I spent hours watching videos of people putting this knife through a variety of usage and torture tests, and the results all led me to this purchase. I had a little trouble deciding between the stainless and carbon steel versions, but ultimately opted for the stainless - less maintenance won out over ease of sharpening. Both are great knives, so it's really your choice.
Morakniv, or as it's more commonly called, Mora, uses Swedish 14C28N for its stainless knives. It's an excellent steel that strikes a perfect balance between toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention at a slight cost to ease of sharpening.
I also opted for the multi-connection sheath system that includes a Molle-compatible lashing system for pack-carry in addition to belt carry. Mora's sheaths, like its knives, forego beauty for function, and this one is no exception. The belt dangler is removable and interchangeable with an end strap for use with the Molle carrier option. Some people say they've used the end strap and the belt dangler together, but I had no luck making it work. That said, you really only need the end strap for inverted carry, such as when you lash it to a pack strap. Otherwise, the sheath is a snug, snap-tight fit that I can't shake loose. It's plenty secure as is.
Like all Mora knives, it arrived paper-slicing sharp. I've used it extensively since I received it, albeit for pretty mundane household tasks, but the edge is still as sharp as the day it arrived - excellent edge retention. I'm looking forward to testing it with bushcraft tasks. The Scandi grind is particularly well suited to wood processing, and the full tang construction makes it suitable for batoning. That said, with the blade measuring under 5 inches, I don't expect to be splitting logs or doing much wood chopping.
If you want to learn more about this knife, you'll find hundreds of videos about it. The most entertaining is the Joe X Mora Garberg destruction video. In it, you'll see just how tough this knife really is under extreme use (you know - stabbing cars, breaking glass, chopping concrete, and bashing metal pipes). It's both educational and amusing!
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking |
|---|---|
| Brand | Morakniv |
| Model Name | Garberg Stainless Steel |
| Special Feature | Stainless Steel |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | black |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Leather Sheath |
| Blade Length | 4.3 Inches |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Edge | Compound Bevel |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| Item Length | 9 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Industrial Revolution |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.94 x 2.44 x 1.69 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.24 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Morakniv |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material | Leather |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | M-12635 |
| Size | 4.3" |
