Morakniv Kansbol Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade

When I chose this knife to review, it completed my Morakniv collection; I now have every major knife Morakniv offers. Comparing this knife to every other knife in Moraknivs line up, the Kansbol is closest to the Garberg in terms of performance and design. Kansbol vs. Garberg: 1. The Garberg is full tang, the Kansbol is not. 2. The blade thickness on the Garberg is around .5mm thicker than the Kansbol. 3. The stainless steel version of the Garberg is slightly better than the Kansbol (The Garberg maintains an edge slightly better). 4. The Garbergs tang extends into a pommel. All of the above differences are minimal, outside of the full tang. Theres not one situation Ive been in where Id be hesitant to grab by Kansbol instead of my Garberg. Would I ultimately choose the Kansbol over the Garberg if performance and features alone where my primary concerns? No, the Garberg is still a superior knife. Would I choose the Kansbol over the Garberg if performance in conjunction with price were my primary concerns? Yes. The fact is, this knife is about 90% of what the Garberg is at around half the premium. Bottom line: In most situations, the Kansbol is all the Morakniv youll ever need. 5 stars

Razor sharp out of the box. Holds the edge very long. Handles extremely well in the hand and is very comfortable to use. Plus it’s very lightweight. Carved a large spoon out of cedar and only needed to hone up the edge once. Awesome deal too!

I have this exact knife in green and it has been a go to for years for hunting, camping, and general outdoors use. The scandi grind is easy to get a RAZOR edge and will handle pretty heavy baton work - just ask one of my friends that I showed how to baton off a 4 inch limb from his tree stand location when he forgot his saw. The sheath is very durable and is held securely by the belt loop. This works nice when you want to have the loop set up on a belt, but dont want it poking in your side when riding in a vehicle. The knife and sheath comes out of the loop easily, and just as easily locks back into place. The ferro rod works well with the 90 degree spine and sends of plenty of sparks to start a campfire. All in all a great outdoor package that comes in ORANGE to make it easy to spot when you have to set your knife down and not put it back into the sheath.

This is my second Morakniv and it did not disappoint. Comes super sharp out of the box with a sharp 90 grind on the back of the blade. The blade itself seemed gimmicky to me until I tried it, the dual grind is perfect for allowing the knife to perform heavy cutting and detailed or delicate tasks like carving and cooking. I used this knife to prepare beef stak for kebabs and it cut like a high quality kitchen knife. The handle is very grippy, the knife has never slipped in my hand and it is comfortable to hold in a push or pull to cut position. The sheath is well designed and holds the knife very securely in place. I can turn it upside down and shake it and the knife will not fall out. The leather strap which secures it to your belt is also well made and secure. The ferrocium rod clips on securely and itself is well made. The knife also comes with a small bit of reflective cordage which I simply wrapped around the sheath. The bright orange color is great and easy to find if you drop the knife or sheath. This is a supoer knife from the folks at Mora and has become my preferred bushcraft knife. Five big stars and a highly recommend from me.

- Size: The size of this knife is great for most outdoor activities. It is a little over 4 inches long and 2.5mm (3/32”) wide. Without the sheath, it is 8-7/8” long. With the sheath, it comes to 9-1/2” long. Sheath is 1-5/8” wide. The whole kit weighs just 6.2 ounces (177 grams)! - Steel: As the blade is made of stainless steel, it should hold up quite well outdoors and in humid conditions. I like this as stainless steel holds its edge well while withstanding moisture. Morakniv has two types of stainless steel they use, 12C27 and 14C28N, hardened to HRC 56-58. The exact type is not listed anywhere. - Handle: The light-colored material on the sides is hard plastic, while the darker wrapping material has a rubber-like feel and grip. - Sheath: The polymer sheath fits and protects the blade nicely. There are two holes in the bottom for draining water and letting the inside of the sheath ‘breath.’ I love that the sheath color matches the handle color. I got the orange version which makes it hard to lose while outdoors. - Attachments: Both the belt loop and the fire starter hold fast to the sheath but can be detached with a firm tug. This allows for lighter gear/knife when the extra items aren’t necessary. - Tang: The knife is not a full tang knife, but like most Moraknivs, the tang ends about 2/3 up into the handle. This type of tang lightens the knife’s weight while keeping it firmly attached to the handle. You can see the tang profile on the company’s website. - Fire Starter: This baby works great! Just scrape off the protective paint, and the exposed Ferro rod offers a big spark to help start a campfire. What is great is the back of the knife has a 90-degree grind which makes sparking a fire with the rod so much easier and more convenient. Perfect for any survival situation. - Belt loop: I really like this style of belt loop as it keeps the handle of the blade lower than your rib cage. This is important because if you slip and fall, you don’t want the handle of your knife to ram upward and clobber your bottom rib. - This is a first-class knife that is useful for any outdoor activity. It works great for hunting, hiking, camping, scouting, bushcrafting, outdoor survivalist, etc. - Trusted name: Morakniv is a well known name and has been associated with quality knives for many decades. The company has a long track record of making quality knives. The above review is for Morakniv Kansbol w/ Survival Kit

If you are just getting into bushcraft or prepping this is the knife for you! this knife can do almost everything as well as being budget-friendly, from craving feather sticks to batoning it will not let you down. Yes, you can spend 100s on a knife that will perform these tasks but if you are like me I would rather spend the money or other gear this knife gives you that option. I have bought three of these and put one in each of my bags and will be buying my wife and kids one as well. I like the idea that I can put this knife in my bag or car and forget about it until its needed without breaking the bank.

I got this knife after learning that my Jungle knife 11 was a fake one, this is my preferred choice for outdoors as I am often in the field and a blade always comes in handy. Simple but quality knife. This knife is a very good knife for an accessible blade. Comes really sharp so be careful around it and if you have a molle system backpack get the case because it rooks. The grip is good, it says is anti-slippery and really does its job, but with a knife like this your need to be extra careful while trying to force it. Im planning on buying a shorter Morakniv blade for my front molle system so its handy and does not get in my way.

If you’re not needing a full tang knife like the Garberg than this is great. The blade profile works amazingly for finer work such as food preparation. High quality Swedish made knife.

I knew the knife would be great. The name is one the standard bearers of outdoor knives. Razor sharp, comfortable to hold and grippy. What I wasn’t sure of was would the blade strike some sparks on a ferro rod. Man! Am I impressed. The flood of sparks I can make of the spine of this knife are crazy. It is now an essential part of my SAR kit via the molle attachment on the sheath. Disregard any negative comments on this. Any trouble perceived is most likely user error. Mine is on tight and has held on with a fair amount of abuse. I would highly recommend this knife for any bushcraft or basic camp task. By the way I believe this knife is a 3/4 tang.

This is a fairly priced, nice looking, and solidly constructed knife from a cool company making interesting knives. This one comes with a sheath, fire steel, built in sharpener, and paracord. The handle is comfortable, and the whole kit works well. Its definitely something I wont leave home without if Im going on any longer backpacking trips. The potential uses are nearly endless, and I am confident that the build quality means it will perform up to standards for whatever task.