Mora's Other Bushcraft Knife, The Kansbol - compared with Garberg, Companion HD and Bushcraft Black

In this video I review the Mora Kansbol and compare it with the Mora Bushcraft Black, the Companion HD and the Garberg
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Length: 10.47” / 226 mm
Blade Length: 4.29” / 109 mm
Blade Thickness: 0.098” / 2.5 mm
Net Weight: 4.7oz / 134g
Steel Type: Sandvik 12C27MOV Stainless Steel (recycled)
Handle Material: TPE-rubber

Пікірлер: 181

  • @J.sh_CDN
    @J.sh_CDN10 ай бұрын

    Fun fact about the sheath, you can us it when fire making by blowing into it, since it will focus the air through the two drain holes at the bottom of the sheath! Thanks for making a review for my favourite Mora!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Had not thought of that but having watched Felix Immler do that with the Victorinox Venturer, I should have. Thanks for commenting

  • @shamitoson

    @shamitoson

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s a great idea!

  • @jimbusmaximus4624

    @jimbusmaximus4624

    10 ай бұрын

    Genius idea!

  • @mastabas

    @mastabas

    10 ай бұрын

    a makeshift bellows... 👍

  • @k1m6a11

    @k1m6a11

    10 ай бұрын

    Holy Cow!

  • @anangryranger
    @anangryranger3 ай бұрын

    I suppose I'm old fashioned about things. Personally, I do not baton any of my knives. That job is regulated to a hatchet or an axe. I am a firm believer in using the correct tool for their intended purposes. A knife is not a hatchet. I have dozens of knives, with nine of them being Morakniv. I use them all in different ways. The Robust is a great carpenter's aid. The Companion fills for many needs. A thin stainless Companion is constantly in use in my kitchen. And many more models are used on different occasions. This brings me to the Kansbol. The most singularly versatile Mora knife I own. When I bought mine a couple of years ago, it is, without a doubt, my top knife. An absolutely amazing piece of engineering. Priced well. Built well. And simply out performs other knives priced four times as much. 👍

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree, the Kansbol may be the best all-round Mora knife. Thanks for commenting

  • @lorenray9479
    @lorenray947910 ай бұрын

    My edc harvest knife! Slice a stem without stock damage. Slices straight, no wedge splitting. I dropped it today on a rock, and rolled the belly, but I was easily able to heal my precious with a diamond flat steel by following the stout blade angle as a guide out side on a slab of wood. No need for an expensive sharpening kit in shop! Ideal for the outback!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on. Thanks for commenting

  • @RockyMountainBlades
    @RockyMountainBlades5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video, by far one of the best reviews for this knife that I have watched.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting

  • @prado.offroad
    @prado.offroad10 ай бұрын

    got the kansbol a few months ago, great upgrade from the Mora Companion, the thicker 90 degree spine just shreds tinder like a dream

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    So true. Thanks for commenting

  • @bmac1209
    @bmac120910 ай бұрын

    Another home-run video Mark! .............Keep them coming!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    More to come! Thanks for commenting

  • @markpoppendiek940
    @markpoppendiek94010 ай бұрын

    Another great video. I was impressed with the care you took to not baton knotty and/or large diameter branches. I bought a Kansbol in December 2022 for all sorts of tasks…but primarily for carving. Unfortunately I started using it to baton some 2 to 4” cypress and twisted juniper branches into kindling, and after splitting quite a few branches the tang broke just inside the handle. By this time I had really become fond of the capabilities of the blade, the comfort of the handle, and the knife’s overall pleasing look. I just had to repair it. I used a thin fine-toothed saw to cut the handle lengthwise along the tang so both handle halves could be separated from the blade and broken tang. IMO, the tang has a weakness at a notch just inside the front of the handle. I’ve seen KZread videos showing other Mora knives that broke in exactly the same spot. My plan was to sandwich the break between two untempered tool steel splints and then hide the repair job within the handle. I used a 1/8” glass/tile/rock carbide-tipped bit to drill holes in the blade and tang pieces, along with mating holes in the splints and then shaped the splints to match the shape of the tang, I sandwiched it all together with 3 mm stainless steel screws, nuts, and lock washers. Lastly, I used a dremel to inlay the repaired tang about 1/2” deeper into the handle halves and then PC-7 epoxy to glue the handle back together around the repaired tang. The blade’s Morakniv logo is still just visible in front of the handle. The knife is noticeably heavier and about 1/2” shorter than before, but it has a lot more character now, and is one of my favorite knives.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow, I have seen some Mora modifications where the blade was removed and mounted in another handle material but I have not seen anything that extensive. Sounds bomb-proof. Thanks for commenting

  • @lorenray9479

    @lorenray9479

    8 ай бұрын

    Great save! My first #6 opinel folding french knife lasted 10 minutes cutting an appliance crate/box. I recut it shorter and re shaped, drilled for a loose and shorter folding knife. Way too much work for most hobby guys.

  • @tfisher808
    @tfisher80810 ай бұрын

    I am really glad you presented how this knife is with food prep, that is why I carry it. Thanks

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    It is perfect for that. Thanks for commenting

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose759310 ай бұрын

    Great review Mark, thank you for sharing this video. Stay safe out there. 🤗

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

  • @charlescollier7217
    @charlescollier721710 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this, Mark. I completley understand the joy you expressed when the Kansbol started doing what it does so very, VERY well. The Kansbol is, hands down, my favourite outdoors knife. It's the staple of my hiking, fishing, and camping jaunts, and they (yes, I have more than one 😅) get put to a lot of use at home too - whether working in the yard or the kitchen. As you noted, it performs on par with purpose-built kitchen knives, and for certain food prep tasks, I honestly find it superior. Were I looking for a survival/one-tool option, or trying to carve a path through my tropical rainforest environment, I would take something bigger and more robust, like a machete, but even then, a Kansbol goes with me as well. It's not even a burden if I carry it but don't use it in that situation, because it's virtually weightless, has a tiny footprint, and the multi-mount system means I can carry it a thousand different ways. I've also got my eye on the Mora 2000, but I want a black anniversary edition (really to EDC it), and they're hard to find. I'm also really curious about the Bushcraft Forest, which has the same blade form, but wth the Bushcraft Black style handle and sheath. One might think I'm obsessed with this knife or something. 🙃

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I am thinking about adding the Forest to my collection as it combines the best of designs. Thanks for commenting

  • @charlescollier7217

    @charlescollier7217

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MarkYoungBushcraftthat's exactly what I thought when I saw it.

  • @ericschnipke874
    @ericschnipke8748 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the thorough comparison video!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

  • @BrianLevine-vd6bn
    @BrianLevine-vd6bn8 ай бұрын

    Got my first Mora Kniv for my 6th birthday. My grandfather grew up just south of Mora in Garsas.Great knives!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    They are an icon in the knife world. Thanks for commenting

  • @northwoodsrat6686
    @northwoodsrat668610 ай бұрын

    I mostly appreciate your honesty and integrity in all the excellent reviews you've done over the years. I've never heard about Firebox Stove's Folding Chef's knife before, but it seems like quite the amazing tool for the job! Going to look into that one further. ATVB to you and yours.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I will likely review that knife at some point. It is compact and capable but only really useful for a cook kit. Thanks for commenting

  • @thomasnugent3836
    @thomasnugent38366 ай бұрын

    Mark, Very informative discussion. Thank you very much

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

  • @thedriftingspore
    @thedriftingspore10 ай бұрын

    Man Mora really hasn't made a knife I don't like. Another great looking knife there. Very slicey. Thanks for sharing it Mark!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    So true. Thanks for commenting Steve

  • @jimbusmaximus4624
    @jimbusmaximus462410 ай бұрын

    I always have a Companion in my pack. Comes in handy when I need to cut meat or something I don't want to use my primary knife for. Excellent steel and perfect size for a backup.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on. Thanks for commenting

  • @jelkel25
    @jelkel2510 ай бұрын

    Had a 2000 for a long time, got a Bushcraft Forest and went straight back to the 2000. For me they got the Mora 2000 handle right the first time. I know some people find it too thin. I'll get around to buying a Kansbol eventually as I do like a sharpened spine. It's a very good knife if you are putting in the miles, you get a lot of knife for very little weight, a good all rounder. The Sandvik is great in this situation too, it doesn't need a lot of looking after, keeps an edge well and sharpens easily. If you have a knife that "slicey" you can knock up 2 or 3 wooden wedges in minutes for splitting, no need to knock a good knife about unless you have no other choice.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I was happy with the 2000 as well. The only reason I bought the Kansbol is for this review. Having said that, I really like it as well. Thanks for commenting

  • @Badger77722
    @Badger7772210 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the honest review, Mark! I don't tend to use my Kansbol for a lot of batoning, I use something more heavy-duty for that. But that was a nice feather-sticking demo, and the slicing is where I think the Kansbol shines - that's mostly what I use it for, food prep, and it does a really good job at that!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, I would combine this knife with something heavier as well. Thanks for commenting

  • @daveyboy6985
    @daveyboy698510 ай бұрын

    I'm not really a Bush craft guy, But love hiking, and also love the ease of sharpening on a scandi grind. I already have a ss Mora companion , and love it. But I really love the the slicey geometry of the kansbol, and might have to buy one.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Great all round knife. Thanks for commenting

  • @EdwinDekker71
    @EdwinDekker7110 ай бұрын

    Great knife, I've been using one for a while and pair it up with a jaakaripuukko 110. Very slicey indeed.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on. I am thinking the JP 140 or TS200 would be a good match as well. Thanks for commenting

  • @eriktaylor5704
    @eriktaylor57049 ай бұрын

    I own a Mora HD Companion, and recently purchased a Joker Ember based on your evaluation. I’ve been waffling on the Mora Kansbol, but feel your balanced assessment makes it an excellent companion to my Joker. Thank you.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting

  • @terryw.milburn8565
    @terryw.milburn856510 ай бұрын

    Very Nice Slicer ! Thanks For Your Thoughts & Demo On These Mark ! Have A Great Week Ahead ! ATB T God Bless

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @elderhiker7787
    @elderhiker77878 ай бұрын

    Good review Mark. I have evaluated all of the Moras for camping and bushcraft tasks and the conclusion that I came to is the Kansbol is a bushcraft-lite blade. Not suitable for heavy bushcraft use and certainly not equal to my Garber in any capability. You mention the thin blade on the Kansbol as more suitable for slicing/food prep. Agreed, it’s better than the Garberg for slicing food. However, regardless of the thinness of the Kansbol, it is still a scandi grind which by design is not a slicer. The best slicer is a full flat grind, without question. Having said that, the best knife is the one you have with you. The Kansbol is a good knife. Mora doesn’t make bad knives. IMO, it doesn’t make sense to buy the Kansbol as your primary camp/bushcraft knife. I have the carbon steel Garberg and I bought the Bushcraft Black for my son. And I’ve got the Firebox folding slicer for food prep. But, Felix Immler has shown us that he can accomplish about every task with a Swiss Army knife. Go figure. He is amazing. Ciao.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    I agree. The Kansbol is more "general duty". Not heavy duty or super slicer. Thanks for commenting

  • @Tracy81258
    @Tracy8125810 ай бұрын

    Great knife. I like it so much I bought two. I think the dual grind design came from their collaboration with Light My Fire which is another one of their best knives ever. The great thing about the Light My Fire knife and the Kansbol is that they are both really good at wood processing work, while also being very capable for processing fish, game and camp cooking.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    To the best of my knowledge, The Mora 2000 and Mora Forest, both with the dual grind, came before the LMF knife. Thanks for commenting

  • @MichaelR58
    @MichaelR5810 ай бұрын

    Good review and comparison Mark , thanks for sharing, God bless !

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @rodoutdoors
    @rodoutdoors10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I have the exact same orange one. I love it. Lightweight and it handles multiple tasks. So far I've used it to process some thicker branches along with a Bahco Laplander saw when backpacking in a National Forest. It's not bad for batoning closer at the base of the knife. I use the Morakniv Eldris more. It fits in small fire kit pouch and is nice for processing twigs for the Firebox Nano. I keep the Kansbol in the car just in case for fishing and camping.

  • @k1m6a11

    @k1m6a11

    10 ай бұрын

    I also have the same Kansbol, but it's green. In the words of the late great Montgomery Scott of the original Star Trek, "It's green". For the record, I would just like to confirm that my knife is green. Oh, and you should never turn your back on a Breen, but that's a different franchise.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Nice combination. Thanks for commenting

  • @kanukkarhu
    @kanukkarhu10 ай бұрын

    Perhaps my favourite Mora.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I can certainly see that. Thanks for commenting

  • @runerennemo6614
    @runerennemo66149 ай бұрын

    Good review, thanks!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting

  • @brandonrupp5880
    @brandonrupp58807 ай бұрын

    I have been using the kansbol for the last 6 years. I use it for food prep while camping and for cleaning game. I have not had to sharpen it much at all.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    7 ай бұрын

    Sounds like you are taking great care of it. Thanks for commenting

  • @James-ke5sx
    @James-ke5sx6 ай бұрын

    That was a great review. It's very helpful to watch a video before making a purchase especially when buying online these days. I was not into Mora knives because I don't do Bushcraft. However I wanted a good knife, not too big, to put in my emergency kit. When the garberg came out that looked like the perfect one so I bought it. The handle may not have a softness but it's tough as nails and not too big, and best of all easy to sharpen. Plus I didn't want a big fancy sheath just something simple to slip into a backpack and not take up too much space. I later added the Eldris and a small wood carver. What can I say, they kind of grow on you. I think people in Sweden Etc use these knives for all kinds of stuff besides wood carving. The one that you have Looks like it makes a good food processing knife. But I have some Grohmann knives that I like for food prep. Which is what I use in the kitchen every single day.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    It sounds like the Garber is a good choice for what you want a knife for. The Kansbol is capable of a lot but not as strong as the Garberg. Thanks for commenting

  • @russelllieser4226
    @russelllieser422610 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for tge review.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Most welcome. Thanks for commenting

  • @singingtoad
    @singingtoad10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing about the Morakniv Kansbol, I have a green one and like it a lot. 👍I agree with your assessment, I think it's a great all-purpose companion camp knife when in partnership with an axe/hatchet and saw combo. I also have the Garberg, being that it's more robust it could work as a "one knife" solution; granted, there are still better options out there for that, though. But if it's all ya had, you could get by with it. Anyway, another excellent review. 😊Take good care and Cheers!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree. I see this paired with a saw and a larger cutting tool. Bigger knife or axe. Thanks for commenting

  • @alf3553
    @alf355310 ай бұрын

    I’m not into expensive knives. I purchased a Kansbol a while back & really like it. I also have an Eldris for some limited jobs. I’ve never really had to baton wood so not an issue. To me a knife choice is a location, need, use & whatever you like.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree. Right tool for the job. Thanks for commenting

  • @hermanderaeymaecker4134
    @hermanderaeymaecker413410 ай бұрын

    Been taking the Kansbol on my holidays since 2019. Not bushcrafting. But as stated it is versatile. I do meal prep, cut stuff and even baton (smaller) wood. I do need to resharpen it now. I also take a serrated Mora to cut bread. It has a sheath, safer to take along than a real kitchen bread knife.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on. Great versatility. Thanks for commenting

  • @herbsmith6871
    @herbsmith687110 ай бұрын

    Great knife! Can't go wrong for the price 🤠

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I so agree. Thanks for commenting

  • @shamitoson
    @shamitoson10 ай бұрын

    Had to get both the garberg and the kansbol. I like the light weight of the kansbol for hiking when you aren’t doing firecraft.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Great combination. Thanks for commenting

  • @ChickenShackIRL
    @ChickenShackIRL8 ай бұрын

    This is a great comparison and overview, but the one thing I really want to bring up... 20:29 THANK YOU for saying it correctly! So many people say "Ferro-serum" but its "Ferro-ser*I*um". Really appreciate that lol.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting

  • @woyen88
    @woyen8810 ай бұрын

    As a lefty the kansbol is my go to mora.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on. Thanks for commenting

  • @davidmcnamara7489
    @davidmcnamara7489Ай бұрын

    Hey Mark. The Kansbol good be a good fishing knife. I go hiking and fishing. We clean and cook a fish for lunch. We cook on a twig stove. So, the Kansbol could cover those uses well. 🤓🎣🇦🇺

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    Ай бұрын

    Right on. The Kansbol is one of the best all-round knives Mora has. Thanks for commenting

  • @lorenray9479
    @lorenray947910 ай бұрын

    As a side note, I oil my carbon companion that has a hot vinegar petina, but I also oil my stainless to avoid resin, sap and pitch goo. Clean for food with olive oil or my 1/3 beezwax- 2/3 olive or coconut oil blend for longer term storage.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Your mixture sounds great. Thanks for commenting

  • @StonrMoose69

    @StonrMoose69

    8 ай бұрын

    1/3 and 2/3 of what?

  • @StonrMoose69

    @StonrMoose69

    8 ай бұрын

    1/3 and 2/3 of what?

  • @StonrMoose69

    @StonrMoose69

    8 ай бұрын

    1/3 and 2/3 of what?

  • @StonrMoose69

    @StonrMoose69

    8 ай бұрын

    1/3 and 2/3 of what?

  • @tennesseesmoky9012
    @tennesseesmoky901210 ай бұрын

    I’ve been looking at this knife for awhile now. Haven’t pulled the trigger on the purchase. Your review is very helpful. I happen to think that this Mora is a little overpriced for what you get in comparison to other Mora knives. Also, I just don’t care for the orange handle. They say that it is available in green, but no one has them in stock.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I feel the price is maybe a bit high compared to the Companion but less than the Garberg. It is kind of in a unique niches as it is the only design like it in Mora's lineup. Thanks for commenting

  • @Ninjamohawk
    @Ninjamohawk5 ай бұрын

    “…this is not the only cutting tool I brought out.” To me, is the thesis of the kansbol. Keep it on hand for feathersticking, fine carving, field dressing maybe, and in an emergency if it’s the only knife you can grab, you’ll almost surely be a-okay. Personally I carry a garberg with the ferro+sharpener kit but the woods are a bit different here than in most of Canada

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    5 ай бұрын

    At a minimum I carry a belt knife, a saw and a larger cutting tool. Either an axe or larger knife. Thanks for commenting

  • @wis1024
    @wis10246 ай бұрын

    I think the kansbol is more geared toward hunting. I love it

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, the Kansbol would be a great hunting knife. Thanks for commenting

  • @ronagoodwell2709
    @ronagoodwell270915 күн бұрын

    I'm thinking 2 knives is the way to go. Kansbol could be for camp kitchen and backup bushcrafting, while, maybe, the Bushcraft Black or the Garberg would be the primary woods knife. Maybe throw in an Eldris ... just because.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    15 күн бұрын

    The Black and the Kansbol would be a great combo. Thanks for commenting

  • @chriscon8463
    @chriscon846310 ай бұрын

    I’ve got a Kansbol & carry it when I’m hiking & camping. It’s a great knife for all-around use! I love Mora’s carbon steel knives, but I like carrying stainless when I’m out in damp environments.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Good thinking. Pair the knife to the environment. Thanks for commenting

  • @1-0-8
    @1-0-810 ай бұрын

    I have all the Moras you show in this video bar the kansbol. I agree with your enthusiasm for the 2000 which is a great slicer. I cannot see that the sharpened spine is an advantage for food preparation. Am I missing something? Best wishes from Bristol UK. PS We pronounce"Tomato"like you do !

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    The Outdoor 2000 is more refined knife for sure. I think the Kansbol is trying to cross over to a more of a bushcraft knife. The sharpened spine is not a thing for food prep, as far as I can see, but if useful for other bushcraft tasks. I do have another video on the rest of my Mora collection if interested. Thanks for commenting

  • @leesponenberg5907
    @leesponenberg59079 ай бұрын

    Great information on the knife, but I need to know about that cool hat. I am always looking for a good hat!!!!!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    9 ай бұрын

    It is one of my Tilley hats. I have a video on them if interested. Thanks for commenting

  • @smokedbeefandcheese4144
    @smokedbeefandcheese41444 ай бұрын

    Yeah that one fixes a lot of the problems that I have with the other ones definitely seems like more of an American knife with all of the features that stop you from cutting your fingers when your hand goes too far forward in stabbing tasks

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    4 ай бұрын

    True. Thanks for commenting

  • @eyeofthetiger4184
    @eyeofthetiger418410 ай бұрын

    G'day Mark, I am aware many folks like 'em, a dual grind, (stainless even better), does make sense at some level and sure great value, however, for me, this is a car camper. For on the trail I'm always gonna go for timber breakdown first, over food prep; if you have to, you can always eat a tomato like an apple for example ; ) and yes, you can to a point, but I wouldn't want to, be batoning with, or across, the grain with one of these if my primary big fella goes MIA. Think I've mentioned before, I do believe the Bushcraft Black is the best design of the bunch, though to my knowledge, ..... there is no stainless version : ( Btw, I didnt think I'd like 'em at all, but for food prep, look no further than a stainless Opinel IMO. I've been really surprised with what the No.10, in particular, can do, and even though not serrated, .... great as a steak knife too. Incidentally, before I gave away the No. 8, (just too small for my hands, .... the No.9, just passes muster), I cut up a shipload of citrus .. (oranges, lemons and limes), with it and left the juice on, to test the INOX steel against the citric acid ....... not even a hint of oxidisation in more than a fortnight. (In hindsight I should have done a separate salt test too). In any event, I'm no chemist/metallurgist ........but surely that's gotta be a good sign for where food is involved. I'd certainly be interested in your thoughts, should you consider them worthy of a review. Cheers Duke.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi Duke. I have a few smaller Opinels but like you, I need to buy a No9 or No10. I will put them on my wish list and see what I can do. Thanks for commenting

  • @martinhafner2201
    @martinhafner22014 ай бұрын

    I would really like to see a carbon version of the Kansbol, but still at the same thickness of 2.5 mm. It would bring up the durability a little and fill in the few weak points. Or at least upgrade to 14c28n. I agree that it has the combination of handle materials that I wish the Garberg had.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    4 ай бұрын

    A carbon version would be nice. I think the choice for SS is for use with food. A 14c28n version would be great. Thanks for commenting

  • @Flashahol
    @Flashahol10 ай бұрын

    I really wanted a Garberg but ended up with a Kansbol and then I just asked "what would Morakniv really recommend for bushcrafting?" so I got a Bushcraft Black. It is definitely a slicer above all but it is also great for making notches since it tends to penetrate a bit more at a time.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I really like the Bushcraft Black as well. I have another video comparing it against the others. Thanks for commenting

  • @corvurus
    @corvurus10 ай бұрын

    Have both Garberg & Kansbol. Kansbol is sooo lighter and is much better knife for general camping and hiking needs. Garberg is heavy and more solid and really shines when you need to split wood or chop down a branch … but sucks for pretty much everything else. It just not build to slice 🤷‍♂️ Also Garberg has a better steel compared to Kansbol. Better holding the edge and better corrosion resistance. Kansbol got some oxy spots right after I sliced my first apple, rinsed the knife and wiped with the clean towel. Next morning - boom, spots.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I am picturing a Garber with a 5" to 6" blade paired with a Kansbol. Thanks for commenting

  • @corvurus

    @corvurus

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MarkYoungBushcraft 5" Garberg would actually be a very good knife!

  • @covenantking
    @covenantking10 ай бұрын

    I have the discontinued Mora Light my Fire knife which has the same dual grind thinning out towards the tip but it is thin in profile like the companions and a bit shorter than them overall. It’s very slicey and pointy; would be interesting to see a comparison with the Kansbol.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, that would be interesting. There is also a Mora Forest knife with the dual grind I would like to compare it with. Thanks for commenting

  • @k1m6a11
    @k1m6a1110 ай бұрын

    Right at 10:00min you said "Kansbol" twice while comparing the Kansbol with the Garberg. No big deal and an awesome review so far, but just noting it for those consumers who might get confused. Edit: I'm done now, and this was still a fantastic review, but you also didn't mention how light the Kansbol is! I'm an amateur but definitely a two knife guy, with a folding saw but no axe/ hatchet, and the fact is the Kansbol is so light you could hang it off your neck. That plus a chopper/ spear point makes an outstanding combination. Just my $0.02.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting

  • @ashleyhoward8926

    @ashleyhoward8926

    5 ай бұрын

    You're right. I declined the Garberg due to it's weight, in favour of the Kansbol.

  • @genuinejojo
    @genuinejojo8 ай бұрын

    Great video & I really like your hat! May I know the brand?

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    This is my very old Tilley T5 Hemp. I have a video if interested. Thanks for commenting

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum10 ай бұрын

    Wierd, my comment disappeared. I think the 2000 handle would be great on the Kansbol, and I like the 2000's sheath. I thought about getting the Kansbol to pair up with my Eldris. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    They would pair well together. Thanks for commenting

  • @jasonmullins6638
    @jasonmullins66386 ай бұрын

    So, I am looking to buy a Mora, and I have been watching your videos (which are great). So for food prep, starting a fire and bushcrafting (excluding batoning), what knife would you choose? Also, for carbon steel, I've read it has a tendency to rust. Some folks use a dab of Vaseline on the blade. Good? Bad? Thanks for the videos!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    To help you a bit more I recommend my other video on Mora knives. Having said that, the Kansbol will fit all the requirements you mention. It only comes in stainless steel so that is not an issue. As far as carbon steel goes, ensure it is dry after use and give it a light coat of any food safe oil to protect it. Hope this helps and thanks for commenting

  • @jasonmullins6638

    @jasonmullins6638

    6 ай бұрын

    @MarkYoungBushcraft would this model be a decent knife to filet fish?

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    6 ай бұрын

    You could use it for that but there are better knives for filleting. This one is kind of wide@@jasonmullins6638

  • @spencerdodds2207
    @spencerdodds22075 ай бұрын

    The 2000 (kansbol) is a compromise between a bushcraft knife and a hunting knife. Hence the skinning tip half of the blade.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting

  • @topofhelist6592
    @topofhelist65927 ай бұрын

    They need to make a kansbol in full tang then you have that multi grind and it is more rugged. Like a orange knife easy to find multi grind multi use

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    7 ай бұрын

    That would be an interesting design. Check out the Snake Eater designed by James at Junkyard Fox. Basically a custom version of just that. Thanks for commenting

  • @jwgbmp40
    @jwgbmp402 ай бұрын

    HAVE ONE WITH A HANDLE LIKE THE "BLACK" AND A BLADE LIKE THE KANSBOL", WHAT KIND IS IT? HAS A CHARTREUSE GREEN SHEATH AND END ON THE HANDLE. oDD COLOR BUT FOR 9.99 USED AT THE LOCAL GUN STORE, i COULDNT PASS IT UP.. JUST NOT SURE THE MAKE. IT DOES SAY STAINLESS ON THE BLADE. ITS MY NEW FAVORITE

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    2 ай бұрын

    Sounds like the Mora 2000. Thanks for commenting

  • @davidglazener7921
    @davidglazener792110 ай бұрын

    Never heard ANYONE pronounce tomato like you did!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    😉 Thanks for commenting

  • @target844
    @target84410 ай бұрын

    If a rounded spin is a problem and you want it flat with a 90-degree corner the solution is simple. You can take a file and grind it flat yourself. Put it in a vice or hold it still and then just file the spin flat with a fin flat file and the problem is solved. You can then make the edge shape with a sharpening stone. It might not be a perfect 90 degrees but you can get it close enough.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, I have done that on a number of other knives but did not want to change the original spine on the Outdoor 2000. A sharp, flat spine if very useful for a variety of tasks but is uncomfortable for carving when a thumb or finger is placed on it for extended periods. To counter this, a portion of the spine cold be left rounded and the remainder flattened. Thanks for commenting

  • @bradfarrahgerwing154

    @bradfarrahgerwing154

    10 ай бұрын

    Or take a sheet of wet dry 400 grit metal,sandpaper wet the backside and place it on a glass or marble table/countertop.... now sharpen the spine Nice for people without a vice

  • @kevola5739
    @kevola573910 ай бұрын

    Does the sheath require two hands to remove the knife? It looks as if it would move around on the belt though probably not a problem for my intended use as a camp kitchen knife.

  • @charlescollier7217

    @charlescollier7217

    10 ай бұрын

    It can be used one-handed. It doesn't have a formal thumb ramp, but the lip of the sheath is thicker than the rest and you can easily push off it with your thumb.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Not at all. I find it very easy to "pop" the sheath off with my thumb. Thanks for commenting

  • @Surv1ve_Thrive

    @Surv1ve_Thrive

    8 ай бұрын

    You can remove it with one hand a few ways. Just get familiar with it. Could probably heat and shape a simple ramp if really needed. Or epoxy one on. Not recommended.

  • @v.cotoiu3568
    @v.cotoiu3568Ай бұрын

    try a fishing fillet knife see how it makes the best feathersticks

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    Ай бұрын

    Okay. Thanks for commenting

  • @squirts1
    @squirts17 ай бұрын

    What are your thoughts on the bushcraft forest? Bushcraft handle with kansbol blade basically

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    7 ай бұрын

    Great choice. I considered buying it as I like the Bushcraft Black handle and the Kansbol blade but since I have the other two I felt it would be redundant. May still get it to complete the collection. Thanks for commenting

  • @bradjohnson4787
    @bradjohnson47879 ай бұрын

    Bushcraft food prep light kindling camping.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes, exactly. Thanks for commenting

  • @travis101305027
    @travis10130502710 ай бұрын

    Best overall bushcraft knife… Amazingly lightweight and purposefully built

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Right on. Thanks for commenting

  • @paulburke6515
    @paulburke651510 ай бұрын

    I think it sits to deep in the sheath. A very competent knife all the same.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting

  • @caniaccharlie
    @caniaccharlie8 ай бұрын

    I really love the Kansbol! It's a great all around knife. It's biggest short coming is maybe the battoning,. but I think it's more durable than people would assume. I have not bought the Garberg because I am not a fan of the slick hard plastic handle and it's price. I could find something I'd like better for what I see the Garberg going for.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    Joker make some very competitive knives. Thanks for commenting

  • @neemancallender9092
    @neemancallender909210 ай бұрын

    I prefer the 2000 The handle is more comfortable The sheath more classical Just need to sharpen the tip of the spine for fire steels The Kansbol is too sharp on all its angles

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I do like the Outdoor 2000 and was happy with it the way it was. I bought the Kansbol just to review. Still it is a great knife as well, even if not quite as nice as the 2000. Thanks for commenting

  • @SavageVoyageur
    @SavageVoyageur5 ай бұрын

    I can sharpen just about any knife to razor shaving sharpness,…except this one. I will never own another. Garberg carbon is a great knife.

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting

  • @TheDavewatts

    @TheDavewatts

    9 күн бұрын

    I have owned one of these for about 6-7 years, I find it easy to sharpen, mines like a razor, wet and dry paper works great.👍🏻

  • @futuresonex
    @futuresonex8 ай бұрын

    I love my Scandis, but food prep is not their strong suit!

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    8 ай бұрын

    I agree. Thanks for commenting

  • @jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897
    @jasonedwardledburynewzeala989710 ай бұрын

    Better than the Garberg imho

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree for general use. Thanks for commenting

  • @gianlucabianchi5303

    @gianlucabianchi5303

    4 ай бұрын

    Different but not better

  • @musicrock_
    @musicrock_2 ай бұрын

    Everythings has pros and cons, good and bad..nothing is perfect..

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting

  • @ChrisScott0
    @ChrisScott010 ай бұрын

    I’m no expert on knives but after hearing so much good about Morakniv knives I decided to buy one - the Morakniv Companion HeavyDuty (S) in Stainless steel. All looked good but once unpacked I instantly notice the blade was bent. I tried to bend it straight but couldn’t. So it is a tough heavy duty knife, just badly made. I got it replaced and even that wasn’t truly straight from the handle, plus it had a small chip and a roll on the edge from the package, so terrible build quality. I wrote a review for the first bent knife on Morakniv’s website, but they refused to post it. So I’m not impressed by Morakniv nor recommend their knives. However after smoothing out the chip and roll, it is actually a good knife. 🔪

  • @MarkYoungBushcraft

    @MarkYoungBushcraft

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow, I had not heard of an issue like that before. I can see an occasional bad one slipping through but to get two in a row is very strange. Glad it worked out for you in the end. Thanks for commenting

  • @Surv1ve_Thrive

    @Surv1ve_Thrive

    8 ай бұрын

    They will replace it if you explain to their customer service department or return it to the online retailer

  • @ChrisScott0

    @ChrisScott0

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Surv1ve_Thrive The online retailer did replace the first knife, then the second knife had a chip in the cutting edge. I wasn’t going through all the hassle exchanging it again so sharpened it out. It’s now a good knife and I know many say they are cheap so good for the price. But a cheaper kitchen knife much less the price comes straight, sharp, and in perfect condition.