Companion (C)

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.

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 have been a fan of Mora knives for several years now ever since a friend turned me on to them. At the time I was upset because a few of my favorite knife manufacturers had moved production overseas or started to use inferior materials. When I got my first 2 Mora knives, a Clipper and a 511, I could not believe the quality of such an "inexpensive" knife. Sure the back of the blade is unfinished, there are a few irregularities in the plastic, and it only has a 3/4 length tang. IN MY EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD NONE OF THAT MAKES THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF DIFFERENCE. All I care about is how well it works and will it hold up. It works better than many of my MUCH more expensive knives and the steel is AMAZING. This steel, combined with the Scandi grind, makes this one of the best cutters I own - HANDS DOWN. For the past year my KaBars, Spyderco's, Kershaw's, Becker's, Rat's.........HAVE BEEN COLLECTING DUST as I now favor either a $10 or $15 knife over a few that cost $100+. These knives simply work. The carbon steel holds such an edge that I don't even want to take a stainless knife into the woods as I know at some point I will need to break out the stone. I rarely sharpen these in the field as they come razor sharp with great edge geometry that seems to hold its shaving edge for much longer than some of my others. I debated whether I should post this as I don't want the price to go up if everyone discovers the best knife value out there. I keep 5 of these at all times in case I need a quick gift for a guy. This is one of those gifts that any real man will appreciate the second he holds it, the quality is obvious and the design is almost flawless for an inexpensive knife. Sure it has some limitations. You can't use it like a hammer as you can with a Ka-Bar. The sheath is not the best, but it is functional and holds the knife securely. Bottom line......I prefer this beautifully designed and executed inexpensive knife over almost every other blade in my collection. Before you blow $100 or more you should try out a Mora.....This new version of the clipper or the 511 (Utility Knife) For the heavy tasks get a Condor Wilderness Tool and you should be able to handle almost any field task with ease. I will never blow money on overpriced, poorly designed blades in the future. I found my favorite, and ironically it won't set you back much. Buy it, I guarantee you will be impressed.

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.

The Mora Knife has my respect and will likely become the new standard for a knife of this size, with the versatility that it offers. This blade came to me, out of the box, sharper than any knife I have previously purchased anywhere. Therefore the amount of items I will be attempting to use this blade on will be in the thousands and it will be tested for capabilities that I would only save for the very best. So far I have been using this blade around the house and in the workshop to perform tasks such as, slicing up chicken and pork for food prep, even taking out bones along the way. I have used it in the workshop to snip zip ties and chop, yes, chop heat shrink tubing, as well as some outdoor activities like de-barking limbs and cutting out notches in branches for uprights. I really haven't found much of a need to pick up another knife for most of these tasks and the blade remains sharp and strong. Having used this knife so often, for the time I have had it makes me happy, because in some cases I have purchased items that are so specialized that I will really only give them a few tasks to handle and they will sit until that time. For this blade, I find that I use it more than it sits and it has even become my EDC (everyday carry) blade of choice. The blade has a nice textured grip, which will not change, when damp or wet. It has a sheath that will not break or split from bumping it around. Finally, the blade is holding up well and judging by its use I likely wont have to sharpen it for some time to come. The carbon steel is a great choice for this blade. I am a 200 lbs. 6 foot tall guy, in gloves I wear a large for size reference and the handle fits perfectly in my hand without any movement when working with the knife. However, I also had my mother take a hold of this knife and even in her hands, because of the shape, she found it very comfortable and her hands are considerably smaller than mine. Wrap-Up: I love the versatility of this blade, its VERY sharp grind, its overall comfortable and safe grip, and yes, its price tag. For the money it is a step above what I have been finding out there, so much that I plan on getting a couple more so I have one permanently kept in the car and I will be getting one for the moms, so she doesn't jack move mine. I gave this knife a 4 star out of 5 rating due to the quality control of the blade when I received it. Though I am not going to go through the hassle of returning it for a new one, I did find that the top grind to the point had excess material that was not removed, which has weakened the point of the blade. I have included images of this on the product page so you can see what I am talking about. SO, if I do get another one of these I will check out the QC and if it comes perfect, like I know it can I will bump this up to a full 5 stars... Now that I think about it, I will just go ahead and order those now, why wait... Hope this review helps out, any questions prior to purchase just leave a reply and I will try to help out if I can.

Super sharp out of box, blades a little thin for me, but it's a fantastic knife, I bought it to see hoe the steel hold up before buying their premier line, and it held up perfectly after a day of carving and whittling, perfectly knife for a glove compartment, or a bug out bag, it's very lightweight, so no burden there, I'll probably be ordering a few more for the kids and grandkids, great knife for scouts, or hobbiest's.

Reason #1: The grind makes it incredibly easy to sharpen. Reason #2: Good quality carbon steel. Reason #3: You have probably spent more on lunch. Reason #4: It comes with a decent sheath. These are great knives that you can throw in a toolbox or your car and not worry about the cost. The blade is thin, but that's the point. This is not intended to be a super thick bladed beater knife. That being said, I've owned a few of these over the years and have used them in ways that you probably shouldn't and they survived.

I'm writing this months after purchasing my second of these knives. Not sure how much I can say about this that you won't find in other reviews- you'd be hard pressed to find a knife of this quality at this price anywhere else. The high carbon blade means this thing can be razor sharp (as both of mine showed up straight from the box) and that it has superior edge retention. On top of this, the edge is easy to restore once you've given it enough use to dull a bit. Additionally, the blade itself has a pretty irresistible sheen; any time I bring it out casually I feel the need to just ogle it a bit. The handle is ergonomic; it fits nicely in the hand at a useful angle with respect to the blade. Besides this, the handle material offers superior grip, even when it's wet. Speaking of wetness: this is the old enemy of a high carbon blade. For all it's upsides, high carbon steel rusts much more readily than stainless steel. This is only a problem for you if you don't care to maintain your knives, in which case it is probably better for you to opt for stainless. That said, even if you seriously neglected this and didn't feel like taking the time to restore it, the price means you aren't suffering a great loss (not that I advocate such neglect, I only mean to point out what an exceptional value this is). For the record, I live in Oregon and even with all the rain, the blade remains in great shape with a bit of proper care. The size and weight make this a versatile blade, and one that always joins me in the backcountry. The sheath is by no means stylish, but it is functional and the knife is a steal even without it. If you are considering buying this, I'd urge you to go for it. The risk reward ratio here is definitely in your favor.

Muy buen cuchillo, gran filo y muy buen precio

Really comfortable full sized handle, super sharp, easy to sharpen, decent sheath for the money. You can't go wrong with a Mora. They are as sharp or sharper than anything you can buy at just about any price and made in Sweden. Just be advised that the carbon steel will rust if not cared for or alternately used regularly. This goes double for people in a damp or salty environment. I normally wipe the blade with a bit of food safe mineral oil to protect the blade. A week ago I used my knife on a camping trip and forgot to oil the blade before storing it. When I took my knife out yesterday, the front half of the blade was coated in rust. A bit of steel wool fixed the problem (although the blade is still stained where the rust had accumulated). If you are concerned about rust, the Mora is also available in stainless steel. Having said that, there is something special about a carbon steel blade. They are said to take a better edge and hold it longer than cheap stainless alternatives. As I understand it (and I'm not an expert), a good stainless blade will likely provide 90%-95% of the capability with the added benefit of rust protection. I still recommend the carbon steel blade because it's old school classic and definitely better than stainless, if only slightly.

Es la versión antigua del military companion, el lomo es un poco más fino que los actuales. Lo cual personalmente considero una ventaja porque tiene mejor corte. Es de acero al carbono, lo cual es otra ventaja aun mayor porque se afila de miedo con cualquier cosa que tengas a mano. Y es enterizo, así que aguanta muchísimo trote. La funda es muy simplona, pero cumple con su función y no retiene humedad, lo que ayuda a evitar que la hoja se ennegrezca. Como apunte decir que es el tercer cuchillo mora que tengo, siendo los dos anteriores variaciones de este modelo en acero inoxidable. Siempre me han funcionado mejor que otros cuchillos con materiales más elaborados y más caros. Porque su secreto radica en que al ser tan convencional, o clásico que dirían algunos, es fácil tenerlo siempre a punto y utilizarlo en cualquier situación.

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

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