Carbon Steel Fixed-Blade Bushcraft Survival Knife with Sheath and Fire Starter, Black, 4.3 Inch

Snagged a deal day and decided to add another Mora to my collection. This one had the sheath with the survival accessories, should come in handy. Mora value and performance are legendary. I like the comfortable feel of the handle. The blade seems solid and good size. I have confidence in the blade coating , it is not just a superficial paint, the DLC (diamond like coating) is supposed to be longer lasting and better bonded to the blade steel. Anyway the carbon blade sharpens easy and keeps a wickedly sharp and good edge. Just the right size to be useful

I own several Mora knives. They are superb values and work very well for the money. This is the TOUGHEST Mora yet. It has a relatively thick spine (thickest Mora spine), it throws excellent sparks with little effort thanks to the carbon steel. The handle ergos are superb and comfortable. The tips is strong (strongest Mora tip yet), it's sharp out of the box (though you can make it keener) and it's HIGHLY durable. I spent three days with this knife collecting pine resign for camp candles, batoning fire wood up to 3.5" thick and 4 feet long - yes 4 feet! (I found a good, dry piece of maple and wanted to see how it would do, it split it with little trouble.) I started fires, made feathersticks, opened packages, cleaned under my nails, notched, sharpened wood, made tent stakes, cut paracord, you name it!I'm a knife collector, user and reviewer and I put the knives I get through some heavier paces to see how they will hold up if the demand is every put on them. No sense carrying a knife deep into the wilderness if it's not going to do what you need it to. I'm a big fan of Bark River, Blind Horse, ESEE and Fallkniven knives. Typically, I'm hesitant to recommend Moras to friends who are really heavy users because they lack the toughness and lifespan of full tang knives. In my experience the Sandvik steal has also be a tad soft, esp. toward the tip of the blade. This knife has changed my view of what a Mora can do.For general camping - esp. car camping where everything is close by, etc. - any Mora is a great option and most other blades are a bit of overkill. The Mora I've most commonly recommended for general use in camp - opening packages, food prep, fish cleaning, rope cutting, etc. - is the Mora Bushcraft Force. The handle is comfortable and the knife is inexpensive and sharp. For those looking for a bit more strength, I've recommended other brands. [NOTE: Cody Lundin, a well-respective minimalist and survival expert has long used the Mora 1 and 2 as his knives of choice and has put them through some moderate tasks without little complaint.] I am certainly NOT saying a $15 Mora can't handle tougher tasks, but it's likelihood of failing in heavier use is higher than more robust and therefore, more expensive knives.Enter the Mora Black.This knife is what we all knew a Mora could be. It's basically the good ole Bushcraft Force, but with a thicker blade, tougher edge and in carbon steel. The knife is light enough to carry without noticing it, but heavy enough to usher in confidence. I put this knife through the ringer and it held its own very well. I happened to be testing it alongside a $160 and $225 knife and thought it wasn't a comparison, I couldn't help but admire how well the Mora did, esp. given the affordable price point. The short scandi grind makes for a tougher blade, but the zero edge allows it to be a wicked slicer.It doesn't baton wood quite as well as $200 BRKT or even a $100 ESEE, but then again, it's not in the same price or build class and for around $50 with the fire steel, it's superb at this chore. For me, it's a little easier to make feathersticks with a convex or asymmetrical edge (like those that come on many Barkies or those I add to my other knives), but this certainly does a marvelous job and the scandi grind is actually the grind of choice for many bushcrafters, survivalists and traditionalists - it's simply preference.The blade DOES, however, slice and notch as well or better than almost any knife I've used and that's saying something. It is a very strong blade for the price and it eats through all but the toughest tasks. It easily baton-chopped through a 4" tree for shelter prep, made kindling and tender with ease and threw sparks to get our warm fire going in about 20 seconds.The handle is great for even long use and it's comfortable in most holds - though the protrusion behind the index finger, while being great for slip prevention and general comfort, can become annoying in chest-lever style grips. The material becomes only slightly slippery compared to many other materials when wet or bloody and I've never been fearful of it slipping - thanks in large part to that locking style finger protrusion.The only complaints I really have with this knife are:1.) I'm not a fan of plastic sheaths. Yes, they dry out quickly and are really no-nonsense, but I've always preferred free-hanging leather danglers myself.2.) Full tang would be awesome.There's not much to dislike about this knife. It's a cheap, fairly robust, sharp, convenient, simplistic workhorse. It's an admirable batoning blade, an incredible slicer, a remarkable feathersticker, a superb spark-thrower, holds an edge pretty darn well and restores relatively easily on strops for all but the deepest chips (which aren't really common in my experience) and is surprisingly rust resistant thanks to the coating - which is nice. The entire package weights less than many "survival" blades alone and with a far more comfortable handle than many of those.Bottom line: Buy it. It's the best bang-for-dollar knife under $100 I've tested yet and in my Top 5 favorite knives overall. It does everything admirably and most things superbly. I wouldn't use it as a pry bar, but other than that, it's at home with virtually any task. If you want a sharpened pry bar and have $100+ to spend, look at the ESEE 4 and work your way up from there. If you're a Mora fan and have been curious, give it a go. It's not your traditional 1 or 2 design, but that superb Mora blade will bring a smile to your face and when you see what all it can do for the money, you might just laugh out load. I did.Is this my FIRST knife of choice for wilderness use? No. But can I make it work for me if it's the knife I have? Absolutely.I love this knife. There's simply no good reason not to.

I had two Mora knives: a Companion, and a larger General Purpose knife. When I go small game hunting, my to Mora knives always go with me into the field. The General Purpose knife I use for all my "butchering," and the companion I use for field dressing, and whatever else I need a knife for. The Mora Companion is the most well used knife in my small collection, and was the "go-to" knife for all my cutting needs. But, I was always a little hesitant to use either knife for heavier-duty work. The blades are strong, but a little thin should I feel the need to "baton" thru something, do any serious prying, or chopping. So I watched a few reviews for the Mora Bushcraft Black. When I found one on Amazon for 50 bucks (?!?!?!), I figured I'd give it a try.The first thing I noticed when I took it out of the package was the weight. This knife is significantly and noticeably heavier than the Companion, and that extra weight is biased towards the blade, which is where I want it! The blade is thicker, wider, and a tiny bit longer than the Companion as well. It also has a flat grind on the spine of the blade, which I'm told is needed for effective striking on a fire steel. The handle fills and fits my hand perfectly (I typically wear a large glove), and while plush, does not feel overly soft or sloppy (like it may someday slip-off the inner plastic core). Overall, the knife is very comfortable and solidly built.I bought the Bushcraft Combo, which came with a fire steel (that mounts pretty securely on the sheath) and a diamond sharpener, which looks glued to the sheath. The fire steel seems like a decent size, and should last a long time, as long as I don't break it off. It is held in place by a series of "fingers" and a small bump in the sheath, just above the "handle" of the fire steel. It overall seems like a fairly sturdy setup, though time will tell the truth of it. The diamond sharpener, while a nice touch, is a bit too course for my taste. I won't be using it to sharpen my Moras, though it may be ok for an axe or machete, in a pinch. It is also a bit too bright/reflective for such a "tactical" knife. Also of some (small) concern is the blade finish. Once sharpened a few times, I'm sure the black finish will get ruined, but being carbon steel, I may be able to use bluing paste or vinegar patina to repair the finish...we'll see.If I had to complain about something, it would definitely be the diamond sharpener, and possibly the sheath. The diamond sharpener seems too course for a fine edge on a Scandi-grind knife. Perhaps time will change my mind, but I doubt it. Also, it is very bright, almost reflective. Everything else is black/satin. Also I guess Scandinavians like to carry their knives very low. My Companion rides a bit low, this knife rides a bit lower. The knife comes with two belt slides: one that is an easy-on/off clip (for everyday narrower belts) and one for wider, tactical belts (no clip, must be threaded through). Both clips seem to make the knife ride a bit lower than I'd like, and having the clips on a pivot means that eventually the sheath/knife are going to start "swinging" back and forth with movement, which I am not a fan of. Lastly, make sure you push the little retaining tab on the sheath back out (away from the knife) when you install whichever belt clip you decided on, or that little tab will mar the finish of the handle when you sheath the knife. That all said, the sheath has a fairly positive lock on the knife when sheathed. Mora really does a nice job of "minimalist retention." No snaps, no Velcro, no elastic or nylon straps, just a nice "grip" on the handle, which you can feel and hear every time you sheath the knife. If I could buy it again, I might save a little coin and forgo the sharpener and fire steel combo.Bottom line: this is a solid, functional knife for the masses. Do you camp? Do you hunt? Do you fancy a little light bushcraft? Do you like spending small money for big returns? If you do, this is the knife for you! I won't replace my Companion on hunting trips with this knife, I'll just be carrying TWO fine Mora knives on my belt;)