Scandinavian Knives

[@seanfitzgibbon235]

Mora fan boy here🙋🏻‍♂️

[@bryanwall5616]

I love your outdoor channel. Very nice knives indeed.

[@BjornOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@kpheathen9370]

Greetings from Louisiana to my favorite bearded guy in the woods

[@N2freedom]

I love Mora knives because they get the job done and they are so inexpensive that you won’t cry if you lose one.

[@whiteyfisk9769]

@@N2freedom n-no you gotta pay a days worth of wages for a Benchmade that you dont use except for opening amazon packages and you cant even sharpen it yourself. Its like jewlery for men!!!

[@scottangel6462]

I have tried just about every style of knife in my 53yrs and have become obsessed with scandi blades!!

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

I own many knives. Maybe 20 percent are scandinavian. What they have in common is that they work and the higher end ones are stunningly beautiful

[@OldForestBushcraft]

I also truly LOVE the Casström 14. One of my absolute favorites!

[@richardlilligton8003]

I have had a carbon steel mora for over 10 years, has never let me down

[@leecrutcher4360]

Bought my Mora for £7.50 nearly 10 years ago and it was the only knife I ever needed.

[@lukepatton7761]

Yes, I really like Scandinavian knives. They are light weight, razor sharp and it is very easy to maintain an edge on them.

[@ekurisona663]

hey bjorn - just found your channel this past year - really appreciate you being a part of my life as a friendly voice and spirit - it's so weird living digitally, but thank you for being you

[@andymorales6907]

I bought an orange Mora at a wallmart the other day for mighty 11dollars and change. Didn't know all that much about them at the time of purchase. The main reason for me to buy it I admit was it said right on the box "made in Sweeden". It was rather unusual to find an item made in the old world, especially at a chinamart at the end of 2024.

[@Beekman2684]

I carry a Mora everywhere I go. I was always told by my father that a gentleman always has a knife. On the trail it has always done what I needed it too. It was a gift, and I say that to only highlight the point that I normally do not buy knives that are not full tang. In any event it's lasted me a lot longer than some of the other ones I have and I tend to be rough on them.

[@bodhikenobi9768]

I love my mora classic 2. A simple knife for a simple man.

[@andrewgorden1041]

Great video as always! I really like Scandinavian knives. Simple design. Just gets the job done. I won’t say that the scandi grind is the perfect, but is really great for woodworking. I really like a convex grind. I think that it works quite well for food prep and does quite well for woodworking. I also think that people like what they learned with.

[@republicjim120]

My favorite woods knife is the Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140. I love the blade profile, toughness, comfortable grip, and the longer length than a standard puukko. Since I live in a remote, wooded area, and I do frequent small wood cutting/carving tasks, my EDC knife is the Cold Steel Finn Wolf. The Finn Wolf is about the closest you can get to a Scandinavian knife in a folding pocket knife.

[@david6920-r6z]

Scandinavians make awesome knives and rifles. I own several Fallkniven and a Bahco. 🇳🇿

[@TimSleppy]

I love my Moras. They are simple, efficient, and easily affordable My five children all got the children's Mora with the guard as their first knives. They have always understood them to be tools. That was a long time ago now, but Scandinavian knives hold a special place in my life.

[@James-ke5sx]

The scandi grind is great for carving Etc and easy to keep Sharp. I'm going to go and watch your sharpening video.

[@guenter63]

I bought a Helle knife two years ago. It's my favorite.

[@joflemig]

I don't know anything about knives, but I love to listen to your fire popping. And I love to hear your voice, so there you go. I'm a very audible person and always have been.

[@BjornOutdoors]

I am glad to hear you are enjoying it.

[@kerryl4031]

This is all new to me - but you are never too old to learn! We have ducks that we send to freezer camp and I'm the one that does the butchering side - never happy with the knives that we have, even when I've sharpened them. Will look into these, thank you. I did wonder at first if you were wearing a carrot to ward off the trolls!

[@robertpihl9347]

I've got a Mora that is basically my every day carry, and the one you give out to students I use as a utility knife in my professional kitchen. Gold!

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Definitely one of my favorite designs. I used a Mora for a long time, they were my go-to before I started making my own blades etc.

[@plumbbobslim9313]

About a month ago I got a Helle Nord. It is quite beautiful and it will be fun to use.

[@BradtheButcher1234]

If I didnt already have a Helle Harding I almost bought one a year ago when I handled it

[@JasonMacRaven]

I would agree. I mostly use my Mora Eldris to go fishing with, processes fish just fine because I keep mine pretty sharp. And like you said, Scandis are easy to sharpen.

[@amberyooper]

I was just recently given a vintage Normark knife made in Finland by Fiskars. It has a tang that goes through the handle. The blade is thick enough to be quite durable, but not excessively thick. It's a really nice knife.

[@jkmattson]

I have the same and can attest to same

[@TheRichtaber]

I like Scandi grind knives because they are so easy to sharpen! Lay the knife on the stone, match the angle, and sharpen away!

[@TheGorgon10]

I recently bought a Helle knife, it was a bit pricey, but so far it's proving itself a well made knife that holds its edge well.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have been a fan of Mora Scandi grind knives for quite a few years. My current favorite knife that I carry on me all the time is what Amazon calls "Morakniv Pro C Craftline". I chose this particular knife because it has a design that is better suited for field dressing big game such as moose or caribou. This is the third Mora design that I have owned and this is my favorite of them all so far. I am very pleased with it. I like a scandi grind because I feel that the blade is a stronger blade for it's thickness since the blade carries the full blade thickness over the majority of the blade.

[@Braapncamp]

Nice one Bjørn! You see it when holding the Helle Viking based on archaeological finds. The modern Scandinavian knives have a timeless design. A design that has worked for ages by people who needed the knives as a tool every day for the living. No nother influences than made for working with. I just love to acompanion the typical sami knife to this collection of examples. A timeless Scandinavian design, it just elongeates as a part of your hand naturally when working. Happy New Year and Happy Trails!

[@billrivenbark8983]

I have three Mora knives. Two of them kinda expensive and one inexpensive one for daily use. I love them and they are worth whatever you pay for them.

[@929cbr_rr]

I make custom knives, and I do in fact love a Scandi grind. To me it is easy to maintain a wickedly sharp edge.

[@freeradical1567]

My first knife (in 1963) was the same first Swedish knife (and scabbard) you had. It was so sharp and durable. Love it!

[@ladamyunto]

Thumbs up for that scandy grind👍👍👍

[@RuleRsofTheGame]

I have a Moraknii knife that I use for camping/out doors activities. It's the only one I own and it does the jobs I need of it. :)

[@madaxe606]

I recently purchased a Peltonen M95 Ranger, and its outstanding. Most comfortable knife I've ever held/used. The sheath is excellent as well - an oft-overlooked feature.

[@Симон-и5ь]

Still using my Bröderna Jönssons (Mora) knife with a (now not so) red handle, which I bought 56 years ago. It is getting a bit thin, but still does the job!

[@BjornOutdoors]

Those are the best!

[@RandySpence-yf5hw]

Yes love the Mora. I got a pricey one that came in a fancy tube with a leather sheath. Can’t bring myself to use it yet.

[@Litauen-yg9ut]

Bjorn, you're Awesome!!

[@maureencallahan1604]

I've collected knives all my life but in the last two years I just got my first two scandy grinds and they are pretty great.

[@OldForestBushcraft]

Sweden and Finland are clear leaders with outdoors knives in Nordic countries. (Not sure if Finland is Scandinavia though, strictly speaking.) Sweden with Moras, Fällknivens and Casströms etc, Finland with age old puukko tradition, Marttiinis, Rosellis etc. And with all the Varusteleka knives, Skramas, Jääkäripuukkos, then Peltonen knives, Brisa, Korpisoturi etc. Thanx for the video!

[@BuxWV149]

Helle make great knives.Awhile back...maybe 5 or 6 years ago,I bought their Guape knife. Glad I did because the price has doubled.I own many knives and its my favorite. Beautiful wood,and holds a sharp edge for ages.

[@aljones238]

My family come from Dalarna so Mora knives are my number one choice but any Norwegian knife is an excellent choice.

[@TheLapierre]

Being swedish myself, I must say I equally love some of the finnish brands out there, norwegian as well. When it comes to axes however the Swedish brands are the best in the world. Greetings from Göteborg!

[@anangryranger]

I agree with you 100% on your knife style choice. Among the modest collection of fixed and folding knive I own, you'll find nine Morakniv knives. A stainless Companion is a fixture in my kitchen in use daily. The others are carried often in the woods where I live. Scandi grind is both easy to sharpen, and is incredibly well designed. 👍

[@BjornOutdoors]

Wonderful observation and I very much agree.

[@gravfielddrive]

Simply put, they are "simply" well done. Functional, reliable, maintainable. Solid!

[@MommaARA]

Always appreciated these videos, all the knowledge, and the brands you support. Merry Solstice to you and your wonderful family. I hope and wish for your luck all the years to come.

[@BjornOutdoors]

Thank you. Merry Yule to you, or god jul as we say here.

[@troyjenkins3886]

I have many knives.I recently bought a Yukutian blade which is on the way but like Mora knives for their useability and Helle for the inspiration to nature.I think Casstrom is somewhere in the middle of both.

[@cm6100]

Love my Knivsmed Stromeng pair, but they're just the most used of my nice collection. Absolute best blades in the world made up there. Great video :)

[@minimalistworkout4300]

i love the Mora Basic. Great little Knife with a perfect handle an security guard

[@kbjerke]

Gledelig Jul, Bjorn!!

[@mel-u7r]

barry man

[@davidthomas9267]

I have several Helle. Also have a Puma without serial number, when they were under $100.

[@allisonemig8578]

Peace, Love & Goodness for All, this Holiday Season 2024! 🕊️🌲⭐️

[@AhJodie]

Hello Bjorn. Beautiful knives. I honestly don't know much about them but now am interested. I use one knife in my kitchen every day and really could use an upgrade. Thank you, and I am sharing!

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

I have several Mora's basics in various tool bags and in my car...

[@Gterr1971]

I love my mora knives. Also own some helle knives .thanks again Bjorn !

[@IM_GB]

smarter, 1 angle. didn't know that. that's great.

[@dwayneschoon8597]

Thanks Bjorn. I have always enjoyed your videos

[@triples4good]

I’m a huge fan of Scandinavian knives. I also am a fan of Finnish knives. I own both. Many moras and a few Martiinis. I find these types of knives are the bet for just about anything.

[@BjornOutdoors]

Yes, I agree. I grew up with Moras, but the Finnish knives are also awesome.

[@Multiklaaas]

Nice video! My first and favourite bushcraft knife is the Morakniv Companion. Great price point and easy to use (and sharpen!)

[@BjornOutdoors]

Yes, that is an excellent knife.

[@rogereriksen726]

I love the scandi grind knives, especially in carbon steel, yes carbon steel needs more often to be sharpened, but the sharpening of carbon steel is faster done (as the scandi grind are, so I find that to be a great combination). Although carbon steel corrode more easily, it is easy to prevent it. Wipe off moisture after use, and oil them often!

[@terrym1065]

Merry Christmas Bjorn and all. Scandi knives are unique in their own way, I have several Mora brand knives and a few other manufacturers as well. With no blade guard on most, have to watch those fingers. Love a Scandi grind too.

[@bryanwall5616]

#14 is quite nice!!!

[@mikewashington-se6qw]

The Mora Companion HD is my favorite inexpensive scandi knife. For the modest price it's comfort & function cannot be beat. My Classroom Lars Falt is strong & beautiful, & for the price also hard to beat.

[@annalisa14]

Scandi fan girl,here 💁🙆🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@elliotdryden7560]

My Helle Nord Is to me kind of like a Louis Vuitton of Bushcraft knives. Very expensive, exquisitely made, yet durable AND field worthy. Enormous feel good factor, and worth saving up for.

[@PastramiStaven]

I got the Cassaström Lars Fält knife, scandigrind is the best, Mora is also great and inexpensive for what you get. But I am in Sweden so might be a bit biased :)

[@BjornOutdoors]

You have the best knives in the world in my opinion.

[@jameswhitaker1324]

I love them, I keep some sort of mora in every car, also have the Garburg and the Kanstul. I’ve made knives for friends with the mora blades and have one that has been languishing in the shop which is a puranvarsi blade with an elk antler handle and I haven’t finished it yet because I want to cast the pommel and guard from admiralty brass and haven’t gotten around to buying the necessary tools.

[@HelgiThorisson]

Absolutely, Scandinavian knives are the best. 😀

[@Johnny_Shadow]

The Scandinavians make good knives. No one will disagree with that.

[@BerndThefriendlyViking-kq7be]

They are the best for day by day use! Team Mora Here, cheap one, Like they red one, maybe a bit longer. The Same one for 15 years now and i've put some Matches in the handle but its light enough to swim. One of the best Tools i own! So i Take Care of it to prevent rust.

[@paulputnam2305]

Great video, thanks!

[@davidhammond8098]

I have a small Mora when they were called KJ or KI

[@OdinsThirdRaven]

Carried a Mora for years until I was gifted a PKS Scorpion XL.

[@craigbutler623]

Great video. I have the garberg carbon. various other moras, a helle viking that I put a handle on. Great designs . I make knives and the Scandinavian designs are very hard to improve on. Awesome knives

[@TheLeanBerets]

Great review. Stay sharp! 🔪

[@BjornOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mikkelstargaard4422]

Scandi grind is the best, Mora is awesome, also have a good selection of Marttini and BPS. Can you do a video on Jul and the Oregon's of Jul?

[@ericandersen9526]

I have several EKA knives that are used to field dress deer …and several Helle knives for other hunting related uses… I have an early EKA swing blade knife that’s ideal for gutting deer. Flotte video om Scandinavian kniver.. tak..med jer info..

[@Musicpins]

I have several Mora's too I use more often than not. What I will say is, I don't fancy the Scandi grind style. Coming from a pure scandinavian (danish) so this might sound strange, but I find that I need to remove more metal than what I otherwise would (classic flat grind, spine to edge). But, I am a professional sharpener so I might be slightly biased. I can understand why people appreciate the ease of sharpening on this style, yes, the angle is easier to hold and you will not round your edge (making it blunter) this way.

[@___HH___]

That Casstrom looks like a mighty fine knife. Too bad it's so expensive here in the USA. Send me one Bjorn, so I can try it out! lol

[@benrumpson9901]

As I live in the UK I only use cheap moras as they are easy to replace when the police confiscate them

[@transmaster]

I very much like the recreation of a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon short Seax belt knife I have.

[@fakkshittdammm]

Mora for the woods, cold steel for the hoods

[@cliffschermer9625]

I ❤ mora

[@HuginandMunin]

Hey Bjorn, i own and have used the Helle Viking a fair bit but i would love to hear your in depth thoughts about it. Great video as always!

[@stephen6685]

For budget , the Mora Companion HD . The Garberg feels comfortable until its used . I find it fatigues the muscle behind my thumb quite a bit . The casstrom No 14 was a huge disappointment for me . Their No10 and Lars Falt are my favourite Knives , but they changed the Handle on the No 14 . It is much thinner and therefore doesn't stay in the sheath very well .

[@williameddy7217]

I have 7 Grandson's which each relieved a Mora Garberg 2 Christmases ago. I myself have 5. They are just good for most outdoor chores. So why not?

[@TacoSousVide]

I enjoy all my Mora’s as well including some of their chef knives. I’d love to hear your thoughts on Fällkniven, considering they are designed in Scandinavia, although a different design/grind.

[@markbrooks5278]

Nice!😉👍

[@davidvaughn7752]

I have a scandi grind Pukko by Ahti and like it very much. I use it in the winter time because I cannot hold onto my full tang Nessmuk (scandi grind)I when it is cold and will not wear gloves when using my knife so, I go with my beloved Ahti! . I also have a Mora clad (Scout) and my Joker Nessmuk which are my only knives. Americans like knocking knives with not full tangs which is BS in my opinion, since I've never heard of a rattail failing ("experts" must have something to hustle, I guess). I agree with what you say 100%.

[@mrjinglesdice2368]

look at you, teaching me stuff

[@BriankSmith181]

Happy Yule,now i need a new knife.

[@HerrSoder]

Mora is all you need

[@James-ke5sx]

This is my second comment. In my first comment I mentioned I was going to go and watch your video about sharpening scandi grind knives. After I entered the comment I looked at the next videos coming up and there was your knife sharpening video. Sometimes this artificial intelligence algorithm type stuff is a little spooky. How in the world did KZbin know what I was going to search for next.

[@BjornOutdoors]

My guess is that many people have seen this video and then the sharpening video, so that is why YT is showing it to you.

[@zrs159]

I prefer full tang knives with natural material scales like wood or horn, but I'm strongly considering a Morakniv Companion HD.

[@matsfrisk3653]

👍

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

got a hultafors ok4, practically indestructible:) needs a bit of sharpening out of the box, but its under 20 euro lol. too be fair, i got myself a Joker knife from spain, which is mostlt handmade, around 100 euro. and that is unbelievably well made, worth a look. regular and scandi grinds btw

[@williamneal7210]

As a kid, he saved his allowance and instead of buying candy and treats, saves up and buys a knife, then 40 years later finds "His" knife, the one he loves, his "soulmate knife". 100% Bjorn!! I also love the scandi grind and have more than a few Moras!

[@BjornOutdoors]

Thank you, very kind of you to write that!

[@bryanwall5616]

Could you leave a link as to how to purchase one Bjorn?

[@BjornOutdoors]

Look below in the video description.