Morakniv Kansbol Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade

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.

Knife is for meat only in my opinion. In that right very good knife. I like it but only for meat processing. Quartering mid to large animal. To Sharp for skinning and to long for wood carving. To hard and brettal for diving. I like it just not a edc.

I got this for my GF who lost a very nice bushcraft knife while we were hunting this fall. This one looks to be a lot more secure and it’s great the way the knife snaps into the sheath. She lost hers when moving through heavy brush, and the sheath flipped upside down enough the knife fell out. It’s doubtful that will happen with this one. It’s inexpensive enough that if you do lose it, it’s not so painful to replace. The emergency ferro rod is a bonus.

What do I need to say about these knives? They are simply the best, most durable, fail proof, and sharp knives I buy. This one is in my fire kit. The 90 degree spine is perfect for a ferro striker. Orange is a great color for if you drop it while out in the woods. For the money, you cannot beat this knife for what all you get.

I bought this knife for my wife. Handle fits her hand well. Sharp out of the box. She was wood carving and cooking by her she shed in the woods.

I’ve got three knives from this manufacturer: A blunt end, blaze orange model that floats, a basic green one with a narrow blade and an all-plastic sheath that clips securely to a pocket, and this one. This is a really fantastic design. The blade is wider in case you need to beat on the spine for some reason, and the handle is perfectly comfortable. Of course it’s a razor-sharp, east to maintain edge like my others. The fire starting rod is easy to use & works well. In case you haven’t bought one of these before, you’ve got to scrape the paint off before you start using this. Once that’s done, whittle some curly chips onto dry tinder, and then use the back of the blade to shoot sparks at the metal shavings until they catch. It’s more challenging than using a pint of diesel fuel, but easier to carry. I don’t see the purpose of the scalloped grind near the pointy end of the blade. It looks cool though. The sheath isn’t my favorite. I like the plastic clippy ones better. Also, the place your thumb lands to push the knife out is smaller than on my others. Still, an absolute bargain and a life long tool.

- 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

Moras are a great choice for a survival/camping knife on a budget in general. The orange Kansbol has now become my new go-to for carrying in the woods, beating out some of my favorite knives like the Esse 3 and the good old wood-handled Buck 119. These knives may be superior in design, materials and aesthetics, but the Kansbol is strong, low maintenance, utilitarian, no frills and economical. The blade came out of the box beautifully sharp, so sharp I could shave hairs off my arm with it like it was a razor. The rubberized handle is thick, has good grip and feels like it will stick in your hand under pressure. I like that it is stainless steel and won’t rust, but we’ll see how it keeps its edge. I have yet to use it enough to the point where it’s dull, but it shaved all the bark off a small tree and made tinder with no signs of damage. The rubber handle and stainless steel also makes me feel this would be a great knife if you we out at sea or rafting. A few design quirks are what really make the knife special for me. The first is that it has a sharp, 90 degree angle that is perfect for striking on a ferro rod to start a fire. Second, I like that the blade is thick at the spine but tapers to a thinner blade at the end to allow for fine cuts. Finally, my personal preference is for the orange color which would be easy to see in the environment of my area, but not visible some animals, like deer, which I have heard do not see red or orange. The orange is a subtle tone, however, not fluorescent, so it could get lost in autumn leaves. Now, maybe you want to get the Terävä Jääkäripuukko, which is only slightly more expensive, but I prefer this design over all. It would be even more impressive if the Kansbol was full tang, it is partial tang. It also may be a stronger blade if it was carbon steel. For my purposes however, not intending to baton with this knife or anything, this is a better tool for light duty work. On a long week in the woods, I would bring the Kansbol and a bigger, heavier chopper like the Becker BK9 or the Esse Junglas as a companion. Overall, very happy with all qualities found in this one knife.

I like this blade profile. And it is wicked sharp.

I have a number of Morakniv knives. They are generally very good value and I like them a lot. The Kansbol is a bit odd because the blade has two grinds, a scandi which is good for woodworking, and a flat grind at the tip, which is good for things that the scandi is not, like slicing (e.g. for meal prep). So its really a knife that is trying to be a few things at once and maybe not being the best at any one of them. But if that is what youre looking for, then maybe this is a five star knife for you. Moving beyond the grind, this blade is 2.5mm thick, not as thick as the Bushcraft and Garberg models which are 3.2mm thick. It does have a 90 degree spine for using a fire starter. The tang is 3/4; the Garberg is the only Morakniv with a full tang. Im more comfortable having a thicker blade for bushcraft tasks. The handle is fine though I prefer the Bushcraft and Companion models. I like the sheath; I find the Morakniv plastic sheaths to be very functional; I know they bother some. This one is better than others, especially with the belt loop and the fire starter/sharpener holder. This is a better design than the one on the Bushcraft Survival model. So while this design is not my cup of tea, it may be what youre looking for.