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

This is simply a great knife. Noticeably thicker than the Mora Craftline Q, which is also a great knife (especially for children, or those who aren't used to being, cooking, cutting in the great outdoors). Says it's suitable for batoning. I haven’t used it for that, but have used it for fuzz sticks, making notches, stripping wood, etc. The handle feels great in my hand. I got the hi viz orange. I'm a backpacker - I want to be seen, and not lose anything 3 days in to a 5 day hike. For me personally, I put this in the category of "all around camp knife." It's the one everyone can use to do pretty much anything around camp. For general weekend backpacking or car camping, I pair this with the also excellent Light My Fire Scout, Smiths PP1 two stage sharpener and a swiss army knife (for cutting meats, veges, etc.). To contrast philosophy of use, for my distance hikes in Montana and Alaska, I do take the Bear Gryles Survival knife. In my opinion, the knife, sharpener, and fire rod aren’t as optimized as the previous set of kit, but it’s meant for a different purpose. Nice tidy, survival oriented, something just got really weird and I’m 2 days from anyone and it’s time to go, kind of kit. So with that contrast, the Mora is a smaller blade. It’s definitely a higher quality steel than the Bear Gryles. Honestly the Mora just feels better. It just feels like a knife optimized as the all-around, all-purpose camping, fishing, hunting, and backpacking knife that you can beat the bojangles out of. Also, I like to introduce people to backpacking and camping. This is a knife people can feel comfortable using and experimenting with to build skills with. And if it gets damaged, I don’t care. This is a EXCEEDINGLY HIGH value knife at the price it’s being offered for. As an example, my girlfriend said “the Bear feels like a Rambo-knife… no thank you… Mora please…” That is a direct quote. The knife is robust, sharp, high quality, and feels good in the hand. AND… it’s an exceedingly high value purchase. Highly recommended.

This Mora is a very well made knife at a very reasonable price. It arrives razor-sharp out the box and fits comfortably in the hand. This knife is the one I would definitely take with me when I go camping.

I'm a bit a bit of a knife snob. A good knife, I assumed, started somewhere north of $100. But having seen these knives on Amazon on quite a few occasions got my curiosity up. I have always believed that a strong fixed blade knife design is my first choice for nearly all purposes, and with the rave reviews posted, decided to give this knife a full hunting season of use. As of yesterday, my hunting season ended with a young cow elk which was quartered for packing out. This brought the total of work for this knife, this season, to: 3 bull elk, 7 cow elk, 4 buck mule deer, 150+ pheasants, 23 chukar, and a lost count of waterfowl. Oh, and fish galore. Yes, I am actively involved in the outdoors and hunting, and the assisting of others in the same pursuits. I think that I can say that I put this knife through more use to this point in time than most will ever see. This knife is just flat incredible. Anytime you are cleaning and processing game, your knife is going to become wet and/or bloody in some way. The ergonomics of a knife will either shine positively, or fail miserably. In all conditions, this has been the most comfortable knife that I have used. Ever. Never was an unsure grip a problem. The rubber/plastic grip material always retained a grippy feel to it, offering great purchase, even in cold freezing conditions. The blade itself is maybe the most amazing part of this knife. It is made of a 1095 steel, suitably hardened to a level that I am not aware of, that holds an edge, in my experience, fantastically well. Knowing that this was a carbon steel blade, and would therefore rust if not cared for, I was curious to see the appearance of the blade after some use. Arriving with a signal mirror finish, after several head of game use, the blade showed no signs of rusting, but did show some staining from blood being left on the blade intentionally to see the results. Afterward the blade was buffed with steel wool, and given the boiling vinegar treatment to force a patina to the metal, resulting in a blade that hasn't stained since with the same treatment, and has not ever rusted. Upon arrival, the blade was nice and sharp, almost shaving so. I then stropped the blade with green compound which brought it up to shaving quality (arm hair). The knife was used on two successive elk, and one deer, before any re-sharpening was done. This involved gutting, quartering, and boning out meat from these animals. I would normally strop a blade between animals to retain a shaving edge, but went three to determine at what point the edge became dull enough to make work difficult. It didn't. While it did lose it's shaving quality edge, the edge never dulled to a degree to render it unusable, or dangerous. Sharpening this blade has never required more than stropping with grey and green compounds from Bark River knives. Again, this blade has never once seen a stone or other sharpening device other than a stropping board, with the above mentioned compounds. That, ladies and gentlemen, denotes a blade steel of outstanding quality! This knife has far outperformed almost every knife that I own. I don't own a knife with a more comfortable grip for all-conditions use. I certainly own more expensive knives made with blade steels that perform no better, and worse, than this blade. At the absurdly inexpensive price point of this knife, I have not come across a better value, and am happy to make it known to friends, clients, and all others, that they really should own this knife! If you are a user of knives, you really have no good excuse not to.

Just received my Mora Companion heavy duty....after reading many reviews I decided to take the plunge on this "cheap" knife and see what all the smoke was about. Let me preface my review by saying I restore old hand planes and am familiar with both carbon steel blades and the much harder and modern A 2 steel blades. I sharpen both regularly to hair popping sharpness and know what a good piece of steel feels like and how it responds to being sharpened. I am quite frankly, at a loss as to how Mora can sell this kind of quality for so little money. Out of the box it was shaving sharp - no exaggeration here. The heft and stability of the blade are quite impressive for a knife of any price much less for one that costs about 16 bucks. I took it down to my shop and ran it over an 8000 grit polishing stone and it did improve the smoothness of the edge a bit but not that much. It was already very sharp out of the box. I would give this more stars if I could - it's a ridiculous bargain given the price - I will be ordering more for my garden, the woods and work - why not? I have paid 2 to 3 times as much for knives that went belly up after a few months of use. I have not beat on it yet but I am sure that it will be just fine. As a piece of advice - I have read several reviews which stated that some people were disappointed the carbon steel knives rusted or pitted - listen, carbon steel is a wonderful metal - it is used in the finest Japanese hand plane blades / but it is not stainless - you must oil and clean the blade after use. It's the price you pay for enjoying this type of metal. There is nothing I do not like about this knife. The scabbard is utilitarian but totally functional. The blade is thick and SHARP. I know the carbon steel will hold an edge very well and be very easy to sharpen, especially with the scandi grind - it's fool proof. If you need a quality piece of steel for work or play at an insane price - buy one - or as I plan to do - buy several and ENJOY! Highly recommend as I am HIGHLY surprised by the quality of this knife at this or any other price. And guys - do yourself a favor and get off of the bigger is better thing - you don't need a foot long knife to get the job done. Relax <G>

If you're into camping or find yourself just needing a really awesome knife you should definitely purchase this. I bought this knife for my bug out bag and I immediately fell in love with it. It fits perfectly in its case without any type of rattle whatsoever. For the price of this knife you are getting a lot for your money. Why you should: Extremely durable, well-made carbon steel knife. Craftsmanship is on point and so is the value for money! This brand in particular makes very high quality knives at excellent price points. I would not only recommend this knife but any knife in their line of products. This thing is beefy for the size, extremely durable and will last you a lifetime. I am extremely happy with the case that it came with. This knife pops in and out of it with a really great snap, it sits well on your belt or bag, does not rattle at all and there's no chance that it's going to slip out of its place in your belt unless you physically want it to. Why you shouldn't: Carbon steel in general does it necessarily hold an edge for long. This knife is no exception. You will be sharpening this knife as much as you will be using it. While extremely sharp It does not hold an edge for long so I recommend purchasing an on-the-go sharpening kit. All in all this knife is a fantastic purchase and I highly recommend that you look into it! It is strong, dependable, very well made and ergonomic. While it does not hold an edge for too long I would not blame the knife because all carbon steel is very similar. Buy a mobile sharpening kit and you will be good to go!

The Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife with Carbon Steel Blade is, in my opinion, superior to the Mora Bushcraft Black. It offers comparable performance at a fraction of the cost (about $17 vs. $52), has a superior handle (allowing for more varied grip techniques), and is very nearly identical in the form of its blade. Compared with the Bushcraft Black, it lacks the carbon black coating (not essential), has a negligibly shorter blade (a scant 0.2" shorter), a slightly less aggressive drop at the tip, and is negligibly slimmer in blade height (the dimension running from the spine to the blade edge, perpendicular to its length). These differences are virtually unnoticeable without putting the two knives side by side and inspecting them very closely. With regard to durability, the blade thickness on both knives is exactly the same (0.125") and overall performance is essentially indistinguishable (though you will have to square off the spine of the Companion with some sandpaper or a file if you want it to throw sparks from a firesteel; the Bushcraft Black will do it right out of the box). So why spend more than three times as much one the Bushcraft Black? Honestly, I think most people do it because they aren't aware that the famed Companion comes in this "Heavy Duty" (thickened) version, and because they're attracted to the name "bushcraft" in the other one's name. (You can also get the Bushcraft Black in an even more expensive version that incorporates a fire steel into the sheath, which together with the cooler blackened look, probably incites gear lust.) Nevertheless, if it's performance you care most about, then the far better value is the Companion Heavy Duty Knife with Carbon Steel Blade. You will be less reluctant to put it to serious work, knowing that you could buy four of them for the same price as one Bushcraft Black in its cheapest configuration. You will also be stunned by how much performance you can get out of this knife, which compares well even with knives in the $200 range! (No, I'm not kidding. It's not as "sexy" as pricier knives, but it performs superbly and the ergonomic handle feels great with no pain points in my medium-large hands.) If you keep it oiled and clean, rust won't be a problem, and even though people like to complain that this knife is not "full tang," I've never had one break and it has batoned its way through plenty of wood processing tasks--including a few tasks that would qualify more as abuse, than proper use. There are conflicting reports on the sharpness right out of the box, but mine came hair-popping (i.e., shaving) sharp. I easily shaved a patch of hair off the back of my hand, though I found that it could be made even sharper with a few licks of my diamond stone. It holds an edge very well, as most quality carbon steels usually do. Sheath retention is not great if you're planning to clip this to a pack or some such. I wear mine on a neck lanyard much of the time, where I have never had any danger of it falling out. The knife is also easy to clip on a belt and so far, I haven't had it work loose in that position either. Still, my gut tells me you would want to watch it carefully, especially as the knife ages (when these plastic sheaths tend to loosen a bit), and possibly lash it in place or make/order a kydex or deep leather sheath. Otherwise, it's possible the knife could go missing during a trek in the woods. All in all, this is an outstanding knife--one of the best performing bushcraft knives you're likely to find under $100, able to hold its own against knives that cost considerably more, and absolutely THE best for the price, period. HIGHLY recommended for hikers, campers, bushcrafters, whittlers, and knife aficianados.

One of the best knives I've had, easy to sharpen and holds edge, perfect for my needs and uses- survival knife.

The knife arrived quite promptly (from Harry J Epstein Co.)- a day before the earliest predicted arrival date, in fact. :) For those who do not know, this knife, the Mora 860 ("Companion" series) MG heavy duty carbon steel, is an improved version of the Mora 840 models ("Clipper" series). The main difference is that Companion blades have a significantly longer tang. You can google images search the difference in the tang between the Clipper and Companion. I prefer the improved tang because it makes me feel more comfortable using it, and it will hold up better to rough use. The sheath is plain and simple, nothing super fancy, though it is quite durable. If you prefer a leather sheath, you can either make one yourself or buy one online (I recommend bensbackwoods[dot]com though there are many others you can choose from). Like the Clipper's sheath, it comes with a sturdy belt clip, so it is easy to put on and take off. The knife itself is Scandinavian grind and has a 3.2mm thick blade at 4.09 inches long, and an overall length of 8.86 inches with a blade width of a hair over 3/4 of an inch. It has a comfortable rubber handle which won't slip out of your hands easily. The Companion also comes in stainless steel (Companion F, Companion F Rescue, Companion F serrated, and Companion MG, though none have the more robust 3.2mm thick blade), if you so prefer. I personally like the carbon steel because it can be sharpened in the field and will hold a better edge - Mora's carbon steel knives are hardened to 59-60 Rc, as opposed to 57-58 Rc with their stainless steel (Sandvik) blades. The knife arrived very sharp and ready for use. The Companion is a joy to work with, being very effective at chopping and carving green wood - it is also very handy at splitting dead wood, and making feathersticks was easily accomplished. You will find this knife much more capable of batoning than the Mora 2000 and other profile-ground blades, which have a tapered front (meaning the blade thins out towards the point), making chopping and splitting difficult. I can find only one drawback - the back of the knife is not squared-off enough to make it very effective with a firesteel. I wouldn't recommend using the edge of the knife for this purpose, as it will cause the blade to become blunt. If you are prone to placing your knife and-or sheath down somewhere and forgetting where you put it, you might want to opt for the Companion heavy duty that comes in orange - it is much easier to spot. This is an excellent bushcraft knife of high quality and low price. It can tackle a wide variety of tasks with ease and never ceases to impress me. The Companion heavy duty is clear proof that you don't need to spend over $70 for a superb bushcraft knife. Thank you Mora ;). **UPDATE** late July, 2013 - I have been using this knife for over half a year, and it is holding up quite well to regular bush tasks. I have only needed to sharpen it a few times with a fine stone followed by stropping. I also put a forced patina on the blade to give it a rustic look ;). One thing I failed to mention before was that the handle (121mm long, or approximately 4.76 inches) is a little big for people with normal/average-sized hands, yet the knife is still comfortable to hold and not at all cumbersome. This is an advantage in winter, as a slightly larger handle makes it easier to use the knife when wearing gloves or mittens.

Exatamente o que eu esperava.

Wenn ich mal den Jungle muss, und ich darf nur ein Ding mitnehmen, dann nehm ich dieses Messer mit. Verwende es seit 3 Jahren für das übliche das man im Wald zum Übernachten braucht. Allgemeine Camping Aufgaben, Batoning, usw. geschliffen habe ich es bisher noch nie. Große Sorgfalt gegenüber dem Messer wird nicht aufgebracht, es muss einfach seinen Arbeit leisten, Punkt. Und da hat mich dieses Messer noch nie enttäuscht. Eingeölt zum ersten mal diese Woche (nach 3 Jahren), wohl mal aus schlechtem Gewissen weil ich das noch nie gemacht habe und weil ich mir gerade das Messer in zweiter Ausgabe bestellt habe (sollte ich das erste mal verlieren und billiger werden sie wohl nicht). Es ist wunderbar schnitthaltig (immer noch hammerscharf), wie gesagt, es hält es über Jahre (Schleiffreaks hätten es sicher schon ein paar mal geschärft, aber mir ist das zu blöd, ich schärfe Messer nur, wenn sie wirklich stumpf sind, und da sind wir noch weit davon entfernt). Meines hatte nach 3 Jahren minmalen Flugrost an einer kleinen Stelle (ich bin halt auch bei Regen draußen), aber wenn man es nicht bei Meeresluft einsetzt, überhaupt kein Problem. Es hat eine ausreichend lange Klinge die auf Grund der Dicke sehr robust ist. Und, was viel wichtiger ist, einen Super Griff (Ich habe z.B. ein Mora Eldris als Backup im Rucksack, aber ich kann mich einfach nicht mit dem Griff anfreunden, viel zu klein...). Für Anfänger: Legt das Hauptaugenmerk auf den Griff, das wird so massiv unterschätzt, die meisten Messer haben eine Klinge die von der Länge her mehr als ausreichend sind, aber die Klinge ist entweder zu dünn oder was noch öfter der Fall ist der Griff liegt nicht gut in der Hand. Nicht so dieses Mora. Robustheit der Klinge und Griff sind meiner Meinung nach nahe Perfektion, besonders bei diesem Preis. Noch ein Wort zum Stahl. Vereinfacht gesagt: Rostträger (rostfrei gibts nicht) Stahl ist fürs Mulittool (das will ich schon gar nicht pflegen; ich pflege keine Zange...), das Hauptmesser muss aus Carbonstahl sein (bei vernüftigen Preisen; richtig teure Edelstähle kommen den guten preiswerten Carbonstählen sehr nahe und rosten weniger, in der Praxis ist das Rosten aber meiner Meinung nach kaum ein Problem; die teuren Messer sind es einfach nicht wert sie zu verlieren) Zuminstest in mitteleurpäischen Breiten ist das Rosten von Carbonstahl nicht wirklich ein Thema und die Schnitthaltigkeit ist einfach ein anderes Level als bei (preis-realistischen) rostträgen Stählen. Wenn ihr etwas Ballistol daraufgebt, dann ist Rost sowieso kein Problem. Wenn man das nicht tut muss man sich halt vielleicht alle 20 Jahre mal ein neues Mora kaufen (ich habe ein 15 Jahre altes Carbon Mora das immer noch top aussieht auch wenn selten verwendet; die alte Garde der Moras hatte eine zu lange und zu dünne Klinge). Im Vergleich zum Rest der Ausrüstung sind die Kosten für dieses wichtige Werkzeug aber wohl vernachlässigbar. Schleifen muss ich es vielleicht alle 5 Jahre. Und das von jemanden der in den Frühlings bis Herbstmonaten einmal im Monat ein Wochenende im Wald verbringt, mit genau diesem Mora als Hauptwerkzeug.

Love my mora, grinded off the spine to use it with a firestarter. Can definitely take a thorough beating, e.g. to split wood.

Es Bueno Bonito y Barato. Así, sin más. Si sólo quieres tener uno y que sirva para todo, este es el tuyo.

Excelente, solo me gustaría que estuviera en otro color