Morakniv Companion Carbon Steel Fixed-Blade Knife with Sheath

I don't know much about knives really, and am no outdoor expert either but I do enjoy backpacking and day hiking. Last year I decided I wanted to try a lightweight fixed blade rather than the typical swiss army knife I'd been taking. I got a carbon steel Frost Mora Clipper. I lost it the other day on a backpacking trip, got home and it had fallen out of the sheath which was attached to my shoulder strap. I'm going to go try to find it as I have a hunch that it fell out when I took my backpack off and flung it over a huge fallen log that I was going to climb over. Wasn't far from trailhead so maybe I'll get lucky. Meanwhile though I ordered and have now received this one, which is labeled as a Morakinov. My Frost Mora was really nice, very sharp and useful for making makeshift tarp pegs etc. This new one is basically the same things but there is one huge improvement. My Frost Mora was loose in its sheath. If you held the sheath upside down and shook it the knife would fall out. Having a knife this sharp not be securely contained in its sheath seems like a bad idea. I put a loop of paracord around the sheath and also used a piece of inner tube to give the sheath a tighter grip on the knife, and it seemed secure but obviously was not secure enough, as evidenced by the fact that it fell out somewhere along the way. This Morakniv is much more secure in its sheath. I can't get it to fall out of the sheath by shaking. I think the handle on the knife is slightly bigger, as I can put it in my Frost Mora's sheath and it is more secure there than the old knife as well. I will still use the paracord backup loop but I doubt this knife will fall out of its sheath in the manner my old one did. I love these knives because they are cheap enough that I am not worried about ruining them. They are the most useful outdoor knives I've had. I'd rather have one sharp knife than a dull swiss army knife even if the army knife has other little doodads on them. Thumbs up! EDITED to ADD: I was able to go back and find my original Frost Clipper knife laying in the woods right where I had suspected. Comparing the Frost knife to this Morakniv one there is little difference. They both weigh 77 grams. They look identical in shape as far as I can tell. The handle of the Frost has a small checkerboard pattern which the Morakniv does not, which makes it feel slightly different in the hand. The main difference to me is the sheath. It is a very slight difference but welcome as the sheath on the Morakniv holds the knife (either knife) much more tightly than the sheath that came with the Frost Clipper. It is slightly heavier, just a few grams more. Also the spine on my Frost was rougher which made it easier to make a spark with the firesteel. The Morakniv has some rough spots on the spine but not as many as on the Frost. I like both knives. I love the Morakniv sheath improvement as I was always a little unhappy with my Frost's.

This is my third Companion and ninth Mora overall. I have piles of knives, some costing over $400. If I had less money and more sense, I would have a few Mora’s and nothing else. They are all the knife that most people will ever need. Mora’s trick is that they have an extensive line and rock bottom prices, you can’t help but collect ‘em all. They are just too cheap, too handy, and too good. I can’t stop buying these things. I mean, $15? I’m not made of stone, people! Eventually I will probably have a Mora in every room, vehicle, and toolbox, and all of them put together are still cheaper than my cheapest Bark River. They cut just as well as a Bark River. No they won’t retain their edge as long as some fancy @$$ CPM whatever-the-f*@$ steel, but they strop back to razor sharp in literally a minute. If it’s been hard used then you may have to invest more time to resuscitate it - like 5 minutes. Mora’s steel, especially the carbon, sharpens up quick, and the scandi grind is the easiest grind to sharpen. You can baton with the Companion in a pinch, though I wouldn’t recommend making a habit of it. It’s not meant as a one tool option for survival in the wilderness. It’s a KNIFE, and the best one you can get for the price, hence their immense popularity. If you do manage to break it, you will be out a whopping 15-20 bucks. The conventional thinking is that carbon steel is tougher than stainless and therefore better suited to outdoorsy woodsy work, but honestly they are so close in performance you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference. If you are looking for one and only one Mora for typical knife tasks, I would suggest the lower maintenance stainless, but be aware of the color options, because buying Mora’s is like eating Pringles. In all likelihood you will wind up with a box of them. My first Mora was a stainless Companion in military green, but when it came time to get a carbon Companion, I was annoyed to find that it is ONLY available in military green. Having two identical looking Companions just makes my OCD go ouchie, so the green stainless stays on the workbench and I got an orange stainless to pair with this green carbon. Got all that? I guess what I’m trying to say is, knife good, click buy.

Not sure how anyone could give this legendary knife a rating under 5 stars. People are really weird. This is my second ever real knife purchase after the Opinel 9 and 10... the Morakniv Companion from Mora, Sweden. Yet another legendary knife brand with a long history; they have been making the same basic knife design for over 130 years. Considered the best value knife ever produced. Almost 400 million are produced every year, making it the most widely distributed knife on the planet. Pretty wild. It's referred to officially as a bushcraft knife but can be used for about anything. Available with a stainless steel or carbon 4.1" blade. I opted for the carbon blade as usual but will also be getting the stainless version for kitchen duties. Really, really cool knife, really, really cool design, very ruggedly built, very comfortable grip. Comes with a waterproof polymer sheath, perfect for Florida's humidity. Also, very sharp right out of the box. This is now my default fixed blade knife for regular outdoor use and abuse. I recommend the Companion.

Fantastic. Light. Durable. Inexpensive. Carbon Steel I like the patina and sharpening compared to stainless as long as not in super damp or water conditions lots. Have to keep blade dried off so won’t rust. Easily does most survival /bushcraft and utility knife tasks. Can baton it though wood. The sheath is nice too. Basic but does the job. Comfortable handle. Durable. Thick blade. I have this and the other up level different model one that has a different grind and more mounting features for sheath. Both are great.

I purchased this knife because it's one of those "must haves" for a collector but I've grown especially fond of it over the last year or so. I figured I would give it a try mostly for skinning game and some kitchen duty so I went with the carbon blade because I prefer that for a skinning knife and it's better suited to bushcraft should I ever use it for that. Carbon blades are tough but easy to sharpen with the only downside being that they rust much easier than stainless so there is some maintenance needed. As you can see the blade on mine has taken on a dark, almost black patina from skinning game which is actually a good thing and helps keep the bad rust from forming. I just wash this knife after use and apply a light coat of mineral oil. What I really love about this knife is the way the sheath clips onto the button of my hunting overalls. It's lightweight, out of the way, and sits in a handy spot for quick access. The sheath itself is just plastic and nothing special but it pretects the blade and holds the knife secure and I don't have any complaints about it especially for this price. I find myself not wanting to go into the woods without it. The carbon steel and scandi grind make it very easy to sharpen (the grind is literally the angle you need to use for sharpening the edge) and it holds that edge nicely. I've skinned deer and squirrels with it and it's worked great. The only complaint I've had (and the reason for deducting 1 star) is that mine did not come razor sharp from the factory which was surprising based on the reviews. But it only required a few passes on a ceramic rod and a few strops on leather to make it that way and I wish I could just deduct half a star. These are very light but very strong knives and you can watch plenty of videos of them holding up to much more abuse than they should be capable of considering they are not full tang. The ergonomics are very good...it feels excellent in the hand and the rubber has the perfect amount of grip to it. This would make a great bushcraft, survival knife, or just all around workhorse for anyone, and at a great price. And if you're on a budget I really don't think anything else comes close. It hits way above it's price point and it's no wonder they are so popular. I have a ton of knives to choose from but I tend to always grab this one when I'm heading to the woods because Im not afraid to put it through it's paces and its just a great, easy to carry knife. "Companion" is the perfect name for it and I will definitely be ordering from Morakniv again.

My first experience with Mora knives came in the mid to late 80's when I found their wood handled blades at a local hardware store for $5-6. I bought a few and actually used them as throwing knives, lol. This was before I knew anything about knives. I do remember the steel on those blades and the edge they kept. Short of physically damaging the blade, the edge took every bit of abuse I could throw at it (or throw it at). Sure I chipped a few tips off and nicked a couple edges during my attempts to learn how to throw, but the steel took it in stride. The undamaged parts of the blade remained razor sharp for months of abuse. I don't know what happened to those old blades of mine, but when I saw the line of Mora knives on Amazon, my memories came flooding back. I knew I was going to buy at least one to see if my memory was as good as I remember on these knives. While I seem to remember the blade thickness was quite a bit thicker back then, this current knife looks like it is keeping the tradition alive. The factory edge is scary sharp. Time will tell if it'll keep the edge like I remember it. I'll be using this knife as my general camping blade this season, and if it holds up to the work load like I think it will, I'll be buying a couple more for my survival kits. The generous grip fills my fairly large hands, and the soft black rubberized handle offers a firm hold. Time will tell if it gets slick when wet, but the contour of the handle feels like it will be easy to hold regardless of the conditions. The hard plastic sheath holds the blade firmly without risk of it coming out before you need it. The sheath holds the blade so firmly, in fact, that I'm very cautious removing the knife. I don't think the clip on the sheath will fit my MOLLE webbing as it is 1.25" wide. Unfortunate, but not a deal breaker. Bottom line is this is a solid knife with an amazing blade that, if history holds true, will keep an edge for a very long time.

I had read plenty about these knives recently before deciding to buy this one. I read mostly positive reviews , but , there were a few that referred to this as a rubber handled kitchen knife or a paring knife. I even read that someone called this a "hippie knife ". I don't really know what that means , but it didn't seem promising. I waffled back and forth a bit until I needed to bump up my order for super saver shipping. What the heck , even if I ended up with another knife in my kitchen. Before I get to my review , let me state; I am a knife enthusiast to say the least. I just got this and man , am i impressed with what I got for the price. I don't need to put it to work to know the quality of it. This knife is not what you might expect. It is STOUT! Much thicker spine than I expected. It is atom splitting sharp. It is ergonomically perfect. Just by the feel , I already trust my life to it. I would feel comfortable doing all the things I do with my Ka- Bar or my Gerber . This went straight to my back pack for every day carry. I will be ordering more whenever I have a few extra dollars , just to have one in every conceivable location. UPDATE: I used this to cut some shallots and garlic. I wiped the blade down and put it away. The next morning , I pulled it out and it was spotted with rust along the grind. It's not stainless , it's carbon steel , which is even stated on the blade. My fault , just be aware , you should wipe AND oil the blade after use. UPDATE 2: I took this out to work with me. I was running fence out through a large piece of property. I become increasingly impressed with this thing;just amazing. I saw a holly sapling , perfectly shaped for a recurve bow. I hacked it down with my Ontario SP8 ( also love it) , it was in my way , anyways. That night , I sat outside and carved out a bow with my Mora. My hand never cramped , no "hot spots" at all. I worked for about 6 hours and didn't even get a blister. I am going on an airplane trip soon , with carry on only. I can't bring my Mora , so , I am ordering one right now and having it shipped to my destination.

Knives are a very personal thing. Everyone has different expectations. The Moriknav companion 4.1 inch version is one of my very favorite knives and I have draws full of knives from over the years. This particular version is what I carry on my farm cloths whenever I'm working on the homestead. What do I like about it so much? The knife has a great non-slip handle and the sheath is what really sets it apart. I use it all the time so it's in and out of the sheath constantly. I work in any weather so the plastic doesn't get soaked, and there is a drain hole at the bottom. It's a little tight to pull out when you first get it new, but over time it loosens up just right. Like breaking in a pair of shoes. It comes super sharp with a good point and I can attest it sharpens back up beautifully. A dull knife is of no use to me. I've bought several of this particular model because I think for the price it's a great deal and a great knife. You won't be disapointed.

Pros: Viene muy bien afilado. La hoja en la parte superior se presenta bien perfilada con corte a 90º, es un punto positivo para usar pedernal. El mango es robusto con superficie de goma antideslizante. Sin guantes ya tiene una muy buena adherencia, pero con guantes mejora bastante. La funda coge bien el cuchillo y no se sale, trae agujero de drenaje. Contras: La guarda inferior es buena, pero creo que es un punto a mejorar ya que puede escaparse el dedo. La guarda superior es prácticamente inexistente. Observaciones: El vaciado es tipo Scandi sin micro bisel, El tipo de espiga de la hoja es de espiga completa, que llega prácticamente al final del mango. El agujero en su parte trasera, es correcto para un cordón fiador de 5mm. Nota: Para los que compran el modelo en carbono: Los cuchillos con hoja al carbono, hay que limpiarlos y secarlos después de utilizarse si se quiere que duren y la hoja se mantenga en buen estado, pero siempre perderán brillo con el uso, algo normal en este material. Hay que mantenerlos lejos de la humedad, o hacerle un mantenimiento habitual si se quiere mantener la hoja en un estado optimo estéticamente hablando.

Otima faca.

Finalmente mi sono deciso PRESO coltello che non può mancare nell'attrezzatura di chiunque ama immergersi nella natura escursionisti pescatori cacciatori .......mangiatori (affetta i salamini che è un piacere ) articolo veramente valido lama affilatissima impugnatura comodissima e saldissima anche se bagnata . Particolarmente utile per lavorare ed intagliare il legno creare trucioli per fuoco ecc...ovviamente non per lavori troppo pesanti anche se con un poco di abilità ,pratica e buon senso potrebbe offrire più di quanto ci si possa aspettare .La lama oltre ad essere molto tagliente è molto ben rifinita e l'aspetto finale ci offre un coltello bello pratico ( anche per la pulizia P.S. ovviamente con i limiti della lama al carbonio ) e funzionale ( che abbinato al suo fodero molto resistente e ben studiato sia per il serraggio in sicurezza del coltello che per la possibilità di trasportarlo e agganciarlo in diversi modi ) ad un prezzo veramente ottimo . COLTELLO OUTDOOR CONSIGLIATISSIMO P.S dopo un intensivo utilizzo sul campo vorrei esprimere un mio giudizio sulle caratteristiche della lama senza nulla togliere a quanto scritto nella recensione rimane comunque un ottimo coltello tuttofare ma .... le caratteristiche della lama al carbonio qualche problemino lo creano sopratutto a chi ama avere il coltello sempre in ordine perfetto l'ossidazione o meglio gli aloni che si creano sono molto evidenti ed effettivamente tagliando alimenti troppo acidi oltre a macchiarsi rilascia un odore particolare ( ferroso) quindi io personalmente ne ho comprato un altro con lama inox da utilizzare sopratutto per gli alimenti ( ma va bene anche per tutto il resto) questo al carbonio lo tengo esclusivamente come coltello da lavoro (assolutamente valido) e per ovviare al problema dell'ossidazione dopo ogni uscita ed utilizzo lo pulisco con una pasta lucidante e lo lubrifico con qualche goccia di olio per armi. RIMANE COMUNQUE UN OTTIMO ARTICOLO

great knife, razor sharp, great colour

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