They Finally Did It! MORA LOK Full Tang Bushcraft Knife with Wooden Scales

Mora Lok Full Tang Bushcraft Knife with wooden scales! Finally! Mora fans have been waiting for this a long time. This is my first look at the knife. It looks and feels awesome so far!
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[@MoraknivOfficial]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to create such a thoughtful and positive review about the Lok! Hope that it continues to serve you well for years to come. Warmest regards from the knife factory in Mora, Sweden.

[@BjornOutdoors]

I am sure it will! Btw, one thing I forgot to mention, is that the slightly smaller scales will help me control and feel the knife better when using winter gloves. Really love this knife already.

[@DisdainusMaximus]

$240 is disgustingly expensive.

[@Wanderingsamurai_life]

​@@DisdainusMaximus you can get a lionsteel knife in M390 for less

[@DisdainusMaximus]

@@Wanderingsamurai_life Yes, and those are way better. Their sheaths are way nicer as well. This new line by Mora is just a shitty cash grab.

[@Yann396]

Those are 50$ knives. You’re drunk Mora.

[@maxlvledc]

I have a hard time understanding how ANYONE would pay that much for the materials being used in this knife. I can get a full custom in CPM-3V for less than what your paying for in a knife using only 12c27. Even the Garberg in 14C28N is going to have better performance. Cool knife, but about 2x as expensive as it should be.

[@jock-of-ages73]

Yeah, i agree. A nice Helle, Brisa or similar with, a beautiful curly birch handle with better or similar steel (12c27) can be bought for less.

[@JPMGRILOPT]

For me it's not totally fair to compare big brands like Morakniv to small shop/craftsman. A small shop/craftsman sells the knives directly, while big brands have distributor and wholesale prices that "eat" probably half of the money of the selling price. There are several other Nordic brands like Helle, Karesuando, Buslleto to name a few, sell outdoor knives in the 150-200€ with the same steel. They are targeting a price range already crowded with house name brand. its going to interesting to see what his line will evolve and adapt to that segment

[@omuroshu]

@@JPMGRILOPT yes but do not forget what big Brand like Mora are not custom makers and the production cost are lower because they produce knife on industrial scale

[@TH-rj4ds]

It feels like a scam that is preying on the loyalty of their base. For this steel and handle material, it could be maybe 100.

[@jock-of-ages73]

@@TH-rj4ds The smallest one will be around £100 at best when it goes on sale in the UK, probably more. I've been collecting since being a kid, more so the past 15yrs. You can't help but see patterns in the prices as time goes on, the one in the video is going for $300 in Canada, that's £184 here. Don't get me wrong, Mora's are great knives, especially Garbergs and i'd rec'd one to anyone, just not this one.

[@MrFreeGman]

The whole appeal of morakniv was that they have high quality knives at a very reasonable price. This knife is indeed beautiful and no doubt high quality, but at over $200 it's just another high end piece of gear that I can't justify spending my money on, especially when my Bushcraft Black will get the exact same job done.

[@J.sh_CDN]

I've never broken any of my stick tang moras, especially not the heavier duty versions or Kansbol. Those are way cheaper than even the Garberg, and have the same steel as these new ones, at a 10th the price. Even the Garberg with better steel, is cheaper. These knives look great but are idiotically priced. Don't support them for ripping off people with budget materials.

[@FranciscoMartinez-kw9cj]

Exactly

[@bobjohnson1633]

You'd be better off buying a mora blank, a pin of the correct size, some glue, and doing it yourself

[@jamesellis5549]

for 200 there are plenty of other options.

[@J.sh_CDN]

@RalphTGP I'm comparing its price to other Mora knives in the same company, so it has nothing to do with wages anywhere. Two normal Mora knives have more steel than one full tang new knives. The Garberg has a better Steel and can also have a leather sheath Even comparing to other Mora knives, the price increase is extreme, and is a rip off

[@Peranaworthal]

While doing the "Ten Tors" 35 mile walk on Dartmoor (England) in 1971 I found a Sandvik knife. Sorry for the person who lost it. But the best knife ever, a lovely wooden handle and all I have ever needed.

[@James-ke5sx]

Insane price, they can keep it. Over $400 Canadian.

[@ketodad]

I can get a Fallkniven A1 pro for that price ! Garberg is a better knife , Imo. than this.

[@tor2919]

Fallkniven isn’t made in Sweden like Mora is. Fallkniven has zero heritage unlike Mora. Garberg is made by robots with a cheap sheath. But yeah, I’m very happy there are options!

[@escapetherace1943]

@@ketodad the garberg is pretty shitty (I hate mine) and it's a better knife. Imagine paying for this new mora LOL

[@ketodad]

@@escapetherace1943 I have about 300 fixed blades. The Garberg is an ok knife imo , but the prices on these are rediculous. Wood handles are a no-go for me anyways.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@ketodad I like wood handles but ash is cheap, and sandvik 12c literally costs cents on the dollar a pound, much less recycled material. These kind of stupid stunts make me debate even buying other items from them ever again, lol....

[@larryeddings3185]

I'm a long time Mora fan. This new line of wooden handled bushcraft knives are great looking.

[@1.forestrunner]

When simplicity becomes art, when art becomes so expensive it becomes unaffordable it becomes useless for the task it was design for.

[@marksadventures3889]

Yes, that tendon thing affects some of my family and possibly me in time. My family are from the Hebridies a common place to go viking by Scandinavians in the old days- so we have some of that blood in our veins too. It used effect my uncle terribly and his hand would lock into a claw almost. A wee dram usually helped though.

[@LeeGee]

Bought my son a knife very much like that, from a local guy who makes them, as well as swords. Apparently that design can be traced (in museums) back a thousand years.

[@janesanford2701]

It' s the little things that can bring much joy.

[@johngoodman4368]

I'd have probably chosen that over the mora garberg if only for the aesthetic of the wood... but I have the garberg so unless it gets lost or broken I'm happy with it. To be honest, a swiss army knife does enough for me most of the time.

[@YvonneCJennings]

Nice to catch you live online! Hello from Texas USA

[@MichaelB2L]

It’s look awesome, bit pricey but if lasts a life time and it is made in Sweden 👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers Bjorn

[@chrisgalvin6703]

I could tell you liked the knife. You were grinning through the whole video. Enjoy. Have a blessed day.

[@aaronrush3058]

"I didn't check the price, I just ordered the knife." Must be nice to do things like that:)

[@BjornOutdoors]

Yes, it is.

[@doracotterell2863]

Bjorn … you always manage to put a smile on my face.

[@FrugalShave]

They priced it out of what I personally would feel comfortable paying. Especially when we look at what else it available in the sub $100 range that would be comparable in quality.

[@evaf1150]

Simplicity of a necessary object that offers many uses Enjoy your new found utility knife As it brings the joy to you

[@threeriversforge1997]

Very nice! I like that they put the little speed bump to help prevent the hand from sliding up on to the edge when you're cold and wet. For the handles, I'd hit them with a wire wheel and then coat them with pine tar. Nothing better for wood handles, especially if they're going to be out in the wilds.

[@brianlevine5213]

Husker Du from the Texas Hill Country!. My Morfar was from Garsas. I've been to Dalarna to visit relatives. I've had Mora knives since I was 6 years old. I use a rasp and sand paper to make finger grooves on my handles. I have a Morakniv hatchet. It works great.

[@feth7747]

Beautiful knife mr andreas, congratulations, im glad to see you smile like a child with his new toy, but.... where is the lovely campfire and chocolate cofee to celebrate it ???? Always that i see your videos, if there is not see the campfire and the chocolate cofee in the scene, something valuable is gone, its absolutly confortable and homely atmosphere to see.

[@rufusromeo]

Really nice. I want one. Mora knives are simple perfection. Thanks for the video.

[@ScottMitchell2]

Oh I'll be getting one of those and adding it to my Mora collection haha. Love their products

[@tomt5745]

This knife in Carbon steel would be something :) Still uses my Gandpa's old Classic Mora from the 60s, fulltang red handle, and it becomes more beautiful as it ages, and it can handle any beating, and still bounce back. If dull, one can sharpen it on a stone, then strap it on jeans or a belt and its scary edgy again.

[@runerennemo6614]

I bought one for myself. Very happy with it!

[@ronagoodwell2709]

It's my understanding that Mora is a place in Sweden that has been making steel blades for about 400 years. The Morakniv company was founded at the end of the 19th century. It's taken them over 100 years to finally produce a full tang, wood handled bushknife. The Lok looks like a wonderful addition to their line. But someone needs to do a comparison video between the Lok and the Companion. Full price vs. budget.

[@cee8mee]

The scales look like those on my steak knives. For the price of the Mora, I could replace my steak knives set.

[@johnough4893]

That certainly is a beautiful looking knife.

[@DOLLHAUSPRODUCTION]

😄 I love your phrase, "NORW-ENGLISH."

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Thanks for the review. It is on my wish list now.

[@needmoreboost6369]

Clean and purposeful blade I like it!

[@11saje82]

But on the cheap side !

[@richardthompson3346]

Not including shipping this knife would cost me almost $350 Canadian dollars. A Garberg would only be $130. Is the Lok worth 3 times as much? I don't comprehend the economics or logic of buying this knife at this price. I understand additional labor costs but it still doesn't add up.

[@marksadventures3889]

Looks great Bjorn 👍

[@adventureoutdoorsuk9271]

At the price, ferro rod, dangler and ferro loop should be included. I belive the price is too high, fans are not expecting a "race to the bottom" with prices, but rather prices that reflect the product. I see nothing in this range that reflects the price point at this stage. The knife looks nice, but not special. Thanks for sharing this so quickly Bjorn 👍🏻

[@dmhq-administration]

I like knives too. I'm glad that you like yours. 🔪🖤

[@patriciagray484]

Enjoyed the presentation of knife. Had been looking for a bushcraft knife to give as a gift. Seems useful and attractive in it's simplicity. Thank you for sharing the specifics

[@BjornOutdoors]

Glad to help. Some say it's expensive, and maybe it is, but I like it a lot.

[@stevemilcoff1502]

Great news thank you

[@freedomspromise8519]

Norwenglish! I think you created a new, fabulous word. I like it.

[@Nebulax123]

I really like the looks and will be trying one for sure.

[@halfbreedchuck3311]

I like the knife I will definitely be ordering myself one thank you for sharing

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Yes, one of the few things that gets me all excited like a little boy : a new blade ;-)

[@buddhistbushcrafter4589]

Oh I went googly-eyed 😵 when I saw it! 😝 I will have to save up, but it is gorgeous! I own 4 Morakniv, and love them all!

[@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu]

I would love it in CruWear, 3V or at least 80CrV2 with a lifetime guarantee. Beautiful knife 🔪

[@patrickd6450]

Congratulations to the farmers and people of The Netherlands for taking your Government back. Absolutely wonderful seeing it take place!! Much respect from the USA!!!!!!

[@tor2919]

Beautiful knife!

[@josephineblanc9801]

Hi bjorn very happy for you looks lovely knife enjoy now 👌

[@dragonofhatefulretribution9041]

Loving the passion👌🏻🔥

[@VeronicaSywak]

3:53 Nice bevel on that knife. Very elegant.

[@cameronalexander359]

"Norvinglish" hahaha love it! 🤣

[@Ivonyakson]

Congratulations. Excellent knife.

[@TheBroled]

That is a very nice knife! Looks like it will get the job done for sure

[@D00MTR33]

You don't have to have knives made in China to avo8d the price they're asking. At 160-240 you can get knives from BRK, LT Wright, Bradford or GSO (if you're lucky) made from A2, Aeb-l, 3V, Elmax, m390 or magnacut. You can have hand made customs made for that price. Mora gives you 12c27 and the cheapest wood for handle scales at the price of super steels and micarta, G10 or even carbon fiber. Joker or BPS give you similar knives for 4-6 times less in price or Joker made with much better materials (like 14c28n or n695 and micarta) for 2-3 tines less in price. Mora has its own knives like the Garburg that are better and cheaper.

[@ladysudaandthegoddessmorri3217]

Beautiful knife Bjorn 🔪

[@TheBeachkitten]

Very nice

[@michielvanbekkum896]

I really like the new models. However, I don't believe the price is justified. Even if they're made in Sweden. Labour is more expensive compared to China, but the tangs are stamped out and finished. Not a lot of hours. The scales are nice but don't seem flush with the tang. Again, nice shaping but it doesn't take long to make them. And the 'recycled stainless' steel, presumably 12c27, is a lower end cheaper steel. Doesn't add up to €239 for the model you're reviewing.

[@wearetheremnants1615]

These are €239 wow..

[@retromountains]

for people concerned with price, you can get moraknivs for 20 or 30 dollars/euro. It probably isn't the same quality as the lok, but my mora that i got for cheap still works excellent

[@Harry.Supertramp]

Beautiful knife

[@jerryseeley276]

I just got my Helle utvaer knife in the mail. It is similar to yours, it has same size blade with a Scandi blade and full tang. And its from Norway, land of the Viking. Really like the knife.

[@jangustafsson6485]

Got my first Moraknife as a 5 year old 😎

[@ladamyunto]

This lookslike a winner specifically withe my big hands ✋️

[@bighill5680]

Beautiful knife ! For now, my Mora Robust will have to do !

[@johannes1553]

Nice.

[@ronniecochran9623]

I have a mora Elk. The scales are Elk horn made by Erick frost old knife but love it

[@charlesharper7292]

You get what you pay for. I just got my ESEE S5. Great knife, sharp, extremely durable. I'm going to look at Mora. Thanks Bjorn.

[@Lochlann13]

I love my Moras, but my ESEE's are far and away a better value for the money. Better steel, better materials, better warranty, better attention to detail. No Mora made of some mystery stainless steel is worth $240.

[@Kholaslittlespot1]

@@Lochlann13 Apparently 12c27, like thier cheaper knives

[@Ravntor]

Well done, Mora

[@HelgiThorisson]

Congratulations, this is a beautiful knife and it has a "fat" handle which I like.

[@mistersmith3986]

Vooden handles Rock 🥊 Thsnx for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲

[@JayMacTìre]

Really nice looking Knife 😃

[@Captain_Cinnamon]

I put a light, a ferrocerium rod and a folder in every jacket i have. So i never forget my ferro rod ;D

[@ryantowell]

Looks sweet, I have the Mora Companion and was hoping to upgrade to a full tang soon.

[@ketodad]

@@hiddemaat6790 Yup. Handle is way tougher than wood and bolts , and half the price.

[@geico1975]

Fixed blades, folders, love'm all big guy:) One of my hobbies, spending money on knives:) Hey, we all have something I guess:) Nice looking Mora....

[@skip6772]

I am a big Mora fan. But the asking price for the new Mora offerings are ridiculously expensive. 12C27 steel and ash scales fall into $60 to $80 price ranged knife.

[@aleksandersever3039]

True.

[@LordOfSweden]

Yep. I'd pay 100$ for this, I think that would be reasonable. 220 is way too much.

[@wearetheremnants1615]

Nice .. I have a basic mora knife .. these are coming into the UK next week .. 👍🏻

[@larsjonsson7881]

Trevligt inslag Björn! Du får göra en egen "viking variant" av morakniven med eldstål, sjödränkt svartek och impregnerat med linolja och tjära och be sedan Mora tillverka din norska vikingakniv! Trevlig helg! Hälsningar från Sverige!

[@george344]

I have an old Mora knife from when to was Frosts, saw it among my Finnish comrades while deployed in Bosnia and ordered one when I returned. Then I received one as a part of an old Swedish Army medic’s bag. Wood handle, carbon blade. Have since gotten both an Eldrus and a Companion. Now to go into the woods to use them, before the woods become more suburbs. Cold Steel makes two nice Puuko style knives in the Finn Hawk and Finn Bear. Got a bit carried away. Slowly returning to simpler knives like these that can serve multiple roles. Not planning on battling Ninja Aliens with meteorite sourced, Damascus steel blades and spears with titanium handles and exotic stones. While the Lok is at a high price point, some channels show EDC that needs a bodyguard to protect. 🙄🥹

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

I Have carried a Mora companion for years, I think the only time I damaged one was belting it with a roofing hammer when I tried to split some dried hardwood at camp (my fault) I only took the tip of the knife off I have given several mora knives to friends as I would trust my life to one.

[@agoodsoulwhocares87]

399th like, That's a outstanding knife & video Bjørn! Awesome spirited, happy to see a brother happy👍🏽👍🏽 All I'm going to say on prices is this, It's true what you said about China!!! Viking disease? I understand the arthritis.... Hands worn out & joints ache after so long, I noticed warmth helps drastically for issues like that at least I think in my case it does, maybe try warmer gloves like our Norwegian ancestors had? It helped my hands in winter snow regions better than thinner gloves for grip, you just have to do less take more time to do things is all. Well I wanted to say I wish you & them all who see bestest tidings & blessings sincerely always, sincerely this lil Viking bushcraft Brethren ~Paul

[@thewasteoid2684]

Impressive dangler

[@BushcraftQuebec]

I use Enzo trapper n690 . And this mora is going to be in my kit

[@tonysmith5924]

I have to look into getting the knife!

[@paulm749]

The still image for your video title made me think: "That looks like one very happy Norseman." 😉 Nice knife, and I hope you show us the bog-oak scales you make for it!

[@RustyGunn7]

The Mora Laplander 95 is a full-tang stainless knife (and blade blank). It came out years ago. Regarding these new knives, I can't get beyound the high prices they are asking for them. But, I wish them well.

[@Dziku888]

Yes but not for this price. It's more expensive in Poland than custom made knife in better steel.

[@samstoned]

I have 2 mora knives love them both

[@Berserkeroffroad]

Can you do a video on how you care for your gear, like knife sharpening, gear storage, any waterproofing, etc?

[@bback74]

Like everything about the new Moras - except the price. Don't mind paying more for a knife (I have plenty of really expensive ones) but there are a lot of strong competition where they put this serie. Since I'm a collector I probably will grab more than one of these (been eying the outdoor cooking knife) but will be interesting to see how successful they will be - or if we will see a sudden price drop.

[@sharicewantspeace]

It's nice because the blade metal goes all the way to the back end.

[@baoqibaba2512]

The issue is not the price 'for a Mora", but there are knives with better steel for less, or about the same as the new Mora. I would love to have a couple of these new products, but dollars are tight right now.

[@fearthehoneybadger]

I have the Mora Garburg - the only Mora full tang knife until that new one came out.

[@timoeveraers336]

There were the Lapplanders before the garberg...

[@bartjames100]

I have been thinking about getting one, but I like my Thomas Brown.

[@stevefisher2121]

She's a beauty!!!!!! Pretty expensive for a Mora but I like it - I wish they offered it in a convex grind. Thank you for the review.

[@melanies.7740]

I love my mora companion .

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

It's a nice knife but a bit pricy for me.I can buy two Garbergs for the price of one of that.

[@joelaichner3025]

Stainless is a softer metal , doesn’t rust , but needs more attention to keep a nice edge

[@margaretadler6162]

I own several Mora's and I love them! When the Garberg came out I thought it was a little expensive. But I have to admit it's a great knife and I would buy another one if something happened to this one! I like the looks of the new one but I don't think it's really worth the money!

[@arenawoodworks]

The screws can be modified with a torx key. These look like a hex head but are more star shaped.

[@vashonmart]

Bradford Guardian 4.5 is the same price, made in USA, and made with cpm3v. Check out Joker knives. Made with similar material (14c28n so i think Joker knives use better steel) priced about $100 LESS. Made is Spain not China. It is what it is. It is ridiculously overpriced.

[@JimRodgers]

It appears to be a quality knife, made with care. But it is about twice as expensive as I would be willing to pay for that steel type and handle material. Hoping they come down in price.

[@butchie2752]

Mora had three strong points: price, price, and price. Ok steel, ok handle, ok construction. That’s about it. I thought the Garberg was stretching things but this is too much. I like my cheap moras just fine but no one ever said they were a great knife- great value and ok knife. Not this.

[@robertfrye3651]

Very expensive. Price I saw was €230.

[@Brads-strung-out]

What the, I haven't seen one over $100aud. Do you guys have army surplus stores? That's where ai found them over here in Aus.

[@michaelguerin56]

Nice knife. I agree with you Bjorn, about the lack of an attached fire starter. I also dislike the short handle lengths on many US knives. I wear EU Size 12 gloves-with the tips cut off-for my work as a carpenter; and when gardening, shooting or hunting. Cheers from NZ.