Reddit reviews Morakniv Craftline HighQ Robust Trade Knife Carbon Steel Blade Combi-Sheath

I haven't used a bushcraft, but I do have the HighQ Robust and that is a lot of knife for $14.

I do like the idea of blaze orange, but I don't know that it would be enough for me to justify the added expense.

No matter what, a Mora is not going to let you or your brother down - he is pretty much guaranteed to love whichever model you get him.

One word of advice - if he is unfamiliar with the scandi grind, he may want to find a video or two on youtube. They are super easy to sharpen, but if you try to put a secondary bevel on it (as you would with most knives), it could end up being a bad time.

Get a basic Mora. They're made to be work knives. Sharp and sharpen easily. Won't last forever under heavy usage, but will last a good while and are soooo cheap to replace compared to comparable alternatives. (Few knives will last for ever under heavy usage anyway - you'll sharpen them away if nothing else.)

I'd go for the Mora Robust but you could also consider the Mora 511 or other cheaper Mora models for a thinner and slicier blade.

Also the Scandi grind is good for carving.

I have one of these. Aside from a nice, dark patina on my blade, it's the same as when I bought it. It's a bit thicker blade than the standard stainless.

I'll have to disagree here. The Mora Bushcraft Triflex is one of the finest blades I've used. It is light weight, yet, is extremely durable. It sharpens easily, holds and edge, and is about the right size for bushcraft in my hands.

I've used them to prep meat and vegetables, carve wood needles, baton firewood, cut cordage, fell tiny trees, and most other tasks one needs in the woods or at home. It is a joy to use.

I've used other brands at 20 times the price and have been left not nearly as satisfied.

Don't take for granted that you won't feel bad about really using this blade. At less than $30 you won't worry about replacing it (but you might never need to).

I've held and used the Mora Companion and the Mora HighQ Robust, I give them to folks that go into the woods with me as gifts. They are fine knives as well, with the same qualities as the Triflex.

If you are cheapo, grab one of these knives and try it. I'd bet most people like them.

As for the knife is not an axe part, we'll disagree there too. The Parang type machete, and other long knives of similar design is a type of tool used in many parts of the world. It can be used very skillfully for rather delicate tasks, such as food preparation, or it can be used to cut down a tree. In some areas that's all a person carries.

Firesteel, I'm with stupid_guy, hit Amazon: Light My Fire Scout has been working for me. I like that when it feels like you are holding it right, you are. Works good in the dark that way.

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Let us know what you get and how much you like it after using it a bit! :-)

They're very solid and have great blade steel for the money. I can't think of a better fixed-blade beater knife at such a low price point. I got this one and use it mainly for gardening.

Nice, which one did you get? I ended up going with this one because I wanted indestructible and didn't really need the stainless: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00816PZ8W?pc_redir=1408029688&robot_redir=1

The blade is thick as fuck so I don't think it will be great for food prep (might just get a small chef knife as I love to cook) but it is sturdy as shit. I wouldn't hesitate at all to baton it through some firewood. Pretty damn sharp on arrival too.

I really like the Mora HighQ Robust. For $16 it has stood up to whatever I've thrown at it on 1-2 day trips. And for that reason I can't seem to justify spending more on a woods blade that I'm just going to beat up anyhow. I really like the idea of the 01, 3V, or even S30V blades, but honestly I think it's kind of overkill for what I need. The edge retention is fine on the Mora and there's something to be said for being able to strop a blade back to razor sharp in just a few strokes out in the field and the Moras do that beautifully.

Here ya go It's a helluva hunk of a knife. Just got mine a couple of days ago. Clips right on to your belt, and has a knob that you can hang your other Mora from. even the spine of the blade was polished, which is a nice touch for Mora.

What kind of craftline do you have already?

Check out the Mora Robust. It is a 4 ounce fixed blade that can be used to baton wood (useful for making fire in a rainstorm). Made in Sweden -- it comes shaving sharp, and it is easy to keep it that way because of its scandivex grind.
The large scandivex bevel makes it simple to sharpen on a flat stone. You may want to strop/convex the edge a bit, if you plan on using it for heavy tasks. It is a bargain found between $10 - $15.


A pair of nail clippers or a multitool can't do this.

Check woot.com every now and then, they have new deals every day and often feature Kershaw blades. I picked up the Injection 3 the other day from sport.woot.com for a grand total of $21 shipped. It's a little bigger than what I expected because i stupidly didn't even glance at the specs, but I'm liking it so far. It has solid lockup, a big blade with a deep belly, and the action is pretty smooth. The only drawback is that it's missing a flipper.

I also have a Kershaw OD-2 and it is a fantastic small EDC knife, but it might be a little too small for the type of things you're going to be doing. The flipper action is absolutely perfect though, it's as smooth as butter. I find myself playing with it all the time because it's just so damn satisfying.

One thing to keep in mind- plain edge is good for most tasks, but if you're cutting rope/cord like you say you are, some people prefer a serrated edge. Serrated edges are a bitch and a half to sharpen though.

If you're looking for a fixed-blade rather than a folder, I'd go with Mora, they offer carbon steel which is harder, but will rust if you get it wet and don't oil it, and stainless, if you're working in a wet-ish environment. They cost less than $15, they're great quality for the money and they will take a hell of a beating. Plus, if you manage to break it, you'll have that other $15 left over to buy a new one! I picked up a Craftline HighQ Robust recently and it was money well spent.

This might sound abit strange but I cant afford to spend money on an expensive knife. So I use my bushcraft knife. A cheap but very highly regarded Swedish Mora knife. Does everything well.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00816PZ8W/ref=asc_df_B00816PZ8W13340903?smid=A2S9BUCAPOMWYI&tag=hydra0b-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B00816PZ8W&hvpos=1o1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3241918821021438000&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

Which has the sharpness and even after carving wood with it, holds its edge.

So I am going to get a Mora blade, it is between these three, that are all close to each other!

http://www.amazon.com/New-Swedish-Mil-Mora-Knife/dp/B004TNWD40

http://www.amazon.com/Mora-Companion-Heavy-Duty-Knife/dp/B009NZVZ3E/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2

http://www.amazon.com/Mora-HighQ-Robust-Knife-Carbon/dp/B00816PZ8W/ref=pd_sim_sg_1

At this point the $5 differences aren't an issue, what would be my best bet of those three?

Morakniv in Sweden makes similar, traditional Northern European knives. Have always been pleased with the quality and they can be purchased online very inexpensively.

http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Craftline-Sandvik-Combi-Sheath-4-1-Inch/dp/B00816PZ8W/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407779844&sr=1-3&keywords=morakniv+companion+heavy+duty is this the "heavy duty" model you mentioned?