Bushcraft Survival BlackBlade (C)

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.

This is a great knife. The knife itself is absolutely deserving of 5 stars. The knife is excellent. It works great for everything I have put it through. It is more than capable of whittling, carving, and batoning. I have mainly been using it to prepare tinder for fires, while occasionally using it to clean a fish or dice a fish to prepare more bait. The edge has stayed sharp for a good while. As with any knife, it will get dull over time, though. Being a carbon steel blade, you have to maintain it after use, or it will corrode rather quickly. The handle of the knife is extremely comfortable. It feels a like it has a bit of tackiness to it, which makes it even easier to grip when your hands are sweaty or wet. The spine of the knife is ground flat, and works exceptionally well for using to strike against any firesteel. It also works great if you are using it to scrape wood to get almost a dust-like consistency for starting a fire. The knife is easily deserving of a 5 out of 5. I feel the sharpener is more of a gimmick. I have tried using it multiple times, but it just doesn't work that well. It is too small to be very effective. In a pinch, it will help give your blade a fair edge back, but it will never come close to having a dedicated whetstone. Don't plan on using it as your full time sharpening stone. If I had to rate this part alone, it would be a 3 out of 5. The firesteel works well. I would have to give this part of the kit a 4 out of 5. It will give good sparks, but I cannot seem to get mine to just rain down showers of sparks. I prefer the 5 inch by 0.5 inch ferro rod I picked up for under 10 bucks over the included firesteel. If you don't have a firesteel or simply don't want to look for another one, the one that is included with the knife will certainly get a fire started. The sheath is a very basic sheath, but it works well. It is lightweight and provides good protection for the knife and from the knife when it is not in use. While not a fancy sheath, I feel it deserves a 5 out of 5 for being practical and doing the job it is supposed to do.

So I am getting around to reviewing this knife. I have had it two of these over the years. To preface this: I do not use the Mora for exceptionally heavy tasks- this knife is primarily for general utility if I am camping and is a light life for day hikes. That being said, I think the knife performs very well for the price. It has a sharp spine which is really useful to strike a rod and the sheath is great- weather resistant. I love the feel of the knife in the hand- makes a good knife for small wood work. While I use my larger camp knives ie Bark River or Tops Kukri for hardier work, this little guy gets the job done. Is it the best hunting knife? No. Is it a woods chopper or heavy mover? No. But it IS perfect for general use and I haven't managed to break it yet Edge- edge is sharp out of box- I like the grid and the knife takes an edge pretty well. Grip- No real hot spots, feels kind of like some knives I have for fishing purposes. Testing- Whittling, striking rods, digging and processing small kindling. General camp use and food prep. Performed as expected to me. I would say 5 stars - while the knife would benefit from being a touch thicker, I haven't bent it so I am generally satisfied. For the price, you cannot get a better blade. Lot's of pics up for this knife so I'll spare you!

El Mora FT11742 es uno de esos cuchillos que sorprende por su rendimiento a precio contenido. Lo he estado usando en salidas de senderismo, vivac y pequeños trabajos de bushcraft, y la verdad es que cumple con creces. La hoja es de acero inoxidable, mantiene bien el filo y resiste la corrosión incluso en ambientes húmedos. Tiene una forma clásica tipo drop point muy versátil, ideal para cortar madera, preparar comida o hacer pequeños trabajos de campo. El mango de goma proporciona un agarre seguro y cómodo, incluso con las manos mojadas o con guantes. Y la funda de plástico, aunque básica, sujeta bien el cuchillo y es fácil de enganchar al cinturón. ✅ Puntos fuertes: • Muy buen filo de fábrica y fácil de mantener. • Ligero, ergonómico y resistente para un uso general en exteriores. • Perfecto para principiantes o como cuchillo secundario en un kit más completo. • Fabricado en Suecia, con una calidad superior a otros cuchillos de su rango de precio. No es un cuchillo de supervivencia extrema, pero para tareas cotidianas en el monte, bushcraft ligero o como cuchillo utilitario, el Mora FT11742 (Companion) es una de las mejores opciones calidad/precio del mercado. Muy recomendable.

Prodotto dalla casa svedese Morakniv, il "Mora Bushcraft Survival" differisce dal modello "Bushcraft Black" per l'allestimento del fodero, che per il Survival presenta l'alloggiamento per un acciarino (compreso nella confezione) e una pietra diamantata per l'affilatura. >> LAMA - Acciaio Sandvik 12C27 indurito a 57/58 hrc, con rivestimento anticorrosione nero. - Lama clip point di 11cm: rappresenta un ottimo compromesso tra versatilità d'uso e portabilità (ingombro/peso). - Lo spessore è un robusto 3,2mm, che garantisce grande solidità. - La lama non è full tang (il codolo non attraversa tutto il manico), ma arriva a circa 3/4 dell'impugnatura. Ciononostante il Mora Bushcraft si presta senza timori a lavori più impegnativi come chopping e batoning leggeri. - Il dorso della lama ha una geometria a spigolo vivo di 90°, per poter essere utilizzato con gli acciarini. Il risultato di questa scelta è l'estrema facilità con cui riusciamo a graffiare senza sforzo le barrette di ferro-cerio e produrre scintille. - Il coating protettivo nero della lama è piuttosto resistente anche a fronte di qualche maltrattamento. Prima o poi comincerà a venir via, ma per ora resiste, a parte qualche graffio. Mi aspettavo si rovinasse più in fretta. L'acciaio ad alto contenuto di carbonio richiede comunque un po' di cura dopo l'uso (pulizia e lubrificazione) per evitare ossidazioni. >> MANICO Impugnatura realizzata per iniezione di un polimero ad alto potere di grip, che garantisce una presa sicura anche con le mani bagnate o in presenza di polvere e sabbia. In mano, il coltello dà una sensazione di solidità, il peso è contenuto ma ben bilanciato, la presa è salda e garantisce buon controllo sia nelle operazioni più grossolane che in quelle di maggior precisione. >> FODERO Realizzato in polimero, è resistente e non ingombrante. La ritenzione della lama è buona e dovrebbe mettere al sicuro da sfoderamenti accidentali. Sul fondo è presente il foro di drenaggio. In questa versione "Survival" il fodero presenta l'alloggiamento per l'acciarino e una pietra diamantata, entrambi di qualità. L'acciarino (marca Light My Fire, modello "Army") è di dimensioni generose (diametro 7mm, lunghezza 8,5cm) e garantirebbe, secondo la casa produttrice, fino a 12.000 accensioni. Le scintille prodotte sono davvero abbondanti, sia per quantità che per dimensioni. L'alloggiamento trattiene saldamente l'acciarino, grazie anche ad un dentino che lo blocca in posizione. La dotazione prevede due possibilità intercambiabili di aggancio alla cintura: una clip e un occhiello. >> IN CONCLUSIONE A mio avviso, in questa fascia di prezzo i coltelli Morakniv non hanno rivali e il Mora Bushcraft Survival ne è un ottimo esempio. E' sicuramente più costoso di altri Mora, per via delle dimensioni maggiorate della lama, delle peculiarità del fodero e forse anche un po' per una questione di marketing, ma il rapporto qualità prezzo rimane imbattibile. Coltello versatile, robusto, ben progettato, ben realizzato, con optional utili e anche esteticamente bello. Ottimo come dotazione per gli appassionati di bushcraft. Lo vedo bene anche come coltello "scuola" per chi fa le prime esperienze e vuole imparare a maneggiare questi strumenti per le attività nei boschi. E' un compagno di lavoro fedele e affidabile. Consigliato.

Hatte mir vorher von Gerber das Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro geholt und musste es zurückschicken da es einfach nur eine Frechheit ist ein derart schlechtes Messer für den Preis zu verkaufen. Dieses Messer jedoch kommt out of the box rasiermesserscharf an und hält die diese auch perfekt. Es ist leicht und handlich, der Griff liegt super in der Hand auch bei Nässe ist es super griffig. Der Feuerstab schnell zur Hand und wackelt kein Stück. Die Scheide, ok das ist Geschmackssache, ist für mich genau richtig. Auch über Kopf steckt das Messer sicher in der Scheide. Der Schleifstein..... ist doch etwas zu grob um mal kurz das Messer abzuziehen doch wenn man nichts hat und draußen das gute Stück stumpf wird wäre ich froh damit nochmal etwas Schliff zu bekommen. Rundum ein Top Messer, wer jedoch schon Feuerstein und Co schon hat und dieses Extra nicht benötigt der ist mit der günstigeren normalen Scheide besser bedient ... gleiches Messer nur blanke Scheide.

<<A faca Morakniv bushcraft survival é sempre +++++++>>

Buen cuchillo, lleva afilador, además de pedernal para encender fuego.