Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife with Sandvik Carbon Steel Blade, 0.125/4.1-Inch

No secret, Mora makes great knives, for not a lot of money. Yes it is not a full tang knife. But setting aside that religious argument... I particularly like this heavy duty version of the companion. The blade is substantially thicker than the standard model. And while the standard one will probably still stand up to far more abuse than youd imagine, I still like the confidence that the HD model gives me. Im a large person. 64 and I always buy XL gloves, which are still too small in some brands. I found a brand once that had a jumbo size, and those were comfy. This HD model has a somewhat larger handle than the standard model, and that fits my hands better. The size as measured at the widest point of the swell, from the spine to the edge sides of the grip are 1.212 std, 1.333 HD. Width is the same as the standard at 0.806. Grip length is about 0.23 longer on the HD. I can still use a standard model ok, but iIm looking forward to seeing how this bigger handle works for me. It definitely feels a little more appropriate for my hand size. The spine of the blade is rounded. So you cant strike a ferro rod with it unless you flatten it yourself with a file. But that is a small task. The plastic sheath of the HD looks to be identical to the standard model, and when I swap the knifes between them they seat and function the same. So no worries about having to keep track of what sheath goes with what knife.

I received this knife. And after reading many reviews, I found it to be a superb knife at a bargain price! Thank you Mora! And of course amazon!

As an avid backpacker and outdoorsman, I have owned quite a few quality blades, including most of the Becker line, the classic KA-BAR Marine knife, and many other well designed fixed blades from Gerber to CRKT. Although there is great variety of quality and rugged fixed blade knives available these days, I am still never without my Mora Companion. I have carried the standard non heavy duty version of this knife for years and it has never let me down. Compared to the standard Companion, this version is beefier in every way. Not only is the blade thicker, but the grip is larger as well. This is not a problem if you are used to thicker knives or have large hands, but there is a noticeable difference between the feel of this, and the standard model. In my opinion, the thicker blade is a great improvement for anyone looking at this knife for bushcraft or any outdoor use. The blade thickness on the standard model is great for house work like cutting carpet or food preparation, but it can become bent when carving into hard wood. The thicker blade of the heavy duty version solves this problem. The carbon steel Mora uses is outstanding and can easily be sharpened to a razors edge. I recommend creating an acid patina on the blade to help protect it from rust. This can be done using citrus juice, vinegar, or any kind of acidic liquid found in your refrigerator. A quick Google search for Forced Patina will show you how to do it. As this is not a full tang knife, I would not use it to baton wood. Most Mora knives trade off full tang construction for lightweight and convenient carry. I have my BK9 for batoning and chopping duties. If you want only one knife to do it all, I would suggest looking at the Becker BK2. If you want an inexpensive, lightweight yet durable fixed blade for hunting, backpacking, home improvement, or yard work, give this knife a try.

I have owned many knives over the years and Mora is one of the best. The price of the knife might make people think that they are just cheap knives, but thought would be incorrect. Mora knives are made of high end material, and designed to last. They are razor sharp right from the box, and will keep that edge for a long time. If I was ever to become lost in the wild, all I would need would be a Mora knife.

Great knife, holds edge well cant beat price

There are better knives out there, but for this price point it is excellent. This is carbon steel so it will get a patina from use. It can also rust if not properly cared for. This is true of all carbon steel knives. There is plenty of information on the Internet on caring for this type of blade. If that is a concern for you, Morakniv also makes a number of excellent stainless knives about the same price as this one.

Great all-around task knife! I keep one hanging in the garden, one by my workbench, and one in my fishing tackle box. The sheath holds the knife very well as it takes a bit of effort to pop it out. The thicker 1/8 inch blade may be excessive in a knife this size, but it sure adds to the feeling of durability.

I bought this knife to use for butchering poultry. Up to now, Ive been using stainless knives from the kitchen set and they just wont keep a sharp edge. I tried using my Buck 110 folding hunter and it worked great but was a bit bulky and the handle got slippery after awhile. Id love to have my old bachelor set of wood handled, carbon bladed Chicago Cutlery knives (circa 1970) that my wife swapped out for this modern China stainless junk. The Mora came very sharp, but not razor sharp as I could not shave the hair on my arm like other reviewers stated. I bought a couple ceramic sharpening tools at the same time, so I tried to get that razor edge but couldnt. The blade simply glides over the tool like it was as hard as the ceramic. So Im either doing it wrong, my hair is tougher, or the blade is super hard which is what I am hoping for as it should stay really sharp for my purposes. I opted for the thicker heavy duty blade but once I saw it, I realized the standard blade would be more suitable. After I use it, I may buy another one cause theyre somewhat inexpensive. The handle is perfectly shaped for my x-large hands and seems anti-slip when wet. The knife snaps tightly into the plastic (easy cleaning) case and the belt loop of the case has a keyhole slot for hanging on a screw, both perfect for me. My next butchering should go much smoother with this Morakniv. There are many negative reviews (knives in general) about breaking blades while batoning firewood. As hard as this carbon blade seems, I would never pound on it or try to split wood even though one of the pictures online suggests it. I say theres a right tool for every job and in this case it would be a camp axe. I have one of those too, $10 at the local farm & hardware.

Keep one of these in each of my hunting packs. Great all around knife that stands up to hard use and at the price its easy to have backups.

If you are new to Mora knives as I was, believe all the hype about them. They have a solid, high quality feel to them and come razor sharp. I accidentally cut my finger on mine, so I can attest first-hand to that. I bought this version mainly because of the thicker blade which I think is a major plus on a bushcraft knife. I like the orange color, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to have some brightness in the drabness of the surrounding forest. The sheath is well made and fits the knife tightly so it wont fall out. The handle may be large as other reviewers have noted, but I have large hands (not huge) and it fit very well, even on the small side, so unless you have tiny hands, dont worry. I have yet to see how this blade performs over time, but so far its been fine. The grind on the blade is interesting, as the sharpness extends into the handle, so it doesnt have any part unsharpened. You can see what Im talking about in the product pictures. Over all, for under twenty dollars this knife cannot be beat. I will be buying and recommending Mora knives to friends and family as gifts in the future.