I just bought one today for equivalency of 5 dollars at the lumber yard, but then I'm closer to the source. The down side with Mora knives, especially the basic ones, is that they're so cheap that one often ends up abusing them horribly. It could last years if used as a _knife_ instead of a door wedge, screwdriver, pry bar, wire cutter, concrete stirrer etc. It's a good knife!

@lordbjesomar

4 жыл бұрын

Concrete stirrer,that made me lough!!!

@lordbjesomar

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutelly love it,i use carbon allround for work,scary sharp with a confortablle handle,just the beast of a knife!

@BUZZKILLJRJR

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly that's why I got one for my kids I know for learning to take care of a knife, thease are great and will last for quite some time, if not forever but if they happen to break or lose it it won't be a huge lose.

@badjim4323

2 жыл бұрын

Typical European mentality, we bought it cheap, so let's abuse it to hell. I feel you 😂😂

@brianlash154

5 ай бұрын

A knife isn't a crowbar, chisel, hammer, screwdriver or ace, yet people abuse knives simply because they are led to believe it can handle it, there's no real reason to do half the things people do to knives Right tool for the job, seems to be the broken record phrase of the baby boomer generation, yet it's worth its weight in gold

My girlfriend got me a three pack of Mora knives for Christmas. The set contained a 511, 546, and a Robust. A couple days later, my son got his first deer (H&R single shot .44 mag). I managed to skin and process an entire white tail deer with just the 511. I only had to touch up the edge when everything was done. In my opinion, these knives are worth their weight in gold.

@chrissexton6634

4 жыл бұрын

That girlfriend is a keeper 😁, congrats on your suns first deer.

@BUZZKILLJRJR

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad they don't weigh more hahaha 😂 if they weighed more then yes they would be because they are worth (more) then there weight in gold. Plus being light is awesome for packing around.

@wtfmrb293

2 жыл бұрын

Special friend you have there mate ..

When I first got into knives and started tinkering with knife making, I thought Mora knives were a joke. They weren't full tang, they weren't cool, they had shitty plastic sheaths and they looked like something your grandfather would buy because its "practical". Now Im a bit older and wiser, I have finally realised why Morakniv is one of the best knife making companies in the world, making spectacularly good knives: They constantly strive to give you the absolute best quality knife for the money you pay. Thats all they do. I own some very expensive high end knives that are considered masterpieces, and the best in their class. I have since found out that the manufacture of these knives was outsourced to Chinese manufacturers where heat treatment and quality control is a total fucking crap shoot. For example I spent a fortune on my Rat 7, and then found out it was from a batch made in China and there is a percentage chance it will shatter after a bit of medium use. Its great they will refund me, but if you can only take ONE knife to the woods, would you pay hundreds of dollars for a knife that MIGHT be amazing, but MIGHT shatter in your face and injure you after a few heavy swings? I think quality control is something people dont consider enough. Who cares how good your knife is, if there is a 5-10% chance it will snap when you really need it? I will never trust that RAT 7 and will always have to take a secondary with me in case it breaks. Thats a pretty shit situation for a knife I paid a lot of money for. So what will I do? Ill chuck a Mora in the bag just in case. Mora have insane high levels of quality control, and give the best tolerances for performance-versus-cost of any company I know. Refund policies dont mean shit when you are in the woods.... Mora makes knives wont ever catastrophically fail when you least expect it. And that right there is the biggest single reason to trust them. Great to see someone championing a budget knife. Great video.

I just ordered several Mora's to give out as Christmas gifts, among them are four of the Basic 511's. I just discovered Mora's recently, I have been putting a Companion MG through it's paces. So far, so good.

These knives are so cheap here in sweden, crazy value. I've had many other 'bushcraft' knives before and truth to be told, nothing feels as good as a Mora. Combo it with a small hatchet and you got yourself a great survival kit. Just bought me two of these and it was love at first sight. Paid 4.5$ for the carbon and 5.7$ for the stainless.

I love the Mora knives. I'm Swedish, so I grew up with these, but I haven't had one, apart from my Mora 2000, for a long time. This video got me wanting a new one, so I recently bought two 511's: one for using at home and in the garage, and one for carrying in the forest etc.

3:22 Love the dog getting in there for a stick!

@jnzupka

4 жыл бұрын

My dog does the same thing with firewood

Editing is great in this vid. Love the review!

Love all of your reviews,many thanks. What a superb little knife the Mora is. The price point is crazy.

I just bought the Mora 511, so am looking forward to putting it through its paces soon. I'll probably mostly use it for food prep, but maybe feather sticking and small takes like that.

I just received my first Mora Garberg... This knife is EPIC !!! Build quality is superior. The one thing I really like about this knife that no other knife has is that it has a short drop at the point allowing this knife to be extra strong. Other knife makers tend to make a false blade on top in taper it an inch back. This knife does not. The taper is less than 5 mm, which gives the knife a whole lot of strength up front. For 70 bucks this is the best knife there is...

You are so darn honest. Cracked up at the blue light special shade.

I love the handles on these things. Locks in and you can just power through material.

The old mora 511 is the best! I bought 5 of them about 10 years ago and still love it

Great review brother. As always an honest opinion and a good video. Thanks for making these man, keep them coming!

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it!

Great Video. Love Mora knives. I normally go camping with a; Light my Fire/Mora in stainless steal for food prep, Mora Bushcraft for small wood task, and RAT 7 for batoning and just in case the others were to break. Keep up the good work!

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Very cool and good setup.

I never owned a Mora but I definitely want to see what this knife is all about now! Thank you for the recommendation, Aaron!

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Sure thing my friend!

Say Heah Aaron, I keep coming back and seeing this video again on occasion, I did buy a Mora 510, The new 510 is a little thinner than the original but I really like it better. I also bought the Classic #1. Browsing through the Mora Knives I found a decent deal on a Mora 2000 and the Mora Hatchet for a decent price. But to get that decent price, it's only on the orange color. I also bought the Morakniv Forest Exclusive #277 what a beauty with the laminated blade (4") But because I qualified for the free shipping so I bouggt the green version for $5.00+ more. I also bought the Bacho Laplander to complete my ultra lite trio. The Laplander also comes in the orange. Today was like a Christmas in April, I got my Swamp Rat RatWeiler and what a chunk of SR101 Steel, Simply TiT's, Beautiful, defenetly a "Sharp Prybar" in a true sence. I should be getting my Mora's very soon, can't wait.

I got 6 of these knives for $8 each. These knives are GREAT! At the price I paid I can just put one in each of my packs/BOB and just leave it there. Now no matter what, I always have a very sharp very capable knife even if I can't get to any of my more expensive knives. Being a knife guy I have TONS of very good knives and for sure would try to always have one or more of them with me, but these will be there as a back up no matter what. Great knives!!

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Jerry Morris Amen brother!

I picked up a Mora basic a couple of years ago for $8. It was hair shaving sharp and an incredible knife for the price. Love the Mora's and have bought a few more including the heavy duty. Everyone should own a Mora, best value out there.

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Very true my friend.

The hook issue can easily be fixed by just sanding it down, I reckon.

This is a phenomenal knife! Actually thinking about getting the Garberg.

I just bought a mora basic 511 at a store near my house and it's a very great knife

Got a companion SS blade and I absolutely love it as, well, a companion/secondary knife. I never had a Mora knife so when I got it and realized how light it was, I quickly determined that it was best for my system as a light, food prep knife. I know this thing can take a beating but I'll leave the heavy chopping and batoning to my BK7. That being said, I wish the companion was a thinner blade for slicing. I am, however, confused to why you say SS for food prep and CS for feathersticks. CS is on a lot of premium kitchen cutlery, can I ask why you prefer one over the other?

Still a relevant video in 2021. Very useful and informative.Thanks.

Just bought one and I can't say it enough I love this kniv 😁. I may buy the eldris or maybe a robust or pro c. Don't need to 511 is perfect but just cause.

I paid 34 kronor/About 4 dollar in a store here in sweden today..

@96HankTheTank

6 жыл бұрын

BlaserAndDesert bought it for 29kr on ullared! Really cheap!

@andreasostensson5747

3 жыл бұрын

Byggmax 35 skr ~ 4$

@BlaserAndDesert

3 жыл бұрын

FREE.. I stole it from work

I have three 511,one pro s and a robust.Love them all!

The 511 Mora and Mora Companion are my favorite Mora knives that I own. I'm hoping Mora will produce their own version of the old Air force Pilot Survival Knife and sheath.

I just got one today I tried it out on some stuff I’m going to use it on I love it so far since I’m getting more into bushcraft

gideontactical, I've heard about Moras for years and finally just received one. You are absolutely right about these little 511's. Outstanding little critter, despite the Kmart price. The one I have is carbon Craftline. Thing shipped sharp as hell. Fits hand good and holds it's edge. If you use a knife for cutting, which is a knife's intended purpose, then I think it would survive, with proper care, beyond my lifetime. I've deboned several deer in my life and can't see using anything beyond a 511 for that purpose or for whittling wood. Great review. Thanks.

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+flysubcompact No problem.

@frankheinrich2606

8 жыл бұрын

+gideonstactical do they make this knife but with a under 3in blade

My Mora 511 stainless steel knife was very sharp out of the box. If was sharper than my Mora Robust out of the box. But then again the 511 is a thinner blade so that probably makes a difference. I got 3 knives for $28 from Amazon. I'm not bushcrafting or going out into the woods, just everyday use and in my tool bag. If the sheath is too loose, just run a blow dryer on the hot setting over the upper part of the sheath for about a minute or two then compress it a little and run it under cold water. Now the knife will be very secure in the sheath. Love these Mora knives.

Always so informative, great videos. It'd be nice if there were some handle options, not a fan of the red, or the hook at the bottom. I just recently picked up a bushcraft black and absolutely love it. Keep up the great work.

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. The bushcraft black is a great blade.

Great video about a great little knife. You simply cannot beat Mora when it comes to the performance vs price ratio. Only thing I don't agree with is that they feel cheap, that's not true. A cheap knife feels flimsy, has hot spots and provides very little to no protection to the user. Pretty much all Moras have a very comfortable handle that's gripy, safe, practical and solid. The Mora Robust is a great example. As soon as you grab it you know that knife can take some abuse and it's so comfortable it's ridiculous.

perfect video! thanks.

Best knive ever,my knive!

I have the classic no.1 and a companion in stainless. Love the classic for bushcrafty stuff

Another excellent video. Thanks.

I own many Mora's and like them all a lot. This new version looks pretty cool, but I probably won't be getting one very soon unless I happen to walk into a store and see one that I can handle. Just an FYI, the original 511 does have a small "hook" at the back of the handle although not as pronounced as this new model. You didn't mention the spine and if it can throw sparks from a ferro-rod or not. I've modded all of mine to do that by taking them to the grinder and putting a 90-degree edge on them. Thanks for the video & it was good to see Mrs.G-T even though it was for the briefest of moments! LoL

@mikafoxx2717

Жыл бұрын

Everyone loves grinding the spine.. but why not just use the striker that comes with the thing? If it's an emergency you can use the blade too. The sharp spine is quite annoying for carving. Personally, I just carry a couple extra lighters.

have you tried the pro c or pro s? we

hey gideon. off topic but what model jacket is that? I can see that it's from outdoor research.

Yea more mora. I have a few n luv em. Great vid bro.

grind the hook off... it should be solid plastic in that area, grind it off, sand it, take a lighter to it to smooth it out presto bango, perfect knife

Just ordered one for about $13 and shipping came out to about $18 can’t wait

Anybody know where i can get a couple of morakniv stickers? I make my own knive cases and wouldn't mind some. I live in the UK and even supplies haven't got any

I already have a mora companion inox, a huge Becker bk 2, but I just bought this one juste to throw it in a kit because of the price and the reliability! It's great. And maybe the lack of grip is what will make the basic live longer than the companion. I feel like the grip of the companion could aged bad and tear apart.

I became a believer when I bought my first Mora a short while back, the Light My Fire Mora. And the blade is thin like the 511 and does not have the hook at the rear of the grip. It of course has the excellent ferro rod inside the grip. And I simply love this knife! Mora=top quality and I will probably buy another Mora soon. Good review!

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

I want to review that blade soon.

@charleslarson3152

9 жыл бұрын

gideonstactical I'm looking forward to that review...I have zero complaints about the knife. No hot spots, razor sharp, and very tight, no rattle sheath. And the ferro rod along with the sharp 90 degree spine, throws sparks extremely well. 5 stars from this owner!

@isaiah4809

9 жыл бұрын

I had one. It was good, but bent with basic tasks. No battoning, just make a hole for a fire board.

@charleslarson3152

9 жыл бұрын

Knives and Survival info I have other knifes for tasks like making a hole for a fire board. The Light My Fire Mora is made to cut and slice and make fire.

@isaiah4809

9 жыл бұрын

Well, I like my blades to be capable of most tasks. That's why I like my tops. This was a very small task, and it couldn't preform to my satisfaction. That's just me though.

its solid plastic in a mora handle, so if your not happy with its shape, just reshape it with a file & rasp, just make sure your not altering any parts that holds the knife in the sheet, but apart from that.. file away.

If you own the 511 and 546, would the Pro be an advantage or improvement?

Might be decent for a little defensive knife because of the good size guard too. Assuming you had a better sheath.

How far is the blade set into the handle? Presumably not full tang?

I got mine today. Two for $20. Both of them sliced through paper like butter 🙌🏽

Agree with you about the Mora Basic 511. I went to the woods with it, and it cut so well that I got two more from Amazon. Just love them. I've also got an ESEE Knives 6P, but the Mora Basic 511 is much better for fine bushcraft cutting, and it's $9.99!!!🤣👍

Now I will stack Moras upon Moras!!! (Unholy laughter)

This is the best Mora knife for me!And is not just for the price!Its realy hoding age better from all my other Mora's from the same sharpening point.

awesome video man!

@gideonstactical

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

i have a lot of mora's and i Love my basic because is very simple, very, very sharp and pratice.

I love my 511 Aaron. Do you have experience with the pro S? I'm asking bc I originally bought the 511 for my 7 year old nephew, but he's a kid so I think SS might be better for him, the back hook is great for kids bc of their small hands

I got one of thease for my son and daughter for the first knifes for carving and camping can't wait to teach them how to take care of it.

@ryzenenjoyer2824

3 жыл бұрын

im thinking on buying this for 5€ brand new, should i?

@BUZZKILLJRJR

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryzenenjoyer2824 for that price id buy a few of them, that's an amazing deal!

@ryzenenjoyer2824

3 жыл бұрын

@@BUZZKILLJRJR its the normal price in Finland, i got one, most likely wont get more since i allready have a fiskars knife (Finnish) and a swiss army knife. I got the mora because my Fiskars knife was quite beaten up (tip isnt sharp/ chipped from opening small paintcans etc) And the handle is hollow... And dirty from my use, i did the paper cutting test, even when i sharpened the Fiskars knife (a sharpener in the handle) the mora beat it 10 to 1. I most likely will use the mora when i need a sharp knife, Sak when i dont want a big knife, And Fiskars when i just want to do something not meant to do with a knife :D

@BUZZKILLJRJR

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryzenenjoyer2824 right, I have quite a few Gerber knifes too I didn't know they were Finnish

@BUZZKILLJRJR

3 жыл бұрын

My Gerber gator was made in oregon my be a spilt up company.

If the 'hooked' handle on the 511 is a problem for anyone, the Mora 510 has a similar blade and retail price but doesn't have the hooked handle. The 510 is a leaner, even handier knife. Sheath retention of the 510 is terrible though but can be improved by adding a shock cord loop in the belt loop.

have you tried the pro c or pro s?

my favorite knife period is the 511 but i have the old style...i would love the new style

Love the knife. Bought a second 511.

Amazon often has these for under $8. At present, 8 of the various colors range from $7.33 to $7.89.

the mora high q i really the same knife with a different handle i one on and its my second favorite knife but they are now discontinued.

If the back hook on the handle bugs you get the 611 classic

I actually got myself one of these the other day after watching this review. In Sweden you can get two of them for that price, so there is no reason not to have one of these when you're out in the woods. It's also a very good backup to a larger knife.

Whats the difference between the basic and the pro C

I have bought 2x Mora 511 for little more than £6 each inc P&P, I have to agree for a utility knife you cannot beat this level of quality for price I intend to get a survival knife custom made but have 2x Mora stainless steel companion as backups again £13 each inc P&P.

I was looking for a knife in the motorway supermarket for my trip and found this for under 4 euros , I couldn't believe it carbon steel with great razor sharp blade that you can shave with I got one for each tool box :) love it

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+supernova1976 They are amazing value and performance

I buy these by the bundle. I use the shit out of them, but they also make great quick gifts to friends.

I just shaved off the bottom hook, and shortened the top hook. WAAAY better feel, and more versatile after doing so.

The old version of the 511 was my first Mora. I still have it and it's still in a go bag, because it's guaranteed quality. Cost me $8. You can't beat that with a stick.

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

For a young bush crafter first knife...thoughts? I think yes

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Mora Companion HD. Epic blade.

@legrandfromage9682

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@georgeallen3185

7 жыл бұрын

Im 13 and the 511 basic is the one I got

@agagagagagyo

5 жыл бұрын

Don't get the hd. It's too thick. The regular companion is more than sufficient.

@ryantobler7607

4 жыл бұрын

@@agagagagagyo totally agree. The Companion HD is too thick.

The hook on the back of the handle is a classic scandi design for cold weather use where you are pulling in the knife to have a pull cut not a push cut The pull cut is much much safer type of cut, where your hand can never slip onto the blade You see the hook handle on many many scandi knives without the front guard

I feel you on the handle poking you in the hand. I may be the only one out there, but I honestly don't like the handle on the bushcraft black. The little finger groove that comes to a point gets in the way and pokes my middle finger when I choke up a bit higher on the knife for detail work. I can use it without choking up as much and it feels fine, but to make it perfect for me I'd take the handle without the little groove. I do have hands on the smaller side so that could be why. Great review on the mora! p.s. The robust looks like a good skinner with the upsweep and belly.

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

WallyMerc06 right on!

I got mine for 8 bucks a couple years ago on amazon. Its about 11 dollars at amazon today. Better edge retention than most 1095 steel stuff I've had. Wish I bought 5 of em.

@mikafoxx2717

Жыл бұрын

Mora's steel is pretty close to 1095, but they have excellent heat treats compared to pretty much any other value knife.

wow I really like it ill have to get me one

Did Mora 511 can use with food?

Here in germany they sell these at Hornbach which is a home improvement store for 4,89 € which is about 5,80$

8 euros in Holland:) just ordered one, thanks!

I own the older design 511 (better than the new version IMHO). I grinded off the stupid finger guard and now I have a hell of a knife.

Ótimas informações.

Just bought on the bay, An HTG KJ Eriksson with Sheath (with the renown button hole) Knife in stainless steel. Paid $30, probably too much. But, it had the KJ Eriksson logo on the blade versus the new Morakniv logo (after the merger of kj Eriksson and Frost). It will become a permanent fixture inside my Jackson Kraken 15'7" kayak because of the stainless blade. Since, I don't want to lose my beloved and discontinued Bark River Gameskeeper II, in the Atlantic Ocean/Gulf of Mexico.

I bought one yesterday and I hope it is good

What about stainless steel of this

Have you tried the Pro C or S yet? I just ordered one, and the Pro Chisel knife as well. I have small hands and was intrigued by the new handle coupled with a .8 thick spine and the Robusts blade belly. It's also available right now for $12.50 on Amazon in carbon steel. I'm guessing it will prove to be a superior slicer, compared to the Basic and Robust knives.

@AnthemBassMan

5 жыл бұрын

Hope you’re liking your Pro-C or Pro-S. I’ve had the Pro-C for the past few years and it’s still a great knife. I have L/XL hands and have had no issues while using it. Still gotta pick up the Robust just to have the thicker blade.

2020 and still an awesome review. Great camera work, great narration, and most of the info people need to know. Thank you. Me? I need another knife less than I need a hole in my head. I've got knives. But Christmas 2020 - If you search properly, Amazon is running some great sales on the 511 and Companion series. I bought 4. For ME. Merry Christmas! I got a Carbon Steel 511 for $9.99 and a Morakniv Craftline Pro S Sandvik Stainless for $11. Plus TWO Companions for $15 each ( different colors = different prices. And don't judge my pink knife. I carried a camo knife ONCE into the woods. And dropped it on my foot. I didn't move. 20 minutes later I found it. That's why Hunter Orange knives are so much higher. Because smart people will pay $5 more to find their knives in the woods. I paid less for Pink and unless I'm tripping in the woods, pink should stand out well).

@jaystonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Pink! Haha! Gheeeyyyy!

@mikafoxx2717

Жыл бұрын

I have a military green companion and I never let it out of my hand or sheath, recently bought a bright blue stainless companion and 3x 511 and 2x546 for backups and handing out to those in need.

"...the performance to price point is phenomenal..." I agree. I have bought it for 5.50 є (in Slovakia), the price as Chine (of course, China can create quality things if it wants, but I got strange things in majority until), quality as Sweden, especially the steel! I asked a shopman for the cheapest knife for my garage work (to stripping cables) and I got the too sharp solid knife. Of course it is too dangerous knife for cable stripping (I could cut myself), however it is the great knife for woodcarving.

new subscriber, enjoying the videos. looking to get one for my daughters first knife.

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the GT family! She will love it. My loves this one.

In Sweden the basic only costs 6$

Guys the 511 sells for like 12 on ebay 10 dollars on amazon. I might buy one probley will soon I have a schf37 which is very nice but I need a razor bush knife with my heavy survival 37

Mine comes tomorrow, 18 bucks in Aus, 8 to post it to my house👌

the crkt saker looks cool been thinking about that or a Mora

I have one and use/liked it so much that another was purchased

4.99$ here in Norway. Yea am stocking up on Mora

BladeHQ is selling this for 8.99 now!

Most fast food meals at least around my part of the country are about $5 or $6 dollars... lol

i chopped the guards off (top and bottom) and sanded them down and added a choil.. its soooo much better that way

Hey there nice video! Could you please (in future videos) say the specs also in Cm and MM for your european viewers? Thank you and keep doing these videos.

@gideonstactical

9 жыл бұрын

scheisseaufpasswort Thanks for the support. I am trying to include more metric measurements. It is not always easy with all the specs flying around in my head, but I will see what I can do.

@scheisseaufpasswort

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir :D