Carbon Steel Fixed-Blade Bushcraft Knife with Sheath, Black, 4.3 Inch

I collect modestly priced cutlery, and I like to think I know my way around a knife. I bought this as I needed something more dedicated to small camp tasks, something that I could wear around my neck or keep on my shoulder strap on my pack, something that could do the mundane chores that my bigger knives would not be as suitable for. I can happily say that my first impressions are that this is a SOLID knife for that capacity. NO it is NOT a one tool option knife, there are better knives for just a few more dollars that I would not hesitate to take as my one and only knife. But as a secondary small task knife, this knife impresses. Pros: Sharp Scandi Grind - common to this brand, comes ruthlessly sharp out of the box. Almost all other knives I get need some re-profiling or fine tuning, this knife, out of the box, is scary sharp. (a sharp knife is a safe knife by the way, a dull knife tends to be the one that causes injury). Solid construction - Don't let the 3/4, or 2/3 tang fool you. A small knife doesn't NEED to be full tang unless you plan on beating on it and abusing it. So long as this isn't your only knife, and you don't waste it on hard chores better suited to other knives (like batoning - You can do it, but I wouldn't unless I had to) I can't imagine this knife becoming worn out easily at all. The blade is robust, and the Blued steel will last a long time in the elements with moderate upkeep (more upkeep needed in wet environments). Ergonomic and feels good in the hand. Sharp spine throws sparks as good or better on my fero rod than the included key. This same feature also means it's good for shaving wood for fire starting. Cons - On a knife at this price for what you get, it's hard to find any cons. My score is not relative to other knives, it's relative to the bang for the buck ratio... But if I had to nit pick: Full tang would have been better, while I know for a fact that Full tang isn't a "requirement" for a durable long lasting work knife, it's undeniable that it would be an improvement, that would At LEAST give you a bit more confidence. Final verdict - as a backup/secondary/small chore knife, this knife is a bargain. I would not hesitate to give this to a younger or less experienced person (great gift from dads to sons on their first hiking adventures). At this price, buy 2, one for a gift, and one for your own pack. You won't regret it.

My first Morakniv was bought about 15 years ago. It was a simple wooden handled knife I bought for carving wood. It dawned on me many years later that I hadn't sharpened it yet! Pretty typical based on my experience with Mora knives. Morakniv is a Swedish company located in the little town of Mora. There are some great YouTube videos about Morakniv. Mora knives are an outstanding value. Every one I have purchased (I have a whole toolbox drawer full) has done well in testing and they seem to hold an edge quite well. I really like the grip on this knife, its shape, size, and texture feels very secure in my large hands, even when greasy. (I wear XL or XXL gloves depending om the brand). The coating on the blade seems very durable and uniform. The blade came very sharp and was easily made razor sharp. This model of Morakniv and its stainless steel brother are among my most used. Morakniv is sort of known for their crap plastic sheaths but that kind of adds to the fun as far as I'm concerned. There are a lot of nice sheaths to be found on line and in the local military surplus store. Morakniv has one long bladed model that works perfectly with an M10 bayonet sheath. Even after you spend extra money on a sheath a Morakniv is still a great value that isn't made in China. Grumpy old guy seal of approval!

Let me start by saying that this knife is just great! I love it!, I have the Mora Companion and it’s a good knife too, the companion is light, takes a very keen edge and is a excellent work horse, also the blade is thinner meaning that it slices better but the Mora Black just looks and feels like a more hefty robust knife, although the blade is thicker this knife comes razor sharp and has great edge retention how do I know? well on my last outing I batoned with it for hours( I know this knife is not made to do this, still wanted to check out how it would handle this test) and sharpened sticks to cook our food over the fire and it still sliced like nobody’s business. The handle is incredibly comfortable. The knife comes with a black DLC (diamond like coating) that looks awesome; the letters in the blade look almost golden so the contrast to the black looks really cool. I batoned with it so some of the coating came off, no big deal, that’s to be expected from any coating, DLC or not, and it now looks battle scared which is a look I love in my knifes. Like other Moras this baby doesn’t win any beauty contests but if you’re anything like me you’ll love the look of this no nonsense work knife. Now the sheath on the other hand is another story, it’s a no frills kinda ugly plastic sheath, I wouldn’t mind so much for the aesthetics if it where more functional but the retention systems is very flimsy and even thought it will retain the knife when you first get it, over time this retention will begin to loosen considerably, also as a lefty I would have liked the sheath to be ambidextrous, I don’t think it would be to hard to do this, many top brand fixed knife makers offer this option. I for one recommend you ditch the sheath and buy an after market custom sheaths there are many online retainers that offer custom Mora sheaths so this will not be difficult to do, they cost almost as much as the knife itself so you may want to hold off for a while to make the purchase just so you don’t feel the sting right away and feel like you purchased a 65-70 dollar Mora knife, cause lets face it part of the attraction to Moras are their very nice price point.

I have had a chance to use this knife while camping in the woods. First of all, I have owned several Morakniv knives, and they have all been high quality craftsmanship and materials. The quality of this knife is no different. I like the handle, it is very comfortable and feels natural. The blade feels solid and somewhat heavy-duty for a knife that is not very large. It retains an edge well. The black finish is a nice touch, though it can still be prone to some rusting. That said, I have two main critiques about this knife. First of all, the square edge is nice if you want to scrape a ferro rod, but when it comes to cutting by pressing the back of the knife with your thumb, a rounded edge is more comfortable, as the square edge digs into your thumb a little bit. I suppose you get used to it and if you cut a lot like that then you will probably build up a callous on your thumb, but personally I think I prefer the rounded edge. After all, all of my ferro rods come with little metal scrapers attached, and when you use the back of the knife to scrape a ferro rod it actually removes the black finish on the knife, making it more rust-prone. Ideally, one side of the back would be squared for scraping a ferro rod, and the other side would be rounded for pressing with your thumb. I doubt Morakniv will come out with such a design because then they would need both right-handed and left-handed versions. I may try to use some kind of metal sanding tool on this knife to make one side more rounded. My second critique is in the sheath. The sheaths of the other Morakniv knives I own all have a little thumb tab on the top that makes removing the knife while on your belt/pocket super easy and intuitive, you don't even have to think about it. However, with the Bushcraft Black sheath, there is no thumb tab and so removing the knife takes a little more attention and deliberateness. I still push my thumb on the top of the Bushcraft Black sheath when removing the knife, but I have to push it on only the thin edge of the sheath itself instead of a nice wide thumb tab, which is more difficult. There are some indentations on the side of the Bushcraft Black sheath where the thumb tab would be which I guess are supposed to help give grip when removing the knife, but I have found that they don't really do anything and don't provide enough purchase to actually help with removing the knife. In some ways, I actually prefer the Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife with Sandvik Carbon Steel Blade, which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ The Compaion is the knife I was using before purchasing the Bushcraft Black. The two knives are almost identical, except the Companion doesn't have a black finish, and it has a different style handle, but I don't have a problem with either handle. The Companion and the Bushcraft Black blades are almost the exact same size and width, except the Bushcraft Black is slightly longer and does feel slighty more heavy-duty than the Companion, but not by much. The Companion blade has rounded edges on the back of the blade which makes pressing your thumb into it more comfortable. I definitely prefer the sheath of the Companion because it has the little thumb tab that makes removing the knife while on your belt/pocket easier. I have no idea why they would remove that feature on the Bushcraft Black. Plus, the Companion costs half the price. So, in summary, the Morakniv Bushcraft Black is definitely a great knife, but I would also suggest considering the Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife with Sandvik Carbon Steel Blade instead.

The handle ergonomics are great - it feels good in your hand. The shape fits your hand and the material gives you a good grip. The handle material covering is not hard, which is one reason for the great grip. You can press it with your fingernail and it will give about 1/32 of an inch and return to shape instantly. I think you're probably trading a bit of durability for comfort there. There's a butt piece at the end of the tang that's very hard and durable. The back of the handle, where it ends and the knife blade begins, has a 3 ridges (aka gimping) that work really well to stop your thumb from sliding forward. The blade comes sharp and is thick enough to be very durable. The tang goes all the way to the hilt and it's 3/4 of an inch wide. The back of the blade's edges are squared so you can use it with a ferro-rod. I've tried it and it works. The sheath is hard durable plastic with a rotating belt clip that soft locks into position. There's also a round hole and slot like you see on the back of wall-mounted clocks on the side of the clip. The knife soft locks into the sheath. It's pretty well designed so even upside-down the knife won't fall out even if you shake it around a lot. I'm sure if you really tried enough force it would fall out but under normal use I think that's very unlikely. If you're looking for a high quality camping knife where the price doesn't make you reluctant to use it hard, I don't think you can go wrong with this knife. A comparable knife is the Gerber BG Ultimate. That knife is bulletproof and comes with a very well-designed sheath that folds out into a sharpening platform and holds a ferro-rod. The ergonomics are better on this knife but the BG beats it in durability and sheath features.

I’ve tried my fair share of survival knives, and this one quickly became my favorite. The razor-sharp carbon steel blade slices through just about anything like butter, and the tungsten DLC coating gives it that extra tough edge against corrosion. Plus, the spine is perfectly ground to spark a fire starter—which is absolutely priceless when you need a quick blaze out in the wild! The handle’s rubber grip feels amazingly comfortable and secure, almost like an extension of my hand (no more fear of slipping when I’m prepping kindling or gutting a fish). It’s nice and light in the sheath, too, so I can attach it to my belt without feeling weighed down. I forget it is there until I need it. Overall, this is a fantastic all-rounder knife—rugged, reliable, and ready for whatever the great outdoors (or a busy backyard) can throw at it! Highly recommended. You may want to sharpen it a bit once delivered. Great quality product!

I run primarily Esee knives, but grabbed this for my wife for camping. Needless to say, she didn’t get it back and instead I got her the $18 stainless version. It comes somewhat sharp, but 30 mins later with some sandpaper sharpening... you can shave your face with no problems, and it stays SHARP. After beating the hell out of it, I’ve only ever had to leather strop it to bring the edge back to shaving quality. I decked out the sheath with bank line, fishing line, a ferro rod and gorilla tape (for fire starting) and it is now a standalone survival item. It will baton wood, but I think you’re stupid if you treat your knife like that. Make wooden wedges and a baton (both super easy projects with this knife) to split wood. It will rust like any other high carbon blade, but only on the parts that are stripped of the finish (which should only be the edge from sharpening). The finish holds up very well. The spine is insane for striking a ferro rod or stripping bark. The only drawback would be the clips for the sheath, depending on where you want it to ride. I turned the enclosed clip upside down and secured it with bank line to give it a higher ride. Works just fine. Overall, don’t waste money on other knives, even full tang ones, unless it’s a bigger camp knife. For general utility and bushcraft projects, it’s a do-it-all.

I can admit that I was initially on the fence on whether or not to get this. In fact, I had initially purchased a Mora Companion Robust because according to the specs they appear to be virtually identical. Well, I am writing this review to tell you that they are NOT in fact identical, and are actually QUITE different. I will start with the idea of striking a firesteel with these knives. I have seen many articles and videos that explain that to strike a firesteel with most Mora knives you need to take a file to the back edge to create a sharper 90 degree corner on the back of the blade. I watched a video that showed someone doing that and then after striking a firesteel a few times it would no longer work. He contacted Mora and sent them his knife for inspection. They replied and told him that the process for making the standard knives is to laminate a very hard carbon steel blade in the center with two less hard carbon steel layers on the outside. This makes the edge of the blade very hard but the outside less prone to rust. However, this also means the outside edges are not as hard for striking a firesteel so you can end up with marks and grooves in your back edge of the knife. That makes it difficult to use any standard Mora knife to strike a firesteel long-term, even if you can get it to work temporarily. Enter the Bushcraft Black. This knife appears to be one solid, monolithic, unlaminated high carbon steel blade. This explains why it requires the black coating since the steel is likely far more prone to rust. However, it also explains why it can come with a razor sharp 90 degree spine that has zero difficulty throwing sparks. On a few other notes, the blade itself is both taller and longer than the companion, so it is just a more hefty knife overall. Yeah, I know it's not full tang, we all know that, but this is a serious tool and for the right task it is an impressive and reliable asset. Good luck and keep 'em sharp.

Es un cuchillo simplemente hermoso sin ser muy llamativo, ya van 2 que compro, el filo es muy bueno, el filo está diseñado para cortes robustos, no es una hoja delgada, si lo vas a usar para campismo es de lo mejor, si son para cortes finos no es el cuchillo ideal, la marca morakniv me ha dejado de las mejores experiencias en calidad precio, el tipo de acero es de alta calidad, es muy resistente.

Ich habe vor kurzem das Morakniv M-12490 Outdoormesser gekauft und bin restlos begeistert von seiner Qualität und Leistung. Dieses Messer verdient ohne Zweifel fünf Sterne! Hochwertige Klinge: Die Klinge aus rostfreiem Stahl ist außergewöhnlich scharf und bleibt auch nach intensivem Gebrauch lange scharf. Sie bietet eine hervorragende Schneidleistung, sei es beim Schnitzen, Schneiden von Seilen oder bei Outdoor-Kochvorbereitungen. Die Klinge ist robust und widerstandsfähig gegen Korrosion, was ihre Langlebigkeit garantiert. Ergonomischer Griff: Der ergonomische Griff liegt perfekt in der Hand und sorgt für eine sichere und komfortable Handhabung, auch bei längeren Einsätzen. Der gummierte Griff bietet einen festen Halt, selbst bei Nässe, und verhindert ein Abrutschen, was die Sicherheit erhöht. Vielseitigkeit und Funktionalität: Das Morakniv M-12490 ist ein wahres Allround-Talent. Ob beim Camping, Wandern, Jagen oder Angeln - dieses Messer bewältigt jede Aufgabe mit Bravour. Die scharfe Spitze und die durchgehende Schneide ermöglichen präzise Arbeiten ebenso wie grobe Schnitte. Leicht und Tragbar: Mit seinem geringen Gewicht und der mitgelieferten Scheide ist das Messer äußerst praktisch für unterwegs. Die Scheide schützt die Klinge und ermöglicht ein sicheres und einfaches Tragen am Gürtel oder Rucksack. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis: Für die herausragende Qualität und Vielseitigkeit bietet das Morakniv M-12490 ein hervorragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Es ist vergleichbar mit deutlich teureren Messern und übertrifft diese in vielen Aspekten. Fazit: Das Morakniv M-12490 Outdoormesser ist ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für jeden Outdoor-Enthusiasten. Die Kombination aus hochwertiger Klinge, ergonomischem Griff und vielseitiger Einsetzbarkeit macht es zu einem perfekten Begleiter für alle Abenteuer. Ich bin äußerst zufrieden mit meinem Kauf und kann dieses Messer uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Fünf Sterne!

This knife is great for feathering sticks, cutting up smoked ribs and just about anything else you can use a knife for. Comes really sharp out of the pack. No issues. I bought a ferro rod too and you can use the 90 degree spine of this knife to spark it. Thanks for making such a great affordable knife Mora.

El nombre correcto de este modelo es Morakniv Bushcraft Black. En Amazon, a veces aparece con nombres incompletos o incorrectos, como “Mora FT10791 Cuchillo a Lama Fissa”, pero el nombre oficial es Morakniv Bushcraft Black. Este cuchillo forma parte de la reconocida serie Bushcraft de la marca sueca Morakniv. Acero de la Hoja.- El Morakniv Bushcraft Black tiene una hoja de acero al carbono con un recubrimiento DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) negro, lo que le otorga propiedades anticorrosivas, especialmente útiles en entornos húmedos o de alto desgaste. El acero al carbono que utiliza Morakniv, del cual es propietario y que trata específicamente, lo denomina SGM®. Aunque no se conoce toda su composición química, está diseñado para equilibrar las necesidades de durabilidad, afilado y resistencia bajo las exigencias de actividades de bushcraft y supervivencia. Se acerca al C100 en propiedades, pero cuenta con tratamientos específicos que le otorgan un rendimiento distintivo. Forma de la Hoja.- La hoja mide 108 mm (4.3 pulgadas) de largo y tiene un grosor de 3.2 mm, lo que le proporciona durabilidad y resistencia para tareas intensas como el batoning (golpeteo para partir madera). Además, la parte posterior de la hoja es angular y compatible con encendedores de ferrocerio, una característica muy valorada en el bushcraft para encender fuego. El filo scandi, típico en los cuchillos Mora, tiene un bisel simple y recto con un ángulo agudo, lo que facilita su afilado, requiere bajo mantenimiento y es ideal para trabajar con madera. Mango.- El mango está hecho de goma termoplástica (TPE), lo que ofrece un excelente agarre y reduce el riesgo de deslizamiento, incluso en condiciones húmedas. Su diseño ergonómico permite un manejo seguro y cómodo durante tareas prolongadas, lo cual es esencial en aplicaciones de bushcraft y supervivencia. Funda y Soporte.- La funda es de polímero resistente, incluye un bucle para cinturón y tiene un orificio de drenaje en la parte inferior para evitar la acumulación de agua. Además, se puede equipar con un soporte giratorio que permite ajustar el ángulo al llevarla en el cinturón, facilitando un acceso rápido y cómodo al cuchillo tanto en posición vertical como inclinada. Diferencias sustanciales con el modelo Heavy Duty.- El Morakniv Bushcraft Black tiene un mango más grueso y ergonómico en comparación con el Heavy Duty, lo que puede ofrecer mayor comodidad en el uso prolongado. No obstante, cogiendo los dos, uno en cada mano, no soy capaz de decidirme por uno u otro. El ancho de hoja es el mismo, 3.2 mm. La diferencia en el ancho de la pala es de solo 2 mm, siendo el Bushcraft Black de 2.3 cm y el Heavy Duty de 2.1 cm. En cuanto a la longitud de la hoja, medidas reales desde donde finaliza el mango, el Bushcraft Black mide 10.8 cm y el Heavy Duty 10.4 cm. El peso es de 125 gramos para el Bushcraft Black y 104 gramos para el Heavy Duty. El Bushcraft Black tiene un recubrimiento negro en la hoja, lo que le da mayor protección contra la corrosión, mientras que el Heavy Duty no tiene este recubrimiento. Ambos cuchillos están diseñados para tareas similares de bushcraft y supervivencia, por lo que la elección depende principalmente de la preferencia personal y el uso previsto. Conclusión.- El Morakniv Bushcraft Black es un cuchillo altamente funcional para bushcraft, ideal para quienes buscan un equilibrio entre durabilidad, peso y precio. Su hoja de acero al carbono con recubrimiento DLC ofrece un excelente rendimiento de corte, aunque requiere cierto mantenimiento para evitar la corrosión. En el rango de precios que ronda los 40 euros, el Morakniv Bushcraft Black sigue siendo una opción destacada. Aunque tiene algunos competidores dentro de este concepto de cuchillos, como el Cold Steel Finn Hawk, que resulta más económico, o incluso el ESEE 4 Black, significativamente más caro, así como otros modelos más similares, como el Hultafors OK4, de tamaño ligeramente inferior, este Morakniv no desmerece frente a ninguno. Se distingue por su diseño escandinavo optimizado para el bushcraft, su ligereza, tamaño equilibrado y la sólida reputación de la marca en cuanto a calidad y fiabilidad en entornos exteriores. PD: En dos de las fotografías adjuntas se muestra una comparativa con el Heavy Duty. El mango del Bushcraft es ligeramente más grueso (aunque la diferencia es mínima), y no al revés, como podría parecer debido a un posible efecto óptico de la cámara en la imagen.

Il coltello viene spedito con il filo della lama già bello affilato, il manico è saldo e molto comodo, consiglio per gli appassionati del settore del burshcraft