Mora 511: Best Knife for the Money?

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In this video I put the Mora 511 through the ringer and explain why I think it may just be the best knife to have in a pinch and at an affordable price.
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  • @edgarhilton136
    @edgarhilton136 Жыл бұрын

    I bought my first Mora 5 years ago never regretted it now I'm a Mora fanboy for life

  • @theablanca17
    @theablanca173 жыл бұрын

    The 511 basic is meant to be like a working knife. A regular everyday knife. Not a bushcraft knife etc. It costs like a cup of coffee here in Sweden. I've had multiple generations of it. And once they get used too hard, they get used as opening cans of paint etc. I have a pink one. With a pink sheath of course. Might have more somewhere. A little tip: since Morakniv turns 130 years in 2021 there is special editions of various knifes.

  • @dmg4415

    @dmg4415

    3 жыл бұрын

    About 7 years ago, they were 99 SEK for 3pcs with taxes it equaled $10. Today www.byggmax.se/mora-byggmax-kniv-p28313

  • @Ve-suvius

    @Ve-suvius

    Жыл бұрын

    They are great bushcraft knives as well. The late Mors Kochanski and Cody Lundin spoke and speak highly of the Mora knife. If it's useful for a craftsman it's useful for a man in the woods. Simple as that. They are tools like a hammer or screwdriver. They work really well for the job where the sharp edge and tip is needed.

  • @puertoricanboy100

    @puertoricanboy100

    7 ай бұрын

    Everyone says its a Bushcraft so why you disagree with Everyone in the aspect that this is not a Bushcraft...WHY, PLEASE EXPLAIN lol I need understanding as to why this does not equate to one and what would you recommend for bushcrafting?

  • @kuzinit2374
    @kuzinit2374 Жыл бұрын

    I was a diver , I used my mora as a work knife , mostly just cutting lines out of props , It worked out fine , never lost it , I bought it lime green , so I could see it if I dropped it , I liked the way I could just throw it in my tool box and forget about it unless I needed it , Wasn’t afraid of cutting line wrapped around a SS Shaft , fairly inexpensive work knife

  • @MrPablosek
    @MrPablosek2 жыл бұрын

    This is my first and only knife I bought a few years back. I may not be bushcrafting, but I do use it for woodworking. And man, it's just awesome for that.

  • @luisloya1120
    @luisloya11202 жыл бұрын

    The retention on the plastic sheath is Fine. Unless you are doing cartwheels through the forest. 😅

  • @zw5509
    @zw55093 жыл бұрын

    Mora, quality and value unsurpassed! My everyday carry now is the Eldris, rigged to carry in my pocket. Does it all.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right on! I agree!

  • @durango8882

    @durango8882

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oursimplestorychannel thanksgiving man I just ordered one.

  • @THESALMON8TR
    @THESALMON8TR11 ай бұрын

    I've carried a 511 for over 6 months working outdoors on a 38 hectare berry farm and i don't think in 30 years I've found better value for money in a fixed blade knife!😁👍

  • @glbwoodsbum2567
    @glbwoodsbum2567 Жыл бұрын

    I put a simple 90 degree edge on my 511, throws sparks wonderfully!!

  • @almann7885
    @almann788511 ай бұрын

    Try the Mora Robust! It's name says it all. I've not seen any blade channels with a torture test break one yet. And they're only 3/4 tang. They are solid. I paid under $20 US dollars for mine.

  • @silverido
    @silverido3 жыл бұрын

    There is a purpose built spot on the sheath to weave a rubber band or something to hold the knife more tightly for hiking and moving around. I use a 1/4 inch slice of bike inner tube. It works perfectly. My 11 and 13 year olds have had these knives for several years. The handle is perfect for kids. The Mora 546 is the stainless version and more suited to wet environments and will require less care.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool! Thanks for the tip!

  • @VirtualJMills

    @VirtualJMills

    8 ай бұрын

    While a fun secondary use, no, that isn't the primary use. That shaped block that stands proud on the outer face of the sheath is for bonding multiple sheaths together in a stack-line. It threads in at 180 degree or so orientation to a matching cutout and lock-tab on the belt-loop area of the child sheath (in a stack), then rotates once locked together so the child sheath further out from the belt hangs down but inline. They have photos of it online. The idea is you can have several different variants of this family for a certain task (say a smooth grind and serrated grind and a small profile triple) and reach for whichever meets your needs best. Your use-case is a good one, I've done some retention-cap stuff using that shaped block, paracord, and some thermoset HDPE to positively capture the handle-butt.

  • @amigator7789
    @amigator77893 жыл бұрын

    3:19 .... smart tip - if you don't destroy plastic safe lock (that black plastic thingy which is attached on the top of sheath when you buy this knife, there is little molded symbol of scissors and dotted line on it), you carefuly remove it with help of small flat screwdriver and clip off little protrusion on the top of sheath (bigger sidecutters do the job in seconds), you can then easily attach/remove that black plastic lock and there is virtually no chance that knife will accidentaly fall off then. Useful when travelling and knife is tossed in the bag with other stuff... it will not be drawn out of sheath by bag movement, risk that knife will accidentally cut something inside is zero then.

  • @VirtualJMills

    @VirtualJMills

    8 ай бұрын

    Strange, none of the retention involves anything near the belt-clip top edge, all of the retention is around the choil (approximately) inside the sheath-well. I have a bunch of the knives in this family, none had a removable retention clip you described.

  • @DB-cx6cb
    @DB-cx6cb6 ай бұрын

    After deer hunting and leaving my Great White hunter knife after peeling and apple and sticking it in a tree leaving it there by mistake. Never found it a year later I swore I would never pay that much for a knife. Yes I’m a certified IDIOT. Just ordered one! Nice presentation my man! And subscribed. Thank you for a great demonstration.

  • @JF-xq6fr
    @JF-xq6fr3 жыл бұрын

    Have the exact same knife, a Robust and SS Companion... All are exceptional values that hit WAY above their cost. Treat that 511s back to a file, and have a flamethrower. Great ergonomics, great steel that is heat treated properly, and most come from the factory very, very sharp. Will do 90% of what any knife can do, many times at 10% of the cost.

  • @hikmetayhan4630

    @hikmetayhan4630

    2 жыл бұрын

    Companion ve Robust aldim. Bir 511 alsam mı diye düşünüyorum..?

  • @JF-xq6fr

    @JF-xq6fr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hikmetayhan4630 Evet, yapardım... 511'imi her gün taşırım.

  • @hikmetayhan4630

    @hikmetayhan4630

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JF-xq6fr Artik benimde bir 511 Basic fixed bıçağim var. O bir efsane!

  • @UncleFjester
    @UncleFjester2 жыл бұрын

    5 Stars out of 5500 Reviews? Gotta be the best!

  • @Zanhausen
    @Zanhausen3 жыл бұрын

    You have very good accuracy

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Good to see you!

  • @whitemexican3923
    @whitemexican39237 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the neat video. Hope your knife collection continues to grow as it is fun. As for Mora, I picked up the one with the ferro rod in the handle for hiking the CDT this 2024. I think its a winner. Like all Moras. The Kansbool i pretty neat also. Adieu.

  • @brianlash154
    @brianlash1545 ай бұрын

    Nice to see how tough it is Though none of these tasks should ever be done on a knife, especially this one, a knife isn't an axe or screwdriver, chisel, pry bar, or hammer. Used within the scope of their design, they'll last years.

  • @cadenwalters5967
    @cadenwalters59672 жыл бұрын

    You can use a hair tie and thread it through the back of the belt loop and put it around the handle for retention. That’s what I do with my Mora’s

  • @daviddruckman5589
    @daviddruckman55893 жыл бұрын

    I use Morakniv compagnons as steak knives at home - Never realised they were good enough to take the abuse you gave yours - thanks for sharing ;)

  • @MarkKratzMC
    @MarkKratzMC2 жыл бұрын

    Good video. I have no problem flinging sparks with my Mora. I just had to remove some of the coating on the ferro rod.

  • @kencur9690

    @kencur9690

    2 жыл бұрын

    The coating has to be removed anyway. That’s the first thing to do with a ferro rod. It’s not meant to be there when used: only as new.

  • @johnm7882
    @johnm78823 жыл бұрын

    Great job man. Now I got to get one.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you check out my most recent knife review with the Ka-bar?

  • @everready19373
    @everready193732 жыл бұрын

    Cotton balls/dry lint slathered in Vaseline make a fantastic fire starter. I keep mine in an old 35mm film cannister. I've had that thing for 35+ years now.

  • @garymccreath2773
    @garymccreath277311 ай бұрын

    I use my 511 for work, camping & little bushcrafting, comes razor sharp ad is easy to sharpen . Ten out of ten, great quality for money

  • @sld7262
    @sld72622 жыл бұрын

    Now this is a knife review! Love to see torture tests to find out what a knife can potentially handle. Thanks!

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Thanks for watching and be sure to check out some of my newer torture tests.

  • @Zach_D
    @Zach_D8 күн бұрын

    I went with the black handle because it was a dollar cheaper. This will be my third mora knife, I also got a ferro rod and a GI style canteen to make a full survival kit.

  • @AlexKall
    @AlexKall3 жыл бұрын

    Bought a few last time I was at the store, $4 a pop including 25% VAT. Also picked up the stainless one. Great bang for buck.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @Thatsmisteroldguytou

    @Thatsmisteroldguytou

    3 жыл бұрын

    Alexander, I bet 87% of tge people in the U.S.A. had no idea what "VAT" is. Sad.

  • @mmancino1982

    @mmancino1982

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Thatsmisteroldguytou It's basically like our sales tax isn't it?

  • @GegoXaren
    @GegoXaren3 жыл бұрын

    If you are interested in how a worker uses the such a knife, and how the button system works, I just made a video on it called "European Style Work Trousers and Knives" if you are interested. These work well as general outdoors knives, and are used everywhere, from young kids learning to use knives to professional workers. There are other makers of these types of knives, Morakniv is just the one we all know the name of by heart.

  • @Thatsmisteroldguytou
    @Thatsmisteroldguytou3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, the mora is cool too😁

  • @ramonvelasquez8431
    @ramonvelasquez84314 ай бұрын

    I have to say it held up great!

  • @leifforrest
    @leifforrest7 ай бұрын

    The hole on the sheaths clip can be used to hang it on a button, or another morakniv, you can stacks knives.

  • @lorenray9479
    @lorenray947910 ай бұрын

    Better than a chihuahua bath! Lol lol

  • @Ve-suvius
    @Ve-suvius Жыл бұрын

    Mora's are excellent in several aspects. Many models to choose from also. Pick your favorite.

  • @jeffpf38
    @jeffpf383 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gabe, I really enjoy your channel more and more each video! I was wondering if you would consider as a future project doing some beginner videos on the art of camping with a family. I have never been camping and it looks very enjoyable as something to do with one's family. just to consideration, this is definitely not a direct order or anything like that. I realize you have a family and a career and that takes up most of your 24 hours per day. I just think you would be really good at it.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s an excellent idea!

  • @bigjsknives
    @bigjsknives2 жыл бұрын

    I just picked up 4 of these tonight. One for each vehicle.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Hope you were able to find them through my Amazon page.

  • @bobsundquist2039
    @bobsundquist2039 Жыл бұрын

    On occasion you can pick them up for $7. I like the bright orange during hunting season. You can throw 3 or 4 in a pack and go. If you drop one you will not be heart broken because you lost it.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Thank you!

  • @TheOfficialCaseMade
    @TheOfficialCaseMade2 жыл бұрын

    Five minutes in and I just ordered one.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on!

  • @elwha6025
    @elwha60253 жыл бұрын

    Got a bunch of Mora's and have been using them for years. Have sold many high priced knives because most of what I actually use are Mora's/Marttiini's or modified vintage butcher knives.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @krownedklown420klik9

    @krownedklown420klik9

    Жыл бұрын

    Working at the Abattoir is great for this, people get lazy and buy new ones throw away halves, all you need is a belt sander, coolant and a texta, redress the blade and your good to go, I use a few with various shaped blades and edges for carving and scraping wood, works well for finer work on a selfbow too.👌✝️🙏

  • @knight16
    @knight16 Жыл бұрын

    I love! My 511 it is really a great knife! But honestly I'm surprised it did not brake lol

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @1947froggy
    @1947froggy2 ай бұрын

    I have the Companion, very similar, carbon, just starting to patina.

  • @Slaughterhauzen
    @Slaughterhauzen Жыл бұрын

    Its a backup knife. It's perfect to throw in a bag and know you have a blade that can do almost everything you need if you lose, break, or damage your main knife. Just file a 90 degree spine on it and you're good to go. I keep one in the car

  • @Vans89
    @Vans893 жыл бұрын

    The knifes are impressive but I envy you over the genuine WestTek canvas bag.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty fly ain’t it?

  • @gregbarry5875
    @gregbarry58752 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! You can dress the spine with a Dremel tool in about 5 minutes to make it able to throw sparks with a ferro rod. I really like your watch. Can I ask what kind it is ? Thanks!

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I didn’t think about the grinding the spine idea. Thanks for that! My watch is the Times Expedition. Sadly, it has since bitten the dust and is no longer with us. .

  • @puma1304
    @puma13047 ай бұрын

    since I bought my first Mora, I turned into an unconditional fan of that brand, such a lot amount of quality for a little price! The Mora Companion came to be my favorite all-round knife, why should I pay more?

  • @joshuahmoran
    @joshuahmoran29 күн бұрын

    I love my 511

  • @Thatsmisteroldguytou
    @Thatsmisteroldguytou3 жыл бұрын

    Love the kid!!!

  • @Thatsmisteroldguytou

    @Thatsmisteroldguytou

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Logan Smith Why did you call me a creep? Seriously, what did I do?

  • @thatswhatshesaid8365

    @thatswhatshesaid8365

    2 жыл бұрын

    So many dads and potential dads in the world... God forbid a guy appreciates a child for being themselves 😂 silly...

  • @BUILT2KEEL
    @BUILT2KEEL6 ай бұрын

    Moras are great

  • @ryanjacobsen9557
    @ryanjacobsen9557 Жыл бұрын

    Hit the back of the knife with a file works great after squared off

  • @brutalbrital
    @brutalbrital9 ай бұрын

    Take a file to back edge mate like we all do, you’ll throw sparks for miles

  • @sherryg3634
    @sherryg36343 жыл бұрын

    Hey Gabe... I looked for the Mora on your Amazon Influencer page, I didn't see it, did I miss it? I saw the other ones or are you going to add it? If not, no biggie, I can still get it off of Amazon. Would make a nice , not too expensive, gift for someone. Great vid. Your son is equally gifted at knife throwing to be so young. Thank you for sharing.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I must’ve forgotten to add it 😂 Thanks for checking and letting me know you couldn’t find it. If I find time between classes today, I’ll add it. Otherwise, don’t wait for me. Thanks again for your watching the video and offering feedback! We always appreciate your support and kind words. Have a blessed day and stay warm!

  • @sherryg3634

    @sherryg3634

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oursimplestorychannel Lol... no worries. It helps you out if I wait until you are able to list it. Have a great day. Was 29 degrees here earlier this morning with ice. That's cold for us. I'm sure 'Bama is just as cold if not colder.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sherryg3634 Well, we got that cold snap two nights ago and we are now on a warming trend. It is definitely chilly though. I am a Florida boy at heart (born and raised) so cold does not compute.

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Okay Sherry, I added the mora 511 to my Amazon store front. Hopefully you can find it okay.

  • @sherryg3634

    @sherryg3634

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oursimplestorychannel You know I'm in Florida, born and raised as well, like you, the cold doesn't compute with me either. What fools ya is, it will be so sunshiny bright outside but cold as all get out haha. ... and okay, thank you... gonna head back over there in a bit to get it, might pick up something else from the list just for GP ( general purposes). I'm sure you will get notified somehow when I do. Thank you again!!

  • @flat_earth_true
    @flat_earth_true3 жыл бұрын

    morakniv 511 basic SUPER

  • @solocamping.
    @solocamping.3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @hikmetayhan4630
    @hikmetayhan46302 жыл бұрын

    Tavsiye eder misiniz?

  • @aniqanuar6320
    @aniqanuar63202 жыл бұрын

    do u prefer the carbon or stainless?

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do t really have a preference I suppose. They both have their pros and cons. What about you?

  • @lets-allplay

    @lets-allplay

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oursimplestorychannel Carbon only.

  • @mmancino1982
    @mmancino1982 Жыл бұрын

    this is, hands down, the best knife just to have around the house, in a backpack or in a vehicle. At this price point they're pretty much disposable. Of course, I have higher quality knives like Esee and what not for real SHTF, camping, bushcrafting, etc, but to reiterate, for $10 average, why WOULDN'T you have a half dozen of these laying around lol.

  • @marcelgheorghetomescu7964
    @marcelgheorghetomescu79643 жыл бұрын

    It will take you 3 min. to file the back of the knife to make a great spark maker ..buddy..your Ontario its not going to cost you 10 bucks...come on

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true. It’s 5 times that. Good idea to file the back down.

  • @krownedklown420klik9
    @krownedklown420klik9 Жыл бұрын

    Never new why people dont keep a few bics in their kit, way easier than a rod, and they take fuckall to dry out if wet.

  • @ronagoodwell2709
    @ronagoodwell27093 ай бұрын

    File middle of spine flat. 10-minutes later Spark a fire w/ferro rod.

  • @arkas6797
    @arkas67973 ай бұрын

    The best knife in the world, always in relation to its price, is the Japanese-made Falcon 3 Altema with 440C steel, with a leather sheath, with micarta, convex sharpening and only €50. Look around a bit and you'll hate me. YS. I'm not Japanese.

  • @BIGMINION502
    @BIGMINION5026 ай бұрын

    File 90° edge on spine.

  • @lorenray9479
    @lorenray947910 ай бұрын

    Tough lil knife!

  • @OldScratch81
    @OldScratch8110 ай бұрын

    A bic lighter is on the most reliable thing man has ever made , 😂why does everyone act like they don’t work every time

  • @bobbythepirate1430

    @bobbythepirate1430

    10 сағат бұрын

    A BIC is my main ignition source. They're made with oversized flints so they'll spark long after empty. If it comes to that, you can shave plastic feathers off the body, grind ferro out of the wheel, and boom. Waterproof tinder and fire from an empty BIC. If I light a fire with anything else, it's for fun. I "can" hand drill, magnifying, battery bubblegum wrapper, ferro rod up a fire, and I think it's good to know and practice. But when the chips are down I'mma flick my BIC #notsponsored

  • @George_Doc
    @George_Doc3 жыл бұрын

    Try Mora Robust

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah? Is it better?

  • @JF-xq6fr

    @JF-xq6fr

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have both (Robust and the 511), and the Robust is crazy stout... See other YT videos about this knife, and stand amazed.

  • @George_Doc

    @George_Doc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oursimplestorychannel It is thicker and stronger , but have almost same design and carbon steel blade like a model 511. I have them both , Robust and 511, and i love them

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@George_Doc right on!

  • @ggrandcz

    @ggrandcz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@George_Doc Yes, and Robust Pro does not cut very well. It has wider angle of scandi plus it is 1,2mm thicker. Robust is better prybar, worse everything else.

  • @samnottheotherone4363
    @samnottheotherone436327 күн бұрын

    Another $5 and you get a Mora Robust and that will kick this one's ass

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    27 күн бұрын

    Oh yeah? I’ll have to check it out.

  • @luisloya1120
    @luisloya11202 жыл бұрын

    The spine in the 511 is not for fire Starting. USE THE SCRAPER that came with your ferro-rod!!!

  • @thatswhatshesaid8365

    @thatswhatshesaid8365

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or just file it to 90°

  • @paulneumann7739
    @paulneumann77393 жыл бұрын

    Styrofoam hunter :) no chance against 511

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true. I ate it for supper that night.

  • @nicklittle4814
    @nicklittle48142 жыл бұрын

    Freak’n smoked that styrofoam!

  • @oursimplestorychannel

    @oursimplestorychannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁that thing didn’t know what was about to hit it.

  • @StevenSiew2
    @StevenSiew24 ай бұрын

    Mora 511 is a BASIC knife. DO NOT use it to baton wood. It is NOT a Ferro Rod fire starter. It's pretty basic.

  • @luisloya1120
    @luisloya11202 жыл бұрын

    If you can learn to keep the right angle while feathering it wont bite you hard and get stuck. Practice man.

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Жыл бұрын

    Goddamn that was so painful to watch !! That poor little knife !😲

  • @ricardoa6186
    @ricardoa61865 ай бұрын

    Para eso el hacha,el cuchillo para lo suyo cortar y punzar

  • @Packer1551
    @Packer15516 ай бұрын

    The most surprising thing is your wife bought you a ak47 bayonet

  • @ricardoa6186
    @ricardoa61864 ай бұрын

    Para probarle mejor coje el cuchillo y vete a talar un árbol,ke moda más mala la del batoneo,para eso están las hachas

  • @hildolfrdraugadrottin7279
    @hildolfrdraugadrottin7279 Жыл бұрын

    Like you I thought these knives looked like cheap kitchen knives. After seeing so many people bragging them up I decided to try one, if nothing else I'd have another kitchen knife. Now I have eight of them with another on the way. Dollar for dollar you can't beat a mora. They are hands down the best in their class and can compete with knives costing hundreds as far as getting the job done. I'm a collector and have been since I was little so I've got more than a few knives to choose from. Nine out of ten times I'll be using one of my mora blades because they just work and I don't have to baby them. I use knives everyday and have yet to actually hurt one. I broke a the tip of one if their carving knives on a hickory axe handle I was customizing You'd have to look real hard to see it and after a few minutes on a diamond plate you'd never know. Great review!😊

  • @rickbilliter6735
    @rickbilliter6735 Жыл бұрын

    I just got 2 of the o.d. mora's off Ebay.

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