is Morakniv (Mora kniv), ‘Mora’ is a place in Sweden where all knives are produced and ‘kniv’ means a knife.
I was not sure that this Swedish knife was that close to 100 years old, but after short researching, sure is. That was a nice surprise! Anyway, I started by disassembling the Swedish knife and removing rust from the knife’s blade. Then I used a Swedish file to remove outer layer from knife’s handle, pure coincidence! Sanding I left for later and jumped straight on hand crank grinder to grind the blade’s surface.
After that I started sanding the blade with several different sand paper grits. Starting with 120, then 240 and 400 and finishing with 1000 grit. At that point knife’s blade came out great. Then I came back to handle and started sanding with 120 grit and finished it with 240 grit.
Now fun part! I mixed the linseed oil and red paint and applied on the knife’s handle. Next was to glue together knife’s blade, cone and handle. That went smooth and I started masking the handle and prepare it for the polishing. To polish I used my hand crank grinder with polish wheel and polish paste on the wheel. To finish the knife, I applied a beeswax finish on the blade and the handle. It gave such a nice finish.
As a last step I sharpened the knife. For knife sharpening I used honing rod and peace of skin (leather). Immediately after I tested out the sharpness and that was impressive and scary! Then I compared Swedish knife before restoration and after the restoration.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Showing the Swedish knife before restoration
01:16 Started disassembling the Swedish knife - Morakniv
02:11 Removing rust from knife’s blade
02:54 Using Swedish file to remove surface layer from knife’s handle
00:34 Start using hand crank grinder to remove rust and paint on the old blade
05:14 Sanding Swedish knife’s blade and cone by hand with 120, 240, 400 and 1000 grit
06:00 Came back to knife’s wooden handle, started sanding by hand with 120 and 240 grit
06:33 Mixing linseed oil and red paint for the handle
06:58 Mixing glue to glue the Swedish knife’s blade and wooden handle
07:44 Masking the handle before polishing
08:13 Start polishing the Swedish knife - Mora knife
08:58 Applying beeswax on the knife’s blade and handle
09:05 Sharpening knife with honing rod and skin
09:19 Testing sharpness of the Swedish knife - Mora knife
09:37 Showing the Swedish knife before restoration
09:40 Showing the Swedish knife after restoration
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[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey legends! This time I restored this old Swedish knife - Mora knife. Most likely it is around 100 years old! I did many knives restoration lately, is that OK for you guys or is it too much? Hope you will enjoy in this video! Thank you so much for watching! Warmest regards, Boris @FindFixDonate

[@tristanbarnett6271]

Restore as many as you can

[@FFD_Restorations]

I will give my best 😂, thanks for feedback 👍

[@clansman3766]

I've got a karesuando rusty blade but no tools or workshop to give it the care it deserves 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tristanbarnett6271]

@@clansman3766 give it to a man he's the best at what he does

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey Clansman, That is cool blade. I suggest you to use a vinegar bath for removing rust on the blade and buy sandpaper 80, 180 and 240 grit. With sandpaper sand of all imperfections and remaining rust. Be patient and you will make the blade to look better. You don't need special tools or specialized workshop. Actually at the moment I am doing a interesting video where I will fix to pocket knives with just a sandpaper 😉 Warmest regards Boris Stay healthy!

[@domcabal3793]

Excellent job! Good to see a classic back in service! Thanx for sharing.....

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@blipblip88]

The dramatic music had me on edge the entire time!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊

[@earth12a]

The rough grinding of the blade does give the knife a unique character. Good job.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yeah, definitely 👍. Thank you very much, I do appreciate it!

[@D100janovski]

I like how the restoration is calming but the music is so intense

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the feedback, I stopped adding music in my newer videos!

[@cannoncolossus2449]

I love Mora knives! I used them all the time, the Scandi grind is super sharp and always hold an edge for a long time

[@FFD_Restorations]

I can understand why, very minimalist design but so nice in the hand and durable like hell 😄 They are such a nice knives 👍

[@xyers6836]

Why is this video better filmed than any video I've seen before

[@FFD_Restorations]

Nice to hear that! Thanks a lot 😊👍

[@julieb9667]

Beautiful, I especially like the finish on the blade.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Julia for noticing that, I have to admit that the blade looks nice, much better than I thought it will be 😆 Appreciate watching 😊👍

[@gavocrazy]

I've never seen someone mix paint with linseed oil. What a cool trick, definitely remembering that one, handle turned out beautiful!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Gavin, glad you liked it! Just remember to choose paint compatible with linseed oil, so they can mix properly!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Love the Mora knifes outstanding finish unbelievable thanks for sharing

[@aquado5278]

Золотые у тебя руки! Продолжай своё дело, не останавливайся. Нож отличный получился. Молодец

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗

[@r.w.customworks8432]

Your work always amazes me Boris keep up the great work my friend. Love the video

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey Robert, oh thanks man 😆. Appreciate the support and watching 👊😊

[@piemmetubo]

Beautiful work, I'm in awe. 👏👏👏 But, I'm especially pleased by the way you made "old" this knife, in order to restore it. 😂😂😂 You have a great talent for that, you know. And, please, please, please, don't ruin this beauty by sharpening it with a steel rod. It deserves a Belgian stone!!! 😊

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching and the tip! Cheers

[@kentuckyboy541]

I thought the same thing.

[@GT_Racer347]

Daaaang! That was a lot of fun to watch AND listen to! Loved the video work! The knife speaks for itself, beautiful. 👌🏻

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated Nixy, thanks for watching 😊👍

[@stepseven3961]

Amazing video bud! Thank you for all your hard work on the project. I really appreciate it! 👋👋👍👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot bud 👍 Hey, have you had a chance to see my reply on zippo video? I left you a message! If you dont find it, let me know and I can copying it here 😊 Take care!

[@sekiride]

Wow nice work. Now I want to find a old knife to try and restore. Keep up the great work

[@FFD_Restorations]

Cool thanks 😃👍 I do have some old knives (less and more demanding to restore) on Etsy: www.etsy.com/no-en/shop/FFDRestorations Take care!

[@aakesson1]

Or

[@AllFlavorWorkshop]

Lovely, lovely indeed. The finish on the blade looks fantastic. Neat! 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated!

[@19Bmiller]

The video is approaching Hollywood status. I like the adding of the red paint to the linseed oil. Nice idea

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you liked it! Thank you Bob!

[@MiguelGAracil]

Un gran trabajo y buen vídeo. Felicidades desde Barcelona ( Spain)

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗

[@PrayerApps-Ruzenec-Rosary]

Wow! Incredible job.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 👍

[@garymucher9590]

Again, what's not to like. Seems a perfect refurbishing effort in my opinion. Nice, clean and sharp to do whatever job you need to use it for. Thumbs Up!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Sweet, thanks a lot Gary! Thumbs up for your comment 👍

[@matsandresson4758]

Lovely restoration : good to see an old knife back in service.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Mats 😊👍 Absolutely, I appreciate watching! Hilsen Boris

[@vovkamur]

Не знаю откуда ты и как тебя зовут, но всегда смотрю твои видео с удовольствием. Когда у человека есть руки и мозги, то это всегда радует)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Здравствуйте Владимир, я нахожусь в Норвегии, меня зовут Борис. Большое спасибо за просмотр и поддержку!

[@vovkamur]

@@FFD_Restorations был я в Киркенесе ;-)

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@vovkamur

[@ormorm1350]

Художник -реставратор, по другому и не назвать.

[@FFD_Restorations]

🤗

[@garywallace9525]

Stunning finish

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks Gary 😆 Appreciate watching 👍

[@Dominique_Oliveira]

Great great video. Discovered this Chanel just yesterday, but already love it. Thanks a lot. ;)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, thank you Dominique! Welcome aboard 👋😀

[@matspierzyna4563]

Great Restauration! That knife model from Mora Sweden is actually my EDC knive... Turns out it must be good when still beeing produced.

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@aakesson1]

Since the knife has KJ:s later logo, what's shown isn't an old knife. The is a quite recent knife, not event close to a hundred years.

[@bushcraftonbike687]

What a beauty!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks 😊👍

[@That1BVP]

I think it would be cool to have one of those manual crank grinders except powered by a foot peddle, like an old sewing machine. Then I could have two hands to work with.

[@FFD_Restorations]

What a coincidence, I was just thinking about that the other day 😂. That would be an awesome to have. But still Happy to have this one, it is a great help 😆. Until recently I was sanding only by hands 🤣😂🤣. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ValhallaKnight2]

Morakniv would be proud.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks Shawn!

[@randybaker4277]

Found a knife today in the field. Possibly a vintage Case knife. Started soaking in Dawn dish soap and vinegar

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is cool, good luck!

[@user-li2cx6fo2q]

отличный клинок ,замечательная коллекция 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Спасибо 😆👍

[@tristanbarnett6271]

Great job man awesome as always love the fact that you do it all by hand I would love to see if you could make a leather sheath for that knife by hand

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey Tristan, thanks buddy 👍 I would love to do try that! I need first to find leather tools and such and why not 👍

[@tristanbarnett6271]

@@FFD_Restorations I can't wait to see that video

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@tristanbarnett6271 good to know 😊👍

[@maximkutuzov1519]

Отличная реставрация.!!! 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@cafeqc3793]

You give a second chance to simple things. Special thanks for soundtrack

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you!

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoyed it Steven!

[@alextolst4997]

Great! Wonderful job! I like it!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much Alex!

[@boris2457]

Very satisfying to watch :-) ...

[@birjitluwangcha360]

This knife is same to Manipuri kitchen knife. Love from Manipur, India.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey Birjit 👋😊 Thanks for watching and greetings to India!

[@user-qe6zt7oe7x]

Гарна реставрація! Дуже професійно. 👍🇺🇦

[@FFD_Restorations]

Велике спасибі Святослав 😀👍

[@Eli77]

New life for Mora Knife

[@FFD_Restorations]

😁👍

[@svenerikhansen]

I have a few of these old Mora knifes, i like them. Nice video👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

That os great. They are good knives ☺️

[@aakesson1]

Kniven han restaurerar här är inte gammal. Inte så gammal som han påstår iaf. Sett till loggan på kniven så kan den inte vara mer än 50 år.

[@ivanbez_i9623]

Good choise of music what you disassembled the knife and restore it. It's like I was watching thriller)

[@FFD_Restorations]

😀👍

[@redazi1]

It s an old Mora knife made in SWEDEN and it comes in two sizes.known for their quality ,still around in shops but they also have new lines of knives not so expensive but still very good knives,i myself have 3 and they still in good shap.found in flea market years ago.

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@MichaelJones-wm3fo]

Really awesome videos! Where do you find those knifes?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Michael! I am buying them on a local website for ads here in Norway 😉

[@lynnthain380]

Very nice.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Lynn 😊👍

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good job

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot!

[@boriszegarra7382]

Nice restoration,,,,cool music,,,, beautiful knife,,,,by the way,,,it's looks like a pukko knife,,,,,great video,,,,,👍😃

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much, glad you liked it 😊👍. Yes, they are similar knives. Thanks for watching 😉

[@vforv76]

Amazing work. The knife have a scandi blade i am little confused with the method o sharpening.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mutombo71]

Where do you find these gems? Great work

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks. Local Norwegian website for ads...

[@azizbekumarov4725]

Nice work👍👍💪 what do you use for coloring oil?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Azizbek! I have used regular paint, but haven't went really smoothly as I thought. If is oil based paint should mix nicely...

[@azizbekumarov4725]

@@FFD_Restorations Thank you! Its is nice i use many colors for this but dont have such a result like yours 😊 great work, wish you success 👍💪

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@azizbekumarov4725 no worries 😆👍. Much appreciated!

[@clansman3766]

I've got karesuando rusty blade but no tools or workshop to give it the care it deserves 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey Clansman, That is cool blade. I suggest you to use a vinegar bath for removing rust on the blade and buy sandpaper 80, 180 and 240 grit. With sandpaper sand of all imperfections and remaining rust. Be patient and you will make the blade to look better. You don't need special tools or specialized workshop. Actually at the moment I am doing a interesting video where I will fix to pocket knives with just a sandpaper 😉 Warmest regards Boris Stay healthy!

[@clansman3766]

Thankyou fur the advice bud. I've had it many years and built it badly from scratch due to many reasons. I've recently uncovered it again and want to make a proper handle to fit but many times failed. I have knowledge but not the proper skills. It's a cracking blade and will be a lifetime knife but I live in Scotland and not sure where to go to to make it the knife its destined to be 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland

[@FFD_Restorations]

No worries 😉. I usually do as many times as necessary to get the shape and look what I want. No turning back, every next attempt is better and better! Just be persistent until you are happy with the result 👍 You will get there for sure! Greetings to Scotland

[@clansman3766]

@@FFD_Restorations bud thanks 👍I'm guna get that blade back to how it deserves but it ain't too bad shape an that handle I will make as any karesuando blade shud wear. It will be proudly hanging from my belt by my own hands making. It will be out in the highlands where every knife should be. Scotlands welcomes you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👊

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is the spirit 🍻. I am glad to read that! Take care and good luck!

[@donsven.1]

Bravo,super

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@Babiker123]

Вы подарили хорошему ножу ,вторую жизнь! Спасибо!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@user-tt4hi3rn6d]

Он и первую не видел

[@user-tc5oy3re7w]

@@user-tt4hi3rn6d думаете он его сам в такое состояние привел

[@That1BVP]

Very beautiful restoration!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much, highly appreciated 😄👍

[@Hellforsa]

as a swede i approve. i have one from my granddad, i also use mora knives dayly at work :)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, I really appreciate that! Thanks a lot for watching 😊👍

[@claudiomoreno5817]

Nice!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jafethsalas6561]

Nice

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Jafeth!

[@alexgloba9.90]

Wd40 cool for the grit pepper

[@FFD_Restorations]

👍

[@Arskanbooki]

Yes, an everyday Mora knife became great!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😀👍

[@hanseriksson2261]

Are there different coulors on the handle? I thought they should be Dala red? Nice vid though😊

[@FFD_Restorations]

They are, I had only this red paint. You are correct about Dala red 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@hanseriksson2261]

@@FFD_Restorations nice job😊

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@hanseriksson2261

[@leemichel8199]

what method do you use to weather it

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexmaster384]

Super

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks

[@josephhayghe9244]

What kind of paint did you use?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Water based with fast curing...

[@aminecasa2253]

👍merci

[@FFD_Restorations]

Vous êtes les bienvenus Merci d'avoir regardé!

[@shimoda567]

this is old morakniv?

[@Zulutime44]

First step on the wood should have been Easy Off oven cleaner. Next is sanding just enough to smooth the wood. A file is too aggressive IMO.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the feedback

[@communismman1471]

I got a knife exactly like that the original handle colour was red

[@FFD_Restorations]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@user-tt4hi3rn6d]

Ты их где и в чем замачиваеш?

[@FFD_Restorations]

7% белый уксус

[@enzorosati9727]

Ciao sono alle prime armi. Mi piacerebbe sapere che tipo di colla adoperi...... Grazie a presto

[@FFD_Restorations]

Ho usato la colla epossidica bicomponente, grazie per la visione Enzo 😃👍

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

Like!

[@charlysshed8241]

Hi there! A very nice job! Greetings from my channel

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks buddy!

[@brutalbrital]

You never use a honing steel on a Scandinavian grind knife

[@FFD_Restorations]

👍

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Did you find that knife in the ocean 🤣

[@FFD_Restorations]

Not me personally, but who knows where this knife was in the past 🤔 Thanks for watching Grant, cheers buddy 🍻

[@rap8825]

The background score is annoying... Would have liked to watch the video till the end... But stopped because of the background score

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@nullmoore9943]

The music is way too much

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@user-su6ju3su3m]

Хвостовик на расклеп был изначально.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Спасибо за просмотр!